MSAHS 2010 - Workshop on Grand Challenges in Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis for Homeland Security (MSAHS-2010)

Workshop on Grand Challenges in Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis for Homeland Security (MSAHS-2010)
March 17-18, 2010
The Center for Infrastructure Protection (CIP),
George Mason University School of Law
Washington, DC
Overview
Modeling and simulation is being adapted to a wide variety of applications that impact our daily lives. When dealing with protecting critical infrastructures such as: Energy (electric grid, gas, and oil), Drinking Water/Wastewater, Transportation, Food & Agriculture, or Chemical, it is critical to take into account the multi-events, multi-threats and cascading effects. Addressing such complex threat structure presents a tremendous challenge?modeling and simulation has proven to be a powerful technique for effectively addressing this challenge.
Workshop Goals and Objectives
The objective of the workshop is to provide a forum for:
I. Representatives from various government agencies to present their strategic vision of modeling, simulation, and analysis focusing on infrastructure protection
II. Researchers from academia, industry and national laboratories to asses the state-of- the-art, identify related R&D challenges, and propose solutions to address these challenges
III. Subject matter experts, practitioners and state and local representatives to discuss their perspectives on the current state of modeling, simulation, and analysis; (a) where should the technology and science be in 3-5 years; (b) why are we not there now; (c) what are some of the challenges that are in the way of getting there; (d) what legitimate case can be made to justify the needed R&D investments?
The results of the 2010 workshop will help identify the grand challenges in the area of modeling, simulation, and analysis focusing on protecting the nation’s infrastructure and key resources. As a result of the 2008 workshop, the Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate at the US Department of Homeland Security was able to publish a report called ―Future
Program Committee
? Nabil Adam, DHS-S&T (Program Chair) nabil.adam-AT-dhs.gov
? Osman Balci, Virginia Tech
? Robin Bloomfield, City U, London, UK
? Theresa Brown Sandia NL
? François Cellier, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
? Dean Checknita, DHS-IP
? Paul Chouinard, CSS, Canada
? Jesse Citizen, Jr., OSD-ATL
? Jerry Couretas, Lockheed Martín
? Steven Fernandez, Oak Ridge NL
? Zach Furness, MITRE Corp
? Richard Garber, CSS, Canada
? Yacov Y. Haimes, U. of Virginia
? Dan Horschel , Sandia NL
? John Illgen, Northrop Grumman (NGC)
? Jim Kadtke, ND./GMU, CIP
? Frederick Krimgold, Virginia Tech
? Rene LeClaire, Los Alamos NL
? Marcelo Masera, European Commission
? Pieter Mosterman, MathWorks, Inc.
? Jean-Pierre Nordvik, European Commission
? Mohammad Obaidat, Monmouth U and Society for Modeling & Simulation Itn.
? Tuncer Ören, U of Ottawa
? Curtis Papke, Idaho NL
? James Peerenboom, Argonne NL
? Walter M. Polansky, DOE
? Paul Trushell, CIPMA Program, Australia
? Andrew Vallerand, CSS, Canada
? William Waite, Aegis Technologies
? Amy Waters, Lawrence Livermore NL
? Rhys Williams, Critical Infrastructure Modeling, UK
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Directions in Critical Infrastructure Modeling and Simulation.‖ The 2008 workshop also resulted in a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) issued in August 2009. Similar to the 2008 workshop, the output of this 2010 workshop will also be included in a published report and a related BAA is expected to follow.
Classification
The workshop will be conducted as Unclassified.
Workshop Structure, Format, and Output
? Keynote Speakers
? Panels, research papers, and posters presentations
? Breakout sessions and reports
? A selected number of authors will be invited to submit an extended version of their papers for publication in an edited volume of the Simulation Series published by the Society for Modeling and Simulation International (papers included in the edited volume will go through the standard peer-review process.
Society for Modeling and Simulation International (SCS)
The Society for Modeling & Simulation International (SCS) is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven corporation established in 1952 (original name was Simulation Councils, Inc.). It is managed by a Board of Directors elected by the members. The Executive Committee includes a President, Senior Vice president, Past-President; Vice Presidents for conferences, education, membership and publications; as well as a secretary, a treasurer and an executive director. Some of the Executive Committee members are also part of the ten elected Directors-at-Large.
SCS is dedicated to advancing the use of modeling & simulation to solve real-world problems; and, as the principal technical society, is devoted to the advancement of modeling and simulation in all fields. The purpose of SCS is to facilitate communication among professionals in the field of simulation. To this end, SCS organizes and sponsors and co-sponsors national and international conferences, and publishes different high caliber journals. Its e-publications include a monthly newsletter and a quarterly magazine.