{"product_id":"the-profession-of-modeling-and-simulation-isbn-9781119288084","title":"The Profession of Modeling and Simulation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definite guide to the theory, knowledge, technical expertise, and ethical considerations that define the M\u0026amp;S profession\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom traffic control to disaster management, supply chain analysis to military logistics, healthcare management to new drug discovery, modeling and simulation (M\u0026amp;S) has become an essential tool for solving countless real-world problems. M\u0026amp;S professionals are now indispensable to how things get done across virtually every aspect of modern life. This makes it all the more surprising that, until now, no effort has been made to systematically codify the core theory, knowledge, and technical expertise needed to succeed as an M\u0026amp;S professional.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book brings together contributions from experts at the leading edge of the modeling and simulation profession, worldwide, who share their priceless insights into issues which are fundamental to professional success and career development in this critically important field. Running as a common thread throughout the book is an emphasis on several key aspects of the profession, including the essential body of knowledge underlying the M\u0026amp;S profession; the technical discipline of M\u0026amp;S; the ethical standards that should guide professional conduct; and the economic and commercial challenges today’s M\u0026amp;S professionals face.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• Demonstrates applications of M\u0026amp;S tools and techniques in a variety of fields—such as engineering, operations research, and cyber environments—with over 500 types of simulations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• Highlights professional and academic aspects of the field, including preferred programming languages, professional academic and certification programs, and key international societies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• Shows why M\u0026amp;S professionals must be fully versed in the theory, concepts, and tools needed to address the challenges of cyber environments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Profession of Modeling and Simulation \u003c\/i\u003eis a valuable resource for M\u0026amp;S practitioners, developers, and researchers working in industry and government. Simulation professionals, including administrators, managers, technologists, faculty members, and scholars within the physical sciences, life sciences, and engineering fields will find it highly useful, as will students planning to pursue a career in the M\u0026amp;S profession.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“ …nearly three dozen experts in Modeling and Simulation (M\u0026amp;S) come together to make a compelling case for the recognition of M\u0026amp;S as a profession… Important reading for anyone seeking to elevate the standing of this vital field.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlfred (Al) Grasso, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePresident \u0026amp; CEO, The MITRE Corporation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndreas Tolk, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis Technology Integrator for the Modeling, Simulation, Experimentation, and Analytics Division of The MITRE Corporation, an adjunct professor in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering and the Department for Modeling, Simulation, and Visualization Engineering at Old Dominion University, and an SCS fellow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTuncer Ören, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at the University of Ottawa. He is an SCS fellow and an inductee to SCS Modeling and Simulation Hall of Fame. His research interests include advancing methodologies, ethics, body of knowledge, and terminology of modeling and simulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Contributors xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes on Contributors xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Foundation 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 An Introduction to the Facets of the Profession of Modeling and Simulation 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAndreas Tolk\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 An Index to the Body of Knowledge of Simulation Systems Engineering 11\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUmut Durak, Tuncer Ören, and Andreas Tolk\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Code of Ethics 35\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAndreas Tolk\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Education 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 M\u0026amp;S as a Profession and an Academic Discipline: A Contemporary View 55\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn A. Sokolowski and Roland R. Mielke\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Academic Education Supporting the Professional Landscape 87\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMargaret L. Loper and Charles D. Turnitsa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The Certified Modeling and Simulation Professional Certification and Examination 109\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMikel D. Petty, Gregory S. Reed, and William V. Tucker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Society 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Modeling and Simulation Societies Shaping the Profession 131\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobert K. Armstrong and Simon J.E. Taylor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 The Uniformed Military Modeling and Simulation Professional 151\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRudolph P. Darken and Curtis L. Blais\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 M\u0026amp;S as a Profession and Discipline in China 167\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLin Zhang, Yingnian Wu, and Gengjiao Yang\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Modeling and Simulation for the Enterprise: Integrating Application Domains for the M\u0026amp;S Professional 183\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSteve Swenson, Robert M. Gravitz, and Gary M. Lightner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Application 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 A Complexity and Creative Innovation Dynamics Perspective to Sustaining the Growth and Vitality of the M\u0026amp;S Profession 211\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLevent Yilmaz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Theory and Practice of M\u0026amp;S in Cyber Environments 223\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaurabh Mittal and Bernard P. Zeigler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V Economics 265\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Funding an Academic Simulation Project: The Economics of M\u0026amp;S 267\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaikou Y. Diallo, Christopher J. Lynch, and Navonil Mustafee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Why Spend One More Dollar for M\u0026amp;S? Observations on the Return of Investment 287\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSteven Gordon, Ivar Oswalt, and Tim Cooley\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Does M\u0026amp;S Help? Operationalizing Cost Avoidance and Proficiency Evaluations 325\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSteven Gordon, Tim Cooley, and Ivar Oswalt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI Policy 351\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Building a National Modeling and Simulation (M\u0026amp;S) Coalition 353\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRandall B. Garrett, James A. Robb, Richard J. Severinghaus, and Richard Fujimoto\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndreas Tolk, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis Technology Integrator for the Modeling, Simulation, Experimentation, and Analytics Division of The MITRE Corporation, an adjunct professor in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering and the Department for Modeling, Simulation, and Visualization Engineering at Old Dominion University, and an SCS fellow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTuncer Ören, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at the University of Ottawa. He is an SCS fellow and an inductee to SCS Modeling and Simulation Hall of Fame. His research interests include advancing methodologies, ethics, body of knowledge, and terminology of modeling and simulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definite guide to the theory, knowledge, technical expertise, and ethical considerations that define the M\u0026amp;S profession\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom traffic control to disaster management, supply chain analysis to military logistics, healthcare management to new drug discovery, modeling and simulation (M\u0026amp;S) has become an essential tool for solving countless real-world problems. M\u0026amp;S professionals are now indispensable to how things get done across virtually every aspect of modern life. This makes it all the more surprising that, until now, no effort has been made to systematically codify the core theory, knowledge, and technical expertise needed to succeed as an M\u0026amp;S professional.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book brings together contributions from experts at the leading edge of the modeling and simulation profession, worldwide, who share their priceless insights into issues which are fundamental to professional success and career development in this critically important field. Running as a common thread throughout the book is an emphasis on several key aspects of the profession, including the essential body of knowledge underlying the M\u0026amp;S profession; the technical discipline of M\u0026amp;S; the ethical standards that should guide professional conduct; and the economic and commercial challenges today’s M\u0026amp;S professionals face.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• Demonstrates applications of M\u0026amp;S tools and techniques in a variety of fields—such as engineering, operations research, and cyber environments—with over 500 types of simulations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• Highlights professional and academic aspects of the field, including preferred programming languages, professional academic and certification programs, and key international societies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• Shows why M\u0026amp;S professionals must be fully versed in the theory, concepts, and tools needed to address the challenges of cyber environments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Profession of Modeling and Simulation \u003c\/i\u003eis a valuable resource for M\u0026amp;S practitioners, developers, and researchers working in industry and government. Simulation professionals, including administrators, managers, technologists, faculty members, and scholars within the physical sciences, life sciences, and engineering fields will find it highly useful, as will students planning to pursue a career in the M\u0026amp;S profession.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“ …nearly three dozen experts in Modeling and Simulation (M\u0026amp;S) come together to make a compelling case for the recognition of M\u0026amp;S as a profession… Important reading for anyone seeking to elevate the standing of this vital field.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlfred (Al) Grasso, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePresident \u0026amp; CEO, The MITRE Corporation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndreas Tolk, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis Technology Integrator for the Modeling, Simulation, Experimentation, and Analytics Division of The MITRE Corporation, an adjunct professor in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering and the Department for Modeling, Simulation, and Visualization Engineering at Old Dominion University, and an SCS fellow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTuncer Ören, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at the University of Ottawa. He is an SCS fellow and an inductee to SCS Modeling and Simulation Hall of Fame. His research interests include advancing methodologies, ethics, body of knowledge, and terminology of modeling and simulation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990321610981,"sku":"NP9781119288084","price":151.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119288084.jpg?v=1761787348","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-profession-of-modeling-and-simulation-isbn-9781119288084","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}