Keynote Address
Introductory Tutorials
Introduction to Simulation
Applications Overviews I
Simulation Software
Application Overviews II
Inside Simulation
Input and Output Data Analysis
System Design
Verification and Validation
Successful Simulation Projects
Advanced Tutorials
Nonparametric Techniques
Experimental Design
Business Process Modeling
Variance Reduction
Output Analysis
Manufacturing Systems
Optimization
Object-Oriented Simulation
Communications Systems
State-of-the-Art Reviews
Modeling Large Scale Systems
Uniform Random Number Generation
Scholastic Input Modeling
Ranking, Selection, and Multiple Comparison
Experimental Design and Stochastic Optimization
Validation, Verification, and Testing
Highly Dependable Systems
Petri Nets
Multiclass Queueing Networks
Analysis Methodology
Stochastic Optimization Methods
Importance Sampling
Experimental Design
Output Analysis I
Multivariate Input Modeling
Output Analysis II
Analysis of Queuing System Simulations
Hybrid Analytic Simulation Models
Panel Discussion on Output Analysis
Software/Modelware 1
SIMOBJECT/COMNET II
Taylor II Manufacturing Simulation Software
MAYNARD/QUEST
CSIM/NEVADA
Software/Modelware 2
Autoschedule/AutoMod/AutoStat
Introduction to GPSS
GPSS/H
Proof Animation
WITNESS/PROVISA
ProModel
MedModel
Extend
Micro Saint
Modeling Methodology
Simulation Model Analysis and Diagnosis
Event Graphs
Diagramming Techniques and Tools for Model Generation
Simulation Environments
Panel Discussion
Issues in Computer-Aided Modeling
Simulation Software Reliability
Multifaceted Approaches to Parallelism
Military/Health Care Applications
Panel Discussion
Combat Simulation
Distributed Interactive Simulation
Aggregate Level Simulation Protocol
System Development and Evaluation
Resource Analysis
Interactive Training
Health Care Application
Manufacturing
Panel Discussion
Semiconductor Wafer Manufacturing
Simulation in Aerospace Manufacturing
Simulation Environments
Control of Manufacturing Systems
Flexible Manufacturing
Manufacturing Logistics
Modeling of Production Systems
Analysis of Manufacturing Systems
General Applications
Restaurant and Entertainment Applications
Highway Traffic Simulation
Transportation Systems
Applications in Construction
Construction Simulation Methodologies
Applications of Hazardous Waste Management
Environmental Application
Business Process Reengineering
Parallel and Distributed Simulation/General Application II/Education
Food Processing
Computer System Performance
Issues in Creating Generic Models
Statistical Software for Simulation
Advanced Tutorials in Parallel/Distributed Simulation
Parallel/Distributed Simulation I
Parallel/Distributed Simulation II
Panel Discussion
Simulation in Business and Engineering Education
Poster Session

Keynote Address

Keynote Address: Resolved; To Make Customer Focus More Than a Simulation
J. Weinstein

Introductory Tutorials

Introduction to Simulation

An Introduction to Computer Simulation
M. Pidd

Applications Overviews I

Introduction to Manufacturing Applications
G.M. Clark
Transportation Applications
P.T. Fishburn and K.M. Taaffe

Simulation Software

Software for Simulation
J. Banks

Application Overviews II

Capacity and Performance Analysis of Computer Systems
J.N. Robinson
Tutorial on Simulation Applications
A.S. Bhate-Felsheim

Inside Simulation

Inside Simulation Software: How It Works and Why It Matters
T.J. Schriber and D.T. Brunner

Input and Output Data Analysis

Input Modeling
L.M. Leemis
Analysis of Output Data
W.D. Kelton

System Design

Designing Simulation Experiments for Evaluating Manufacturing Systems
J.J. Swain and P.A. Farrington

Verification and Validation

Verification and Validation of Simulation Models
R.G. Sargent

Successful Simulation Projects

Guidelines for Simulation Project Success
K.J. Musselman

Advanced Tutorials

Nonparametric Techniques

Nonparametric Techniques in Simulation Analysis: A Tutorial
E. Yucesan

Experimental Design

A Robust Design Tutorial
S.M. Sanchez

Business Process Modeling

Modeling Business Processes with Simulation Tools
B. Gladwin and K. Tumay

Variance Reduction

Efficiency Improvement and Variance Reduction
P. L'Ecuyer

Output Analysis

A Review of Advanced Methods for Simulation Output Analysis
C. Alexpoulos

Manufacturing Systems

Simulation of Advanced Manufacturing Systems
G.W. Evans, W.E. Biles, and M.W. Golawy

Optimization

A Tutorial Review of Techniques for Simulation Optimization
M.C. Fu

Object-Oriented Simulation

Design of Object-Oriented Simulations in C++
J.A. Joines and S.D. Roberts

Communications Systems

Simulation of Communications Networks
A.M. Law and M.G. McComas

State-of-the-Art Reviews

Modeling Large Scale Systems

Simulation Model Design
P.A. Fishwick

Uniform Random Number Generation

Recent Advances in Uniform Random Number Generation
P. L'Ecuyer

Scholastic Input Modeling

Selecting Input Models
R.C.H. Cheng

Ranking, Selection, and Multiple Comparison

Ranking, Selection and Multiple Comparison in Computer Simulation
D. Goldsman and B.L. Nelson

Experimental Design and Stochastic Optimization

Experimental Design for Simulation
J.M. Donahue
Developments in Stochastic Optimization Algorithms with Gradient Approximations Based on Function Measurements
J.C. Spall

Validation, Verification, and Testing

Validation, Verification, and Testing Techniques Throughout the Life Cycle of a Simulation Study
O. Balci

Highly Dependable Systems

Fast Simulation Methods for Highly Dependable Systems
M.K. Nakayama

Petri Nets

Concurrent Execution of Timed Petri Nets
A. Ferscha

Multiclass Queueing Networks

Metamodeling: A State of the Art Review
R.R. Barton

Analysis Methodology

Stochastic Optimization Methods

Sample-Path Optimization in Simulation
G. Gurkan, A.Y. Ozge, and S.M. Robinson
Retrospective Approximation Algorithms for Stochastic Root Finding
H. Chen and B.W. Schmeiser
Average Performance of Monte Carlo and Quasi-Monte Carlo Methods for Global Optimization
J.M. Calvin

Importance Sampling

Fast Simulation Methods for Leaky Bucket Algorithm
V.F. Nicola, G.A. Hagesteijn, and B.G. Kim
Fast Simulation of Packet Loss Rates in Communication Networks with Priorities
P. Shahabuddin
Restart: A Straightforward Method for Fast Simulation of Rare Events
M. Villen-Altamirano and J. Villen-Altamirano

Experimental Design

Experimental Designs for System Assessment and Improvement When Noise Factors are Correlated
S.M. Sanchez
An Enhanced RSM Algorithm Using Gradient-Deflection and Second-Order Search Strategies
S.S. Joshi, H.D. Sherali, and J.D. Tew
Comparison of Analysis Strategies for Screening Designs in Large-Scale Computer Simulation Models
T.S. Webb and K.W. Bauer

Output Analysis I

Vector-Autoregressive Inference for Equally Spaced, Time-Averaged, Multiple Queue Length Processes
J.M. Charnes and E.I. Chen
Consistency of Overlapping Batch Variances
D.C. Wood and B.W. Schmeiser
Increasing the Frequency of Regeneration for Markov Processes
S. Andradottir, J.M. Calvin, and P.W. Glynn

Multivariate Input Modeling

Using Bivariate Bezier Distributions to Model Simulation Input Processes
M.A.F. Wagner and J.R. Wilson
Composition for Multivariate Random Variables
R.R. Hill and C.H. Reilly

Output Analysis II

On the Batch Means and Area Variance Estimators
H. Damerdji
Batch Size Selection for the Batch Means Method
C. Chien
Detecting Truncation Points in Steady-State Simulation Using Chaos Theory
Y. Lee and Y. Oh

Analysis of Queuing System Simulations

Approximate Solutions for M/G/1 Fork/Join Synchronization
A. Thomasian and A.N. Tantawi
Application of RPA and the Harmonic Gradient Estimators to a Priority Queueing System
F.J. Vazquez and S.H. Jacobson
Characterizing a Nonstationary M/G/1 Queue Using Bode Plots
M.M. Hazra and S.K. Park

Hybrid Analytic Simulation Models

A Historical View of Hybrid Simulation/Analytic Models
R.G. Sargent
Identifying Policies That are Most Likely to Produce a Desirable Outcome
K.J. Healy
Simulation-Based Dynamic Optimization: Planning United States Coast Guard Law Enforcement Patrols
M.P. Bailey, R.F. Dell, and K.D. Glazebrook

Panel Discussion on Output Analysis

Output Analysis Research: Why Bother? A Panel Discussion
J. Charnes, J. Carson, M. Dewsnup, A. Seila, J. Tew, and R. Sadowski

Software/Modelware 1

UniFit II: Total Support for Simulation Input Modeling
S. Vincent and A.M. Law
Introduction to SLAM II and SLAMSYSTEM
J.J. O'Reilly
Manufacturing Decision Making with Factor
W.R. Lilegdon
Introduction to SIMAN/Cinema
D.M. Profozich and D.T. Sturrock
Introduction to ARENA
M.J. Drevna and C.J. Kassales

SIMOBJECT/COMNET II

SIMOBJECT: From Rapid Prototype to Finished Model - A Breakthrough in Graphical Model Building
J.G. Goble
COMNET III Objective-Oriented Network Performances Prediction
J.G. Goble and R. Mills

Taylor II Manufacturing Simulation Software

Taylor II Manufacturing Simulation Software
B. Nordgren
Creating Simulation Runtimes for Profit
C.B. King

MAYNARD/QUEST

Development and Application of Realistic and Consistent Manufacturing Data as a Basis for Simulations
K.B. Zandin
QUEST- Queueing Event Simulation Tool
J.C. Hugan

CSIM/NEVADA

CSIM17: A Simulation Model-Building Toolkit
H. Schwetman
Comparison of NEVADA Simulator to Monte Carlo Simulation
D. J. Bryg

Software/Modelware 2

Autoschedule/AutoMod/AutoStat

Simulation-Based Capacity Planning and Scheduling with AutoSched
J. Everton
AutoMod
M. Rohrer
AutoStat
M. Rohrer

Introduction to GPSS

Perspectives on Simulation Using GPSS
T. J. Schriber

GPSS/H

Industrial Strength Simulation Using GPSS/H
R.C. Crain and D.S. Smith

Proof Animation

Proof Animation: Reaching New Heights in Animation
N. J. Earle and J. O. Henriksen

WITNESS/PROVISA

A Tutorial for Modeling with the Witness Visual Interactive Simulator
W.B. Thompson
Production Scheduling Systems Using PROVISA
B. Marriott

ProModel

Simulation Modeling Using ProModel for Windows
S.P. Baird and J.J. Leavy

MedModel

MedModel - Specialized Software for the Healthcare Industry
L.F. Keller

Extend

An Introduction to Extend
D. Krahl

Micro Saint

Fundamentals of Simulation Using Micro Saint
C. Drury and K.R. Laughery

Modeling Methodology

Simulation Model Analysis and Diagnosis

Control Flow Graphs as a Representation Language
B.A. Cota, D.G. Fritz, and R.G. Sargent
Transforming Petri Nets into Event Graph Models
L. Schruben and E.I. Yucesan
Model Diagnosis Using the Condition Specification: From Conceptualization to Implementation
C.M. Overstreet, E.H. Page, and R.E. Nance

Event Graphs

Interval Time Clock Implementation for Qualitative Event Graphs
R.G. Ingalls, D.J. Morrice, and A.B. Whinston
An Ordinal Optimization Approach to a Token Partition Problem for Stochastic Timed Event Graphs
X. Xie
Hierarchical Abilities of Diagrammatic Representations of Discrete Event Simulation Models
V. Ceric

Diagramming Techniques and Tools for Model Generation

Multi-Layered Activity Cycle Diagrams and Their Conversion into Activity-Based Simulation Code
K.A. Pflughoeft and K. Manur
H-ACD: Hierarchical Activity Cycle Diagrams for Object-Oriented Simulation Modelling
G. Kienbaum and R.J. Paul
Systems Modeling with Xpetri
R. Geist, D. Crane, S. Daniel, and D. Suggs
A Database Design for Uniform Representation of Hypermedia and Mathematical Models
H.W. Beck, P. Fishwick, and G. Smerage
Discrete Element Models and Real Life Duals
R.A. Gagliano and M.R. Lauer
The Effective Use of Animation in Simulation Model Validation
C.L. Swider, K.W. Bauer, and T.F. Schuppe

Simulation Environments

The CASM Environment Revisited
R.J. Paul and V. Hlupic
A Relational Algebraic Framework for Models Management
H.C. Park, W.B. Lee, and T.G. Kim
Concepts for Modular Simulation Environments
C.R. Standridge and M.A. Centeno

Panel Discussion

A Standard Simulation Environment: A Review of Preliminary Requirements
M.A.F. Wagner, S. Sevinc, O. Tanir, P.L. Haigh, J.D. Arthur, R.E. Nance, and H.D. Schwetman

Issues in Computer-Aided Modeling

An Architecture of a Knowledge-Based Simulation Engine
M. Erraguntla, P.C. Benjamin, and R.J. Mayer
A Conceptual Framework for Simulation Experiment Design and Analysis
Y. Tao and B.L. Nelson
Unknown Unknowns: Modeling Unanticipated Events
L.A. Okashah and P.M. Goldwater

Simulation Software Reliability

Achieving Reliability in Simulation Software
R.C. Van Wagenen and C.R. Harrell
An Introduction to Fault Tolerant Parallel Simulation with EcliPSe
F. Knop, E. Mascarenhas, V. Rego, and V.S. Sunderam
Deadlock Detection and Resolution in Simulation Models
M. Krishnamurthi, A. Basavatia, and S. Thallikar

Multifaceted Approaches to Parallelism

Parallel DEVS: A Parallel, Hierarchical, Modular Modeling Formalism
A.C. Chow and B.P. Zeilger
Distributed Stochastic Discrete-Event Simulation in Parallel Time Streams
K. Pawlikowski, V.W.C. Yau, and D. McNickle
Scheduling Time Warp Processes Using Adaptive Control Techniques
A.C. Palaniswamy and P.A. Wilsey

Military/Health Care Applications

Panel Discussion

Military Modeling and Simulation: Reflections and Directions (Panel)
A.E. Rainis, James G. Clark, E.P. Visco, and R.G. Harvey

Combat Simulation

MASPAWS - A Massively Parallel Ware Simulator
N. Chandresekharan, Z. Ma, U. Vemulapati, W.J. Porthouse, and A.T. Irwin
Combat Modeling in the MLR COEA Phase II
A.G. Brandstein

Distributed Interactive Simulation

Modular Semi-Automated Forces
A. Ceranowicz
Status Report on the Integrated Eagle/BDS-D Project
C.R. Karr and R.W. Franceschini
Developing a Large-Scale Distributed Interactive Simulation System
T. Mastaglio

Aggregate Level Simulation Protocol

Aggregate Level Simulation Protocol (ALSP) Managing Confederation Development
M.C. Fischer
The Aggregate Level Simulation Protocol: An Evolving System
A.L. Wilson and R.M. Weatherly
The Corps Battle Simulation: Remodeling the Model for New Missions
H. Henry

System Development and Evaluation

Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Issues in Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E)
J. Ramos
Virtual Prototyping with Low-End 3D Graphics Programs
J.C. Schaaf, F.L. Thompson, and V.D. Churchwell
Determining the Utility of Advanced Distributed Simulation to Test and Evaluation
M.E. Smith

Resource Analysis

Computer Simulation of U.S. Army Officer Professional Development
M.L. McGinnis, J.L. Kays, and P. Slaten
Providing Insight into the Successful Process of Military Base Transition with a PERT Simulation Model
V.G. Duffy and F.T. Sparrow
The Future Theater-Level Model: A Research Project Update
M.A. Youngren, S.H. Parry, D.P. Gaver, and P.A. Jacobs

Interactive Training

Theater Air Command and Control Simulation Facility
D.L. Lester and L.L. Van Veldhuizen
Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Tactical Warfare Simulation (MTWS)
C.L. Blais
After Action Review in Military Training Simulations
G. Allen and R. Smith

Health Care Application

An Example of Using Computer Simulation to Predict Pharmaceutical Costs and Outcomes
M.T. Halpern, R.E. Brown, D.A. Revicki, and A.G. Togias
Finite Element Pre-Operative Simulation in Health Care
C.D. Visnic, R.H. Reid, O. Ghattas, A.M. DiGioia, and B. Jaramaz
Using Simulation to Reduce Length of Stay in Emergency Departments
F. McGuire
Barriers to Implementing Simulation in Health Care
J.C. Lowery, B. Hakes, W.R. Lilegdon, L. Keller, K. Malbrouk, and F. McGuire

Manufacturing

Panel Discussion

Manufacturing Simulation Consultant's Forum
F.B. Armstrong, D. Brunner, J. Duff, M.A. Contesti, and B.W. Mazzioti

Semiconductor Wafer Manufacturing

The Role of Simulation in Semiconductor Logistics
D.J. Miller
Simulation in Automated Material Handling Systems Design for Semiconductor Manufacturing
G. Nadoli and D. Pillai
Modeling and Simulation of Material Handling for Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication
N.G. Pierce and R. Stafford
The Simulation of Cluster Tools: A New Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology
H.T. LeBaron and M. Pool

Simulation in Aerospace Manufacturing

The Importance of Interoperability in a Simulation Prototype for Spares Inventory Planning
I.J. Bier and J.P Tjelle
Modeling Aircraft Assembly Operations
H.A. Scott
Simulation for Agile Control of Aerospace Manufacturing
R. Rolen and R.A. Kilgore

Simulation Environments

Structuring a Simulation Modeling Environment Using a Commercial Manufacturing Simulator
R. Armacost, M. Mullens, and W. Swart
Implementations of Spatial Representation and Autonomy in Material Handling Systems
L.A. Okashah and R.V. Rogers
Distributed Simulation Model for Computer Integrated Manufacturing
S. Fujii, H. Tsunoda, A. Ogita, and Y. Kidani

Control of Manufacturing Systems

Establishing an Object-Oriented Methodology for the Simulation and Control of Integrated Manufacturing Systems
J.G. Macro, W.J. Davis, and D.L. Setterdahl
Discrete Event Simulation for Shop Floor Control
J.S. Smith, R.A. Wysk, D.T. Sturrock, S.E. Ramaswamy, G.D. Smith, and S.B. Joshi
An Agent-Based Flexible Routing Manufacturing Control Simulation Systems
G.Y. Lin and J.J. Solberg

Flexible Manufacturing

Developing and Analyzing Flexible Cell Systems Using Simulation
E.F. Watson and R.P. Sadowski
Modeling of a Tool Shared Flexible manufacturing Systems
A.S. Kashyap and S.K. Khator
Simulators as a Tool for Rapid Manufacturing Simulations
P.A. Farrington, B.J. Schroer, J.J. Swain, and Y. Feng

Manufacturing Logistics

Precise Modeling and Analysis of Large-Scale AS/RS
S. Takakuwa
Order Release Planning in a Job Shop Using a Bi-Directional Simulation Algorithm
C.C. Ying and G.M. Clark
THE AMP/AKZO Company's Simulation-Based Finite Capacity Scheduling System
M.A. Flower and M.C. Cheselka

Modeling of Production Systems

Inventory Cost Model for "Just-In-Time" Production
M. Mathur
Floor Inventory Tracking of a Kanban Production System
K. Farahmand and B. L. Heemsbergen
Assessment of Alternative Inventory Methodologies for High-Volume Production Systems
M. J. Drevna

Analysis of Manufacturing Systems

Downtime Data - Its Collection, Analysis, and Importance
E. J. Williams
Modelling Strain of Manual Work in Manufacturing Systems
I. Ehrhardt, H. Herper, and H. Gebhardt
Using Simulation to Benchmark Traditional Vs. Activity-Based Costing in Product Mix Decisions
L. L. Gardner, M. E. Grant, and L. J. Rolston

General Applications

Restaurant and Entertainment Applications

Discrete Event Simulation for Quick Service Restaurant Traffic Analysis
S. L. Jaynes and J. O. Hoffman
An Object Oriented Simulation Model for Determining Labor Requirements at Taco Bell
M. Godward and W. Swart
Opportunities for Simulation in Amusement Parks
J. Banks and F. Quintanilla

Highway Traffic Simulation

A Framework for Generic Modular ATMS/ATIS Support in IVHS Traffic Simulation
P. T. R. Wang and K. E. Wunderlich
The Design, Implementation, Application, and Comparison of Two Highly Automated Traffic Simulators
P. Lorenz, T. Schulze, and T. J. Schriber
Distributed Parallel Object-Oriented Environment for Traffic Simulation (POETS)
S. L. Mabry

Transportation Systems

Cargo Transfer and Return Vehicle and Personnel Launch System Launch Processing Model
M.D. Heilman and J.A. Sepulveda
Using Simulation to Preview Plans of a Container Port Operations
P.H. Koh, J.L.K Goh, H.S. Ng, and H.C. Hg
Insight Through Innovation: A Dynamic Approach to Demand Based Toll Plaza Lane Staffing
J. Danko and V. Gulewicz

Applications in Construction

A Resource-Based Simulation Approach with Application in Earthmoving/Strip Mining
J. Shi and S.M. AbouRizk
Simulation of Cable-Stayed Bridges Using DISCO
R.Y. Huang, A.M. Grigoriadis, and D.W. Halpin
Using Simulation and Visualization Technologies to Strengthen the Design/Construction Interface
J.A. Vanegas and A. Opdenbosch

Construction Simulation Methodologies

Knowledge-Based Assembly of Simulation Networks Using Construction Design Designs, Plans, and Methods
I.D. Tommelein, R.I. Carr, and A.M. Odeh
AP3 - Advanced Project Planning Paradigm for Construction
A. Sawhney and S.M. AbouRizk
General Purpose Simulation with Stroboscope
J.C. Martinez and P.G. Ioannou

Applications of Hazardous Waste Management

Hanford Tank Waste Remediation System Overview: A Dynamic Simulation Model
K.D. Boomer, R.S. Wittman, M.A. Duffy, and C.M. Watson
Tru Waste System Models
F.R. Hand and G.W. Barr
Hanford Solid Waste Management System Simulation
S.R. Shaver, L.L. Armacost, H.S. Konynenbelt, and R.R. Wehrman

Environmental Application

Simulating One Dimension of Safety and Operational Efficiency at a Nuclear Power Plant
P. Hoefer, C. Madu, E. Dagher, S.V. Davis, and J.M. Donnelly
Predicting Environmental Restoration Activities Through Static Simulation
T.L. Ross, D.A. King, M.L. Wilkins, and M.F. Forward
Model Sensitivity Analysis in Environmental Emergency Management: A Case Study in Oil Spill Modeling
W. Lehr, D. Calhoun, R. Jones, A. Lewandowski, and R. Overstreet

Business Process Reengineering

Analyzing and Re-Engineering Business Processes Using Simulation
R. Bhaskar, H.S. Lee, A. Levas, R. Petrakian, F. Tsai, and B. Tulskie
Simulation Satyagraha, A Successful Strategy for Business Process Reengineering
D. Bridgeland and S. Becker
Integrating BPR with Image-Based Work Flow
R.M. Shapiro
A Railroad Intermodal Capacity Model
M.L. Weigel
Simulation of a Railroad Intermodal Terminal
T. Sarosky and T. Wilcox

Parallel and Distributed Simulation/General Application II/Education

Food Processing

Integrating Simulation and Optimization: An Application in Fish Processing Industry
S.U. Randhawa
A Simulation Approach to Capacity Expansion for the Pistachio Hulling Process
Y. Dessouky, G. Maggioli, and D. Szeflin
The Use of Simulation in Evaluating International Competitiveness in Broiler Production
C.M. Gempesaw, F.Z.R. Albay, J.R. Bacon, J. Corman, and S. Narayanan

Computer System Performance

Simulation of Heterogeneous Networks
M. Rumekasten
Model Description in the INSYDE Simulator for Evaluating Large-Scale Computer System
T. Komatsu, H. Wakayama, and J. Nose
Performance Modeling Study of a Client/Server System Architecture
J. Shen and S. Butler

Issues in Creating Generic Models

Focused Analysis and Training Environments
F.B. Armstrong, B.W. Mazziotti, D.M. Benjamin, and K. Powell
Creating a Focused Application Simulator with Flexible Decision Making Capabilities
B.W. Mazziotti and F.B. Armstrong
Issues and Requirements for Building a Generic Animation
D.M. Benjamin, B.W. Mazziotti, and F.B. Armstrong

Statistical Software for Simulation

Simulation Statistical Software: An Introspective Appraisal
P.J. Sanchez, F. Chance, K.J. Healy, J.O. Henriksen, W.D. Kelton, and S.G. Vincent

Advanced Tutorials in Parallel/Distributed Simulation

Synchronizing Simulations in Distributed Interactive Simulation
S. Cheung and M. Loper
Language Support for Parallel Discrete-Event Simulations
R.L. Bargodia
GTW: A Time Warp System for Shared Memory Multiprocessors
S. Das, R. Fujimoto, K. Panesar, D. Allison, and M. Hybinette

Parallel/Distributed Simulation I

Service Oriented Scheduling in Time Warp
R. Ronngren and R. Ayani
Timing Simulation of Paragon Codes Using Workstation Clusters
P.M. Dickens, P. Heidelberger, and D.M. Nicol

Parallel/Distributed Simulation II

Parallel Logic Level Simulation of VLSI Circuits
R. Bagrodia, Z. Li, V. Jha, Y. Chen, and J. Cong
Using a Shot Clock to Design an Efficient Parallel Distributed Simulation
J.T. Douglass and B.A. Malloy
Massively Parallel SIMD Simulation of Discrete Time Stochastic Petri Nets
S.C. Roy

Panel Discussion

Teaching Simulation: A Panel Discussion
S.H. Jacobson, D.J. Morrice, D.H. Withers, E. Yucesan, and W.D. Kelton
USMED: Broadening the Impact of Simulation Analysis Methodology
R.R. Barton, L.W. Schruben, J.C. Ford, D. Hopkins, D. Goldsman, and K.J. Healy

Simulation in Business and Engineering Education

Simulation and Undergraduate Engineering Education: The Technology Reinvestment Project (TRP)
P. A. Farrington, S. L. Messimer, and B. J. Schroer
Designing and Managing a Masters Degree Course in Simulation Modelling
R. J. Paul and V. Hlupic
Embedding an Intelligent Tutoring System in a Business Gaming-Simulation Environment
J. Siemer and M. C. Angelides

Poster Session

Automatic Instance Generation Using Simulation for Inductive Learning
S. Parisay and B. Khoshnevis
Generating Correlated Random Variates Based on an Analogy Between Correlation and Force
E. F. Mykytka and C. Cheng
Determination of a Dependent Variable in the Measurement of Discrete Event Computer Simulation Success
R. McHaney
A New Output Analysis Approach for Systems Experiencing Disruptions
M. C. Court and J. Haddock
Fitting a Mixture-Based Response Surface Using Computer Simulation
L. K. Gaafar and T. A. Aldowaisan
Simulation Model Evolution a Strategic Tool for Model Planning
T. Hunter
Towards "On the Fly" Performance Models for Conservative Asynchronous Protocols
M. L. Bailey and S. Walker
A Simulation System for Evaluating Customer Service Operations in Telephone Companies
H. Imanaka, H. Satou, and N. Ikeuchi
Simulation Model for Competitive Bidding in Construction
J. Seydel
Optimizing Satellite Communications Access with Simulation
E. H. Kjelksen
Productivity Enhancement Through Simulation and Queuing Network Analysis
A. Biswas, N. S. Grewal, B. Jamaldin, and S. M. Alexander
Network Operations Processes Planning
K. Peng, P. Cheng, and O. Yue
An Advanced Traffic Management System Simulator for Intelligent Vehicle-Highway Systems Research
R. M. Ingle, B. D. Williams, and N. Sobhi
Simulation Optimization Via Simultaneous Perturbation Stochastic Approximation
S. D. Hill and M. C. Fu