Abstract

This paper is part of a focused paper panel discussion addressing the results of an invited workshop conducted in Orlando, Florida in February, 1997. The workshop addressed the question: What makes a modeling and simulation professional? The workshop's results included a consensus ideal modeling and simulation professional characterized by eight categories and subsequent elements. Each of the eight categories and elements are presented as well as contextual narrative. The author provides an interpretation of the workshop results and implications for modeling and simulation professionals. Panel members were asked to respond to the goals and results of the workshop, as well as, the author's interpretations and comments of this paper. The paper and panel discussion are an attempt to spark debate on the modeling and simulation profession. 1

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