[Opensim-users] Call for Proposals - Federal Consortium of Virtual Worlds 2015 Workshop

Tue Nov 25 14:07:54 UTC 2014

*Federal Consortium of Virtual Worlds 2015 Workshop - Call for Proposals*

*The Federal Consortium for Virtual Worlds (FCVW) supports individuals and
organizations from government (federal, state, local, and international),
academia, and corporate sectors to improve government collaboration through
the use of virtual worlds, enrich collaborative online experiences, explore
technologies that may enhance telework, and foster cross-agency
collaboration.*

The Federal Consortium for Virtual Worlds invites proposals to be a
speaker, presenter, or performer at the workshop to be held on March 6-7,
2015. While lecture style presentations are acceptable, we highly encourage
proposals that are interactive in nature, involve the audience in hands-on
learning experiences, or otherwise showcase and take advantage of the
immersive nature of the OpenSimulator platform. In addition, though we will
provide an auditorium-style venue for breakout sessions, we encourage
presenters to consider constructing or sharing a build, region, or other
audio-visual aids beyond a PowerPoint slide presentation to accompany their
presentation. OAR and IAR uploads can be coordinated with workshop
organizers if your proposal is accepted.

*Proposals are due January 5, 2015!*

http://consortium.militarymetaverse.org/call-for-proposals/

*ALTERNATIVE USER INTERFACES TRACK*

The Alternative User Interfaces track explores the use of hardware and
software interfaces that promote enhanced usability and richer user
interaction in 3D immersive spaces. Research and practical applications in
the use of these technologies within 3D virtual world simulations or for 3D
training applications are welcome.

Topics of interest include:

   - Head-Mounted Display Devices
   - Gesture-based Interaction
   - Brain-Computer Interfaces
   - Neural Interfaces
   - Affective Computing
   - Navigation and Mobility Technology
   - Novel User Interaction Devices
   - Mobile Clients
   - Alternative Engines
   - Accessibility Solutions

*KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER TRACK*

The Knowledge Transfer track seeks public sector participants for a panel
entitled “Public Service Education in Virtual Worlds: Past, Present, and
Future.”  The panel participants will discuss public service education uses
for virtual world learning simulations as well as will feature panelists’
views on public service virtual world education projects from the past,
present, and future.  Presenters will be welcome to showcase relevant Open
Simulator virtual world learning simulation builds or islands with OAR and
IAR uploads to be coordinated with workshop organizers if you are selected
to be on the panel.

*METACOGNITION TRACK*

The Metacognition track invites proposals that showcase the use of virtual
worlds for training and education in ways that learners are aware of
training objectives in real time and/or illustrate any methods for
facilitating and measuring learner autonomy and metacognition. Proposals
that are interactive, immersive and make use of the collaborative, shared
experience of virtual worlds are encouraged and highly preferable to
PowerPoint presentations.

Topics of interest include:

   - Design & Content Considerations
   - Incorporating Information Resources
   - Instructional Guidance & Learning Objectives
   - Progress Tracking & Learner Evaluation
   - Learner Clues & Managing Learner Strategy
   - HCI & Neurofeedback
   - Role-Playing & Cultural Sensitivity
   - Collaboration – Group Learning vs Individual Learning
   - Immersive Environment – Real vs Effective

*MILITARY APPLICATIONS TRACK*

The military often has unique applications and requirements in regards to
the effective employment of Virtual World (VW) technologies. This track
features the diverse set of applications that are being pursued across the
services and how organizations are finding value in their particular
capabilities. Topics spanning from basic research through advanced
technology demonstrations to deployed applications are encouraged. Example
topics include VWs for:

   - Real-world simulations for war-fighter training
   - Virtual world utility for military-specific education
   - Machine learning or cultural modeling
   - Human-machine control interface design
   - Cognitive walk-throughs of system workflow
   - Command and Control modelling and experimentation
   - Full-fidelity control of live tactical systems
   - Rapid-prototyping and innovation processes
   - Tactical Concept of Operations development and review
   - Cyber warfare

Note, all material must be Distribution A – Approved for Public Release.

*MODELING & SIMULATIONS TRACK*

The Modeling and Simulation track welcomes proposals that demonstrate how
3D immersive virtual worlds model and simulate experiences that are
compelling. The sessions feature improvements in physics, the use of
artificial intelligence, innovative modeling and simulation techniques,
LiDAR mesh generation, serious game design and integration with external
technologies to explore the art of the possible.

Topics of interest include:

   - Physics
   - Artificial Intelligence
   - LiDAR Mesh Generation
   - 3D mesh
   - Animations
   - Games and Simulations
   - Interoperability

*SECURITY, PRIVACY, & IDENTITY TRACK*

In the Security, Privacy and Identity Track, we seek proposals illustrating
research and development into emerging, virtual world technologies that
provide new opportunities to promote information superiority. Proposals are
especially sought that use virtual world technology to define and animate
issues and topics advancing the development of secure applications in
support of training, education, research, and interagency collaboration.
Research performed using virtual environment platforms other than
OpenSimulator will also be considered as long as the concepts or techniques
are broadly applicable.

Accepted proposals will include a plan to use interactivity within the
workshop OpenSimulator environment that goes beyond a presentation-style
Powerpoint session. Hosting OAR and IAR uploads may be accommodated to
accompany presentations to involve demonstrations, tours, information
management and interactive games. Sessions are sought for how individuals,
groups, organizations, and the enterprise factor into assuring information
superiority. Accepted proposals will include a description of how the
virtual environment contributes to the overall collection of evidence of
impact. Please indicate whether you are willing to participate in a group
session on a similar topic proposed.

Topics of Interest related to Security, Privacy and Identity include:

   - Information Assurance toward Accreditation
   - Open Source Software and Architecture
   - Crypto-currency for Virtual Worlds
   - Citizen-Cyberwarriorship
   - Fraud Risk Reduction and Detection
   - Identity Theft Risk Reduction and Detection
   - Internet of Things
   - Avatar Capabilities across Worlds
   - DNS for Virtual Worlds

For more information, please visit the Call for Proposals website at
http://consortium.militarymetaverse.org/call-for-proposals/.

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