Stephen R. Ruth Home Phone: (703) 536-5343 300 Bishop's Court Office Phone: (703) 993-1789 Falls Church, Virginia 22046 FAX: (703) 536-4121 CAREER SUMMARY 1985- Professor Decision Sciences, Professor of Public Policy George Mason University; Founder and Director, Business Expert Systems and Multimedia Center, 1987-1990; Founder and director, International Center for Applied Studies in Information Technology 1991- 1978-85: Associate Professor of Decision Sciences, George Mason University; Visiting Associate Professor of Business Administration, Georgetown University, 1984. 1972-78: Professorial Lecturer, The George Washington University. Lecturer in Management, George Mason University. 1955-78: Active duty in the US Navy, retiring with the rank of Captain. Successively increasing management responsibilities in: Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Logistics, Physical Distribution Management and Economic Analysis. Examples of Courses Taught: Culture, Organizations and Technology, IT and Globalization; Digital Divide, Culture and Technology, Knowledge Management, Islam and the Internet, Managing Dispersed Teams, Leveraging Electronic Commerce, Organizational Learning and I.T., Analysis of IT Industries, International Business Issues in Data Communications, Information Technology for Competitive Advantage, Information Resource Management, Knowledge Engineering/Expert Systems, Human Factors Issues in Computer Systems Design, Decision Support Systems, Statistical Analysis, Management Information Systems, Business Cybernetics EDUCATION Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania; Wharton School, Business/Applied Economics (MIS Emphasis), 1971 M.S. U.S. Navy Postgraduate School, Computer Systems Management. Monterey, California, 1964 B.S. U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 1955 RESEARCH/CONSULTING INTERESTS • Return on Investment Models in Distance Learning • Knowledge Management Processes • Technology Diffusion in Developing Nations • Management of Dispersed Teams

CONSULTING ACTIVITY Government/Education: US Department of State, National Archives and Records Administration, Inter-American Development Bank, The World Bank, Soros Foundations, Mellon Foundation, United Nations Development Programme, Foreign Service Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Navy War College, GSA, Department of Education, Department of Energy, Department of the Navy, Fairfax County (Virginia), Ministry of Justice and Education (Argentina), U.S. Geological Survey, FBI, AAAS, Chilean Academy of Science, United Nations University (Tokyo), Food and Agriculture Organization (Rome), others Industry: PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Mobil, Bell Atlantic, ACHNA (Spain), Ateneo S.A.(Argentina), National Training Laboratory, others Volunteer: Arlington County Detention Center, Capital Caring (Hospice), Arlington Learning in Retirement Center (ALRI,now Encore Learning)), Osher Lifelong Learning Instirute (OLLI), Bread for the World, Volunteers in Technical Assistance (VITA), Navy Federal Credit Union, GMU Entrepreneurship Center; Chesterbrook Retirement Home, GMU Century Club, others APPOINTMENTS/AWARDS Board of Directors, Assist International; 1996-2000 Board of Directors and Treasurer, Bread for the World,1990-1996 Board of Advisors, Czech Management Center, Prague, 1992-1997 Elected Member, Council of Affiliates for International Programs, American Association for the Advancement of Science 1991-1995 Chair, Technical Committee on Personal Computing, IEEE Computer Society, 1989-1992 Virginia Outstanding Professor honoree, 1987 ($5,000 award) Professor Emeritus, University of La Plata, Argentina, 1985 Senior Fulbright Lecturer, Argentina, 1985 and 1987 Distinguished Professor Award, George Mason University, 1985 Vice President, American Society for Cybernetics, 1982-1987 Distinguished Lecturer, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM); 1978-87. PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS: Institute for Electronic and Electrical Engineers (IEEE)

FUNDED GRANTS/CONTRACTS 1990-present: Principal investigator for over $3 million in twenty-eight funded IT grant and contract projects; also served as associate director of $2 million Virginia Internet Technology Innovation Center (ITIC). Grant sites include US, Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia and South America. (More at http://icasit.gmu.edu/international-projects) Books and Manuals S. Ruth One Year Trip Through the Bible--Readings and Reflections:A Layman's Fresh Perspective on the Complete Old and New Testaments Portland, Oregon, Bookbaby, 2012 S. Ruth Internet Toolbook for Task Managers, Washington, DC, World Bank, 1996 (also published at http://www.worldbank.org/html/fpd/ toolkit) C. Mann and S. Ruth, editors, Expert Systems in Development; Practice and Promise, Boulder, Colorado, Westview Press, 1992. S. Ruth and K. Boyake, Informatics and Information Technology, New York, United Nations Development Programme, 1989 C. Sprague and S. Ruth, Building Expert Systems with EXSYS, Santa Cruz, California, Mitchell-Mc Graw Hill, 1988 C. Ruth and S. Ruth, Building Expert Systems with 1ST CLASS, Santa Cruz, California, Mitchell-Mc Graw Hill, 1988 S. Ruth and C. Mann, editors, Microcomputers in Public Policy : Applications for Developing Countries, Boulder, Colorado, Westview Press, 1987. Journal Articles, Proceedings, Book Chapters, etc. Ruth, S. “Full-time Professors Dislike Distance Learning—What Can Be Done?" Proceedings PICMET Conference, Honolulu July 2018. Ruth, S “Online evaluations of online courses: another obstacle to involving full-time faculty in distance learning?” Proceedings of INTED Conference, Valencia, March 2018. Ruth, S., "What to do against the nightmare scenario" Fairfax Connection newspapers, October 19, 2017.

Ruth, S., “Four Serious E Learning Problems That Will Not Go Away-Cost Is Only One of Them” Proceedings of the EDULEARN Conference , Barcelona, July, 2017

"Future Problems of the Sharing Economy - Five Potential Challenges to Growth and Progress" Proceedings of PICMET Conference July 2017. Ruth, S. (2014) “Can MOOCs Help Reduce College Tuition” Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) , ACM Ubiquity July 2014, 5-17; SSRN version also available at http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2367425 Ruth, S., Pun, M and Stone,S.(2013 “Nepal Wireless Revisited-a paradigm to explain why global growth is now led by developing nations” Information Technology in Developing Countries--International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) 23 (4)

Ruth, S., and S. Stone (2012) "Hactivism--A Legislator's Dilemma." IEEE Internet Computing 16 (6), November -December 2012.

Ruth, S. (2012). "Can MOOC’s and existing e-learning paradigms help reduce college costs?" International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning, 8(1), 21-32

Ruth, S., (2012) “Is There a Digital Divide? Check the Numbers” IEEE Internet Computing 16(4), July-August 2012 Ruth S. (2012) “Nepal Wireless – The Power of Innovative Action”, Global Studies Review, 7 (3) Spring 2012 http://www.globality-gmu.net/archives/2965 Ruth, S. (2012) “The Import/Export Paradigm for High-Quality College Courses--An Answer to Tuition’s Through-the-Roof Cost Spiral?” IEEE Internet Computing 16(2) March-April 2012 Ruth, S. (2011) “E-Learning is Only Part of the Solution to Soaring Tuition Costs - Four Challenging, Implementable Approaches Toward an Alternate Universe Where College Becomes Affordable Again” (December 8, 2011). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1969915 Ruth, S. (2011) “The Dark Side of Telecommuting - Is a Tipping Point Approaching?” (July 7, 2011). GMU School of Public Policy Research Paper No. 2012-02. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1880895 Ruth, S. (2011) "By the Numbers - A Researcher's Bonanza of ICT Policy-Level Information." IEEE Internet Computing 15(2) March-April 2011, 76-80.

Ruth, S. (2011) "Reducing ICT-Related Carbon Emissions—An Exemplar For Global Energy Policy?" IETE Technical Review 29(3) May-June, 2011, 201-211

Ruth, S.(2011) "ICT Development Resources for Researchers-Is Free a Good Price to Pay?" Information Technology in Developing Countries 21(1) (February 2011).

Ruth, S.(2011) "Can ICT do more to reduce higher Ed costs? A return on investment perspective." International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning, 6(2) (2011): 103-115. S. Ruth (2010)“Bumps on the Road to the National Broadband Plan”, IEEE Internet Computing 14(6) November December 2010, 76-80 S. Ruth (2010)“Is E Learning Really Working? The Trillion Dollar Question”, IEEE Internet Computing 14(2) March April 2010, 80-85 S. Ruth (2009)“Green IT--More Than a Three Percent Solution?”, IEEE Internet Computing 13(4) July August 2009, 80-84; also appears in Understanding and Implementing Green IT--Essential Articles on Information Technology (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers(IEEE),2010)

S. Ruth and R. Schware(2008).“Pursuing Genuinely Successful e–Government Projects: Mission Impossible?” Information Technology in Developing Countries--International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) (18) (3) October 2008; also appears in I-Ways-Journal of E Government Policy and Regulation (32) 2 (2009) Second Quarter, 93-98 S. Ruth and I. Chaudhry(2008)."Telework: A Productivity Paradox ?"IEEE Internet Computing 12(6) November December 2008, 80-83 S. Ruth and J. Giri,(2007).“Defying the Odds: A Success Story from the Mountains of Nepal”, Information Technology in Developing Countries--International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) Volume 17 Number 4, December 2007 S. Ruth and A. Pizzato,(2007). "Is the World Still Flat? An Update" IEEE Internet Computing 11(5) September October 2007, 85-87 S. Ruth and J. Mercer,(2007)."Voting from Home or Office? Don't Hold Your Breath" IEEE Internet Computing 11(3) May-June 2007, 84-87 S. Ruth and S. Doh,(2007)."Is E Government Ready for Prime Time?" IEEE Internet Computing 11(1) January-February 2007, 80-82 S. Ruth, M. Sammons and L. Poulin,(2007). “E-Learning at the Crossroad-What Price Quality?” Educause Quarterly 30 (2) 2007, 32-39 M.Sammons and S. Ruth,(2007).“The Invisible Professor and the Future of Virtual Faculty”, International Journal of Teaching and

Technology 4(1) January 2007 J. Gibbons and S. Ruth,(2006).“Municipal WiFi--Big Wave or Wipeout” IEEE Internet Computing 10(3) May-June 2006, 52-57 E. Bertino and S. Ruth,(2006). “Policies and IT Technologies: A Puzzle of Two Pieces” IEEE Internet Computing 10(1) January February 2006, 65-67 http://www.icasit.org/ruth/IT_tech-Puzzle_2_Pieces.pdf S. Ruth,(2006).“E-Learning—A Financial and Strategic Perspective”, Educause Quarterly 29(1) 2006 22-30 M Norton and S. Ruth (2006).“Spectrum and its Influence on 3G and WiFi Architectures" Annual Review of Communications 2005, Volume 57 (Chicago, IEC, 2006), 272-282 S. Ruth, S. Booppanon, T. Zhang,(2005).“Using Accessable Data Sources to Determine Telecom Diffusion Capabilities of Developing Nations—a MENA Perspective”, Annual Review of Communications 2004, Volume 57 (Chicago,IEC,2005), 485-496 http://www.icasit.org/ruth/telecom_diffusion.pdf S. Ruth, (2004). “Measuring the Yield of On-Line Telemedicine Training: Methods and Challenges”; invited paper for Europacs-MIR 2004 Scientific Conference Trieste, September 17th, 2004 S. Ruth, (2004). “Distance Learning at Universities: High Cost and Questionable Yield?” NASPAA Annual Conference, Indianapolis, October 21, 2004. S. Ruth, V . Frizzell and N. Shaw,(2003).“Knowledge Management Education: An Overview of Programs of Instruction” in Handbook on Knowledge Management:Editor:Clyde W. Holsapple (New York, Springer-Verlag, 2003) 581-603. S. Ruth, J. Giri and M. Li,(2002).“The Digital Divide in Africa” Africa e Mediteraneo, Winter 2002 v 41 p 17-20 (In Italian and English) S. Ruth, (2002). "Virtual Learning: Between Imagination and Challenges", TechKnowLogia,4(2),2002, 37-42 S. Ruth and T Tschudy, (2002). “Virtual Teamwork In An Information-Driven Global Economy : Do The Same Rules Apply?” Journal of Systems Management and Organization 1(5) January/February 2002 18-21 (In German); also appears in S. Radatz, editor, Evolutuonares Management (Vienna, Verlag, 2003) S. Ruth and B. Choudhury,(2001). “Assessing the Yield of IT Projects in Developing Nations: Aggregated Models Are Not Sufficient”, Proceedings of the PICMET Conference, Portland, Oregon, July 2001 Available January 29, 2002

http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/summary?doi=10.1.1.102.5344 S. Ruth and J. Giri,(2001). “The Distance Learning Playing Field: Do We Need Different Hashmarks?”, Technology Source, September October 2001 Available at P. Denning, R. Anthale, N. Dabbaugh, D. Menasce, J. Offut, M. Pullen S. Ruth and R. Sandu,(2001). “Designing an IT College” Joint Computer Congress, Copenhagen , July 20, 2001; also appears in D.M. Watson and J Anderson, Networking the learner: Computers in Education (Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2002) S. Ruth and M.Shi,(2001). "Distance Learning in Developing Countries: Is Anyone Measuring Cost-Benefits?", http://policy-icasit.gmu.edu/projects/distance%20learning%20in%20developing%20countries.pdfTechKnowLogia, Volume 3, Issue 3, 2001, 35-38 S. Ruth, (2001). "Measuring Long Term Effects of Technology Transfer In Developing Nations: The Case of Internet Training at the Romanian Academy of Science" International Technology for Development 10(1) 105-121 (January 2001) J. Foreman, S. Ruth and T.Tschudy,(1999). “Exploring the Middle Ground: A Course on Teaming in Cyberspace”, http://technologysource.org/article/exploring_the_middle_ground/Technology Source September- October 1999, S. Ruth, J, Theobald and V. Frizzel, (1999).“A University-based Approach to the Diffusion of Knowledge Management Concepts and Practice”, Proceedings of the 1999 Association for Computing Machinery SIGCPR Conference, New Orleans April 8-10, 1999, 283-290, New York, ACM Press S. Ruth, “Leveraging Information Technology—by the Numbers” Association of Government Accountants Journal, 47 (2) Summer 1998. pp. 26-1 S. Ruth and R. Bush, “Leveraging Decision-Making Tools in Capacity Building Planning : the Indonesian Scientific Network ” Information Technology for Development , 8 (1), Summer 1998, pp. 35-49 S. Ruth, “Let’s Get Real About Technology-Based Learning: The Medium is NOT the Message” Educom Bulletin, 32 (5), September-October 1997, pp. 32-41 S. Ruth, “Leveraging Information in Education: Better Models (and Maybe Fewer Computers) Needed” Vision (Microsoft in Higher Education) November, 1997 S. Ruth, “Managing to Manage Internet Connectivity Projects in Developing Nations: Three Frustrations” On the Internet, 2(4), November -December 1996, pp. 22-29

S. Ruth and R. Bush, Using Today’s (and Yesterday’s) Tools to Plan Tomorrow’s Networks: A Developing Nation’s Perspective” , Proceedings of the INET Seventh International Conference, Kuala Lampur Malaysia,June 27-29, 1997 9 pp. (Proceedings are on CDROM) S. Ruth, "Implementing an Internet Site In Africa: a Cost Assessment" Africa Communications, Summer 1996, 50-53 S. Ruth, "User-Centered Approaches to Assessing the Value of Information Technology Projects”, Association of Government Accountants Journal, 45 (2) Summer 1996, 12-19 S. Ruth and R. Schware, "Will this Connectivity Project Succeed? An Approach to Assessing the Value of International Telecommunications Projects", Proceedings of the INET Sixth International Conference, Montreal, Canada, June 29, 1996 (Proceedings on CDROM) S. Ruth, M. Warkentin and C. Carlson, "A Low Cost, High Yield Decision Support System for Contract Termination Processing" Applied Computing Review, 3 (1), Summer 1995, pp. 27-30 S. Ruth, "Leveraging Information Technology: What Works and What Doesn't", Association of Government Accountants Journal, 44 (2) Summer 1995, 14-23 S. Ruth, "Measuring and Comparing the Investment on Computer-mediated Empowerment: A Developing Nations Perspective", Proceedings of the INET Fifth International Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 29, 1995, 707 S. Goodman, L. Press, S. Ruth and A. Rutkowski, "The Global Diffusion of Internet: Patterns and Problems", Communications of the ACM , 17(8), August 1994, 27-31 S. Ruth, "Determining Predictor Variables for Successful Entry into Electronic Networking in Developing Nations" , Higher Education Policy, 6(4) Winter 1994, 39-42 S. Ruth and R. Gouet, "Must Invisible Colleges be Invisible? An Approach to Examining Large Communities of Network Users" , Electronic Networking Research and Practice, 3 (1), Spring 1993 34-60 S. Ruth, "The Networking Revolution: A Cui Bono Perspective" Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society Washington, D.C., October 22-23, 1993 6-9. S. Ruth, "Decision Support Centers and Human Factors: A Return on Investment Perspective", Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Seattle Washington, October 11-15, 1993 S. Ruth, Predicting and Facilitating the Success of Developing Nations in the Use of International Networks: Insights and

Proposals, Proceedings of INET 93, August 1993, The Internet Society, Reston, Virginia, GDD- 1 S. Ruth, "Using Powerful, Low Cost High Yield Academic Networks in Developing Nations : A Value Added Services Perspective" International Information Systems, 1(3), Summer 1992, pp 87-99 S. Ruth and F. Utreras, “Developing Methodologies for Assuring the Primacy of User Concerns in Network Planning—A New Study of Large population of Scientists in Chile” Proceedings of INET International Networking Conference, Kobe, Japan June 1992 ; 1-9 S. Ruth and R. Ronkin, "Aiming for the Elusive Payoff of User Networks: an NGO Perspective", Proceedings of the 36th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Systems Sciences, Denver CO July 12-17, 1992, 357-366 S. Ruth, M. Warkenton and A. Rafea, "Creating Expert Systems for Crop Production Management in Egypt" in C. Mann and S. Ruth, editors, Expert Systems in Developing Countries: Practice and Promise, Boulder CO, Westview Press 1992 (Also appears, with permission, in Proceedings of World Congress on Expert Systems, Pergamon Press, 1991, 929-936) M. Warkentin, P.K. Nair, S. Ruth and K. Sprague, " A Knowledge Based System for Planning and Design of Agroforestry Systems" Agroforestry Systems 11, 1990, 71-83 S. Ruth, "Harnessing Shell-Based Knowledge Engineering Environments: An Applications-Based Perspective", Proceedings of the Fourth United States Postal Service Advanced Technology Conference , November 6, 1990, 932-940 S. Ruth, F. Utreras and R. Brecsia, "The South American Network Within One Year : An Attainable, Low Cost, High Yield Reality", Interciencia, 15 (5), September-October 1990 259-264 S. Ruth, "PC's and Work Stations" IEEE Spectrum 7 (1) February 1990, 24-25 S. Ruth, "Organizations as Information Systems", in J. Dienemann editor, Nursing Administration-Strategic Perspectives and Application, Appleton and Lange, 1990, 299-315 S. Ruth C. Carlson, M. Warkentin and J. Zamer, " A Contract Termination Processing Model and System for Navy Supply Demand Review", in Cost Analysis Applications of Economics and Operations Research, Springer Verlag, 1989, 34-44. E Gardner, M. Young, S. Ruth, , "Computer Acceptance and Output: A Retrospective View", Behaviour and Information Technology, 8 (2), 1989, 89-98

S. Ruth, E. Gardner and C. Carlson, "Planning for Computer Technology--A New Approach to Long Range Planning for Information Systems in Knowledge-Based Organizations" Journal of Information Systems Management, 6 (3), 1989, 24-29 S. Ruth and C. Carlson, "Expert Systems in Stand Alone Applications", Office: Technology and People, 4 (4), 1989, 299-312 S. Ruth and C. Carlson, "Shell-Based Expert Systems in Business: A Return on Investment Perspective", Proceedings of the Ninth Annual International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS), Minneapols, MN, December 2, 1988, 346-354 B. Render, E. Gardner and S. Ruth, "Job Stress and the VDT Clerical Worker" Human Systems Management, 7 (1988), 359- 365 S. Ruth, "Expert Systems in Development : Advances and Applications"Proceedings of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting, Boston, February 13, 1988 387-388 V. Elder, S. Ruth and E. Gardner, "Gender and Age in Technostress: Effects on White Collar Productivity", Government Finance Review, 3 (6), December 1987, 17-21. S. Ruth and E. Gardner, "Examining Silent Majority: A Current Perspective on Predictive Variables Associated With Managerial and Clerical ADP Users" in Salvendy,G.et al, editors, Human Computer Interaction: Social, Ergonomics and Stress Aspects of Work With Computers, Amsterdam, Elseiver, 1987, 311-319 J.Ostrowski, S. Ruth and J. S. Kelly, "Telecommuting as an Alternative Employment Strategy in Public Organizations" International Journal of Policy and Information, June 1987, 11, (5), 77-87 D. Knittle, S. Ruth and E. Gardner , "Establishing User-Centered Criteria for Information Systems: A Software Ergonomics Perspective" Information and Management, 11 (4), 1987, 163-172. S. Ruth, "Technology-Sharing Organizations: An Approach to Small Problems of Development" in S. Ruth and C. Mann, editors, Microcomputers in Public Policy : Applications for Developing Countries, Boulder, Colorado, Westview Press, 1987 149-158 S. Ruth and E. Gardner, "Integrating User Metrics into the MIS Planning Process", Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the

Decision Sciences Institute, Boston, November 1987 251-254 S. Ruth, "Integrating Expert Systems into the University Curriculum" Proceedings of IMACS International Symposium on AI, Expert Systems and Languages in Modeling and Simulation, June 2 1987, Barcelona, Spain, 237-242. S. Ruth, "Knowledge Engineering in Shell-Based Expert Systems", Proceedings of the International Symposium on the Computer at the University, May 24, 1987, Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia, 8R- 05-1 to 8R-05-8 S. Ruth and B. Render."The Dilemma of Software Development in the Third World" in S. Ruth and C. Mann, editors, Microcomputers in Public Policy: A Developmental Perspective ; Boulder, Colorado, Westview Press 1987 143-148 S. Ruth,"Integrating Expert Systems into the Inventory Management Function" Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Council of Logistics Management, Atlanta, September 28, 1987, 71-83 E. Gardner, S. Ruth and B. Render, "Examining the Problems of Computer-Based Anxiety: A Systematic Approach", Proceedings of the Annual ACM Software Conference, Saint Louis, February 1987, 323-326 S. Ruth and R. Fader, "Microcomputers and the Humanities" (in Spanish), Pedagogia Universataria, 2 (1) 1985, 45- 54 (Argentina) D. Guy, J. Hysom and S. Ruth," The Effect of Subsidized Housing on the Values of Adjacent Housing" Journal of the American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association, 14 (4), Winter, 1985, 29-32 L. Samuels, B. Render and S. Ruth "Computer Ethics and Crime: Three Perspectives," Business, Volume 36 (1) pp.30-36 S. Ruth, B. Render and E. Gardner, "Human-Oriented Implementation Cures Cyberphobia," Data Management, November 1985, pp. 29-32. B. Render, S. Ruth and E. Gardner, "Selecting Computer Systems: The (Dangerous) Role of the Decision Analyst," Journal of Business (Manhattan College), Fall 1985, pp. 11-16. B. Hodgson and S. Ruth, "The Use of Menus in the Design of On-Line Systems: A Retrospective View", SIGCHI Bulletin, 17 (4) July 1985, pp. 16-22. J. Hysom and S. Ruth, "A Nationwide Assessment of Local Government Planning Information Systems," in Computers in Urban Systems, 9 (2) (1984), pp. 117-126. S. Ruth,"Cybernetics and Problem Solving: An

Application-Specific Perspective" in Proceedings of the Society for General Systems Research International Conference, Amsterdam, Intersystems, 1984, 107-110. S. Ruth, "Appropriate Technology in the Planning of Management Information Systems," International Journal of Policy and Information, 8 (1) June 1984, pp. 25-32. S. Ruth,"The Computer Age--Renaissance or Revolt?", in George Mason University Faculty Lecture Series, (GMU Press, 1984), pp. 149-166. S. Ruth, "Too Much System--A New Problem," Journal of Systems Management, October 1983,34 (10) 17-22. S. Ruth,"Medical-Related Information Systems: A Decision Support System Perspective," in MEDINFO, Pergamon Press, 1983, pp. 481-485. S. Ruth,"Cybernetics in the Marketplace: A Practical View," Proceedings of the International Cybernetics Symposium, Namur, Belgium, August 1983, 210-214 S. Ruth,"Systems for Characterizing Systems: Computer Software as a Focus for the Examination of System Dynamics," in System Research and Cybernetics, Volume 2, London, Pergamon Press, 1982, pp. 882-885. S. Ruth and W. Brooks, "MBO in Systems Management--Who's Really Using It?" Journal of Systems Management, 33 (3) March 1982. S. Ruth, "The EDP Manager of the Future: Only Generalists Need Apply," Journal of Systems Management, 32 (6), June 1981, pp. 26-29. S. Ruth,"Appropriate Technology in the Planning of Management Information Systems: User-Friendly Designs as a Paradigm for the Selection Process," Proceedings of the American Institute of Decision Sciences, Boston, November 20, 1981. pp 482-484 S. Ruth and J. Hysom, "The Effect of Subsidized Housing on Contiguous Property Values: A Paradigm for the Use of Management Science Techniques in the Evaluation of Public Policy Issues," Proceedings of Annual Meeting of the American Institute of Decision Sciences, Boston, November 20, 1981. 412-414 S. Ruth, "Personnel and EDP in the 80's--Serious Questions," MSU Business Topics, August 1980. S. Ruth, "Administrative vs. Technical Variables in MIS Design Strategies: A Perspective for Systems Analysis," Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Institute of Decision

Sciences, November 7, 1980, Las Vegas, Nevada. S. Ruth, "The Potential Benefits of Non-Traditional Decision Alternatives," Defense Management Journal, June/July 1980, pp. 42-47. S. Ruth, "MBO and EDP Management," chapter in Rullo, T. editor, Advances in EDP Management (Hayden, New York, 1980), pp. 150- 162. S. Ruth,"Is Your Data Center 10 Percent Overweight?" Computer Decisions, February 1980. S. Ruth, "Succeeding With Very Large Systems Projects: Brief Insights for Big Savings," Data Management, 17 (10) October 1979. S. Ruth, "MBO and EDP: Eventually, Why Not Now?" Journal of Systems Management, 28 (8) August 1979. R. J. House and S. Ruth, "Logistics," section in the Encyclopedia of Computing and Technology, Volume 6 (Hayden, New York, 1978) pp. 116-139. S. Ruth, "The Pareto Paradox: A New Perspective for Examining Complex Logistic Alternatives," Proceedings of the Society of Logistics Engineers 14th International Logistics Symposium, August 1979, p 274-280 Business Cases Prepared for Sponsored Grants With J. M. Alvarez, Osborne and Larios: Considering a Merger During Times of Tense Competitiveness in World Markets, Business Case prepared under a Department of Education grant, managed by School of Business Administration, George Mason University, September 1993 53 pp With J. Jirasek, After Privatization--A Buyout: Avia Seeks New Markets Outside Czechoslovakia After the Velvet Revolution Business Case prepared as part of Department of Education grant managed by School of Business Administration, George Mason University, July 1992 42 pp TACT Inc., Trying to Climb the Technology Mountain, Funds for Excellence Grant from the Virginia State Council of Higher Education, managed by School of Business Administration, George Mason University, June 1991 28 pp Software A&E, Seeking a Market for Reusable Software, Funds for Excellence Grant from the Virginia State Council of Higher Education, managed by School of Business Administration, George Mason University, April 1991 40 pp

Other Publications S. Ruth, "Networking in Turkey", Internet Society News, Fall 1993, 2 (3) 11-12 S. Ruth, "Networking in Pakistan", Internet Society News, Summer 1993, 2 (2), 10-11 S. Ruth, "Leveraging Value Added Services" Internet Society News 1(1), Spring 1992, 18-19 S. Ruth and F. Utreras, Assessing User Characteristics Internet Society News 1(2), Summer 1992, 24-25 R. Gouet, S. Ruth and F. Utreras, National University Network: Analysis of Coverage and Usage, Report to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1992 S. Ruth, "New Economics of Networking : A Developmental Perspective" Proceedings of INTEROP 92, Washington, DC, May 18-22, 1992 S. Ruth, R. Gouet and F. Utreras, National University Network: Analysis of Network Usage, Report Submitted to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1992 M. Warkentin and S. Ruth, "Expert System Shell Use: Preliminary Findings of a Major Study", Proceedings of Northeast Decision Sciences Institute Annual Meeting, Cambridge MA , April 1992 C. Carlson, J. Zammer M. Warkentin, S. Ruth, "A Micro-Based Decision Support System (DSS) for Contract Termination Processing" , Proceedings of Northeast Decision Sciences Institute Annual Meeting, Boston, March 30, 1989. S. Ruth, "Personal Computers: a Return on Investment Perspective" IEEE Video Seminar The Interdisciplinary World of Computing, broadcast October 3, 1988, from Indianapolis, Indiana, Public TV Studio and beamed to over 130 university, government and industrial subscriber stations in US and abroad L. Burchinal and S. Ruth " Khartoum Conference Shows Great Interest in CD ROM in Africa", CD Data Report, 6 (5),March 1990, 19-22 S. Ruth, "Knowledge-Based Systems Development: A Longitudinal Perspective", Proceedings of ORSA/TIMS Symposium OR and AI: Essentials to Productivity Enhancement Washington DC October 5, 1988 S. Ruth "Expert Systems in the University: A Shell Game" Interface,(Mitchell Publishing) 9 (4), 1987, 42-48 "How Expert Are Expert Systems?" Washington Technology, (2) 4,

May 14, 1987 p. 14. S. Ruth and A. Winkler, "Software Ergonomics: A New Hot Button in Business Data Processing," Government Computer News, February 1985, pp. 68-69. S. Ruth, "The Dark Side of Computing," Business Times, Houghton- Mifflin, December 1984, p 19. S. Ruth "A New Breed of Luddites?", Editorial, Richmond Ledger Dispatch, January 17, 1982. S. Ruth, "Fairness and Federal Pay," Essay, The Washington Star, December 16, 1980, p 35 S. Ruth, "Two Cheers for the Computer Revolution," Essay, The Washington Star, June 21, 1980, p 25. Additional Invited Lectures and Presentations “Technology problems that keep me awake at night", Encore Learning, four lectures Spring 2018, “Bible Heroes and Villains: A Closer Look at Good and Evil”, Osher Lifelong Learning Center (OLLI), Spring 2018 “Great Women of the Hebrew Bible” Temple Beth El, Herndon, VA, February, 2018 “Technology problems that keep me awake at night", three lectures Osher Lifelong Learning Center (OLLI) January 2018, "Is that in the Bible? Familiar themes you may not know about" Osher Lifelong Learning Center (OLLI) January 2018, "Problems in technology that every city should worry about", City of Alexandria Management Council October 17, 2017 “Bible Heroes and Villains: A Closer Look at Good and Evil”, Osher Lifelong Learning Center (OLLI), Summer 2017 “Mass Media Today”, Osher Lifelong Learning Center (OLLI),Spring 2017 “Great Women of the Hebrew Bible” Temple Rodef Shalom, Falls Church, VA, three lectures January 2017 “Blogs and Social Media” (Three lectures), Osher Lifelong Learning Center (OLLI), Winter 2017 “Women of the Bible: Saints, Vamps and Vixens Three lectures, Osher Lifelong Learning Center (OLLI), Fall 2016

“Distance Learning: Pros and Cons”, Osher Lifelong Learning Center (OLLI), Summer 2016 “What Would Jesus Tweet?” Three lectures, Osher Lifelong Learning Center (OLLI), Summer 2016 “A Dozen Big Ideas: Let’s Discuss Them” Three lectures, Spring 2016 Osher Lifelong Learning Center (OLLI) “Technology and Religion” four lectures Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (GMU) Winter 2014 “Is there a MOOC in your future?” Arlington Learning in Retirement Institute (ALRI) Fall 2013, four lectures “Technology and Religion” Arlington Learning in Retirement Institute (ALRI) Spring 2013, four lectures “Technology and Religion—a Marriage Made in Heaven?” Fall 2012 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (GMU), four lectures “Great Women of the Bible” Arlington Learning in Retirement Institute (ALRI) Spring 2011 four lectures “Technology Update” Fall 2011 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (GMU), four lectures “Internet and Information Technology” Winter 2010 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (GMU), four lectures “Green IT and Broadband Deployment Strategies: Good Partners?”, Guest Panelist on Broadband Breakfast Club, Washington DC, December 10th , 2009 “Daniel – Powerful Role Model in Stressful Times ”, invited presentation at adult education series, Temple Rodef Shalom, Falls Church, Virginia, November 22nd 2009. “Internet and Information Technology” Winter 2009 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (GMU),four lectures “Connecting with the World” Arlington Learning in Retirement Institute, Fall 2009, five lectures “Kings and Prophets” Winter 2008 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (GMU), four lectures “Kings and Prophets” Fall 2008, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

(GMU), eight lectures “Israel’s Kings and Prophets”, Arlington Learning in Retirement Institute, Spring 2008, five lectures “Is America a Christian Nation”, Spring 2008, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (GMU) eight lectures “The Bible and Public Policy”, Winter 2007 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (GMU), four lectures “The Bible and Public Policy”,Fall 2006 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (GMU), eight lectures “The Bible and Public Policy”, Arlington Learning in Retirement Institute, Spring, 2006, five lectures “Great Heroes and Villains of the Hebrew Bible”, invited presentation at adult education series, Temple Rodef Shalom, Mc Lean, Virginia, January 22nd 2006. “Is that From the Bible?”, Winter 2005, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (GMU), four lectures “The Bible and Public Policy”, Arlington Learning in Retirement Institute, Fall, 2005, five lectures “New Teamwork Approaches for Dispersed Teams” US Post Office Department Executive Development Series May 23rd, 2005, Washington, DC. “Bible Heroes and Villains”, Arlington Learning in Retirement Institute, Spring, 2005, five lectures “Great Heroes and Villains of the Old Testament”, Winter 2004 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (GMU), seven lectures “Great Heroes and Villains of the Old Testament”,Spring 2004 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (GMU), seven lectures “Great Bible Stories and Quotations”, Fall 2003 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (GMU), six lectures “Teamwork in Cyberspace—a Business Perspective”, Management Training Seminar, Dyncorp, Inc., Fairfax, Virginia, August 29th 2005 “Technology in Governance: A Low Bandwidth Perspective”, invited presentation to Innovations in Technology and Governance (ITG)

Workshop, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge MA, October 31st, 2003 "A New Perspective on Assessing the Yield of Distance Learning", Annual Meeting of the Association of University Public Health Administrators (AUPHA), Washington, DC, June 21st 2002 “Cyberterrorism: a Threat Assessment”, Northern Virginia Telecommunications Society meeting, George Mason University, May 7th 2002 “Knowledge Management : Buzzword or New Frontier?” Insights 2002, Gateway Marriott, Crystal City Virginia, May 1st, 2002 “Knowledge Management and the Work of Dispersed Teams”, seminar for US Department of Commerce, Brookings Institution, June 8th, 2001 “Higher Yields on Distance Learning: A South American Perspective”, International Conference on Research and Education in Defense and Security Studies Washington DC May 24th, 2001 With Ted Tschudy, “Virtual Management for Virtual Teams” Workshop at ” First World Conference on Systemic Management, Vienna, Austria, May 5-6, 2001 “Teamwork in Cyberspace” First World Conference on Systemic Management, Vienna, Austria, May 3rd, 2001 With J. Milam “Extracting the Potential of Distance Learning—a Developing Nation Perspective” World Bank, April 19th, 2001 “Knowledge Management and Risk Assessment”, U. S. Army Seminar Series, Pentagon, January 25th, 2001 “Teamwork in Cyberspace”, Litton/TASC Seminar , Reston, Virginia, January 11th, 2001 " Measuring the Yield of ICT Investments in Developing Nations: Three Models", Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Conference on Distance Learning Strategies to Advance Population Research in LDC's", University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, December 1st, 2000 “ Knowledge Management—an Executive View”, one day ITIC seminar for managers Richmond Virginia, October 20th, 2000 "E Government and Knowledge Management: a Public Policy Perspective" presentation to Ph D students and faculty, School of Public Policy, George Mason University, October 6th, 2000 “Leveraging Knowledge Management : An Accountants’s Perspective”, Virginia Society of CPA’s, Fairfax, Virginia, February 15th, 2000

“Leveraging Information Technology in Poor Countries: Some New Lessons”, managers and staff of Johns Hopkins JHPIEGO Corporation, Baltimore, January 5th, 2000 “Practice of Knowledge Management in a Small Technology Enterprise” Technical Entrepreneurs Intrapreneurs Network (TIEN) meeting, Rosslyn Virginia, November 18th 1999 "Leveraging the Knowledge Assets of the Firm", AFCEA seminar,co- hosted by American Management Systems, Inc., Washington, DC, October 19, 1999 "Leveraging Knowledge Management Resources", Business Seminar, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, September 15th, 1999. (Part of Virginia Internet Week sponsored by Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology) "Teaming in Cyberspace--Management of Dispersed Teams", Business Seminar, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, September 15th, 1999. (Part of Virginia Internet Week sponsored by Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology) "Intellectual Capital and Knowledge Management", panel chair and presenter, Society for Information Management, Washington Chapter, DC Convention Center, September 2, 1999 " Predictor Variables for Distance Learning Effectiveness in Developing Nations", University of Natal Kwa-Zulu, South Africa, March 16, 1999 (Part of meeting sponsored by Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health) “Knowledge Management: An Executive Overview for Virginia Center for Innovative Technology”, presentation for President, Virginia Center for Innovative Technology and CIT staff, November 26, 1998 “Distance Learning In Maternal Health Care Training—the medium is not the Message”, American Society of Public Health Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, November 18th, 1998. invited panel on technology management, chaired by Dr. Pierre Beukens, University of North Carolina. “The Productivity Paradox of Information Technology” Washington DC Chapter, Technology Transfer Society, April 23rd, 1998 “Distance Learning—the Link Between Technology and Tuition”, Technology Board of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, New York, March 16th, 1998 “Information Technology—Dream or Nightmare?” GMU Lecture series, Fairfax City Hall, November 19th 1997

"Making the Right Decisions on International Networking", Jimmy Carter Center, Atlanta, May 9, 1996 "Using Internet and World Wide Web in Developing Nations" World Bank Technet Presentation, Washington, DC, May 14, 1995 "Leveraging the New Technologies: A Manager's View", Fifth Annual Federal Leadership Conference, Washington, DC, February 25, 1995 "New Challenges in International Business: A Technology Perspective", Institute of Management Accountants, Washington, DC, April 20, 1994 "The New Economics of Telecommunications", IEEE Computer Society Lecture, Vienna, Virginia, February 12, 1992 "Extracting Value from the New Tools of Information Technology", Invited seminar for faculty, business leaders and MBA students, Czech Management Center, Prague, January 10, 1992 "Getting Leverage from Expert Systems Productivity Opportunities", IEEE Computer Society Lecture Series, George Washington University, Washington, DC December 8, 1991 "Research Opportunities in Data Communications" presentation for faculty and PhD students, University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, October 31, 1991 "Academic Networks and Productivity", Technical University, Banska Bystrica, Czechoslovakia, June 23, 1991 "Extracting Value from International Networks", International Networking Conference, Copenhagen, June 19, 1991 "Using Powerful, Low Cost Academic Networks to Assist Eastern Europe", Examples of a Value Added Perspective" European Community Studies Association Annual Conference, Fairfax, VA, March 23, 1991 "Future Needs in Knowledge Based Systems" NIST Symposium on Expert Systems as Design Tools Gaithersburg, MD, March 22, 1991 Panelist "Expert Systems Development in Marketing: Operational Issues" Seminar sponsored by the American Marketing Association as part of their annual meeting held at Grand Hyatt Hotel, Washington, DC, August 4, 1990 "La Nueva Technologia: Poder o Pesadilla" (The New Technology: Capability or Nightmare") in Spanish, ACHNA, Madrid, May 24, 1990;--reviewed in El Pais, June 6, 1990

"Expert Systems in Business: a New Frontier" American University of Cairo, March 17, 1990 "Expert Systems in Agriculture" Department of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Expert Systems for Improved Crop Management Project, March 19, 1990 "Integrating Expert Systems into the Organization" University of Cairo, March 20, 1990 "International Networks: a New Kind of Wealth" American Association for the Advancement of Sciences Annual Meeting, New Orleans, February 19, 1990 "Expert Systems for Competitive Advantage", panel chair and discussant, International Conference on Information Systems Tenth Annual Meeting, Boston, December 5, 1989 "Seizing the Technological Advantage: A New Opportunity" International Symposium Sponsored by the Chilean Academy of Science, Santiago Chile, November 15, 1989 "The South American Scientific Network: A Low Cost, High Yield Reality" (in Spanish) International Symposium sponsored by Interciencia, Cambios Globales y Nuestro Futuro Comun, (Global Change and Our Common Future), Quito, Ecuador, November 21, 1989 "Practical Expert Shells, Data Bases and Spreadsheets for Everyday Applications" IEEE Computer Society Symposium, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD, October 24, 1989 " Expert Systems for Managers", executive seminar for the International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, September 29, 1989 "Challenges of Low End Expert Systems Development" Quarterly Meeting of the IEEE Task Force on Expert Systems, Arlington, VA, July 25, 1989 Program Chair, "Managing Information Technology: Business Schools' Role in the 1990's" Harrisburg, PA July 23-26, 1989 "The South American Scientific Network Within One Year: A Realistic, Low Cost, High Yield Possibility" invited paper to South American Conference on Arid Lands sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Fortaleza Brazil, July 13, 1989 Moderator, "Telecommunications and Information Services", panel presentation at the George Mason Conference on the European Community in the 1990's, Fairfax, VA, May 24, 1989

Seminar, "Using Microcomputers Productively in the University Environment" sponsored by the Puerto Rican Scientific Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science" (in Spanish), San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 5, 1989 Seminar, "Harnessing the Computer for the Scientist" for the Jamaica Society for Science and Technology, sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science and JSST, Kingston, Jamaica, May 8-9, 1989 "Expert Systems for Logistics: a Unit Cost Perspective", Symposium on Artificial Intelligence Applications for Military Logistics, Williamsburg, VA, March 29, 1989 Chairman and lecturer, "Understanding AI and Expert Systems" one day seminar for the Federal Computer Conference, Washington, DC, October 25, 1988 "Putting Data Communications Technology to Work for Science" presentation to the Chilean Academy of Science, Santiago, Chile, October 10, 1988 (In Spanish) "Human Factors in Computer Systems Design : A Software Engineering Perspective" Association for Computing Machinery Distinguished Lecturer program, William and Mary University, Williamsburg, Virginia, September 30, 1988 "The Computer in the University Community", Lecture to Central American Women in Education Conference sponsored by George Mason University, September 9, 1988 (In Spanish) "Microcomputers in Science: a Hands-on Perspective" course for Trinidadian scientists sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Sigma Psi and the Trinidad and Tobago Science Association. Port of Spain, Trinidad, July 15, 1988 "Microcomputers in Education"-developed and introduced three week course for Central American professors June 27-July 15, 1988. Sponsors: U.S Information Service, American Association for the Advancement of Science, National University of Costa Rica: San Juan, Costa Rica "An Overview of Microcomputer Applications for Artificial Intelligence" Lecture for faculty of University of Maryland Animal Sciences Center, June 16, 1988 "Healthier Banking Information Systems: A Prescription" Annual Meeting of Southern Credit Union Directors, Sea Island, Georgia, May 23, 1988 " Using the New Technology Well: A AAAS Report" presentation to The Chilean Academy of Science, Santiago, Chile, May 18, 1988 (In Spanish)

"Expert Systems for Distance Education" World Bank Symposium of International Educators, Economic Development Institute, Washington, DC April 29, 1988 "International DATACOM: a Bitnet Perspective" Symposium on DATACOM sponsored by the Agency for International Development, Washington, DC April 29, 1988 "Planning for International DATACOM", Annual meeting of the AAAS Consortium of Affiliates for International Programs, Washington, DC, April 29, 1988 "New Waterfalls in Information Systems Management" 1988 ORSA TIMS meeting Washington, DC April, 26, 1988 "Microcomputers Throughout the University: Are We Missing the Bottom Line in Development?" invited presentation to the Steering Committee of National Research Council Committee on Microcomputers in Development, Washington, DC, January 19, 1988 (copy available from NRC) With Manfred Kochen, "Information Technology and Small Business" faculty-student seminars conducted at George Mason University November 24 and December 10, 1987. ( Summarized in Newsletter of the Washington Chapter of the Computer Society of IEEE November 1987, 1-6.) "Expert Systems in the University-Low in Cost, High in Yield" sponsored by Ministry of Education, October 12, 1987, Buenos Aires, Argentina (In Spanish) " Seminar in the Practical Use of Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems " Three day seminar for eighty professors, government supervisors and business leaders. Mendoza, Argentina, October 13-15, 1987 (In Spanish) "Appropriate Uses of Expert Systems in University Curricula: a South American Perspective" Sixth Annual Conference on Comparative Education, Rio de Janiero, Brazil July, 1987 "Teaching Expert Systems in Business Schools-Lessons Learned" International Business Schools Computer Users Group Annual North American Conference July 27,1987, Flint Michigan With K. Sprague, "Expert Systems in Graduate IRM Courses : a New Opportunity" , International Business Schools Computer Users Group Annual North American Conference July 27,1987, Flint Michigan "Human Engineering--the New Software Frontier" TRW lecture series, TRW Headquarters, Mc Lean Virginia, May 27, 1987 "Human Factors in Computer Systems Design: a Scientific

Approach" One day ACM Professional Development seminar for tri-state region. April 13, 1987 Kalamazoo Michigan "Human Factors in Computer Systems Design" ACM lecture, Department of Computer and Information Science Colloquium Series, Temple University, Philadelphia, March 4, 1987. "Harnessing Expert Systems in Development: An Agricultural Perspective" Invited paper to the Indian Science Congress , December 31, 1986 Bangalore, India (Unable to attend; paper was delivered by Dr. Charles Kidd of AAAS) "Decision Support Systems-New Perspectives" (in Spanish), Federal University of Santa Caterina, Florianopolis, Brazil, September 1, 1986. "Informatics and Administration-How Do they Fit?" (in Spanish) Federal University of Santa Caterina, Florianopolis, Brazil, September 1, 1986 "The Challenge of Expert Systems" (in Spanish), Latin American Advanced Software Institute, La Plata ,Argentina, August 24, 1986 "Integrating Informatics into University Curricula"(in Spanish), keynote address at inaugural meeting of Argentine- American Dialogue, Buenos Aires, August 28, 1986 " Software and Ergonomic Issues in Expert Systems"(in Spanish), ACM lecture, University of Madrid, Spain , May 26,1986 "Decision -Support Systems and Artificial Intelligence" , (in Spanish), University of Madrid , Spain , May 26,1986 " Information Systems Planning: A View from Tomorrow", Federal Office Systems Symposium, Washington, DC, April 7 1986 " DSS and Expert Systems - Matching Strengths" Federal Office Systems Symposium, Washington, DC, April 7,1986 " Computers for Education: Challenge, Dream or Nightmare?" American Association for the Advancement of Science's Argentine Dialogue (with Dr. Antonio Battro) , April 2,1986 "The New Business of Software Development," lecture to senior managers sponsored by Ateneo, SA, Buenos Aires, Argentina (in Spanish), September 27, 1985. "Decision Support Systems," lecture at ICANA, Buenos Aires, Argentina (in Spanish), September 26, 1985. "Cybernetics--A Business Perspective," lecture to the

Argentina Society for General Systems (GESI), Buenos Aires, Argentina (in Spanish), September 25, 1985. "Informatics--A View Toward the Future," lecture, J. F. Kennedy University, Buenos Aires, Argentina (in Spanish), September 24, 1985. "Analysis and Design of General Systems," lecture, University of La Plata, Argentina (in Spanish), September 23, 1985. "Engineering Curricula in the 1990s," faculty lecture, National University of Cuyo, Mendoza, (in Spanish), August 29, 1985. "Cybernetics: The Bottom Line," Washington, DC Chapter IEEE, June 17, 1985. "Human Factors in Computer Systems Design," ACM lecture, Boulder, Colorado, February 20, 1985. "Software Ergonomics--What a Programmer Needs to Know," ACM lecture, Colorado Springs, February 21, 1985. "The Economics of Ergonomics," The American Society for Cybernetics annual meeting, November 1, 1984. "Getting the Micro Payoff--Now," ACM lecture, Cincinnati, September 13, 1984. "Software Ergonomics," One-Day ACM Professional Development Seminar, University of Denver, January 27, 1984. "Decision Support Systems in Government--A Federal View," Executive Seminar for Federal Managers, Washington, D.C., December 12, 1983. "Technical Issues in Software: A Perspective for the Next Decade," ACM seminar, University of Wisconsin, February 1983. "New Problems in Software Development," ACM seminar, Chicago, February 1983. "The ABCs of Successful Project Management," ACM seminar, Des Moines, February 1983. "The Trouble With Trillions," Feature on "All Things Considered", National Public Radio, December 1982. "The Inventory Manager of the 1980s," American Production and Inventory Control Society, December 1982. "Using Cybernetics in Significant, Large Scale Problems: A Deterministic Approach," American Society for Cybernetics Annual Meeting, Columbus, October 1982.

"New Software Rules for User-Friendly Systems," ACM lecture, Kansas City, September 1982. "EDP Control--The New Bottom Line," ACM lecture, The University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, April 20, 1982. "New Techniques for Software Management," ACM lecture, Phoenix, Arizona, April 1982. "New Techniques for Software Management," ACM lecture, Dallas, Texas, December 7, 1981. "A Risk Aversion Model of Automation-Related Decision Behavior," paper presented to the Atlantic Economic Society International Meeting, London School of Economics, August 16, 1981. "The New Software Economics," ACM lecture, Rochester, New York, October 19, 1981. "The Cybernetics of the Market Place: Using Computer-Based MIS to Examine Significant Issues in Organizations," International meeting of the American Society for Cybernetics, Washington, D.C., October 31, 1981. With W. Brooks, "How to Overcome Barriers to MBO Use in Government Organizations: A Contingency Approach," invited presentation to the 9th International MBO Conference, Washington, D.C., August 26, 1981. "Managing to Manage the Computer Resource," ACM lecture, Buffalo, New York, October 20, 1981. "Contracting for EDP Services," Purchasing Management Association, Bethesda, Maryland, September 15, 1981. "Who's In Charge, You or the Computer?" address to the Defense Credit Union Council annual meeting, Chicago, September 14, 1981. "Software Optimization: Applied Concepts," ACM lecture, University of Dayton, Ohio, April 1981. "The $100,000 a Year MIS Manager," Data Processing Management Association, Washington, D.C. Chapter, April 1981. "Philosophy for Model MIS Curricula," panel leader, Business Information Systems Curriculum Development Workshop sponsored by DPMA, Washington, March 1981. "The $100,000 a Year MIS Manager," ACM lecture, Baltimore Chapter, March 1980.

"People Problems in Software Design," ACM lecture, SUNY, Buffalo, March 1981. "People Problems in Software Design," ACM lecture, University of New Mexico, Las Cruces, February 1981. "The Data Processing Manager of the 80s--An Entrepreneurial View," presentation to the annual meeting of the Data Processing Management Association, Philadelphia, October 28, 1980. "Critical Assessment of Software Cost Trends in Telecommunications," panelist, COMPCON, IEEE Computer Society International Conference, Washington, D.C., September 25, 1980. "Getting More from the Computing Resource," invited presentation to the Defense Credit Union Council annual meeting, Dallas, Texas, September 16, 1980. "Problems of Automation," guest discussion on National Public Radio, July 23, 1980. "Managing the Computer Resource," leader, panel discussion, Third Annual Virginia Conference for CPAs in Industry, Education, and Government, Williamsburg, Virginia, April 17, 1980. With J. Hysom and D. Guy, "An Examination of Research and Statistical Methodology for Analyzing the Effect of BMIR Housing on Property Values," paper presented to the annual meeting of American Real Estate and Urban Planning Association, Washington, D.C., April, 1980. "Managing to Manage Very Large Systems Projects," ACM lecture, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, May 1980. "The Software Manager of the 80s," ACM lecture, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, April 1980. "Managing to Manage Very Large Systems Projects," ACM lecture, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, April 1980. "Managing to Manage Very Large Systems Projects," ACM lecture, University of Nebraska, Omaha, April 1980. "Managing to Manage Very Large Systems Projects," ACM lecture, Randolph Macon College, Virginia, March 1980. "The Software Manager of the 80s," ACM lecture, Winthrop College, North Carolina, January 1980. "The New Systems Manager," invited presentation to the Association for System Management, Washington, D.C. Chapter,

January 1980. "Managing to Manage Very Large Systems Projects," ACM lecture, University of Alabama, Birmingham, December 1979. "System Control Techniques," ACM lecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, December 1979. "Managing Automation in the 80s--New Rules, New Skills," keynote address to the Sperry-Univac International ADP User Conference, Toronto, October 1979. "Less Mess in MIS: A Diet Plan That Works," presentation to Data Processing Management Association Annual International Meeting, San Diego, October 1979. Appears as feature article in Computer Decisions, February 1980. "ADP Career Paths," ACM lecture, Clemson University, March 1979. "System Design--Art Not Science," ACM lecture, University of Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana, March 1979. "Using Business Techniques to Manage MIS," ACM lecture, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, February 1979. "Getting the Most From DOD Computer Systems," ACM lecture, Navy Post Graduate School, Monterey, California, December 1978. "Managing to Manage Very Large Systems Projects," ACM lecture, Irvine, California, December 1978. "Taking Charge of the MIS," ACM lecture, University of Wisconsin, Madison, November 1978. "MBO and EDP--Applied Synergism," presentation to the Annual Meeting of the Data Processing Management Association, New Orleans, November 1978.