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, pp 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, pp 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, pp 27-31

S. Ruth, "Determining Predictor Variables for Successful Entry into Electronic Networking in Developing Nations" , Higher Education Policy, 6(4) Winter 1994, pp 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 pp 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 pp 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 pp 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, pp 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 ;pp 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, pp 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, pp 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, pp 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, pp 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 pp 259-264

S. Ruth, "PC's and Work Stations" IEEE Spectrum 7 (1) February 1990, pp 24-25

S. Ruth, "Organizations as Information Systems", in J. Dienemann editor, Nursing Administration-Strategic Perspectives and Application, Appleton and Lange, 1990, pp 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, pp 34-44.

E Gardner, M. Young, S. Ruth,"Computer Acceptance and Output: A Retrospective View", Behaviour and Information Technology, 8 (2), 1989, pp 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, pp 24-29

S. Ruth and C. Carlson, "Expert Systems in Stand Alone Applications", Office: Technology and People, 4 (4), 1989, pp 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), Minneapolis, MN, December 2, 1988, pp 346-354

B. Render, E. Gardner and S. Ruth, "Job Stress and the VDT Clerical Worker" Human Systems Management, 7 (1988), pp 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 pp 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,pp 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, pp 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), pp 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, pp 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 pp 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 pp 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, pp 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, pp 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 pp 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, pp 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, pp 323-326

S. Ruth and R. Fader, "Microcomputers and the Humanities" (in Spanish), Pedagogia Universataria, 2 (1) 1985, pp 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, pp 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, pp 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) pp 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, pp 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. pp 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, "Measuring the Yield of On-Line Telemedicine Training: Methods and Challenges", Invited paper for Europacs-MIR, 2004 Scientific Conference Trieste, September 17th, 2004 (appears in on-line proceedings)

S. Ruth, "Networking in Turkey", Internet Society News, Fall 1993, 2 (3) pp 11-12

S. Ruth, "Networking in Pakistan", Internet Society News, Summer 1993, 2 (2), pp 10-11

S. Ruth, "Leveraging Value Added Services" Internet Society News 1(1), Spring 1992, pp 18-19

S. Ruth and F. Utreras, Assessing User Characteristics Internet Society News 1(2), Summer 1992, pp 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, pp 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, pp 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

"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

"Distance Learning in Developing Nations: Three Crucial Questions" Human Capacity Development Workshop 2001 (sponsored by US Agency for International Development) August 22, 2001 at National Institutes for Health, Bethesda, Maryland

"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

"New Teamwork Approaches for Dispersed Teams" US Post Office Department Executive Development Series May 23rd, 2005, Washington, DC.

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

"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

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, Seminars on Decision Analysis, 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 1, 2000

"Knowledge Management 'an Executive View', one day ITIC seminar for managers, Richmond Virginia, October 20th, 2000

"E Government and Knowledge Management: a Public PolicyPerspective" presentation to Ph D students and faculty, School of PublicPolicy, 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 15^th, 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 15^th, 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 18^th, 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 23^rd, 1998

"Distance Learning—the Link Between Technology and Tuition", Technology Board of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, New York, March 16^th, 1998

"Information Technology—Dream or Nightmare?" GMU Lecture series, Fairfax City Hall, November 19^th 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, pp 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 ScientificApproach" One day ACM Professional Development seminar for tri-state region. April 13, 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 So