Visiting Research Assoc Prof

Ginger S. Watson

VMASC 1030 UNIVERSITY BLVD
SUFFOLK, 23435

Ph.D. in Instructional Design & Technology, Psychological and Quantitative Foundations, University of Iowa, (1998)

M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, (1990)

B.S. in Business Education, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, (1984)

Business Education Certification, Secondary 6-12
Sponsoring Organization: State of Illinois
Date Obtained: 1984-01-01

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Hester, P. P., Watson, G. S., Belfore, L. A. and Lynch, S. Gear. "Centrality of the Teacher Child Interaction in Child learning and Achievement " $1,487,285. -
Adcock, A. B., Landaeta, R. and Watson, G. S. "Reforming a Project Management Undergraduate Curriculum to Develop Resilient Engineers" $188,855. Federal. -
Morrison, G. R., Belfore, L. A., Adcock, A. B. and Watson, G. S. "The Self-regulation skill notebook" $250,000. Federal. -
Katsioloudis, P., Reed, P. A., Watson, G. S., Papelis, Y. E. and Russell Riggs, S. E. "Visualization of Port Logistics: VisPort© Phase II: Evaluation and Dissemination" $21,888. -
Watson, G. S. "CAP: Building A Cyberlearning Research Program: An Early Career Symposium" $24,573. Federal. June 15, 2016 - May 31, 2018
Steckroth, J. J., Watson, G. S., Marken, J. A., Morrison, G. R. and Myran, S. "Student-Centered Inquiry-Based Learning in Mathematics and Science through Modeling and Simulation (MS2)" $2,955,031. Federal. August 16, 2009 - August 15, 2014
Ringleb, S. I., Watson, G. S., Morrison, S. and Bliss, J. P. "Development of Virtual Reality Tools for Assessment of Return-to-Duty Status following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)" $270,000. Old Dominion University. 2010 - 2012
Watson, G. S., Hester, P. P. and Belfore, L. A. "Centrality of Teacher Child Interaction in Child Learning and Achievement" $1,494,509. Federal. July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2012
Watson, G. S., Papelis, Y. E. and Adcock, A. B. "Leading-Edge, Media-Rich, Online Modeling, Simulations & Games" $118,317. State. January 30, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Watson, G. S., Wilkinson, M. and Brown, T. L. "Assessment and Improvement of Functional Visual Field for Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors" $279,859. Federal. October 2009 - October 2011
Hester, P. P., Watson, G. S., Papelis, Y. E. and Lynch, S. Gear. "Centrality of Teacher Child Interaction in Child Learning and Achievement" $1,514,263. Federal. -
Ringleb, S. I., Raymer, A., Watson, G. S. and Sever, J. C. "An internet based rehabilitation program for warriors with hearing loss and auditory processing disorders secondary to blast and traumatic brain injuries" $270,000. Private. September 15, 2009 - September 14, 2011
Watson, G. S., DePaor, D., Morris, J., Morrison, G. R. and Tomovic, M. M. "MRI: Development of an Integrated Multidirectional Planetarium Projection System for Research into Effective Full-Dome Immersive Virtual Environments" $793,200. Federal. July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2011
Landaeta, R., Watson, G. S. and Adcock, A. B. "Using an Instructional Design Approach to Transform an Undergraduate Project Managment Course" $111,117. Federal. February 6, 2009 - January 12, 2011
Hester, P. P., Watson, G. S., Belfore, L. A. and Lynch, S. Gear. "Centrality of the Teacher-Child Interactions in Child Learning and Achievement" $1,505,979. Federal. -
Steckroth, J. J., Watson, G. S. and Myran, S. "Visualizing Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis" $196,474. State. July 15, 2009 - August 14, 2010
Landaeta, R., Rabadi, G., Bowling, S. R., Daniels, C., Pazos-Lago, M. and Watson, G. S. "Deployment and Evaluation of a Customized Project Management Development Program for the US Army Core of Engineers-Norfolk District " $60,330. Federal. January 2010 - June 2010
Landaeta, R., Watson, G. S., Daniels, C., Parsons, V., Bowling, S. R., Pazos-Lago, M. and Rabadi, G. "5.Design of a Customized Project Management Development Program for the US Army Core of Engineers-Norfolk District (USACE-NAO) (Phase II). " $77,282. Federal. April 1, 2009 - May 1, 2010
Watson, G. S., Landaeta, R., Bowling, S. R., Pazos-Lago, M., Daniels, C., Parsons, V. and Rabadi, G. "Deployment of a Customized Project Manager's Development Program for the US Army Corp. of Engineers - Norfolk District" $60,330. Local. -
Watson, G. S., Papelis, Y. E., Kady, R., Madhavan, P. and Ringleb, S. I. "Human Effects Modeling Analysis Program (HE-MAP) Study" $367,563. Federal. March 2009 - December 2009
Papelis, Y. E., Shen, Y., Cetin, M. and Watson, G. S. "Phase II Technical Evaluation of Synthetic Texture Generation Algorithms" $225,000. Private. 2008 - 2009
Morrison, G. R. and Watson, G. S. "The teacher, student, and technology" $251,619. State. -
Katsioloudis, P., Watson, G. S., Papelis, Y. E. and Reed, P. A. "Visualization in Port Logistics, VisPort" $100,000. Old Dominion University. October 5, 2009 -
Hester, P. P., Watson, G. S. and Belfore, L. A. "Centrality of Teacher Child Interaction in Child Learning and Achievement" $1,494,509. Federal. -
Marken, J. A. and Watson, G. S. "Focusing On Modeling & Simulation In Hampton Roads: A Proposal To Enhance The Effectiveness Of Science, Technology, Engineering And Math-Related Teaching" $5,000. Private. September 16, 2008 - September 15, 2009
Watson, G. S. and Papelis, Y. E. "Automated Texture Synthesis from Multi-Spectral Satellite Imagery. Phase II" $225,000. Federal. August 1, 2008 - July 31, 2009
Watson, G. S. "Shipboard Simulator and Motion Sickness Mitigation" $30,000. Federal. June 16, 2008 - June 16, 2009
Watson, G. S., Shen, Y., Li, J., Mielke, R. R. and Nguyen, D. T. "Collaborative Research: Teaching Cross-Platform Educational Game Development and Its Uses in Multidisciplinary STEM Education" $198,913. Federal. -
Watson, G. S., Papelis, Y. E. and Diaz, R. "Virginia Synthetic Preparedness Environment (ViSPRE)" $3,636,080. State. -
Watson, G. S. and De Leo, G. "Application of Critical Thinking to Interpersonal Interactions" $30,000. Federal. June 2008 - March 2009
Watson, G. S. "Knowledge Optimized Displays of Information in Human Coputer-Interaction (HCI)" $30,000. Federal. June 2008 - March 2009
Morrison, G. R. and Watson, G. S. "American History Apprenticeship Project" $35,627. Federal. -
Morrison, G. R. and Watson, G. S. "Students as Historians" $35,627. Federal. -
Watson, G. S., Gaff, H., Marken, J. A., Curry-Lourenco, K. A. and Wiles, L. "Instruction & Learning in a Virtual Intensive Care Unit" $22,300. Old Dominion University. June 16, 2008 - December 20, 2008
Watson, G. S., Gaff, H., Marken, J. A., Curry-Lourenco, K. A. and Wiles, L. "Instruction & Learning in a Virtual Intensive Care Unit" $15,000. Other. June 16, 2008 - December 20, 2008
Watson, G. S. and Papelis, Y. E. "Automated Texture Synthesis from Multi-Spectral Satellite Imagery, Phase I" $30,000. Federal. August 1, 2007 - July 31, 2008
Watson, G. S. and Papelis, Y. E.. "Instrumentation for Studying Young Driver Risk. 2005 - 2007
Watson, G. S. and Winston, F. Koplin. "Validation of the NADS for the Study of Young Driver Ris. 2004 - 2007
Watson, G. S., Schilling, M., Paulsen, J., Duff, K. and Beglinger, L. "A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Steady State Study of the Effects of Tolterodine, Oxybutynin, Diphenhydramine, and Placebo on Cognitive Performance. February 2004 - July 2007
Watson, G. S. and Papelis, Y. E.. "Assessment of Crash Avoidance Technologies Using NADS. Part 1: ESC Research Using Multiple Vehicle Models. Part II: Heavy Truck Air Disc Brake Study. 2005 - 2006
Watson, G. S. and Papelis, Y. E.. "Driving Kiosk: Impairment Effects of Allergy Medications on Driving. 2005 - 2006
Watson, G. S. "Task Order on Evaluating a Lane Change Collision Avoidance System Using the NADS. September 2001 - April 2006
Watson, G. S. "Contrast Sensitivity Testing as a Surrogate for Driving Performance in the Evaluation of Ophthalmologic Devices. October 2003 - March 2006
Watson, G. S. "Contrast Sensitivity Testing as a Surrogate for Driving Performance in the Evaluation of Ophthalmologic Devices. October 2003 - March 2006
Watson, G. S. "Case Report Form Delivery for M016455/4051. 2005 - 2005
Watson, G. S. and Papelis, Y. E.. "Studying ESC Effectiveness and Drivers' Reaction to ESC Activation under Realistic Driving Scenarios. 2004 - 2005
Watson, G. S. "The Influence of Various Levels of BAC on Driver Performance and Behavior Under Demanding Task, Situational and Environmental Conditions, Task Order 1.. November 2002 - August 2005
Watson, G. S. "Preparation for Older Driver Research Using the NADS. September 2003 - June 2005
Watson, G. S., Papelis, Y. E.. and Brown, T. L.. "Driving Simulation Project 1 and 2: Human Factors, Technical Development, and Testing. April 2002 - January 2005
Watson, G. S. and Papelis, Y. E.. "Assessment of Driver Distraction Relating to Wireless Voice Communications Device: Conversation Content. September 2002 - December 2004
Watson, G. S. and Papelis, Y. E.. "Identification of Factors That Affect Willingness to Use Wireless Communication Devices. November 2003 - October 2004
Watson, G. S. and Papelis, Y. E.. "Assessment of Driver Distraction Relating to Wireless Voice Communications Device Interface Type. March 2002 - October 2004
Watson, G. S. "Detailed Data for the Crash Avoidance Metrics Partnership Forward Collision Warning Study on the NADS. October 2003 - August 2004
Watson, G. S. "Forward Collision Warning. November 2001 - August 2004
Watson, G. S. and Papelis, Y. E.. "Assessment of Driver Distraction Relating to Wireless Voice Communications Device Interface Type – Phase II, Task Order 1-VRTC-0001. September 2002 - March 2003
Watson, G. S. and Weiler, J. W.. "Comparison Of The Effect Of Fexofenadine, Diphenhydramine, And Placebo On Driving Performance. 1999 - 2002
Watson, G. S. and Papelis, Y. E.. "Assessment of Driver Distraction Relating to Wireless Voice Communications Device Interface Type, Task Order 1 – VRTC-0001. March 2002 - September 2002
Watson, G. S. "Experiment to Investigate Driver/Vehicle Reaction to Tire Failure Scenario, Task Order #2. November 2001 - July 2002
Watson, G. S. "Management and Technical/Research Program Planning Meetings for Subcontractors on the Influence of Various Levels of BAC on Driver Performance and Behavior Under Demanding Task, Situational and Environmental Conditions. February 2002 - March 2002
Watson, G. S. "Deere Baseline Demonstration Experiment in NADS Environment, Phase I: Technical Readiness. April 2001 - August 2001
Watson, G. S. "Development of a Detailed Experimental Design and Implementation Plan to Conduct NADS Research Relationship between Various BAC’s and Impairment of Driver Behavior and Performance. August 1999 - May 2000
Watson, G. S. "Development of a Detailed Experimental Design and Implementation Plan to Conduct NADS Research Relationship between Various BAC’s and Impairment of Driver Behavior and Performance. . August 1999 - May 2000
Watson, G. S. "Perception-Reaction Conspicuity Seminar. November 1997 - April 1998
Watson, G. S. and Stoner, J. "Driving Simulation Studies of Raised Pavement Markers for Edge Line Delineation. 1994 - 1995
Watson, G. S. and Haug, E. J.. "Pilot Project for Soldier-in-the-Loop Vehicle Simulation. September 1993 - February 1995
Watson, G. S. "Disorientation in a High Fidelity Driving Simulator as a Function of Visuals and Motion. 1992 - 1993

Expertise

Instructional Design
Human Performance Technology
Instructional Technology
Instructional Strategies
Multimedia Design
Simulations, Simulators, Virtual Environments
Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
Psychometrics
Human Factors
Transportation
External Funding
Large-scale Project Management

Articles

Maddrell, J., Morrison, G. R. and Watson, G. S. (2017). Presence and learning in a community of inquiry. Distance Education 38 (2) , pp. 245-258.
Gaff, H., Lyons, M. M. and Watson, G. S. Classroom Manipulative to Engage Students in Mathematical Modeling of Disease Spread: 1+1 = Achoo!. Mathematical Modeling of Natural Phenomena.
Watson, G. S., Katsioloudis, P. and Papelis, Y. E. Simulation architecture to promote information modeling, planning, scheduling and decision-making for port logistics within a game environment. International Journal of Agile Manufacturing.
Katsioloudis, P. and Watson, G. S. The VisPort Project: Visualization of Port Logistics. The Technology and Engineering Teacher Journal 70.
Mielke, R. R., Scerbo, M. W., Gaubatz, K. T. and Watson, G. S. (2009). A Model for Multidisciplinary Graduate Education in Modeling and Simulation. A Model for Multidisciplinary Graduate Education in Modeling and Simulation 5 , pp. 3-13.
Adcock, A. B., Duggan, M. H., Watson, G. S. and Belfore, L. A. (2009). The Impact of Content Area Focus on the Effectiveness of a Web-based Simulation. Blackwell Publishing.
Mielke, R. R., Scerbo, M. W., Gaubatz, K. T. and Watson, G. S. A Multidisciplinary Model for M&S Graduate Education. International Journal of Simulation and Process Modeling.
Watson, G. S., Papelis, Y. E.. and Brown, T. L.. (2006). Design of simulator scenarios to study the effectiveness of electronic stability control systems. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board 180 , pp. 79-86.
Weiler, J. M.., Bloomfield, J. R.., Woodworth, G. G.., Grant, A. R.., Layton, T. A.., Brown, T. L.., McKenzie, D. R.., Baker, T. W.. and Watson, G. S. (2000). Effects of Fexofenadine, Diphenhydramine and Alcohol on Driving Performance: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial in the Iowa Driving Simulator. Annals of Internal Medicine 132 (5) , pp. 354-363.
Kuhl, J. G.., Evans, D., Papelis, Y. E.., Romano, R. A.. and Watson, G. S. (1995). The Iowa Driving Simulator: An Immersive Environment for Driving-Related Research and Development. IEEE Computer 28 (7) , pp. 35-41.
Rizzo, M., Watson, G. S., McGehee, D. and Dingus, T. A.. (1994). Simulator Driving and Car Crashes in Aging and Cognitively Impaired Drivers. Journal of Neurology (241) , pp. 526.

Book Chapters

Adcock, A. B., Watson, G. S., Morrison, G. R. and Belfore, L. A. Effective Knowledge Development in Game-Based Learning Environments: Considering Research in Design, Cognitive Science and Simulations IGI Publishing.

Conference Proceeding

Mielke, R. R., Scerbo, M. W., Gaubatz, K. T. and Watson, G. S. (2008). A Multidisciplinary model for M&S graduate education Ottawa: Spring Simulation Multiconference.
Mielke, R. R., Scerbo, M. W., Gaubatz, K. T. and Watson, G. S. (2008). A Multidisciplinary Model for M&S Graduate Education (pp. 763-799) Ottawa: Proceedings of the 2008 Spring Simulation Multi-conference.
Mazzae, E. N.., Raney, T. A.., Watson, G. S. and Wightman, J. R.. (2004). Hand-held or hands-free? The effect of wireless phone interface type on phone task performance and driver preference Santa Monica, CA: Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 48th Annual Meeting, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.

Presentations

Belfore, L. A., Adcock, A. B. and Watson, G. S. ( ). Introducing Digital Logic Concepts in a Game-like Environment 2009 Spring Simulation Multiconference San Diego, CA.
Sandberg, H. M., Ringleb, S. I., Watson, G. S., Morrison, J., Deutsch, M. and Raymer, A. (November , 2011). Impact of listening in noise with visual information in aphasia Annual Convention San Diego, CA.
Watson, G. S., Marken, J. A. and Savoy, M. (October 28, 2010). A Paradigm for Evaluating Instructional Simulations for the K-12 Classroom AECT Convention 2010 Anaheim, CA.
Adcock, A. B. and Watson, G. S. (July 7, 2010). Interdisciplinary approaches to serious games: Emerging concepts, theory, and future directions Videogame Cultures and the Future of Interactive Entertainment Oxford, UK.
Katsioloudis, P., Watson, G. S. and Papelis, Y. E. (June 30, 2010). VisPort Project Capitol Hill Modeling and Simulation Exhibition Washington, D.C.
Adcock, A. B., Watson, G. S. and Doll, C. A. (November , 2009). Rev Up Learning at your Library through Digital Games American Association of School Librarians (AASL) 2009 National Conference Charlotte, NC.
Watson, G. S. and Marken, J. A. (September 24, 2009). Considerations for Fidelity and Assessment in Simulated Training Environments US Coast Guard HPT Conference Williamsburg, VA.
Marken, J. A. and Watson, G. S. (April 17, 2009). Lessons learned from an immersive evaluation pilot study Annual Conference of the International Society for Performance Improvement Orlando, FL.
Reed, P. A. and Watson, G. S. (March , 2009). Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation: A High School Curriculum International Technology Education Association Louisville.
Watson, G. S. (February 23, 2009). A Research Base for Modeling and Simulation Virginia Society for Technology in Education Virginia Beach, VA.
Greenberg, J. A., Watson, G. S., Groen, E. L., Williams, J. and Tarr, R. (January 11, 2009). Mitigation Strategies for Simulator-Induced Sickness 88th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies Washington, DC.
Watson, G. S., Adcock, A. B. and Morrison, G. R. (November , 2008). Modeling, Simulation & Gaming in the Id&T Curriculum: A Review of U.S. Programs Annual Meeting Orlando, FL.
Adcock, A. B., Watson, G. S. and Morrison, G. R. (November , 2008). The design of an electronic self-regulation skill notebook for the development of meta-cognitive strategies and self-assessment in digital game-based learning environments Annual Meeting Orlando, FL.
Doll, C. A., Adcock, A. B. and Watson, G. S. (November 6, 2008). Got Game? What You Need to Know to Begin Using Digital Games in Your School Library Virginia Educational Media Association Richmond, VA.
Marken, J. A. and Watson, G. S. (November 4, 2008). The reality of MODSIM in the classroom: Hearing the voices of teachers Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Orlando, FL.
Curry-Lourenco, K. A., Gaff, H., Marken, J. A., Pevencevich, E. N., Sechrist, S. R., Watson, G. S. and Wiles, L. (October 31, 2008). A Pilot Study to Assess the Impact of Various Infection Control Educational Tecniques and Practies on the Spread of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a Virtual Intensive Care Unit Multidisciplinary Research Presentations Norfolk, VA.
Reed, P. A. and Watson, G. S. (October 3, 2008). Development of a Secondary Curriculum for Modeling, Analysis & Simulation Southeastern Technology Education Conference Norfolk, VA.
Doll, C. A., Adcock, A. B. and Watson, G. S. (May 8, 2008). Got Game? What You Need to Know to Begin Using Digital Games in Your School Library Norfolk, VA.
Doll, C. A., Adcock, A. B. and Watson, G. S. (April 18, 2008). Got Game? What You Need to Know to Begin Using Digital Games in Your School Library Regional Spring Conference Virginia Beach, VA.
Watson, G. S., Adcock, A. B. and Morrison, G. R. (April 15, 2008). Review of Simulation and Gaming Curricula in U.S. Instructional Design & Technology Programs 2008 Spring Simulation Multiconference Ottawa, Canada.
Adcock, A. B., Watson, G. S. and Morrison, G. R. (April 15, 2008). The Design of an Electonic Notebook for the Development of Meta-Cognitive Strategies and Self-Assessment in Game-Based Learning 2008 Spring Simulation Multiconference Ottawa, Canada.
Mielke, R. R., Scerbo, M. W., Gaubatz, K. T. and Watson, G. S. (April 14, 2008). A Multidisciplinary Model for M&S Graduate Education 2008 Spring Simulation Multiconference Ottawa, Canada.
Benn, C. A., Brown, T. L. and Watson, G. S. (September , 2007). Factors associated with simulator sickness in a high-fidelity simulator Driving Simulation Conference North America 2007 Iowa City, IA USA.
Watson, G. S. (April 1, 2005). Validation of the NADS for Study of Young Driver Risk Meeting of the Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies Philadelphia, PA.
Watson, G. S. (February 26, 2005). Driver Distraction: Models, Methods, Measures, and Meaning 57th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Forensic Toxicologist New Orleans, LA.
Schwarz, C., Hench, S., Gilmore, B., Romig, B., Watson, G. S., Dolan, J., Allen, S. and Cable, S. (October , 2003). Development of an Off-Road Agricultural Virtual Proving Ground Driving Simulation Conference North America Dearborn, MI.
Watson, G. S. (March , 2003). The National Advanced Driving Simulator: Technology and Research Programs 2003 Iowa Governor’s Highway Traffic Safety Conference Des Moines, IA.
Watson, G. S. and Papelis, Y. E. (January 15, 2003). Programmatic & Technical Update on NADS 82nd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board Washington, DC.
Watson, G. S. (January 8, 2003). NADS: An Overview and Call for Involvement Iowa City, IA.
Watson, G. S. (October 18, 2002). Using High-Fidelity Simulation to Study Driver Impairment in an Interactive, Realistic World worDrugs and Driving Committee kshop titled Driving Under the Influence of Drugs – From Research to the Courts at the 33rd Annual Meeting Detroit, MI.
Watson, G. S. (October 16, 2001). Investigating Driver Behavior Using High-Fidelity Simulator: NADS and Related Research Industrial Engineering Seminar Iowa City, IA.
Watson, G. S. (November 5, 2000). Simulators: A Research and Training Perspective 28th Annual Operation and Equipment Maintenance Forum and Expo Boston, MA.
Watson, G. S. (October 27, 2000). The National Advanced Driving Simulator: A Technical and Research Overview Iowa Traffic Control and Safety Association Annual Conference Ames, IA.
Watson, G. S. and Papelis, Y. E. (January 13, 2000). Technology Trends in User Software Associate with Driving Simulators 79th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board Washington DC.
Watson, G. S. (November 12, 1999). An Overview of the National Advanced Driving Simulator Program: Implications for the Future Iowa Association of Safety Education Fall Safety Conference Des Moines, IA.
Watson, G. S. (May 20, 1998). Human Performance in Driving Simulation Fourth Annual Conference on Critical Technologies for Modeling and Simulation of Ground Vehicles Conference Ann Arbor, MI.
Watson, G. S. (November 8, 1997). Using a High-Fidelity Driving Simulator for Accident Reconstruction Perception-Reaction Conspicuity Seminar Iowa City, IA.
Watson, G. S. (September 9, 1997). Simulator Adaptation in a High-Fidelity Driving Simulator as a Function of Scenario Intensity and Motion Cueing: A Pilot Study 1997 Driving Simulation Conference Lyon, France.
Watson, G. S. (June 4, 1997). Simulation Sickness Adaptation: A Pilot Study Third Annual Conference on Critical Technologies for Modeling and Simulation of Ground Vehicles Conference Ann Arbor, MI.
Watson, G. S. (May 31, 1996). An Overview of Capabilities and Issues in High-Fidelity Driving Simulators Southwest Traffic Safety Workshop and Traffic Records Forum Austin, TX.
Watson, G. S., Grant, P. R . and Sager, E. (January 11, 1996). Motion Validation Study for a High Fidelity Driving Simulator 75th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board Washington, DC.
Watson, G. S. and Cumming, T. L. (January 11, 1996). Simulator Validation: Theory and Practice for Human Performance Measurement 75th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board Washington, DC.
Watson, G. S., Bloomfield, J. R., Christensen, J. M. and Carroll, S. A . (September 16, 1995). The Effects of Structural Aids on Levels of Learning and Efficiency in an Instructional Hypermedia Environment Association for the Development of Computer-Based Instructional Systems Conference St. Louis, MO.
Watson, G. S. (September 13, 1995). Simulator Effects In a High-Fidelity Driving Simulator 1995 Driving Simulation Conference Sophia-Antipolis, France.
Watson, G. S. (August 16, 1995). Matching Training Objectives to Simulator Capabilities International Association of Chiefs of Police Pursuit Driving Meeting Manchester, NH.
Watson, G. S., Bartelme, M. J., Dingus, T. A . and Stoner, J. W . (August 8, 1995). Driving Simulation Studies of Raised Pavement Markers for Roadway Delineation 65th Annual Meeting of the Institute of Transportation Engineers Denver, CO.
Watson, G. S. (July 21, 1995). Long and Short Term Simulator After Effects Ground-Vehicle Applications Special Interest Group Symposium Scottsdale, AZ.
Watson, G. S. (May 23, 1995). Measurement of Soldier-Driving Performance and Emerging Simulator Technologies Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences, Workshop on Emerging Technologies for Nutrition Research: Potential for Assessing Military Performance Capability Washington, DC.
Watson, G. S. (April 23, 1995). Simulator Fidelity and Simulator Sickness Related to Training Time Warner Interactive Simulator Products Users' Conference San Jose, CA.
Watson, G. S. (March 31, 1995). An Analysis of the Need for a High-Fidelity Driving Simulator: An Overview of the Usage and Limitations of the Iowa Driving Simulator Transportation Research Board Subcommittee Assessing the Feasibility and Usage of the National Advanced Driving Simulator Iowa City, IA.
Watson, G. S. (March 16, 1995). The Research Need for High-Fidelity Driving Simulation and Related Technology 1995 Annual Paul D. Scholz Symposium on Technology and Its Role in Society Iowa City, IA.
Watson, G. S., Freeman, J. S., Papelis, Y. E., Tayyab, A., Romano, R. A. and Kuhl, J. G. (February 27, 1995). The Iowa Driving Simulator: An Implementation and Application Overview Society for Automotive Engineers International Congress and Exposition Detroit, MI.
Watson, G. S. (November 30, 1994). Simulator Sickness and Fidelity Issues in the Driver Training of Law Enforcement Agents California Commission on POST Law Enforcement Driving Simulator Project Milpitas, CA.
Watson, G. S. (November 10, 1994). Simulator Issues Relevant to Drive Performance Research Health Research Using Advanced Driving Simulation Conference Iowa City, IA.
Watson, G. S., Mawn, L. A., Munden, P. M. and Alward, W. L. (October 31, 1994). Evaluation of Driving Performance in Patients with Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Annual Meeting of American Academy of Ophthalmologists San Francisco, CA.
Watson, G. S. and Alessi, S. M. (February 19, 1994). Driving Simulation Research at the University of Iowa Association for the Development of Computer-Based Instructional Systems Conference Nashville, TN.
Watson, G. S. (November 14, 1992). An Overview of the University of Iowa Driving Simulator Program: Implications for the Future Iowa Association of Safety Education Fall Safety Conference Des Moines, IA.
Watson, G. S., Phillips, T., Cook, J., Luh, M. and Li, T. (February , 1992). The Impact of Structural Aids in Instructional Hypermedia Environment Association for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Convention Washington, DC.
Watson, G. S. (November , 1991). The Effects of Structural Aids on Levels of Learning and Efficiency in an Instructional Hypermedia Environment Association for the Development of Computer-Based Instructional Systems Conference St. Louis, MO.
  • 2009: New Investigator Grants Award, Darden College of Education, Old Dominion University
  • 1993: James and Corette J. Stroud Dissertation Fellowship, College of Education, University of Iowa
  • 1992: The Link Foundation Fellowship in Advanced Simulation and Training,
  • 1991: The Constance Dorothea Weinman Scholarship,