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
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,