(This presentation is open to all, including non-INCOSE members. Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash)
Please join us on Wednesday, 18 December, 2024 for a HYBRID presentation on the latest work by the INCOSE Systems Engineering and Lawmaking (SELAW) Working Group (WG).
The SELAW Working Group (WG) was established in 2022 with the goal of applying effective systems engineering practices to the lawmaking process, to include focusing on key areas such as requirements definition, design, verification, validation, and most importantly, bringing consistency and a systematic approach to enhance the quality and effectiveness of new laws. SELAW has made significant strides, including advancements in cost and risk modeling and successful initiatives in Japan, Mongolia, and the European Union. Please join us to learn more about these efforts and the progress made!
NOTE! – all in-person attendees will be entered into a FREE HOLIDAY RAFFLE! Gifts will include a Christmas basket and bottles of wine, so please come in person and help us celebrate the holiday season!
Main Meeting Information
Date: Wednesday, 18 Dec 2024, from 5:45-7pm PST (presentation begins at 6pm)
Location: Filippi’s Restaurant, 5353 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA 92123 (Google Maps)
Cost: Free! There is an optional Italian food buffet (pizza, pasta, salads, soft drinks, etc.) offered at $5 for INCOSE members and students, $15 non-members.
Webcast: This presentation will be webcast to remote audiences using Zoom:
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Synopsis
While there are many examples of successful laws, the lawmaking process often suffers from a lack of consistency and structure. This inconsistency can lead to the creation of poorly designed laws, resulting in a range of negative consequences, such as ineffectiveness, duplication of efforts, obsolescence, and waste. These issues not only reduce the overall impact of laws, but also create additional challenges for implementation, enforcement, and adaptation to changing societal needs.
Recognizing these challenges, the SELAW Working Group (WG) was established in 2022 with the mission of integrating disciplined systems engineering principles into the lawmaking process. By applying these principles, the SELAW WG aims to bring greater rigor, accountability, and efficiency to the design and development of laws, ensuring they are well-structured, effective, and adaptable. This approach seeks to foster a more systematic and evidence-based process for creating legislation that better serves its intended purpose.
This presentation will outline a proposed SE process for lawmaking, provide updates on the development of law risk and cost models, and highlight recent progress the WG has made in applying SE principles in Japan, Mongolia, and the European Union.
Presenters: Mr. Mitch Seime, Mr. David Schrunk (MD), and Mr. Greg Bulla
Mitch Seime is a Systems Engineer and the Head of the Mission Assurance Department at Naval Information Warfare System Command (NAVWAR). A retired submarine electronics technician, Mitch served as the assistant program manager for the Common Submarine Radio Room and Submarine Operating Authority from 2008 to 2016. In 2016, Mitch joined the NAVWAR Office of the Chief Engineer to establish the Chief Engineer for Navy Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3). In 2022, he was reassigned to assess and transform NAVWAR’s Technical Authority to expedite the development, certification and deployment of National Security and Defense Business Systems for the U.S. Navy. He holds a BS in Workforce Education with a focus on Technology Management and an MS in Systems Engineering Management from the Naval Postgraduate School.
David Schrunk is an aerospace engineer and medical doctor with specialization in nuclear medicine and diagnostic radiology. He is the author of multiple refereed papers and presentations on topics of law, medicine, and space exploration, and is the founder of the Science of Laws Institute, a non-profit institution dedicated to the establishment of the science of laws. In 2005 he authored the book, “THE END OF CHAOS: Quality Laws and the Ascendancy of Democracy,” which describes the rationale for developing the science of laws. In 2022 he co-founded the INCOSE Systems Engineering and Lawmaking Working Group (SELAW), which is focused on the development of the science of laws and science-directed lawmaking. His affiliations include ILOA (International Lunar Observatory Association), AAAS, AIAA, NSS, and INCOSE.
Greg Bulla has worked in software engineering and systems engineering domains for over 20 years. He currently supports the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) Headquarters division in conducting technical systems engineering reviews of large DOD programs. Greg’s professional software experience includes the planning, design and development of time-critical targeting software, intelligent software agents, and tactical radios, and has directly contributed to the following programs: U.S. Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Global Command and Control System (GCCS), Distributed Common Ground System-Navy (DCGS-N), and a U.S. unmanned ship program. His education includes a BS in Aerospace Engineering and an MS in Computer Science, and he holds active INCOSE CSEP certification. He is a Past President of the INCOSE San Diego chapter and the Chair of the INCOSE Systems Engineering and Lawmaking WG.