George Washington University's Virginia Science and Technology Campus (VSTC) based in scenic Ashburn, Virginia has launched the "Tech Acceleration Zone (TAZ)" initiative with transformation catalyst Launch Dream, LLC to bring public and private sectors together to build better, faster and more cost effective business technology solutions and help grow the regional technology economy. TAZ is pleased to present regular TAZ Transformation Mixers...

Day 1: Cognitive Interviewing for Accident Investigators - BASIC This session provides the foundational knowledge and skills needed to conduct interviews of participants in, and witnesses to, transportation incidents or accidents. Emphasis will be on the cognitive interviewing technique to maximize the amount and quality of information obtained during investigative interviews. Day 2: Cognitive Interviewing for Accident Investigators - ADVANCED...

The course will teach participants what to expect in the days immediately following an aviation accident or incident and how they can prepare for their role with the media.

Three courses in one training event – two days of photography instruction and practical exercises in addition to one day of digital image processing. Day One – Technical Photography The principles of digital imaging will be explained and demonstrated. Participants will create images to apply techniques discussed in class. Participants should be familiar with the operation of their digital camera prior to attending the course. Day T...

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This course is designed specifically for the emergency management, law enforcement, and medicolegal communities. In the wake of public transportation disasters, victim recovery and identification operations require a multiagency response. Success depends on the ability of these agencies to engage in a collaborative effort during the planning, operational, and draw-down phases of the response. This course examines the core principles for managi...

This course, led by senior NTSB management and investigators, details how the Safety Board investigates major aircraft accidents and what it expects of participants in an investigation. Upon completion of this course the participant will: Improve the overall preparedness of an airline response team Reduce confusion following an accident event by proactively managing the on-scene situation Explain the role of the air carrier as a part of the ...

This course will provide participants with information and guidance to evaluate the role human fatigue plays in an accident sequence, including whether it was causal or contributing. It will cover fatigue-related issues at the individual, medical, operational and environmental levels, and discuss how these issues affect human performance, alertness and safety. The course will also examine the types of information that should be collected durin...

This course provides participants with a comprehensive overview of the procedures and methods used and the skills required to investigate an aircraft accident. Examples from recent NTSB investigations will be used to demonstrate particular aspects of the investigative process. Overview Site documentation and management Operational and mechanical aspects of aircraft performance Turbine and reciprocating engines Fire and explosions Fracture reco...

Discover the TAZ Program - Technology Acceleration Zone program. Learn about key proposal strategies to win large government contracts from leading companies. Learn about GOVonomy’s transformative technologies to help you grow and expand your capabilities. AOC/EzGovOpps’ federal business intelligence report will show you how to navigate the BD-capture-proposal process with greater effectiveness and less stress. Identify, track, and...