Joanne Barnieu Named Director of Instructional Science for ECS

Waymon Armstrong, CEO & president of Engineering & Computer Simulations (ECS), announced that Joanne Barnieu has joined ECS as its director of Instructional Science. Barnieu will lead the Instructional Systems Design (ISD) team and projects while providing integral research regarding the use of innovative instructional strategies and technology-based solutions.

Barnieu has an extensive background in the design andexecution of research studies serving the military training community. Barnieubrings 27 years of experience in education and instructional design to ECS,including an extensive focus on adult learning, learning science, and analysisof training effectiveness studies. In addition, she has over 12 years ofexperience as an instructional designer and researcher for defense-relatedtraining projects including instructional technology, micro learning,assessment, AR/VR, haptics, and serious games.

Armstrong says: “ECS has consistently focused on developinginstructionally sound and high-quality training for our military and industrypartners. We know that Joanne will take our ISD projects to a new level withthe added rigor, insight, and experience she brings to our ISD team and itsprocesses. We look forward to incorporating her expertise into the analysis,design, and execution of our military training solutions.”

Barnieu adds: “I am excited about joining the ECS team andam proud to continue serving our military, veterans, and first responders withinnovative training solutions. I plan to optimize these programs byimplementing additional research and strategies which will benefit ourcustomers and strengthen our warfighters even more.”