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Randall Spain

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United States US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center, STTC

Biography

Randall Spain is a Research Scientist at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Soldier Center, Simulation and Training Technology Center (STTC). He received his PhD and MS degrees in Human Factors and Experimental Psychology from Old Dominion University. His research sits at the intersection of human factors, team training, and artificial intelligence with a particular emphasis on investigating data-driven models of coaching and feedback to support team training in synthetic environments, using natural language processing methods to support team communication analytics, and investigating how generative AI can support automated scenario design for constructive training experiences.

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Data Analytic Considerations for Audio, Video, and Simulation Trace Data: Enabling Decisional Advantage
Jennifer Winner 711th Human Performance Wing
Jennifer Winner 711th Human Performance Wing
Cameron Roudebush Aptima
Cameron Roudebush Aptima
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Paper Paper
PSMA 3: Medical Learning: Standards Required?
I/ITSEC 2024
Data Collection, Reduction and Analysis Initiative for Integrating US Army Data Plan into Warfighter Qualifications
Kevin Owens Applied Research Laboratories: The University of Texas at Austin
Kevin Owens Applied Research Laboratories: The University of Texas at Austin
Kevin Gupton Applied Research Laboratories: The University of Texas at Austin
Kevin Gupton Applied Research Laboratories: The University of Texas at Austin
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HPAE 4: Data-Driven Initiatives for Training and Team Dynamics
I/ITSEC 2024
Development of Team Dynamic Measurement Framework Using Hybrid Cognitive Task Analysis
Kamala Avancha Arizona State University
Kamala Avancha Arizona State University
Parkhi Malhotra Arizona State University
Parkhi Malhotra Arizona State University
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Paper Paper
TR 8: Cognitive Collaborators, Tasks and teamwork
I/ITSEC 2024
Video-Based Performance Evaluation for ECR Drills in Synthetic Training Environments
Surya Rayala Institute for Software Integrated Systems - Vanderbilt University
Marcos Quinones-Grueiro Vanderbilt University
Naveeduddin Mohammed Institute for Software Integrated Systems - Vanderbilt University
Ashwin TS Institute for Software Integrated System - Vanderbilt University
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Education Paper Paper
Best Paper 1
I/ITSEC 2025
Advancing Squad Performance Analytics and Team Training with Multimodal Data in STEEL-R
Randall Spain US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center, STTC
Benjamin Goldberg US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center - STTC
Lisa Townsend US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) – Soldier Center
Grace Teo Quantum Improvements Consulting
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Training Paper Paper
TRN 1: Training Beyond the Range
I/ITSEC 2025
Optimizing Soldier Performance Through Coaching: A Framework for Stress Intervention Research
Paige Lawton US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center - STTC
Randall Spain US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center, STTC
Benjamin Goldberg US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center - STTC
Training Paper Paper
TRN 2: Examining Human Performance in Training
I/ITSEC 2025