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Dr. Summer Rebensky

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United States Aptima, Inc.

Biography

Dr. Summer Rebensky, Scientist, Aptima, Inc., has a background focusing on human performance, cognition, and training in emerging systems. Dr. Rebensky has previous experience as a research fellow as a part of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Gaming Research Integration for Learning Laboratory (GRILL) conducting research on drone operations and human-agent teaming utilizing game-based technology. Her other experience includes leading research efforts with the Air Force, Navy, and FAA out of the ATLAS Lab, human factors assessments of a trainer aircraft for the F-35 with Northrop Grumman, and developing courseware with Raytheon. Her research experience involves leveraging VR, AR, and game-based technology to optimize human performance in training and operations. Additional research areas include individualizing learning through gamification and adaptive technologies, cybersecurity, human-agent teaming, and trust in AI. Dr. Rebensky received her BA in psychology, MS in aviation human factors, and PhD in aviation sciences with a focus in human factors from Florida Tech.

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From Innovation to Integration: Data-Driven Evaluation of Modernized Training
Alexxa Bessey Aptima, Inc.
Alexxa Bessey Aptima, Inc.
Summer Rebensky Aptima, Inc.
Summer Rebensky Aptima, Inc.
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Paper Paper
ECIT 13: Training and Performance Assessment
I/ITSEC 2024
Compound AI Ecosystem: Agents and Tools to Improve Training and Learning
Svtilana Volkova Aptima, Inc.
Svtilana Volkova Aptima, Inc.
Summer Rebensky Aptima, Inc.
Summer Rebensky Aptima, Inc.
+12 more
Paper Paper
ECIT 10: AI Trust and Optimization
I/ITSEC 2024
From Lab to Battlefield: Exploring the Relationship Between Military and Basic Science Tasks for Measuring Competencies
William Stalker Aptima, Inc.
William Stalker Aptima, Inc.
Summer Rebensky Aptima, Inc.
Summer Rebensky Aptima, Inc.
+10 more
Paper Paper
ED 5:Implemetation of Competency Based Education
I/ITSEC 2024
Optimizing Readiness Through AI-Driven Analytics for Automated Training Insights
Svtilana Volkova Aptima, Inc.
Svtilana Volkova Aptima, Inc.
Summer Rebensky Aptima, Inc.
Summer Rebensky Aptima, Inc.
+6 more
Paper Paper
ED 1: BYTE - Size Learning: AI in ED
I/ITSEC 2024
Applying AI-Driven Generative Models for Computer-Generated Force Scenario Generation
William Dupree Aptima, Inc.
Svtilana Volkova Aptima, Inc.
Hsien-Te Kao Aptima, Inc.
Grant Engberson Aptima, Inc.
+6 more
Emerging Concepts and Innovative Technologies Paper Paper
ECIT 7: The AI Playbook: Designing Missions and Forces at Machine Speed
I/ITSEC 2025
Comparing Input Modalities in Extended Reality for a Virtual Learning/Training Task
Stephanie Fussell Aptima, Inc.
Quintin Oliver Air Force Research Laboratory
Tyler Frost AFRL GRILL
Summer Rebensky Aptima, Inc.
+3 more
Training Paper Paper
TRN 4: Of Paper and Pixels: Advancing Training at All Fidelities
I/ITSEC 2025
Architecting Compound AI for Training and Augmenting Human-AI Teams
Zachary Klinefelter Aptima
Gabriel Ganberg Aptima, Inc.
Summer Rebensky Aptima, Inc.
Adam Fouse Aptima Inc.
+1 more
Tutorial Tutorial
TUT 2 Humans vs. AI
I/ITSEC 2025
Game Engines for Military Use 101
Stephanie Fussell Aptima, Inc.
Quintin Oliver Air Force Research Laboratory
Summer Rebensky Aptima, Inc.
Stephen McGee AFRL
Tutorial Tutorial
TUT 5: Simulation Building Blocks
I/ITSEC 2025