Air Force Research Lab's
GRILL®
The Gaming Research Integration for Learning Laboratory®
About the GRILL
Our Vision:
To serve as a national authority on the integration and application of game-based technology to address USAF training needs.
Our Mission:
To conduct integration efforts and training research using game-based technology to increase the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the people defending our nation.
Our Approach:
Established in 2007, the GRILL team investigates cost-effective training solutions and actively works with industry to develop technologies that support USAF training audience needs within state-of-the-art game and simulation engines.
The team is tackling questions related to:
The adaptation of feedback in training
The assessment of performance and team constructs using game-based training environments
The viability of game engines to build cost-effective USAF simulations
Meet the GRILL Leadership
Mr. Stephen McGee
GRILL Team Lead
Capt. Lukas M. Texeira
Program Manager
Dr. Summer Rebensky
Researcher
Mrs. Gretchen Capogna
STEM Outreach Manager
Learn More About Our Activities
Our Expertise:
It is increasingly important to create efficient and effective learning environments for training and readiness assessment. Off-the-shelf game technologies and game engines have significant potential to advance this goal. To meet training needs, our team has expertise in:
Proof of Concept Solutions
Low Cost Custom Sims
Educator Professional Development
Government Owned Products
Prototype Applications
Interoperability Plug-ins
Curriculum Guides
Gaming Tech Evals
On-Call Expertise
Projects
We provide the Air Force with tools and research needed to enhance trainings, save lives, and outperform our adversaries.
STEM
Demonstrates our dedication to inspiring the next generation of STEM talent, our military, and the people of the United States.
News
Discover more about some of the events we host, those that we attend, as well as what is coming up next!
Contact
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Publications
Interested in some of the areas or topics of the work we have published? Check out our publication section to see more.
