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NERVANIX NEURODESIGNER: UNDERSTAND YOUR BRAIN

Learning & Development professionals now have access to the insights that help them improve learner experience, engagement, and retention. Whether in the classroom, training ground, or lab, NeuroDesigner reveals how the material must adapt to achieve their organization and learning objectives.

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Case Study

SOB Tactical

Firearm Training Evaluation for Military and Public Safety

Challenge

SOB (Sheriff of Baghdad) Tactical, an established company providing firearm training and safety courses across the United States, desired to explore a potential market opportunity in the military and public safety sector. Building on its years as a service provider and the founder’s decorated military career in the Special Forces, SOB had observed a change in the mental and physical response during high-stress situations that impacted human performance and the results of an assigned mission or task. SOB Tactical wanted to capture the quantitative data to prove this observation and determined the market viability of potential solutions for screening and certification processes for police academies.

Solution

SOB Tactical engaged Nervanix to monitor the cognitive state of individuals during one of their scheduled firearm training sessions. Nervanix filmed and recorded EEG data of former military and novice shooters to track neurometric changes in attention, memory, and emotional states before, during, and after firearm discharge. EEG data collection continued while the video of the session was replayed and evaluated during a post-training review of participant and instructor.

Takeaways

The EEG data demonstrated that neurometric insights provide essential feedback on cognitive readiness, engagement, and attention during training. The preliminary data reinforces the Nervanix value to enhance learning experiences by 1) tailoring content and training methods to ensure optimal performance and retention and 2) offering feedback to instructors to improve content delivery. These findings confirmed the viability of using EEG technology for law enforcement certification, underscoring Nervanix’s role in improving training programs through data-driven insights.

Case Study

Cognitive Baseline for High School Football Athletes

Challenge

Zala wanted to expand their athletic combine testing programs to provide a comprehensive picture of a high school student-athlete. While the physical tests of speed, strength, agility and endurance offered traditional measurements, coaches and trainers knew little about the cognitive abilities or tendencies of their players while participating in these competitive situations. Zala desired to develop a baseline of cognitive readings for high school football players, identifying how learning preferences or cognitive differences, such as ADHD or concussion history, might optimize training methodologies.

Solution

Zala engaged Nervanix to develop and conduct cognitive assessments as an additional station of the combine’s scheduled program. Athletes were randomly selected to sit for a 20-minute session in which a series of short exercises were played on a laptop. The athletes were given an EEG headset to wear and the screens of the sessions were recorded. Nervanix delivered a baseline of AMEE (Attention, Memory, Emotion, Engagement) neurometrics for each athlete.

Takeaways

While the Nervanix data revealed student tendencies related to their attention and emotions during the brief cognitive sessions, an unexpected observation emerged that warrants further research and attention. Of the student population who participated in the exercise, a number identified as having been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and experienced a concussion in the past. The use of cognitive tests – either as a baseline or ongoing review – may help coaches adjust how information is presented to students in non-classroom activities. This outcome supports Nervanix’s broader mission of using neuroscience to enhance learning experiences by focusing on engagement and cognitive wellness.