{"id":157,"date":"2023-11-16T13:19:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T21:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/?page_id=157"},"modified":"2023-12-04T11:17:57","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T19:17:57","slug":"research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/research\/","title":{"rendered":"Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2>Research Focus<\/h2>\n<h3>Control and dynamics of movement under physically demanding and contextually relevant conditions.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Research Approach<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Basic science to translation of solutions into practice<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Involvement of end users throughout the process<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Integration of experimental and dynamic modeling<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <figure id=\"attachment_287\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-287\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-287 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/participatory-action-research-diagram-300x295.png\" alt=\"A diagram with four arrows pointing in a circle. The arrows are labeled: &quot;what?&quot; &quot;how?&quot; &quot;why?&quot; &quot;modify&quot;\" width=\"300\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/participatory-action-research-diagram-300x295.png 300w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/participatory-action-research-diagram.png 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-287\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Participatory Action Research shows our research process. Each question relates to a set of research publications.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Research Questions Specific to Control and Dynamics<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Regulate reaction forces and linear and angular momentum at the whole body level?<\/h4>\n<p><a class=\"cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/research\/publications\/#chapter=chapter1\">Publications Related to Force<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Coordinate control of multiple joints and selectively activate sets of muscles to satisfy mechanical objectives of task?<\/h4>\n<h4><a class=\"cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/research\/publications\/#chapter=chapter2\">Publications Related to Joints<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Utilize capabilities and resources to distribute mechanical load without exceeding critical limits over time?<\/h4>\n<h4><a class=\"cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/research\/publications\/#chapter=chapter3\">Publications Related to Translational Science<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--spacer \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--spacer\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n    \n  \n    \n    \n  \n    \n    \n  \n    \n  \n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--interactive-content-pane \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--interactive-content-pane\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"left\">\n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Participatory Action Research\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n    <div class=\"pagination-wrapper\">\n      <ul class=\"interactive-content-pane-pagination\"><\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"right\">\n          <div class=\"swiper\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                What?\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Our research process focuses on real world tasks performed under stressful conditions. Our aim here is to understand <em><strong>what<\/strong><\/em> the performer does in order to accomplish a task.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-324 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/whatimage-300x276.png\" alt=\"Diagram labeled Tasks featuring three quadrants split by arrows &quot;Accuracy&quot; and &quot;Load Distribution&quot; and &quot;Power&quot;\" width=\"300\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/whatimage-300x276.png 300w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/whatimage.png 306w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Figure:<\/strong>\u00a0When we study goal directed movements, we think about the accuracy, speed, and mechanical loading consequences of each task when performed in a particular context.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Currently the Biomechanics Research Lab is focusing its research on the following areas:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Golf<br \/>\nSoccer<br \/>\nVolleyball (Jump, Land, Quick first step)<br \/>\nGymnastics\/Diving(Tumbling, Vaulting, Landing)<br \/>\nSprinting, Prosthetic<br \/>\nLong Jump, Hurdles<br \/>\nShot Put, Javelin<br \/>\nParachute Landings<br \/>\nWheelchair Propulsion<br \/>\nSit-to Stand (Osteoarthritis)<br \/>\nMusic Performance(Cello, Trumpet)<br \/>\nDance<br \/>\nDental Hygiene<br \/>\nAssistive Interactive Robotics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                How?\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>This phase of our biomechanics research, Model, involves concentrating on <em><strong>how<\/strong><\/em> the performer interacts with the environment to perform the task:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/howimage-2.png\" alt=\"A depiction of gymnast in motion\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Figure: Human movement reflects the ongoing interaction between the control system (neuromuscular system), the dynamic system (musculoskeletal system), and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                Why?\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>The Model leading to Solutions phase of our biomechanics research involves the following steps:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Integrate Experimental Results into Models of the Control System and Musculoskeletal Dynamics to Understand <strong>Why<\/strong> and ask <strong>What if<\/strong>?<br \/>\n&#8211; Simulation Studies to Identify Feasible Solutions for Individuals<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/12\/why-biomech-dual-image-300x120.png\" alt=\"A computer graphic of a female figure sitting next to a graphic of a skeleton of the same sitting female figure.\" width=\"300\" height=\"120\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/12\/why-biomech-dual-image-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/12\/why-biomech-dual-image-1024x411.png 1024w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/12\/why-biomech-dual-image-768x308.png 768w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/12\/why-biomech-dual-image-1536x616.png 1536w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/12\/why-biomech-dual-image.png 1574w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Figures Above: We use kinematic data to animate 3D movements and visually represent the musculoskeletal system as segments or bones (Poser, Visual3D). Experimentally validated dynamic models (ADAMS) are used to analyze the interrelationship between control and dynamics.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/whyimage3.png\" alt=\"A line graph. The X axis is labeled \"Time After Seat Departure\" and the y-axis is labeled \"NJM and EMG\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>STS Figure<\/strong>: We use experimental electromyographic and kinematic data as well as subject specific musculoskeletal models (SIMMS) to determine which muscles contribute to the net joint moments required to perform the task.<br \/>\nWe also use models of muscle tendon units and dynamic models of the musucloskeletal system (ADAMS) to assess internal loading consequences of subject specific muscle activation patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                Modify?\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Our main goal in this stage of the biomechanics research process is to <em><strong>modify<\/strong><\/em> performance using feedback during skill acquisition to facilitate learning.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/modifypic.png\" alt=\"A photo of a diver jumping onto crash pads and being monitored by a computer.\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Figure<\/strong>: We use real time feedback to help the performer and the trainer understand the external forces (reaction forces) and internal forces (muscle forces) that are needed to perform complex goal directed tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                          <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"background-images\">\n          <div class=\"swiper swiper-background-images\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/partipatory-action-research-content-pane_2-768x432.jpg\"\n          srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/partipatory-action-research-content-pane_2-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/partipatory-action-research-content-pane_2-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/partipatory-action-research-content-pane_2-768x432.jpg 768w\"          sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"\n        \n                  alt=\"A diagram with four colorful arrows pointing in a circle. The arrows are labeled: \"what?\" \"how?\" \"why?\" \"modify\"\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/partipatory-action-research-content-pane_2-768x432.jpg\"\n          srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/partipatory-action-research-content-pane_2-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/partipatory-action-research-content-pane_2-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/partipatory-action-research-content-pane_2-768x432.jpg 768w\"          sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"\n        \n                  alt=\"A diagram with four colorful arrows pointing in a circle. The arrows are labeled: \"what?\" \"how?\" \"why?\" \"modify\"\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/partipatory-action-research-content-pane_2-768x432.jpg\"\n          srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/partipatory-action-research-content-pane_2-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/partipatory-action-research-content-pane_2-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/partipatory-action-research-content-pane_2-768x432.jpg 768w\"          sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"\n        \n                  alt=\"A diagram with four colorful arrows pointing in a circle. The arrows are labeled: \"what?\" \"how?\" \"why?\" \"modify\"\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/partipatory-action-research-content-pane_2-768x432.jpg\"\n          srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/partipatory-action-research-content-pane_2-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/partipatory-action-research-content-pane_2-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/partipatory-action-research-content-pane_2-768x432.jpg 768w\"          sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"\n        \n                  alt=\"A diagram with four colorful arrows pointing in a circle. The arrows are labeled: \"what?\" \"how?\" \"why?\" \"modify\"\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--spacer \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--spacer\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h1>Areas of application:<\/h1>\n<table style=\"width: 70%; height: 138px;\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 90px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 90px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-356 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/music_nav.png\" alt=\"Closeup of someone playing cello\" width=\"120\" height=\"90\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 90px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-357 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/diving_nav.png\" alt=\"A photo depicting the phases of a diver diving into a pool\n\" width=\"120\" height=\"90\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 90px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-358 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/landing_nav.png\" alt=\"A series of photos of legs landing after a jump.\" width=\"120\" height=\"90\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-359 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/balance_nav.png\" alt=\"A series of two photos depicting someone walking.\" width=\"120\" height=\"90\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-360 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/ergonomics_nav.png\" alt=\"A photo of a surgeon working\" width=\"120\" height=\"90\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-362 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/mobility_nav.png\" alt=\"A series of photos depicting a person in a wheelchair and the computer rendering of their skeleton in a wheelchair.\" width=\"120\" height=\"90\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-364 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/gymnastics_nav.png\" alt=\"A gymnast landing after jumping off a vault\" width=\"120\" height=\"90\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-365 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/dance_nav.png\" alt=\"A group of people dancing in a dark room\" width=\"120\" height=\"90\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-366 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/biomech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2023\/11\/volleyball_nav.png\" alt=\"A group of people playing volleyball\" width=\"120\" height=\"90\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2>Research \u00a0Opportunities<\/h2>\n<h4>Graduate<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>PhD Biomedical Engineering (with Dr. McNitt-Gray)<\/li>\n<li>PhD Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (with Dr. Flashner)<\/li>\n<li>PhD Biological Sciences (with Dr. McNitt-Gray)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Undergraduate<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Program<\/li>\n<li>Student Opportunities for Academic Research (SOAR)<\/li>\n<li>Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--contact-details \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--contact-details\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\n          <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Contact\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n        \n        \n      <\/div>\n    \n    \n      <div class=\"contacts-container\">\n\n        \n                      <div class=\"contact-card\">\n\n                              <h3>Jill L. McNitt-Gray \u00a0Ph.D<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p><strong><em>Gabilan Distinguished Professor in Science and Engineering<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dept. of Biological Sciences- HEB<br \/>\n3616 Trousdale Pky AHF 252, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0372<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n              \n              \n                              <div class=\"f--email\">\n                  <a href=\"mailto:mcnitt@usc.edu\">mcnitt@usc.edu<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n              \n            <\/div>\n                    \n      <\/div>\n\n        \n     \n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--intro-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--intro-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":37,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-157","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - 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