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Jill Mc Nitt-Gray
Professor of Kinesiology, Biological Sciences, and Biomedical Engineering
Director, Integrative and Evolutionary Graduate Program
Contact Information
Office: PED 107
Phone: (213)740-7902
E-mail:
mcnitt@usc.edu
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Lab Website
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Education
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 A.B. Mathematics and Statistics, Coaching Certification, Miami University, 5/1980
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M.A. Biomechanics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 5/1985
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Ph.D. Biomechanics, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 5/1989
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Academic Appointment, Affiliation, and Employment History
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Tenure Track Appointments
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Professor, University of Southern California, 02/03/2006-
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Joint Appointment Biological Sciences, University of Southern California, 01/01/2002-
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Joint Appointment Biomedical Engineering, University of Southern California, 01/01/1989-
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Associate Professor with Tenure, University of Southern California, 01/01/1994-02/03/2006
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Assistant Professor, University of Southern California, 01/01/1988-01/01/1994
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Other Employment
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Research Assistant, The Pennsylvania State University, 01/01/1985-01/01/1988
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Graduate Student, Laboratory Assistant, University of North Carolina, 01/01/1983-01/01/1985
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Load Research/Load Management Energy Analyst, American Electric Power Service Corporation, 01/01/1980-01/01/1983
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Description of Research
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Summary Statement of Research Interests
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Professor McNitt-Gray studies mechanisms organisms use to control and distribute mechanical load during goal-directed multijoint movements involving external loading.
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Research Keywords
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biomechanics, multijoint movement, impact, motor control, neuroscience, mechanical engineering, injury prevention, performance, sport , clinical populations, ergonomics
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Research Specialties
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biomechanics
mechanical engineering
neuroscience
injury mechanics
dynamics
musculoskeletal modeling
integrative biology
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Detailed Statement of Research Interests
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Dr McNitt-Gray’s research focuses on the control and dynamics of physically-demanding goal-directed movements of daily living. Hypotheses tested target mechanisms organisms(including humans)use to control energy transfer during interaction with their environment. This is accomplished by integrating biomechanics-based experimentation, mathematical and dynamic modeling techniques, and computer simulation.
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Affiliations with Research Centers, Labs, and Other Institutions
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Biomechanics Research Lab,http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/kinesiology/biomech/index.htm
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Center for Robotics and Embedded Systems,http://cres.usc.edu/Research/labs.php
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Get SSet Sports Science, Engineering, and Technology Academy, Co-Director,http://www.sdsa.org/pub/sdsa_docs/programs/getsset.html
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Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
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UCLA Dept of Music, Music Education,http://www.music.ucla.edu/People/Faculty%20bios/FHeuser.html
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USC Athletics, Biomechanics/Performance Consultant
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USC Center for Excellence in Teaching National Science Foundation Young Scholars Program, Mentor,http://www.usc.edu/admin/provost/cet/
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Publications
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Journal Article
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Mathiyakom, W., McNitt-Gray,
(2007).
Mathiyakom, W., McNitt-Gray, J.L. (in press, 2007). Keeping your shoulders healthy, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 5(1. Dimensions in Dental Hygiene/Belmont Publications, Inc..
Vol. NA
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McNitt-Gray, , Mathiyakom, W.
(2006).
McNitt-Gray, J.L., Mathiyakom, W. (2006). Reducing the mechanical demand: How to maintain musculoskeletal health while generating sufficient force for effective periodontal instrumentation, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 4(3): 18-21. Dimensions in Dental Hygiene/Belmont Publications, Inc..
Vol. 4(3), pp. 18-21.
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Mathiyakom, W., McNitt-Gray, , Wilcox, R. R.
(2006).
Mathiyakom, W.*, McNitt-Gray, J.L. & Wilcox, R. (2006). Lower extremity control and dynamics during backward angular impulse generation in backward translating tasks, Experimental Brain Research, 169(3):377-88. Experimental Brain Research/Springer.
Vol. 169(3), pp. 377-88.
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McNitt-Gray,
(2006).
McNitt-Gray, J.L., Requejo, P.S., & Flashner, H. (2006). Multijoint control strategies transfer between tasks, Biological Cybernetics. 94(6):501-10. Biological Cybernetics/Springer.
Vol. 94(6), pp. 501-10.
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Mathiyakom, W., McNitt-Gray, , Wilcox, R. R.
(2006).
Mathiyakom, W.*, McNitt-Gray, J.L. & Wilcox, R. (2006). Lower extremity control and dynamics during backward angular impulse generation in forward translating tasks, Journal of Biomechanics, 39(6):990-1000. Journal of Biomechanics/Elsevier.
Vol. 39(6), pp. 990-1000.
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Mathiyakom, W., McNitt-Gray, , Wilcox, R. R.
(2006).
Mathiyakom, W. *, McNitt-Gray, J.L. & Wilcox, R. (accepted). Regulation of angular impulse during forward translating tasks, Journal of Applied Biomechanics. Journal of Applied Biomechanics/Human Kinetics.
Vol. NA
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Multimedia Scholarship and Creative Works
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Multimedia, Multimedia data base for analyzing movement
http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/kinesiology/biomech/gallery.htm, 06/01/1992-
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Honors and Awards
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Zumberge Fellow for Interdisciplinary Research with Flashner, H., University of Southern California, 1998., 8/1/1998-
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Winner of Prince Alexandre de Merode Award- Physical Sciences- International Olympic Committee, Medical Commission, 2002. Requejo P.S.*, McNitt-Gray, J.L., & Flashner, H. Flight phase joint control required for successful gymnastics landings. Presented by P.S. Requejo., 8/1/1988-
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Gymnastic Federation and Panasonic Gold Award, 1992
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USC Innovative Teaching Award, USC Center for Excellence in Teaching Innovative Teaching Award, 1992
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Service to the University
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Administrative Appointments
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Director, Integrative and Evolutionary Graduate Program, 02/02/2002-
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Director, Integrative and Evolutionary Graduate Program, 02/02/2002-
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