Dr. Apostolos’ research includes work for NASA at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory/Cal Tech as a research scientist in the area of space telerobotics. She is the recipient of the prestigious NASA/ASEE Faculty Fellowship. Dr. Apostolos has authored and presented numerous articles on her pioneering research in robot choreography, the development of dance medicine, and dance for sports. Her notable research in “Dance for Sports” has included presentations to the International Olympic Committee at the Sydney, Athens Olympic Games and at Cambridge University prior to the London Olympic Games. Numerous professional and Olympic athletes have trained with her and transferred their dance skills from the studio to the field. Her upcoming book The Dancer As The Ultimate Athlete is in preparation. At the USC School of Dramatic Arts, she developed the Dance Minor program, directed semester dance concerts, and coordinated the Open Gate Dance Program.