Dr. Robey Shah

Associate Professor

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Biography

Robey B. Shah is an Associate Professor at Michigan State University. She joined the Master of Public Health faculty in 2019, bringing over a decade of experience in applied developmental psychology focusing on intervention and prevention programs. Dr. Shah earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Child Study and Human Development from Tufts University and completed her postdoctoral training at Yale School of Medicine and the Child Health Development Institute of Connecticut. Her research emphasizes positive youth development and employs mixed-methods techniques to examine community programs, particularly those that are trauma-informed, aimed at preventing risks and promoting the well-being of children and families in adverse circumstances. She explores innovative uses of technology to enhance student engagement and has held leadership roles in various professional organizations including serving as Co-Chair of the Student Early Career Council of the Society for Research in Child Development. Her work has been recognized with multiple awards and funding grants, and she has contributed significantly to both peer-reviewed literature and community engagement.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Teaching and conducting research in public health, focusing on youth development and trauma-informed practices.

Psychological Behavioral Analyst

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Federal Bureau of Investigation • Washington, D.C.

Analyzed behavior patterns to inform psychological assessments in investigations.

Courses

PH 805: Social Behavioral Aspects Public Health PH 843: Public Health Research Methods PH 853: Public Health Program/Intervention Evaluation PH 873: Maternal Child Health: Global Public Health Perspective PH 893: Public Health Integrative Learning Experience

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology