Dr. Tamara Bush

Professor

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Biography

Tamara Reid Bush is a Red Cedar Distinguished Professor and the Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University. Her research focuses on biomechanics, particularly in the areas of biomedical mechanics, musculoskeletal dysfunction, and pressure ulcer prevention. She leads the Biomechanical Design Research Laboratory, which is involved in innovative research aimed at understanding seating mechanics, hand function, and the soft tissue responses to loading. Bush has contributed significantly to the field through her studies that highlight the biomechanics of tissue response among individuals with spinal cord injuries compared to able-bodied people. She has received numerous accolades, including being named an AIMBE Fellow in 2021 and a Spartan Woman Trailblazer the same year. Her expertise is well-recognized, and she is actively involved in advancing research in biomechanical engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Dean Inclusive Excellence

— Present

College of Engineering, Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Responsible for promoting inclusive excellence within the College of Engineering.

Red Cedar Distinguished Professor

— Present

Department of Mechanical Engineering • East Lansing, MI

Conducting advanced research in biomechanics and teaching courses within the Mechanical Engineering curriculum.

Awards

#2021

Spartan Woman Trailblazer

#2021

AIMBE Fellow

#2020

Big 10 Network Researcher

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