Dr. Tamara Bush

Professor

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Biography

Tamara Reid Bush is a professor and associate dean for inclusion and diversity at Michigan State University, specializing in whole-body biomechanics. Her research focuses on in-vivo experimentation, methods development, and modeling to understand issues related to human movement and force application. Specifically, her work examines seating mechanics, injury mechanics, vehicle interface research, and clinical biomechanics, with an emphasis on the design for individuals with disabilities. Prof. Bush has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and has secured $8 million in research funding from organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. Her funding sources include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Johnson Controls, and Abbott Labs, among others. She is a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and has received several awards for her contributions to the field, including the Founders’ Award from the American Society of Biomechanics and the Withrow Teaching Excellence Award from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University.

Research Interests

Awards

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AIMBE Fellow

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American Society Biomechanics Founders’ Award

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Withrow Teaching Excellence Award

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Inspirational Woman Award

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