Dr. Craig Evans

Instructor

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Biography

Returning to academia, Craig Evans has 25 years of experience working in global corporations with over 60,000 employees, mid-sized companies with 500 employees, and startups. He founded a drone operations business during a university project and has worked across a breadth of industries, primarily in IT and consulting roles across various domains including heavy manufacturing, mining, financial services, government, and current involvement in drone services. In his career, he has realized the importance of the underlying data in varying fields and gained insights by aggregating data, which he finds far more valuable than individual data points. His graduate work was focused on social network analysis, which deepened his appreciation for databases and data structures.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.