Dr. Gene Robinson

Professor

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Biography

Gene E. Robinson is the Director of the Institute for Genomic Biology at the University of Illinois, where he leads a research group that uses the Western honey bee, Apis mellifera, to understand the mechanisms governing social behavior. His research focuses on behavioral development, examining how animals—including humans—exhibit genetically determined behavioral responses to environmental and social stimuli. These responses, which increase in complexity, involve learning and are critical for functioning within societies. Robinson's work integrates the activity of individuals within a society with the neural and neuroendocrine mechanisms that regulate behavior in the brain and examines how genes influence social behavior. He is also involved in teaching courses related to team science and entomology.

Research Interests

Courses

IB 299 - Training Team Science IB 526 - Seminar Entomology

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.