Dr. Jason Bried

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jason Bried is an Assistant Research Scientist at the School of Integrative Biology, University of Illinois. He specializes in wetland ecology, focusing on areas such as aquatic entomology, conservation biology, and landscape-scale ecology. His research includes wetland ecology assessment, odonates, insect conservation, and community ecology, particularly metacommunities and coexistence. Jason completed his Ph.D. in Integrative Biology at Oklahoma State University in 2015 and holds an M.S. in Biological Sciences from Mississippi State University as well as a B.S. in Natural Resources from Paul Smith's College. He is also affiliated with the Illinois Natural History Survey, where he continues his research on wetland ecology.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Research Scientist

— Present

Wetland Ecology • University of Illinois

Conducts research on wetland ecology and related fields.

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
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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