Dr. Jeffrey Frame

Professor

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Biography

Jeff Frame has been a faculty member at the University of Illinois since 2010, with a lifelong interest in weather phenomena, especially severe storms and winter weather. Originally from suburban Detroit, he earned his B.S. in Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences from the University of Michigan in 2001 and completed both his M.S. and Ph.D. at Penn State University in 2003 and 2008, respectively. His research work encompasses simulated squall lines and anvil shadowing of supercell thunderstorms. After graduating, he was a visiting assistant professor at Hobart and William Smith Colleges before returning to Illinois. Frame teaches various meteorology courses, including introductory meteorology, and has a passion for field studies, notably leading students on excursions to observe severe thunderstorms. He has received multiple teaching awards, including recognitions for excellence in undergraduate teaching and environmental sciences. His research interests involve observational modeling studies concerning severe storms and lake-effect snow, where he has participated in several significant research projects.

Research Interests

Awards

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List Instructors Rated Excellent/Outstanding Students

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Campus Award Excellence Undergraduate Teaching by Specialized Faculty

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WxChallenge Overall Winner

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Outstanding Teacher in an Atmospheric Sciences Graduate Course

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Outstanding Teacher in an Atmospheric Sciences Undergraduate Course

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Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching by Instructional Staff

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Hans Neuberger Award for Excellence in Teaching Meteorology

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National Collegiate Weather Forecasting Contest

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American Meteorological Society National Weather Service Graduate Fellowship

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Distinguished Achievement Award

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National Weather Service Special Service Award

Courses

Introduction to Meteorology Synoptic-Dynamic Weather Analysis Synoptic Weather Forecasting Mesoscale Dynamics Field Studies of Convection Atmospheric Convection Advanced Forecasting Weather Systems

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.