Dr. Jessica Conroy

Professor

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Biography

Jessica Conroy is a professor in the Department of Earth Science & Environmental Change at the University of Illinois. She specializes in Earth Surface Processes, Sedimentary Geology, Geobiology, and Geomicrobiology, among other areas. Conroy's research focuses on paleoclimate variability on interannual and millennial timescales, paleolimnology, and stable isotope hydrology and geochemistry. She earned her Ph.D. in 2011 and has held various prestigious positions, including being a Kavli Frontiers Science Fellow with the National Academy of Sciences. Her academic contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including the NSF CAREER award in 2019 and multiple rankings as an excellent teacher. Conroy actively participates in initiatives related to climate change research and has contributed to her field through various research projects and collaborations.

Research Interests

Awards

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NSF CAREER award

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Kavli Frontiers Science Fellow

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List Teachers Ranked Excellent

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Arnold O. Beckman Award

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.