Dr. Jessie Shelton

Professor

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Biography

Professor Shelton received his PhD from MIT in 2006, following undergraduate studies at Princeton University. He has held postdoctoral appointments at Rutgers, Yale, and Harvard before joining the University of Illinois in 2014. Throughout his career, Shelton has been recognized for his contributions to the field of physics, notably receiving awards from the MIT LHC Theory Initiative. His research focuses on a wide array of topics within particle physics, with particular interests in cosmology, particle dark matter, and theoretical aspects of new physics related to the Standard Model of particle physics, particularly in the context of the Large Hadron Collider. He is an active member of the academic community, contributing to advancements in our understanding of the fundamental forces of the universe.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Astronomy and the Department of Physics.

Awards

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DOE Early Career Award

2017-01-01

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

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