Dr. Jodi Schneider

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jodi Schneider is an affiliate associate professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the School of Information Sciences. Her research focuses on the intersection of science, knowledge translation, and argumentation. Schneider's work critically examines how controversies in science impact public policy and the influence of knowledge brokers in shaping public understanding. She employs various methodologies to study the quality of scientific evidence and the public's interpretation thereof. Her research agenda is enhanced by funding from prestigious institutions such as the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and the National Science Foundation. Schneider completed her PhD in Informatics at the National University of Ireland, Galway, and has held various academic positions in the US and Europe. Additionally, she has experience working in university libraries and private sectors such as insurance. Her work has been recognized with several awards, including the NSF CAREER Award and the IMLS Early Career Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-08-01 — Present

School of Information Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching and researching in the field of information sciences with a focus on science communication and knowledge translation.

Associate Professor

2015-08-01 — 2019-08-01

School of Computer, Data, Information Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI

Engaged in interdisciplinary research in computer and information sciences.

Awards

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NSF CAREER Award

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IMLS Early Career 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
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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.