Dr. Kelly Marville

Instructor

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Biography

Kelly Marville received her Bachelor of Science and Ph.D. degrees in Chemistry from the University of the West Indies. After graduation, she worked as a postdoctoral associate at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc. She began teaching high school and college chemistry upon joining the University of Illinois in 2010. Marville employs various principles to enhance her teaching, focusing on storytelling to connect chemical theories to students' everyday lives, setting high expectations to motivate students, and modeling professional behaviors for academic success. She emphasizes timely feedback and strives to build strong relationships with her students, holding office hours multiple times a week to offer one-on-one assistance. She is dedicated to mentoring students and supporting them through academic challenges, encouraging them to manage their time and take responsibility for their learning. Marville utilizes technology like i-clickers to assess understanding and provide immediate feedback during lectures to identify misconceptions early, ensuring her teaching methods are effective and adaptive to student needs.

Research Interests

Awards

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Natural Products Undergraduate Research

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Grant from IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence

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.