Dr. Marynia Kolak

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marynia Aniela Kolak is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography & Geographic Information Science at the University of Illinois. She serves as the Principal Investigator and Academic Director of the Healthy Regions & Policies Lab, focusing on research that intersects health, geography, and computers. Her academic contributions also include being a Faculty Affiliate at the Center for Social & Behavioral Sciences and at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications. Kolak's work primarily revolves around the integration of geographic information systems with health policy to improve community health outcomes. She has published several studies examining the spatial dynamics of health trends and the effectiveness of public health interventions. Her passion for enhancing the understanding of how geographical contexts influence health behaviors is evident in her research initiatives. Kolak is committed to advancing the fields of geography and health through innovative approaches and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Research Interests

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.