Dr. Michael Stewart

Associate Professor

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Biography

Prof. Stewart’s research interests primarily focus on field high temperature geochemistry and igneous petrology. Current projects include investigating the origin of andesitic dikes in the Wasatch Igneous Belt in Utah, studying the origin of mafic enclaves in the Alta Stock of the Wasatch Range, and analyzing stable-Cl isotope systematics in igneous systems. He also explores volcanism and lithospheric recycling in relation to Jupiter's moon Io. Previously, he conducted geochemical investigations of mafic dikes and lavas recovered from the Pacific Ocean crust using the deep submersible Alvin.

Research Interests

Courses

GEOL 117: Oceans GEOL 208: History of Earth System GEOL 417: Geology Field Methods, Western GEOL 432: Mineralogy Mineral Optics GEOL 515: Regional Geology NW Highlands Scotland, Cyprus GEOL 460: Geochemistry

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
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Specialization Notes

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