Dr. Michelle Wang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michelle Yongmei Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois. She specializes in quantitative psychology and her research focuses on advancing statistical and mathematical methods applied to psychological studies. With a strong background in machine learning and signal/image processing analysis, she explores the intersections of cognitive psychology, precision medicine, and the cognitive sciences. Her academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. from Yale University, where she honed her expertise in covariance structure models, applied statistics, regression design, and neuroimage analysis. Wang has contributed significantly to her field through teaching courses on statistics, probability, and methods relevant to psychological research, establishing herself as a pivotal figure in quantitative research methodologies within psychology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Illinois • Champaign, IL

Teaching and conducting research in quantitative psychology.

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.