Dr. Patricia Gregg

Professor

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Biography

Patricia Gregg is a Professor in the Department of Earth Science & Environmental Change at Illinois University. She served as Chief Scientist for the OASIS Expedition, engaging K-12 students in following the science team’s exploration of submarine volcanoes. Her research focuses on understanding volcanic processes through thermomechanical models that analyze magma reservoir growth and eruption dynamics. Gregg employs data collection and geodynamic modeling to investigate melt migration at mid-ocean ridges. Future projects aim at studying active continental volcanic systems through field expeditions. She offers courses including 'Volcanoes' and 'Probing Earth's Interior.'

Research Interests

Courses

GEOL 350: Volcanoes GEOL 450: Probing Earth's Interior GEOL 593X: Volcano Geophysics & Geodynamics GEOL 593P: Mid-ocean Ridge Tectonics GEOL 593K: Applied Geophysics

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

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