Dr. Ranxiao Wang

Professor

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Biography

Ranxiao Frances Wang is a professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois. She specializes in basic principles that humans and animals use to solve visual and spatial problems. Her current research investigates topics such as mind wandering, cognitive control, human-robot interaction, biologically-informed artificial intelligence, visual perception, and spatial memory. With a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, she has contributed significantly to the field, exploring how cognitive processes can be modeled and understood through artificial systems. Wang's work is interdisciplinary, merging insights from psychology and artificial intelligence to enhance our understanding of cognitive functions and their applications in robotics and visual processing.

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
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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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.