Dr. Rebecca Fuller

Professor

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Biography

Rebecca (Becky) Fuller is a Professor in the Neuroscience Program at Illinois University, specializing in evolutionary studies within the fields of ecology and behavior. Her research primarily focuses on the neural and genomic bases of animal behavior, specifically investigating sexual selection and the evolution of mating systems. Fuller’s lab is particularly interested in speciation and phenotypic plasticity, exploring how natural selection acts on variation among and within populations of closely related species. By leveraging genomic approaches, her students seek to address questions related to the impact of environmental factors on visual systems and coloration, as well as the role of genetic variation in driving evolutionary changes. The lab conducts its research on fishes, chosen for the remarkable variability present in populations, which facilitates a broad range of evolutionary inquiries.

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.