Dr. Ryan Dilger

Professor

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Biography

Ryan Dilger is a Professor in the Animal Sciences Program at Illinois University, specializing in interdisciplinary animal research, cognitive neuroscience, neural development, nutrition, and health. He is affiliated with several campus initiatives, including the Nutritional Sciences Program, the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and the Center for Digital Agriculture at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications. Additionally, he chairs the Illinois Institutional Animal Care Use Committee (IACUC) under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research Innovation. His research primarily focuses on the application of cognitive neuroscience to enhance animal health and nutrition. His laboratory is recognized for its contributions to understanding the neural mechanisms that underpin animal behavior and development, fostering innovation in nutritional strategies that advance animal welfare and performance. Dilger’s work is influential in bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical applications in animal sciences.

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.