Dr. Sandra Rodriguez Zas

Professor

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Biography

Sandra Luisa Rodriguez Zas is a distinguished professor in the Neuroscience Program at the University of Illinois. With extensive expertise in multiple disciplines, she holds professorships in Animal Sciences, Nutritional Sciences, Crop Sciences, and Statistics. She is also an Associate Head and Director of Graduate Studies in Animal Sciences and has notable affiliations with the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) and the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. Throughout her career, Professor Rodriguez Zas has made significant contributions to the understanding of neuroscience, animal science, and computational biology, focusing on the intersections of these fields to promote research and educational opportunities in the realm of genomics and digital agriculture. Her work seeks to enhance the practical applications of scientific research and drive innovation within the agricultural sector, ensuring alignment with technological advances in supercomputing and data analysis.

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.