Dr. Tandy Warnow

Professor

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Biography

Tandy Warnow is a distinguished professor in the School of Integrative Biology at the University of Illinois. She has extensive experience and expertise in various fields, including computer science, mathematics, statistics, and genomics. As an associate director of faculty affairs operations in the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science, she plays a significant role in shaping academic policies and faculty development. Her research spans the evolution of computational methods in biology, with a focus on machine learning applications in genomics and phylogenetics. Warnow has contributed significantly to the field through her numerous publications and leadership roles at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications and the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. Her interdisciplinary work often involves collaboration with researchers in entomology and ecology, underscoring the breadth of her impact across multiple scientific domains.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

School of Integrative Biology, University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

Professor in the School of Integrative Biology with extensive research and teaching responsibilities.

Associate Director, Faculty Affairs Operations

— Present

Siebel School of Computing and Data Science • Urbana, IL

Overseeing faculty affairs and operations, contributing to academic policy and development.

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
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  • 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.