Fall 2026

Research Experience in Human Development and Family Studies

HDFS 592 provides research experience in Human Development and Family Studies under faculty supervision.

offering recorded1–3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Heather Kirkorian4.2/5Sigan Hartley4.1/5Quentin Riser4.1/5 +4 more

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Reviewers describe the course as having low difficulty and a manageable workload, noting that few assignments count toward the final grade.

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HDFS 592

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Professors

Fall 2026

Heather Kirkorian

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Raw average: 4.88/5 from 17 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2016: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Fall 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=27 letter grades).

Sigan Hartley

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Raw average: 4.71/5 from 17 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2017: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Spring 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.95 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades).

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 9 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 5.0/5 raw quality · 1.8/5 difficulty · 8 reviews

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Quentin Riser is consistently praised for his engaging, funny, and knowledgeable lectures, with reviewers highlighting his clear grading and responsive communication. Students appreciate his supportive nature, strong mentorship, and the interesting, beneficial course material he provides.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=22 letter grades).

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Raw average: 3.33/5 from 3 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2019: 3.92 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Spring 2020: 3.97 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).

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Raw average: 3.20/5 from 5 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2021: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.95 GPA, 95.2% A/AB (n=21 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades).

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Raw average: 3.00/5 from 5 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.87 GPA, 95.7% A/AB (n=23 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

ANDREA BUHLER is recorded teaching in Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

HEATHER KIRKORIAN is recorded teaching in Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

JANEAN DILWORTH-BART is recorded teaching in Spring 2019, Spring 2020. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

JULIE POEHLMANN is recorded teaching in Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2021, Fall 2023, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

QUENTIN RISER is recorded teaching in Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

SIGAN HARTLEY is recorded teaching in Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2017, Spring 2023, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LAB 001Online Only8 / 80
LAB 002Online Only3 / 30
LAB 003Online Only1 / 10
LAB 004Online Only2 / 10
LAB 005Online Only1 / 10
LAB 006Online Only2 / 20
LAB 007Online Only1 / 10

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Student experience

the class

Quentin Riser receives universal praise for his engaging, funny, and supportive teaching style, with students highlighting his clear communication and mentorship.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.95 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.87 GPA, 95.7% A/AB (n=23 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Reviewers describe the course as having low difficulty and a manageable workload, noting that few assignments count toward the final grade.

Students value Riser's responsiveness, interesting lectures, and genuine care for their success, describing him as an accessible and personable mentor.

Topics

  • Human Development and Family Studies

Skills

  • Conducting research

Grades

Latest available · Spring 2026— not enough history to project Fall 2026.

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HDFS 592 · Fall 2026

Research Experience in Human Development and Family Studies

Recorded 2026-09-07
HDFS 592 · Fall 2026

Research Experience in HDFS

Recorded 2026-09-07
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-09-07

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nvidia/Qwen3.6-35B-A3B-NVFP4
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