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The professor fostered discussion and created a great environment.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864423","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:08.682821+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDg0NDk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864423","instructor_name":"Arun Yethiraj","course_label":"CHEM561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2021-12-12 20:07:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Probably the single worst professor I've ever had. Completely inaccessible out of class, didn't comply with requested accommodations, and gave absolutely no study materials. Showed a grad student friend what he had us doing for this class and he was baffled by how needlessly difficult the curriculum was.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864423","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:23.737979+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3OTAzMzk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:391011","instructor_name":"Gilbert Nathanson","course_label":"CHEM561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2017-03-13 15:52:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nathanson is dope. Really good at making all of the math in thermo actually mean something and is very engaging as a lecturer. Tests questions can come out of left field (he said \"I hope you learn a lot\" right before the final) but he grades fairly. Homework is definitely work, but discussion helps a lot. Would reccomend for any chem course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/391011","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:23.737979+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjA1NzEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:391011","instructor_name":"Gilbert Nathanson","course_label":"CHEM561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2016-12-22 17:44:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Nathanson is a genuinely good guy who cares about his students, but isn't the greatest professor. His homework is outrageously time consuming and is pretty difficult, so it's more frustrating than it is helpful for learning the material. Tests are usually fine but sometimes a question comes out of left field. Good guy, not the best prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/391011","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:23.737979+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjQwMDIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:391011","instructor_name":"Gilbert Nathanson","course_label":"CHEM561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2009-12-25 17:14:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is one of the VERY BEST instructors I have ever had - clear, enthusiastic, and funny. He is also very helpful and friendly - he has 3 hours of office hours per week! However, material is extremely difficult, so is his tests and problem sets - you MUST stay on top of the material to do well in this class. CRAMMING DOES NOT WORK IN THIS CLASS!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/391011","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:33.808027+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxODU4MTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2013-06-03 14:19:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome professor. Explains everything very well and expectations are made clear. Problem sets almost every week, but they're not too bad and are helpful for the exams. Exams aren't too bad if you study the problem sets and derivations. I suck at math, but I really enjoyed this class and Mahanthappa is a really cool guy. I definitely recommend him!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:38.695563+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDgzNDM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1116290","instructor_name":"Mark Ediger","course_label":"CHEM561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2018-12-18 19:10:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are incredibly vivid and nicely paced, and he finds ways to make them interesting for all students. The course has clear grading criteria, with fair homeworks and exams, requiring the perfect amount of effort for a 3-credit class. All the lectures are done on the chalkboard, so you have to come to class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1116290","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:38.695563+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwODU5MTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1116290","instructor_name":"Mark Ediger","course_label":"CHEM561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2018-12-04 13:18:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ediger is one of the best professors I've had at UW. His expectations are clear and consistent. If you attend all lectures and discusses and put in work on the homework you will be successful. If the material is particularly challenging for you he provides the names of numerous textbooks for reference and is available outside of class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1116290","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:38.695563+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTg3NzA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1116290","instructor_name":"Mark Ediger","course_label":"CHEM561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2018-10-19 12:49:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really great professor. Awesome","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1116290","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:38.695563+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzgzOTM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1116290","instructor_name":"Mark Ediger","course_label":"CHEM561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2018-01-03 21:50:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Ediger taught this course very well and has been one of my favorite professors at UW. He made pchem interesting to learn and was very helpful during office hours and made sure we understood the material. There are challenging problem sets due each week but if you do/understand them, you will do well on exams. Would highly recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1116290","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:38.695563+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODE5NTE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1116290","instructor_name":"Mark Ediger","course_label":"CHEM561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2015-12-24 13:15:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mark's the man! One of the best teacher's I've ever had at UW. He takes really hard topics and approaches them from a different angle then the book, making it a lot easier to understand. He also tries to engage students in class. To do well on exams, make sure to memorize the derivations and intensely study past exams and you're guaranteed a 50/60.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1116290","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:38.695563+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyODE3OTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1116290","instructor_name":"Mark Ediger","course_label":"CHEM561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2014-02-04 14:39:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"What a great guy and excellent professor. He is incredibly approachable and helpful at office hours. I really screwed up the first exam but he looked past it when calculating my final grade later on. Practice the hws and practice exams for the final exam and pay attention to topics he stresses or gets excited about during lecture. Great lecturer.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1116290","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:38.695563+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTkyMDI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1116290","instructor_name":"Mark Ediger","course_label":"CHEM561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2013-12-17 19:41:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Take Mark! Every lecture was important.  He made Chem 561 fun.  The class its self is difficult just because of material, but Mark made it much easier to understand and was a very effective teacher","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1116290","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:38.695563+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTQ2NDcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1116290","instructor_name":"Mark Ediger","course_label":"CHEM561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2013-12-13 20:36:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mark is a great professor. Well-organized class contents, about right lecture pace & helpful study materials! His exams are reasonable, and if u follow his instruction sheet for each exam, u'll at least get 60. The course is scared. My classmates are doing well this sem & half of us are an A now. Hope we all can do well in the finals! Fighting!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1116290","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:38.695563+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMjA2MDk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1116290","instructor_name":"Mark Ediger","course_label":"CHEM561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2013-10-23 12:44:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's amazing at teaching! He will look at a problem through different angles to make sure everyone understands. He's very good at getting the class interested and involved with lecture. The homework every week is not too difficult, but very useful for exams/learning. He's definitely my favorite professor here.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1116290","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:38.695563+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDg5MDIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1116290","instructor_name":"Mark Ediger","course_label":"CHEM561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2008-05-18 11:51:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Excellent professor.  Made difficult material easier.  Let's you know what's expected on the exams without telling you outright what is on them.  Homework is extremely beneficial to what is going on in class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1116290","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.590762+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjA0Mzc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:129551","instructor_name":"Silvia Cavagnero","course_label":"CHEM561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2014-05-08 23:53:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Cavagnero is truly wonderful. She made p-chem so much fun for me. Her hw problem sets are do-able. Her exams are reasonably hard. If you have to take p chem, I recommend you to take it with her.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/129551","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:32.590762+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyOTU3MTIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:129551","instructor_name":"Silvia Cavagnero","course_label":"CHEM561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2014-03-27 17:36:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very organized and straight forward. She is warm hearted and truly cares about all of her students and wants them to enjoy her class. Also very enthusiastic and makes the class interesting. Definitely go to lecture, it helps so much and most exam material is very similar to what she teaches in class and what is on the homework.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/129551","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:06.257392+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTI4MTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2973328","instructor_name":"Zoe Todd","course_label":"chem561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2026-01-21 05:21:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"great teacher","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2973328","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:06.257392+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTI0MTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2973328","instructor_name":"Zoe Todd","course_label":"chem561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2026-01-20 18:20:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Zoe Todd is the best professor I've ever had at UW-Madison. She made very challenging material easy to understand, she was accessible outside of class, and she very clearly cares a lot about her students and the material she teaches. Get ready for some cute pony pictures too! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2973328","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:06.257392+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNjY4NTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2973328","instructor_name":"Zoe Todd","course_label":"chem561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2025-09-26 19:41:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Zoe is the best professor in UW chemistry department!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2973328","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:06.257392+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjI3MjM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2973328","instructor_name":"Zoe Todd","course_label":"chem561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2025-01-31 21:13:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Zoe was amazing! She held multiple office hours during the week and extra during exam time. She was extremely helpful and guided you if you were stuck. As other people said, she remembers so many names. She really cares about you as a student and as a person. Would love to take again!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2973328","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:06.257392+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzY2MTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2973328","instructor_name":"Zoe Todd","course_label":"chem561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2024-12-18 18:49:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Before I took this class, I saw somebody commented here \" Zoe is an angel\". Now, after having her class this semester, I have to say that student is absolutely right!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2973328","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:06.257392+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTE1MzA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2973328","instructor_name":"Zoe Todd","course_label":"chem561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2024-11-08 20:38:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best prof in chemistry department, she is super helpful especially in her office hour, she is always welcome to help you. Btw, she remember every students' name, even if you only been to her office hour at once.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2973328","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:06.257392+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5ODY3Mzgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2973328","instructor_name":"Zoe Todd","course_label":"chem561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2024-10-29 17:44:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Todd has been fantastic and she cares deeply about every student. The exams are very fair as long as you do the homework and discussion materials and try studying. She is an amazing professor and I wish I could have her for 562","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2973328","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:06.257392+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5ODI2OTYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2973328","instructor_name":"Zoe Todd","course_label":"chem561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2024-10-18 13:25:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best chemistry professors at UW. She priorities supporting her students and giving them respect. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2973328","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:06.257392+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NTg2MzA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2973328","instructor_name":"Zoe Todd","course_label":"chem561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2024-06-21 18:25:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Todd is among the smartest and kindest chemistry professors in the chemistry department. They encourage learning and are always fair on exams and homework. Their support and availability make sure that anyone can succeed and learn. If you see them teaching a class, take it, you won't regret it. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2973328","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:06.257392+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MDQ3Nzc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2973328","instructor_name":"Zoe Todd","course_label":"CHEM561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2024-03-13 17:06:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Zoe is one of my favorite professors that I have had. She genuinely prioritizes geting to know her students and helps them thrive in her class. She is extremely accessible outside of class online, in office hours, and review sessions before exams. It is a difficult course and the the homeworks are hard, but they set you up for success on exams. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2973328","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:06.257392+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MDM1NDE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2973328","instructor_name":"Zoe Todd","course_label":"chem561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2024-03-08 16:07:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"10/10 would recommend. Office hours and review sessions were available and extremely helpful before exams. She taught a challenging class really well. I'm not a math person, but she broke down the math in an easily digestible way and walked us through each critical thermodynamic derivative. Zoe cares about her student's success!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2973328","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:56:06.257392+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MDMwMDY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2973328","instructor_name":"Zoe Todd","course_label":"chem561","course_id":"CHEM 561","course_uid":"course_6c23abb86fb1851e6a100c80","review_date":"2024-03-06 22:22:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Clear and paced lecturer. Immense respect for students. Checks in about understanding and preferences regarding course structure frequently. Puts in lots of personal time. Offers review sessions before every exam. Fair and fast grader. Student success driven. Guarantees success to those who try. Higher grade average due to superior teaching style.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2973328","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]