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Would highly recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2490725","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:12.505411+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDE4MzI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2490725","instructor_name":"Alberto Del Pia","course_label":"MATH525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2025-12-30 19:23:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very nice instructor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2490725","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:12.505411+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzUzNDUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2490725","instructor_name":"Alberto Del Pia","course_label":"MATH525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2024-12-18 00:05:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Alberto knows what he is talking about. All of his slides come straight from the text book, but he somehow makes it more confusing than the textbook. Reading the textbook is easier than understanding his lectures. Midterms were not difficult but final was ridiculously difficult. Told us it had the same format as midterms but did not. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2490725","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:12.505411+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODAyNTU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2490725","instructor_name":"Alberto Del Pia","course_label":"MATH525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2023-12-28 03:24:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very difficult class. I think Prof. Alberto is great and he is very passionate about the topics. The class is just too hard and there is a lot to remember and understand. Exams were not too difficult. I barely spend anytime on this class and was able to get an AB. HWs were very difficult and I would recommend spend a lot of time studying.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2490725","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:12.505411+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzkzNjYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2490725","instructor_name":"Alberto Del Pia","course_label":"MATH525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2022-01-25 05:21:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"He uses slides to give lectures. Sometimes too fast and sometimes too slow. Assignments are hard but you can work in group. Exams are easier than homework.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2490725","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:12.505411+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTYwNjA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2490725","instructor_name":"Alberto Del Pia","course_label":"MATH525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2019-12-07 20:29:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice guy, but stay far, far, away from his classes if you don't like doing mathematical proofs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2490725","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:58.150385+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODEyNTM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2371667","instructor_name":"Carla Michini","course_label":"ISYE525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2026-04-10 16:14:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super sweet and kind professor! 525 is very challenging, but she makes the slides clear and logical. Even if it may be hard to get an A due to the (potential) department restriction, you can gain a lot!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2371667","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:58.150385+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzcxMzgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2371667","instructor_name":"Carla Michini","course_label":"ISYE525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2024-09-27 23:49:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome professor, she knows content too well and explains it in easiest way possible, and very sweet and accessible to all the students","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2371667","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:58.150385+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDk3ODUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2371667","instructor_name":"Carla Michini","course_label":"ISYE525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2024-05-20 19:09:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Carla is an wonderful professor and have a very strong grasp in the field of linear optimization.The class, was super interesting because of her amazing content delivery and profound insights in the field of optimization. She appreciates student participation and always invites questions during and after class and during office hours.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2371667","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:58.150385+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDM0ODY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2371667","instructor_name":"Carla Michini","course_label":"ISYE525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2024-05-10 23:16:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. Courses were kind of boring because of its content but Carla tried her best to explain those concepts. She knows optimization a lot although with some accent. Anyway if you want to take this course she might be the best choice.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2371667","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:58.150385+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MDc2Mzcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2371667","instructor_name":"Carla Michini","course_label":"ISYE525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2024-03-22 14:44:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"An extremely difficult course. 70% of your grade depends on your exam. The professor is nice tho","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2371667","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:58.150385+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjU2Mjkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2371667","instructor_name":"Carla Michini","course_label":"ISYE525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2022-12-28 20:42:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"You need a deep understanding of the proofs and homework to do well since you aren't allowed a note sheet or textbook access during exams, which make up 60% of your grade. With that being said Professor Michini seems to care about student success and encourages students to ask questions or attend office hours if they ever don't understand something","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2371667","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:58.150385+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5OTk1NDQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2371667","instructor_name":"Carla Michini","course_label":"ISYE525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2018-05-05 13:47:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really nice to students. Clearly interested in the topic as it's heavily related to her research. Knows the content inside and out. Homeworks were extremely hard at times though, but there were only eight of them.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2371667","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:56.065913+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyOTI1NDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1876532","instructor_name":"Jesse Holzer","course_label":"CS525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2014-03-19 15:16:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"I liked the examples he used to be clear in explaining tough concepts. Maybe because he is a graduate student,but he was definitely more down to earth and accessible during office hours. This made the learning experience much easier for me as A. I am not a computer science student B. I suck at math.. Very satisfied with what I've achieved.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1876532","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:56.065913+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyOTIxMTc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1876532","instructor_name":"Jesse Holzer","course_label":"CS525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2014-03-18 14:10:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Excellent professor and a very informative class. Prof. Holzer always made himself available to meet outside of class to clarify material. Overall, very fun and taught well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1876532","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:56.065913+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzc5NTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1876532","instructor_name":"Jesse Holzer","course_label":"CS525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2014-01-21 23:02:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a bad teacher.. Can't teach even to save his own life.. In the initial part of the course, when things were easy, he followed the book page by page. When things started to get complex, he started teaching his own material. In the final exam, he gave questions worth 64 points on subject matter he had taught in the very last week (3 classes)..","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1876532","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:56.065913+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzc5NDkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1876532","instructor_name":"Jesse Holzer","course_label":"CS525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2014-01-21 22:46:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"he just could not clarify anything.. continually making mistakes in class and instruction is like reading textbook out loud. even though he does not speak loud enough. he was like showing something all by himself and no interactions. too many homework with careless grading coming a month later.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1876532","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:22.090012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MDMyNjQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:926803","instructor_name":"Michael Ferris","course_label":"CS525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2016-10-12 18:25:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"really bad lecturer,giving confusing lectures. I learnt all material by myself. The homework was not supposed to be so hard if he could give some information on lecture. Stay Away from him!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/926803","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:22.090012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjQ0ODI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:926803","instructor_name":"Michael Ferris","course_label":"CS525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2016-05-24 15:32:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Changed the start time of the class from the official one so that he could cancel some lectures and offer us the same amount of instruction. Lectures are relatively clear but can be confusing at times, especially in the middle of a proof. Exams are quite difficult, and the textbook is not well written.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/926803","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:22.090012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjE5MDQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:926803","instructor_name":"Michael Ferris","course_label":"CS525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2016-05-19 17:58:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"His class is so tough. The homework is long and there are so many proof questions that make it a pure math class. The project is interesting and easy though. The problem is final, because the final is way too hard, and he expects the average to be 50-60. On the bright side, he's easy to talk with and explain problems clearly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/926803","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:22.090012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1OTMwNzMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:926803","instructor_name":"Michael Ferris","course_label":"ISYE525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2016-01-12 22:42:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bad Prof !","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/926803","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:49.688787+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDkyMDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:512492","instructor_name":"Shi Jin","course_label":"MATH525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2021-12-13 05:10:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bad lecture, avoid","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/512492","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:49.688787+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODM2NTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:512492","instructor_name":"Shi Jin","course_label":"MATH525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2015-05-15 00:14:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"He made so many mistakes it was almost unbelievable. I was convinced at least half the class new the material better than him. He taught straight from the textbook, so I benefited from skipping classes and teaching myself from the book (even though the book is really bad, too.) Homework was reasonable and the exams were easy. But still, avoid him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/512492","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:49.688787+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODMyOTYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:512492","instructor_name":"Shi Jin","course_label":"ISYE525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2015-05-14 17:48:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Most confusing Professor I have dealt with. Poor grading. No idea what he is doing","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/512492","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.624880+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NjI5NjU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1895834","instructor_name":"Stephen Wright","course_label":"CS525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2018-03-07 11:28:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof jbr is very forthright and a real joy to work with. Your trust is not preserved only to be broken soon","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1895834","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.624880+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjQxNzE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1895834","instructor_name":"Stephen Wright","course_label":"CS525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2017-05-07 22:41:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good at splitting up theory with examples, wrote the textbook, great accent. I took this class for fun and was pleased. Plus the final project is really fun!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1895834","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.624880+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDkxMzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1895834","instructor_name":"Stephen Wright","course_label":"CS525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2017-04-20 17:04:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"He seems to be some kind of genius and is quite thorough in covering material. Has a bad tendency to go over time routinely, so I wouldn't recommend having another class right after though. Also, very dry lectures in an Australian accent make me want to fall asleep. Get coffee or tea before class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1895834","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.624880+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjU0OTcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1895834","instructor_name":"Stephen Wright","course_label":"CS525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2016-11-26 00:45:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Truly amazing and inspiring","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1895834","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.624880+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTAwNjUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1895834","instructor_name":"Stephen Wright","course_label":"CS525","course_id":"COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH/STAT 525","course_uid":"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774","review_date":"2014-08-05 10:36:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Wright did a good job conveying the principles of linear programming. You need prior linear algebra knowledge. His midterm was easy so everyone did well and it was tough to get a distribution so he made the final more difficult, although it wasn't bad. Be ready for semi tough proofs.  Go to his office hours. He's very helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1895834","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]