[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:34.665627+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzMzMTkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1382050","instructor_name":"Erika Marin-Spiotta","course_label":"GEOG338","course_id":"BOTANY/GEOG 338","course_uid":"course_b1a495c1918109de244bb953","review_date":"2023-01-14 05:20:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Spiotta is fantastic. I enjoyed lecture and always learned something new. Supportive of students and their question. There is a final paper due at the end, but the criteria and ability to choose your topic makes it enjoyable. Great feedback from Professor & TA on assignment and essay submissions. Would recommend anyone with interest take the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1382050","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:34.665627+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3Mjg4OTE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1382050","instructor_name":"Erika Marin-Spiotta","course_label":"GEOG338","course_id":"BOTANY/GEOG 338","course_uid":"course_b1a495c1918109de244bb953","review_date":"2023-01-05 19:31:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Marin-Spiotta is very enthusiastic about the field she studies. She is willing to answer all questions related to biogeography/ecology. This course involves a lot of reading (including social science and natural science), which is challenging, but the grading is not strict. Highly recommended for social science student as a elective.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1382050","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:34.665627+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTE0Mjk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1382050","instructor_name":"Erika Marin-Spiotta","course_label":"GEOG338","course_id":"BOTANY/GEOG 338","course_uid":"course_b1a495c1918109de244bb953","review_date":"2018-12-20 10:27:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Marin-Spiotta's lectures were very interesting. She explains topics quite well. I took this class synchronously online. She did an excellent job keeping students engaged, despite the online aspect. I had her for GEOG120 in the past in person as well and I would recommend taking that class with her as well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1382050","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:34.665627+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NjY1NjAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1382050","instructor_name":"Erika Marin-Spiotta","course_label":"GEOG338","course_id":"BOTANY/GEOG 338","course_uid":"course_b1a495c1918109de244bb953","review_date":"2015-12-12 23:08:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Erika really cares about what she teaches and she genuinely cares for students and their grade in her class. You can tell she enjoys the course material and is very knowledgeable. I love taking classes with her as the professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1382050","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:34.665627+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3Nzg4ODg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1382050","instructor_name":"Erika Marin-Spiotta","course_label":"GEOG338","course_id":"BOTANY/GEOG 338","course_uid":"course_b1a495c1918109de244bb953","review_date":"2010-11-18 19:06:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was not super clear at times, but she always did her best to make sure we all understood key concepts and definitely seemed invested in us and our grades. Tests were pretty straightforward.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1382050","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:20.134454+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxODU1NDQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2217868","instructor_name":"Ken Keefover-Ring","course_label":"GEOG338","course_id":"BOTANY/GEOG 338","course_uid":"course_b1a495c1918109de244bb953","review_date":"2025-11-13 01:49:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor, likes making jokes and cares about his students","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2217868","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:20.134454+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDQ4NTM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2217868","instructor_name":"Ken Keefover-Ring","course_label":"GEOG338","course_id":"BOTANY/GEOG 338","course_uid":"course_b1a495c1918109de244bb953","review_date":"2024-12-28 02:04:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ken is actually the funniest professor and had me cracking up every lecture. The class is laid back but also interesting and you'll learn a lot. There are weekly quizzes, very clear and no trick questions. You will enjoy this class and prof whether or not you are a bio major","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2217868","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:20.134454+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDQ2MjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2217868","instructor_name":"Ken Keefover-Ring","course_label":"GEOG338","course_id":"BOTANY/GEOG 338","course_uid":"course_b1a495c1918109de244bb953","review_date":"2024-12-27 19:16:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is really nice and sweet. Class is kind of boring because most of time is just he talking. There was a weekly quiz about the class material and few readings. A group project and presentation on bunch of bio paper. And a final essay. He will drop lots of lovely comments for paper. Overall a chill and interesting class ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2217868","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:20.134454+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzk4NTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2217868","instructor_name":"Ken Keefover-Ring","course_label":"GEOG338","course_id":"BOTANY/GEOG 338","course_uid":"course_b1a495c1918109de244bb953","review_date":"2024-12-20 18:50:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved Ken! I had a smaller class so we really got to interact with him; he recorded lectures, but being in person was worth it, and I loved his dad jokes. He is super accessible and kind- communicate with him if you have difficulties! He really wants students to do well/understand the material. I highly recommend GEOG338 too & I learned a lot!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2217868","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:20.134454+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzUzNDQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2217868","instructor_name":"Ken Keefover-Ring","course_label":"GEOG338","course_id":"BOTANY/GEOG 338","course_uid":"course_b1a495c1918109de244bb953","review_date":"2019-05-03 00:07:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super nice professor! Lecture not attendance mandatory, but you'd probs struggle if you don't go. A lot of readings, but I only read like two in the beginning and got an AB in the class. Few group presentations based on articles read in class. Tests not hard but not easy- just study ur notes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2217868","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:20.134454+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwODg3Mzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2217868","instructor_name":"Ken Keefover-Ring","course_label":"GEOG338","course_id":"BOTANY/GEOG 338","course_uid":"course_b1a495c1918109de244bb953","review_date":"2018-12-05 23:58:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ken is so cool I took classes he taught twice to fulfill my science reqs. Nice guy who doesn't worry too much about specifics, just wants to get good material understanding in your head. Just listen to his lectures, ask questions about the concepts you don't understand. Better environment in smaller lectures, wasn't a fan of the bigger ENV120 one.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2217868","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]