[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:45.387114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MzEwNzEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2658908","instructor_name":"Adam Hayes","course_label":"STS201","course_id":"STS 201","course_uid":"course_c1f72dec1862d53f4511b0c1","review_date":"2021-01-24 17:17:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very interesting course, engaging and thought-provoking material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2658908","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:45.387114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTkzMjU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2658908","instructor_name":"Adam Hayes","course_label":"STS201","course_id":"STS 201","course_uid":"course_c1f72dec1862d53f4511b0c1","review_date":"2020-12-24 16:56:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Hayes is an interesting lecturer, the class however is a tad dry and repetitive. Lots of reading for class but not always necessary.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2658908","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:45.387114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTc2NDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2658908","instructor_name":"Adam Hayes","course_label":"STS201","course_id":"STS 201","course_uid":"course_c1f72dec1862d53f4511b0c1","review_date":"2020-12-22 17:27:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Hayes often speaks in abstract terms and complicates concepts with random examples. While Hayes has a good sense of humor and keeps students engaged during lectures, the assignments seem to only reflect his own understanding of concepts and not the ones a student would gather from the readings. His course felt largely rigid/scientific.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2658908","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:44.036202+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNjEzMjQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2664788","instructor_name":"Daniel Williford","course_label":"STS201","course_id":"STS 201","course_uid":"course_c1f72dec1862d53f4511b0c1","review_date":"2025-08-31 02:18:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"I didn't know what to expect from this class but it ended up being a lot of fun. Daniel's lectures are amazing imo and highlight the main things from the readings as well as feature some unique content. There are a lot of readings but other components of the class truly help you understand them. Attending the lectures is very useful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2664788","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:44.036202+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5ODA3NDUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2664788","instructor_name":"Daniel Williford","course_label":"STS201","course_id":"STS 201","course_uid":"course_c1f72dec1862d53f4511b0c1","review_date":"2024-10-12 05:31:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Taking STS201 with Professor Williford genuinely impacted the trajectory of my college career. His lectures are very engaging, and he is able to create stories that are interest you in the material. He was also kind to me when I was dealing with a lot of issues through the semester, providing me flexibility without me needing to \"prove\" anything. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2664788","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:44.036202+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDIwNzA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2664788","instructor_name":"Daniel Williford","course_label":"STS201","course_id":"STS 201","course_uid":"course_c1f72dec1862d53f4511b0c1","review_date":"2024-05-09 17:57:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"For an elementary class, this was way too much work. Grading was unclear and him and his TA never seemed to be on the same page which made things confusing. He obviously is knowledgeable about the topics, but he seemed to just yap in class rather than give us the important material. I don't recommend this class, too much work for what it's worth.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2664788","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:44.036202+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTMzODAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2664788","instructor_name":"Daniel Williford","course_label":"STS201","course_id":"STS 201","course_uid":"course_c1f72dec1862d53f4511b0c1","review_date":"2022-04-22 23:42:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved Prof. Williford's class, at the first his lectures are a little unconventional and are sometimes a lot, but once you realize he is not expecting you to remember every word and instead he is telling stories that you just need to remember the broad strokes of the lectures and the class gets a lot better. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2664788","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:44.036202+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTA0NDQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2664788","instructor_name":"Daniel Williford","course_label":"STS201","course_id":"STS 201","course_uid":"course_c1f72dec1862d53f4511b0c1","review_date":"2022-04-19 18:42:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"genuinely hate this class so much. Daniel is very very knowledgeable, but I wish he would say things in a bit more colloquial terms (not all of us have PhDs) or would at least add some inflection/excitement to his tone. This class is not at all what I expected, and I wish I had not taken it as I do not see how it will ever help me. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2664788","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:44.036202+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjMxNjM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2664788","instructor_name":"Daniel Williford","course_label":"STS201","course_id":"STS 201","course_uid":"course_c1f72dec1862d53f4511b0c1","review_date":"2021-04-27 02:24:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"You can tell Williford knows what he's talking about and tries to find ways to engage students with the content. Lots of work for an elementary credit, but it makes sure you're actually learning. There are easier classes if you're looking for an elective, but it's a good one if you have the time to put in the effort. Good overall if you like STS!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2664788","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:50.492279+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzczMTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2065658","instructor_name":"Sainath Suryanarayanan","course_label":"STS201","course_id":"STS 201","course_uid":"course_c1f72dec1862d53f4511b0c1","review_date":"2023-01-24 18:30:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"STS is an intermediate level class, so there is a decent amount of work, but Sai is an absolutely amazing professor, so it's entirely worth it. He is extremely helpful if you have any questions and is very knowledgeable and passionate about the course topics. Participation is important to your grade, but it's not difficult to get points for it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2065658","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:50.492279+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDE4NjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2065658","instructor_name":"Sainath Suryanarayanan","course_label":"STS201","course_id":"STS 201","course_uid":"course_c1f72dec1862d53f4511b0c1","review_date":"2015-11-16 00:39:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sai is a good guy, very passionate about this class's topics.  Do the readings. Do the readings please. He may call out your BS at any time by requesting specific quotes to support your claim.  Get him going about bees and wasps and take a seat while he talks about his doctoral research (and existential crisis surrounding it). 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