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!Rate My Professors ↗
Current instructor
Carla Michini
What students say
Original student reviews · all captured dates
Hardest class I took this semester. Do not let the RMP ratings below fool you, if you are not an elite math major, you will not have a good time. Not a lot of proofs, but the proofs are insanely in-depth and you need to know every little detail. HWs take a LONG time to do, and the first exam is brutal. You also need a 95 or higher for an A.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof Carla is one of my favorite professors in Mathematics(and Computer Sciences). Her ability to explain the difficult concepts in clear manner is inspiring. And she genuinely cares about the students. The course is theoretical but I enjoyed it a lot because of her clear teaching skills. And yes is super sweet too:))Rate My Professors ↗
The best math professor I have had. The class was pretty easy.Rate My Professors ↗
Awesome professor, she knows content too well and explains it in easiest way possible, and very sweet and accessible to all the studentsRate My Professors ↗
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.Rate My Professors ↗
Personal experiences, not a representative survey. Profile matching and captured coverage are shown in the source details.
Classes with Carla Michini
Introduction to combinatorial optimization covering exact and approximation algorithms for discrete structures.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Carla Michini is praised for her clear explanations of difficult theoretical concepts and genuine care for students. Reviewers describe her as a solid lecturer who inspires enjoyment of the course material.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2023–Fall 2025Advanced Independent Study
1–5 creditsISYE 699 is an advanced independent study course conducted under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleMaster's Research and Thesis
1–9 creditsISYE 790 is a Master's-level course for conducting directed research projects arranged with an instructor.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Pre-dissertator's Research
1–9 creditsISYE 890 is a PhD-level course for conducting directed research projects arranged with a faculty advisor.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Research and Thesis
1–6 creditsISYE 990 is a PhD-level course for conducting directed research projects arranged with a faculty advisor.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Recorded teaching history
Explore courses taught by this instructor →Browse recorded courses
| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH 425 | Introduction to Combinatorial Optimization |
| Fall 2026 | ISYE 699 | Advanced Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | ISYE 790 | Master's Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ISYE 890 | Pre-dissertator's Research |
| Fall 2026 | ISYE 990 | Research and Thesis |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
Instructor identity & provenance
{
"instructor_uid": "instructor_790616eb1b3311e29964b78a",
"source": "enrollment",
"source_instructor_id": "michini",
"identity_basis": "netid",
"identity_status": "source_identified",
"name": "Carla Michini",
"email": "CARLA.MICHINI@WISC.EDU",
"first_observed_at": "2026-09-07 15:55:43.033547+00:00",
"last_observed_at": "2026-09-07 15:55:43.033547+00:00",
"ratings": {
"review_count": 12,
"quality": 4.42,
"difficulty": 3.25,
"quality_count": 12,
"difficulty_count": 12,
"profile_id": "rmp:2371667",
"source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2371667",
"match_basis": "exact_name",
"observed_at": "2026-09-07 16:49:58.150385+00:00",
"courses": {
"course_a04e8d794b24e3b81b984774": {
"review_count": 7,
"quality": 4.57,
"difficulty": 3.71,
"quality_count": 7,
"difficulty_count": 7
},
"course_5aa742b184448a57a07564c5": {
"review_count": 5,
"quality": 4.2,
"difficulty": 2.6,
"quality_count": 5,
"difficulty_count": 5
}
},
"bayesian_quality": 3.944803614716622,
"prior_mean": 3.6596857835465957,
"prior_weight": 20
},
"current": true,
"courses": [
{
"course_uid": "course_18efedd674380b401058b9b1",
"course_id": "ISYE 990",
"title": "RESEARCH AND THESIS",
"credits_min": 1,
"credits_max": 6,
"gpa": null
},
{
"course_uid": "course_1e5b3f18d828389ddca5827e",
"course_id": "ISYE 890",
"title": "PRE-DISSERTATOR'S RESEARCH",
"credits_min": 1,
"credits_max": 9,
"gpa": null
},
{
"course_uid": "course_5aa742b184448a57a07564c5",
"course_id": "COMPSCI/ISYE/MATH 425",
"title": "INTRODUCTION TO COMBINATORIAL OPTIMIZATION",
"credits_min": 3,
"credits_max": 3,
"gpa": 3.068
},
{
"course_uid": "course_7029dbe1331dc04d405f91e2",
"course_id": "ISYE 699",
"title": "ADVANCED INDEPENDENT STUDY",
"credits_min": 1,
"credits_max": 5,
"gpa": 3.991
},
{
"course_uid": "course_aa3bee871da073b062e1808c",
"course_id": "ISYE 790",
"title": "MASTER'S RESEARCH AND THESIS",
"credits_min": 1,
"credits_max": 9,
"gpa": null
}
],
"revision": "e243353dcb7d79b7247ced91d69443ef4c2a6349",
"instructor_url": "/instructors/CARLA_MICHINI"
}