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 ↗
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Carla Michini
What students say
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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 ↗
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Classes with Carla Michini
Advanced Independent Study
1–5 creditsAdvanced independent study in industrial engineering conducted under faculty supervision to support graduate-level research.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2023–Spring 2026 · limited samplePre-dissertator's Research
1–9 creditsPre-Dissertator's Research involves directed PhD-level research projects arranged with a faculty advisor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Research and Thesis
1–6 creditsDirected PhD-level research projects in industrial engineering, arranged with a faculty advisor for thesis work.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Recorded teaching history
Distinct courses recorded per term
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| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | ISYE 699 | Advanced Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | ISYE 890 | Pre-dissertator's Research |
| Spring 2027 | ISYE 990 | Research and Thesis |
| 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.
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