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Dana Landress

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 2 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

Original student reviews · all captured dates

HISTSCI 211
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Incredible lecturer! Classes were always so well organized and curated, even the discussion sections.
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HISTSCI 360
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Amazing, kind, informed and very present professor! Even if you are only taking this class for a gen ed, take it with her! You will learn so much about important history, connect it to today's role in history, and resources. Not a stressful class whatsoever, and she makes it a very welcoming space. Will help you/answer any questions if you ask!
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Classes with Dana Landress

HISTSCI 211

The Historian's Craft: Science, Medicine, and Technology

3–4 credits

Students conduct original historical research in science, medicine, or technology, engaging with archival materials to define questions, analyze evidence, and present conclusions.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Dana Landress

Dana Landress was described as an incredible lecturer who kept classes well-organized and curated, including discussion sections. Students found the course relatively manageable.

Dana LandressSuzanna Schulert

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Fall 2023–Spring 2026
MEDHIST 890

Reading and Research

1–3 credits

Independent reading, research and writing for medical professional students under faculty supervision, focused on scientific literature and applying coursework concepts.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Dana Landress

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027HISTSCI 211The Historian's Craft: Science, Medicine, and Technology
Spring 2027HISTSCI 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027MEDHIST 890Reading and Research
Fall 2026HISTSCI 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026HISTSCI 999Independent Work
Fall 2026MEDHIST 746Race, Science, and Medicine: Past and Present

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