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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.Rate My Professors ↗
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.Rate My Professors ↗
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.Rate My Professors ↗
if you are not sure which course would give you humanity credit, take him! I take this class just for cr. but end in loving science historyRate My Professors ↗
I loved HISCI160 and Professor Williford's way of teaching. I was actually learning and retaining the material since the lectures are interesting if you don't stress about understanding every piece of information and instead just get the big picture. I never did the readings and the homework is not hard. He reminds me of Jessie EisenbergRate My Professors ↗
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.Rate My Professors ↗
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HISTSCI 160 introduces the history of technology through the lens of social inequality, examining how disparities shaped technological development and justice.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Daniel Williford is described as a caring and accommodating instructor who provides clear grading criteria and reasonable workloads. Reviewers highlight his sympathy for students and willingness to offer extensions, noting that mandatory attendance and participation are required for success.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleHISTSCI 211 teaches students to conduct original historical research in science, medicine, and technology using archival methods and historical analysis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.73 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.96 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2023–Spring 2026HISTSCI 681 is a senior honors thesis course focusing on independent research in the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
HISTSCI 682 is a senior honors thesis course focusing on independent research in the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleHISTSCI 999 is an independent directed study course under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | HISTSCI 160 | Engineering Inequality: Technology and Inequity Throughout History |
| Fall 2026 | HISTSCI 211 | The Historian's Craft: Science, Medicine, and Technology |
| Fall 2026 | HISTSCI 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HISTSCI 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HISTSCI 999 | Independent Work |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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