Current instructor

Esther Kang

/5Adjusted rating
/5RMP difficulty
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Raw average: 3.00/5 from 1 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

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DS 120
Quality 3/5Difficulty 1/5
Esther is definitely a good teacher, the content of DS120 is just so boring that it doesn't help her. Her voice is very soft, and combined with the lecture content and 8:50 class time, it's a bit hard to stay awake. Three pretty easy projects and weekly quizzes on the lecture content, not too bad, but a good amount of work for a 100 level class.
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Classes with Esther Kang

DS 999

Independent Study

1–3 credits

DS 999 is an independent study course where students engage in directed projects arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Brooke GodfreyMarina Moskowitz+11 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
DS/GENBUS 240

Human-centered Design and Business

2 credits

HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN AND BUSINESS teaches an iterative design thinking process for creating innovative solutions by balancing user desirability, technical feasibility, and business viability.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=45 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=94 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.97 GPA, 98.9% A/AB (n=95 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Giustina ParisiEsther Kang+2 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2024–Spring 2026

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026DS 299Independent Study
Fall 2026DS 999Independent Study
Fall 2026DS/GENBUS 240Human-centered Design and Business

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