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MICHAEL XENOS

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Raw average: 4.27/5 from 15 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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LSC 440
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
So caring and passionate! 440 was my first LSC class having just declared the certificate and I really enjoyed it. I found his lectures and readings fascinating and enjoyed the way that the project was split up into manageable parts. When I had issues fairly splitting work with group members, Michael was really helpful. He wants you to succeed!
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LSC 440
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Xenos was a very good professor and enthusiastic about the work he does. He is very caring and is responsive to a lot of questions. One thing he likes is hearing from the students and that is one trait I appreciate about his teaching style.
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CA377 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Professor Xenos is very likely the best professor I've had at UW. He ACTUALLY cares about his students' success and learning. The content can be tricky to wrap your head around but he does a great job breaking it down and explaining it.
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CA509 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
One of the best professor I've ever had here at UW. The course material is fairly easy but if you talk to the professor, he puts his lectures in terms that you personally can understand. If you're willing to stay after class and/or go to his office hours you'll do just fine in this class even if you aren't the best with politics.
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CA509 · course not matched
Quality 2/5Difficulty 4/5
Professor Xenos is very knowledgeable and respected within the field, but he's not a very good lecturer. His slides have different information than what he says, so you have to choose between listening or writing. His tests are difficult, harshly graded, and require some memorization. All the papers were group projects, which sucked. Hard grader.
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CA266 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
Very passionate about subject matter and keeps content exciting! Fun to be in class, makes you want to be there, want to participate. Good starter/leader of discussion.
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Classes with MICHAEL XENOS

LSC 480

Culturally Responsive Science Communication

Credits unavailable

LSC 480 analyzes inequities in science communication and explores approaches to increase equity and cultural competence.

No offering record · Spring 2026

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Michael XenosAndrea Lopez Merced+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2024–Spring 2026 · limited sample
LSC 640

Case Studies in the Communication of Science and Technology

3 credits

Examines social scientific research on science communication, public understanding, and scientist-journalist relationships through case studies.

No offering record · Spring 2026

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Michael XenosBrianna Van Matre+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026
LSC 990

Research

1–12 credits

LSC 990 is an independent research course for graduate thesis preparation under faculty supervision.

No offering record · Spring 2026

Michael XenosSedona Chinn+3 more

No recorded grade history

LSC 999

Independent Research

1–3 credits

LSC 999 is an independent research course requiring instructor consent.

No offering record · Spring 2026

Michael XenosDominique Brossard+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026LSC 480Culturally Responsive Science Communication
Spring 2026LSC 640Case Studies in the Communication of Science and Technology
Spring 2026LSC 700Colloquium in Life Sciences Communication
Spring 2026LSC 990Research
Spring 2026LSC 999Independent Research
Fall 2025LSC 720Introduction to Communication Theory and Research
Fall 2025LSC 912Public Understanding of Politicized Science
Fall 2025LSC 990Research
Spring 2025LSC 100Science and Storytelling
Spring 2025LSC 299Independent Study
Spring 2025LSC 440Digital Media and Science Communication
Spring 2025LSC 990Research
Fall 2024LSC 100Science and Storytelling
Fall 2024LSC 299Independent Study
Fall 2024LSC 990Research
Spring 2024COMARTS 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2024JOURN/LSC 811Conceptualization and Design of Mass Communication Research
Spring 2024LSC 100Science and Storytelling
Spring 2024LSC 399Coordinative Internship/cooperative Education
Spring 2024LSC 640Case Studies in the Communication of Science and Technology
Spring 2024LSC 990Research
Fall 2023COMARTS 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2023LSC 399Coordinative Internship/cooperative Education
Fall 2023LSC 440Digital Media and Science Communication
Fall 2023LSC 990Research
Spring 2023COMARTS 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2023LSC 399Coordinative Internship/cooperative Education
Spring 2023LSC 440Digital Media and Science Communication
Spring 2023LSC 640Case Studies in the Communication of Science and Technology
Spring 2023LSC 990Research
Fall 2022COMARTS 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2022LSC 875Special Topics
Fall 2022LSC 990Research
Spring 2022COMARTS 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2022LSC 440Digital Media and Science Communication
Spring 2022LSC 640Case Studies in the Communication of Science and Technology
Spring 2022LSC 990Research
Fall 2021COMARTS 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2021LSC 875Special Topics
Fall 2021LSC 990Research
Fall 2020COMARTS 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2020LSC 990Research
Spring 2020COMARTS 377Topics in Digital Studies (communication Science & Rhetoric)
Spring 2020COMARTS 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2020LSC 875Special Topics
Spring 2020LSC 990Research
Fall 2019COMARTS 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2019LSC 440Digital Media and Science Communication
Fall 2019LSC 990Research
Spring 2019COMARTS 970Seminar in Communication Science
Spring 2019COMARTS 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2019LSC 990Research
Fall 2018COMARTS 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2018COMARTS 799Independent Study
Spring 2018COMARTS 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2017COMARTS 799Independent Study
Fall 2017COMARTS 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2017COMARTS 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2016COMARTS 970Seminar in Communication Science
Fall 2016COMARTS 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2016COMARTS 799Independent Study
Spring 2016COMARTS 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2015COMARTS 266Theory and Practice of Group Discussion
Fall 2015COMARTS 799Independent Study
Fall 2015COMARTS 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2015COMARTS 762Communication Research Methods
Fall 2014COMARTS 799Independent Study
Spring 2013COMARTS 614Field Experience in Communication
Spring 2013COMARTS 699Directed Study
Spring 2013COMARTS 799Independent Study
Spring 2013COMARTS 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2012COMARTS 266Theory and Practice of Group Discussion
Fall 2012COMARTS 614Field Experience in Communication
Fall 2012COMARTS 699Directed Study
Spring 2012COMARTS 614Field Experience in Communication
Spring 2012COMARTS 698Directed Study
Spring 2012COMARTS 904Communication Science Colloquium
Spring 2012COMARTS 970Seminar in Communication Science
Fall 2011COMARTS 612Special Topics in Communication Science
Fall 2011COMARTS 614Field Experience in Communication
Fall 2011COMARTS 699Directed Study
Fall 2011COMARTS 904Communication Science Colloquium
Spring 2011COMARTS 266Theory and Practice of Group Discussion
Spring 2011COMARTS 612Special Topics in Communication Science
Spring 2011COMARTS 614Field Experience in Communication
Spring 2011COMARTS 699Directed Study
Fall 2010COMARTS 266Theory and Practice of Group Discussion
Fall 2010COMARTS 612Special Topics in Communication Science
Fall 2010COMARTS 615Second Field Experience in Communication
Spring 2008COMARTS 266Theory and Practice of Group Discussion
Spring 2008COMARTS 612Special Topics in Communication Science
Spring 2008COMARTS 614Field Experience in Communication
Spring 2008COMARTS 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2008COMARTS 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2007COMARTS 266Theory and Practice of Group Discussion
Fall 2007COMARTS 614Field Experience in Communication
Fall 2007COMARTS 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2007COMARTS 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2007COMARTS 266Theory and Practice of Group Discussion
Spring 2007COMARTS 612Special Topics in Communication Science

Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.

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