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Pupa's lectures are amazing! She cares a lot about helping students who are unfamiliar with physics, and will slow down to each individual step as long as you raise your hand and ask. Attend lecture even though attendance isn't mandatory, it helps sooo much.Rate My Professors ↗
I have to strongly disagree with the positive reviews. I took this class and learned absolutely NOTHING. The others rated her highly is because it is an easy course -- of course if you don't need to any effort into passing this course, you thought the instructor is great. But she is not doing you any good -- you don't learn how to think logically.Rate My Professors ↗
Wonderful attitude to learning. Would answer all questions brought up during lectures. Made learning about physics very hands on. Her joy of the subject was contagious.Rate My Professors ↗
Pupa is an incredible professor. As a non-STEM major, she made the material very digestible, and it was easy to consult the textbook for clarification, considering she wrote it herself. I found myself actually looking forward to her lectures, and genuinely smiled and laughed during her demonstrations. Would definitely take another class from her!Rate My Professors ↗
Pupa is one of the best professors I've had here. She knows what she's talking about and is a super engaging lecturer!Rate My Professors ↗
I loved having professor Pupa! Her lectures made me actually enjoy physics! She is a really cool professor that will help you and make sure you understand the concepts for the exams! It is a really easy course for a QR-B requirement!Rate My Professors ↗
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CHEM 681 is a mentored research course for students completing a thesis in an Honors program.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
CHEM 699 is a directed study course involving an advanced mentored research project arranged with a faculty member.
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 2026CHEM 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised research projects with individual faculty members.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
PHYSICS IN THE ARTS covers the physics of sound, musical fundamentals, and optics including photography and color.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Pupa Gilbert is described as sweet, passionate, and clear, with reviewers noting her engaging lectures and helpful example problems. Some students found her hands-on approach and fun energy made the material accessible and interesting.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026PHYSICS 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised research projects with individual faculty members.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | CHEM 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CHEM 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | CHEM 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | PHYSICS 109 | Physics in the Arts |
| Fall 2026 | PHYSICS 990 | Research |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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