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QUENTIN RISER

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 9 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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HDFS 592
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Dr. Riser has easily become my favorite professor at UW. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what he teaches and is a great mentor. His lectures are interesting, and he is extremely funny. He genuinely cares about the success of his students and encourages them to be the best researchers, learners, and leaders they can be.
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HDFS 592
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Q is a great professor! He is very invested in his students' well-being and success in his classes. His material in his classes is beneficial, and I feel like I got a lot from them. I find myself laughing in every single one of his classes and wanting to participate in class! I highly recommend taking one of Q's classes!
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HDFS 765
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Q's graduate seminar "Families and Poverty" was an insightful and meaningful course! I appreciate when instructors incorporate applied activities, and he excelled at this (my favorite was a class debate). It's clear that Q has a wealth of expertise to learn from, and is committed to student success. Also, he's funny! Classes were always a good time
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HDFS 592
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Q is not a standard professor, but more like a fun camp counselor while still being very educated. He will always have strong connections with people in his classes, and if you ever need to take a class with him as the professor always choose him
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HDFS 592
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Super informative and interesting professing. Few things count toward your final grade
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HDFS 592
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Dr. Riser is a brilliant and personable professor. He makes lectures super interesting and is always open to helping outside of class. Quick and easy response time with strong communication. He is also very understanding and accommodating. I would HIGHLY recommend taking any class that he is teaching.
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Spring 2026CNSRSCI/HDFS 465Families & Poverty
Spring 2026HDFS 425Research Methods in Human Development and Family Studies
Fall 2025HDFS 425Research Methods in Human Development and Family Studies
Fall 2025HDFS 765Families & Poverty
Spring 2025CNSRSCI/HDFS 465Families & Poverty
Fall 2024HDFS 592Research Experience in Human Development and Family Studies
Fall 2024HDFS 765Families & Poverty
Spring 2024HDFS 592Research Experience in Human Development and Family Studies
Fall 2023HDFS 592Research Experience in Human Development and Family Studies
Fall 2023HDFS 765Families & Poverty

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