Current instructor

Zoe Todd

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 27 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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CHEM 561
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Zoe Todd is the best professor I've ever had at UW-Madison. She made very challenging material easy to understand, she was accessible outside of class, and she very clearly cares a lot about her students and the material she teaches. Get ready for some cute pony pictures too!
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CHEM 561
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Dr. Zoe was amazing! She held multiple office hours during the week and extra during exam time. She was extremely helpful and guided you if you were stuck. As other people said, she remembers so many names. She really cares about you as a student and as a person. Would love to take again!
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CHEM 104
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
A top notch professor that really cared. She memorized the first 3 rows names in a giant lecture hall for multiple sections. Truly a kind individual
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CHEM 104
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Though she is one of the newer professors in the chemistry department, she was the first professor that made me feel like I was actually cared about in a class so large. She was kind, caring and always willing to find ways to help no matter what the situation was. She taught in a way that was very easy to follow and understand.
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Classes with Zoe Todd

ASTRON 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

ASTRON 699 is a directed study course for junior and senior students to conduct independent projects arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Zoe ToddSnezana Stanimirovic+14 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
ASTRON 990

Research and Thesis

1–12 credits

ASTRON 990 is a research and thesis course providing advanced mentored reading and research opportunities for graduate students.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Zoe ToddThomas Beatty+18 more

No recorded grade history

CHEM 299

Directed Study

1–4 credits

CHEM 299 is a directed study course involving a mentored research project arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Tehshik YoonThomas Brunold+45 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
CHEM 561

Physical Chemistry I

3 credits

CHEM 561 covers macroscopic theory including thermodynamics, chemical and phase equilibria, and kinetic theory of gases.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Zoe Todd is described as a clear lecturer who respects students and prioritizes their success through frequent check-ins and review sessions. Reviewers note her ability to break down complex math and her high accessibility via office hours. While the course is difficult, her supportive approach and fair grading are reported to help students succeed.

Zoe ToddOlivia Cassara

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
CHEM 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

CHEM 699 is a directed study course involving an advanced mentored research project arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Matt BowmanTehshik Yoon+103 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
CHEM 980

Seminar: Review of Current Research

1 credits

CHEM 980 is a graduate-level seminar where students engage in research discussions facilitated by faculty within their research group.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Tehshik YoonAJ Boydston+45 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
CHEM 990

Research

1–15 credits

CHEM 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised research projects with individual faculty members.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Tehshik YoonPupa Gilbert+81 more

No recorded grade history

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026ASTRON 699Directed Study
Fall 2026ASTRON 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2026CHEM 299Directed Study
Fall 2026CHEM 561Physical Chemistry I
Fall 2026CHEM 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2026CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Fall 2026CHEM 990Research

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