Professor
Tingwei Meng
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Most Helpful Review
Fall 2023 - I do not recommend this class. I wasted my time attending lectures because I would not learn anything. Concepts were overcomplicated and not explained well. Also, the class itself was always rushed and at the end, she taught so many chapters in a span of so little time and put those concepts on the final exam
Fall 2023 - I do not recommend this class. I wasted my time attending lectures because I would not learn anything. Concepts were overcomplicated and not explained well. Also, the class itself was always rushed and at the end, she taught so many chapters in a span of so little time and put those concepts on the final exam
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Most Helpful Review
Fall 2024 - This course is both highly engaging and immensely useful. It covers a variety of optimization methods and problems, along with practical tools for learning, all presented in an interesting and dynamic manner. Initially, I was concerned after reading earlier reviews, but Tingwei turned out to be one of the best instructors I’ve ever had. She demonstrates an exceptional command of the course material and excels in teaching. The course is well-structured and logically coherent, with concepts clearly explained alongside their practical applications, such as in AI. Tingwei is incredibly approachable during office hours, where you can discuss not only course-related topics but also career guidance. While she may appear serious during class, she is genuinely warm and supportive one-on-one. Her expertise in the field is remarkable, so I highly encourage students to ask her questions and seek her insights. Assignments are thoughtfully designed, with around ten questions each week that, while time-consuming, are invaluable for mastering the material and sharpening thinking. The exams are straightforward and helpful, with the midterm averaging around 80 and the final around 90. This course was an incredible learning experience, and I feel lucky to have taken it, especially as it was Tingwei’s last time teaching optimization.
Fall 2024 - This course is both highly engaging and immensely useful. It covers a variety of optimization methods and problems, along with practical tools for learning, all presented in an interesting and dynamic manner. Initially, I was concerned after reading earlier reviews, but Tingwei turned out to be one of the best instructors I’ve ever had. She demonstrates an exceptional command of the course material and excels in teaching. The course is well-structured and logically coherent, with concepts clearly explained alongside their practical applications, such as in AI. Tingwei is incredibly approachable during office hours, where you can discuss not only course-related topics but also career guidance. While she may appear serious during class, she is genuinely warm and supportive one-on-one. Her expertise in the field is remarkable, so I highly encourage students to ask her questions and seek her insights. Assignments are thoughtfully designed, with around ten questions each week that, while time-consuming, are invaluable for mastering the material and sharpening thinking. The exams are straightforward and helpful, with the midterm averaging around 80 and the final around 90. This course was an incredible learning experience, and I feel lucky to have taken it, especially as it was Tingwei’s last time teaching optimization.
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