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Karen Panetta

RMP overall rating3.2 / 522 RMP ratings2 external reviews0 community reviews

Computer Science: Distinguished Professor and Dean of Graduate Education (Secondary Appointments). Electrical and Computer Engineering: Distinguished Professor and Dean of Graduate Education (Department Faculty). Mechanical Engineering: Distinguished Professor and Dean of Graduate Education (Secondary Appointments).

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Karen Panetta · Tufts University

RMP overall rating3.2 / 522 RMP ratings

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  1. Rate My Professors

    ES4 with Karen Panetta; historical account

    Rate My Professors individual rating1.0 / 5Original teaching rating · RMP

    An older account of course organization

    This 2019 reviewer was dissatisfied with assignment organization, lecture focus, and access to help. The account describes that particular course experience, not current teaching arrangements.

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    Original review 32623975; ES4, 2019-12-12, Karen Panetta's Tufts University profile

    Source text checked Sep 17, 2026. The date above is the date displayed by the source, not a new submission.

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  2. Rate My Professors

    ES4 with Karen Panetta; historical account

    Rate My Professors individual rating5.0 / 5Original teaching rating · RMP

    An inspiring classroom experience

    A contrasting 2017 reviewer found Panetta inspiring and humorous. They felt careful attention to lectures and assignments made the course manageable.

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    Original review 28865691; ES4, 2017-11-09, Karen Panetta's Tufts University profile

    Source text checked Sep 17, 2026. The date above is the date displayed by the source, not a new submission.

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  • Dean Panetta is a wonderful professor and incredibly inspirational.
    ES4 with Karen Panetta; historical account · External excerptRate My Professors