Wendy Smith is a Biology professor at Northeastern University rated 4.70/5 on Rate My Professors by 10 students, with 3.6/5 RMP difficulty and 100% who would take them again (RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated October 2026).
Wendy Smith professor reviews and ratings: 4.70/5 from 10 RMP ratings at Northeastern (100% would take again). RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Pr. Smith is a wonderful professor, she's a great teacher and extremely sweet outside of class. Do the study guides thoroughly and you will do well on the exams.BIOL5541 2018-04-30 07:07:21 +0000 UTC
Cell and molecular bio certainly isn't easy but thanks to Pr. Smith I was able to actually appreciate this field. The exams are fair as long as you do the study guides that she emails. Overall, she was a great Professor and made me love the class!BIOL4707 2018-01-05 06:59:30 +0000 UTC
This is what a tenure professor should be like. Shes very energetic about what she teaches. She presents a lot of material, but its bearable since there are little breaks in between her lectures that test for comprehension. Shes knows her tests are hard, but they aren't impossible either once you get the hang of them. Highly recommended!BIOU319 2009-06-17 11:24:55 +0000 UTC
Wendy is always in a good mood and very nice and happy. She encourages and gives extra points for attendance. She posts her powerpoints online and her tests come directly from the info in her powerpoints, I didn't even buy the textbook for this class and didn't need it once. With minimal effort you can easily pull off a high B in this class.BIO319 2008-12-16 11:59:14 +0000 UTC
This class was easy because Wendy posts her notes, is SO energetic (ie, you won't fall asleep in class!), and gives you study guides that outline exactly what will be on the exam. There is a lot of material, but sometimes she even allows notecards. A fascinating course, I think all bio majors should take this! Wendy is one of the best at NU!REGCELL 2006-01-28 19:26:07 +0000 UTC
Excellent class. Very straight forward and clear. If you go to class and pay attention, you'll do fine. Wendy is VERY nice!AP2 2004-04-06 21:34:30 +0000 UTC
Its a hard class but one of the best.REGCELLPHY 2003-04-09 22:43:26 +0000 UTC
Professor Smith is the greatest professor that I have ever had. Her class was extremely challenging, however she was always there to help and took the time to make sure that the material was understood. She always passes around Bucket of Fun, which is full of candy. Learned so much in her class, I wish all professors were like her.BIOL5541 2014-04-13 22:42:22 +0000 UTC
This class is pretty hard but very good. Wendy can be sort of condescending if you ask questions she thinks you should know. It is annoying but I think just her personality as she is very nice otherwise. Very good class!BIO319 2008-12-09 17:17:22 +0000 UTC
Extremely hard and demanding...but if you put a lot of effort into the class, it will pay off in the grading. She is hard on you but a real nice person.REGCELL 2003-06-24 09:38:58 +0000 UTC
Wendy Smith is rated 4.70/5 on Rate My Professors from 10 ratings. 100% of RMP reviewers said they would take them again.
Wendy Smith's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.6/5 on Rate My Professors.
Wendy Smith has taught BIOL4707, BIOL5541 at Northeastern.
Data updated October 2026.