Megan Daschbach
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Daschbach is known as one of the best lecturers at WashU; she paces lectures well, explains tough concepts well, and is very enthusiastic. Exams are tough, but she provides lots of extra support and practice. Tough class, but very rewarding and very good teaching and learning support. This made me more interested in taking more chemistry classes.
8/1/2026
Megan Daschbach is my role. model. Although I couldn't go to her lectures, I went to every single one of her help sessions. Let me tell you: each week, her teaching was a MONUMENTAL lock in moment. I can tell how hard she works for the class & is willing to help students. She is nothing short of phenomenal. Words don't do it justice.
5/9/2026
Undoubtedly amazing lecturer who aced in teaching. However, tests are extremely hard and take up a large portion of ur grade. She always asserts that she wants to help develop applied problem solving skills, but ironically you can only get a good grade if you practice a lot of exam-like questions instead of actually developing ur thought processes.
5/8/2026
Literally the most amazing professor ever. If you can't learn from Dr. Daschbach, you have no hope of learning general chemistry because she makes everything so digestible and easy to understand, and always answers questions so thoroughly and is so knowledgeable about what she is teaching. She is so so good. One would regret not taking her class.
4/29/2026
Good class and good teacher. Very organized and she really tried to connect with the students. In the end, I just did not find the material as exciting as 1701. Sorry classmates, but in a sick way, I like that the exams are not just memorizing old problems.
4/25/2026
Daschbach really knows the material. She lectures way fast and they can be tough to follow live. Spend the time to watch the lecture videos. Exams are hard as &*^^ but the grade lines are generous. Overall, quality person and professor and a very good class.
4/22/2026
Professor Daschbach is an AMAZING professor, so enthusiastic and great lecturer. However, her class is way too hard, significantly harder than Gen Chem at other schools. The exams are way too hard and you can study so much, go to office hours, and do everything right, and still do poorly on the exams because of the absolute curveball questions.
4/22/2026
one of the best professors i've ever had. although the material is extremely difficult and different from high school chem classes, she does a great job at getting people to understand conceptually (also through office hours). her lectures are so engaging too- i love her and wish she taught more
4/21/2026
for such a large lecture, she keeps me interested throughout. definitely a hard class but she breaks things down well. great great professor
3/26/2026
She is a great professor and her lectures are amazing. She explains things very well. Be prepared for a difficult class with a lot of hours and extra work that needs to be put in to do well.
3/2/2026
Tests she created were very nit-picky with taking off points, placing an emphasis on optimizing procedures rather than depth of understanding. good lecturer and explanations, a little loud.
1/7/2026
Amazing lecturer, she truly cares about all her students. Keeps millennial humor in the class to make sure everyone is engaged, which was a plus. If you study, it is possible to do well in the class, but note the exams are quite difficult and the final is no easier.
12/31/2025
Daschbach is the best! Su8per difficult material but she explains it as well as it could be. Be ready to work hard in 1701, PLTL is a must, but Daschbach is so funny and helpful.
12/28/2025
Funny, knowledgeable, and kind professor, not much more you could ask for. The class itself is a bit test heavy, but I think it helps you stay on track. I didn't think the content was too hard but even if you do the cutoffs are super generous (you basically need 80% on tests and quizzes).
12/23/2025
She is the best!!! Exams not really that hard so long as you do the practice problems and pltl carefully.
12/23/2025
Professor Daschbach is an amazing professor, despite Gen Chem having some content that may be difficult for some students. However, she does a great job of presenting the material and is always available for help sessions and advice.
12/22/2025
Best lecturer I have this year. An incredibly smart, talented, and kind professor. She REALLY knows her stuff, and is very enthusiastic in her lessons (Harry Potter, iykyk). Highly recommend. With this course, you need to put in work, but if you do put in work you can learn a great deal. So glad to have had Daschbach.
12/19/2025
Phenomenal. Made difficult concepts easy to grasp. Insane tests though with tight timing.
12/19/2025
Absolutely adore her. Her lectures are so interesting and it genuinely seems like she loves to teach. So lucky to have her!
12/16/2025
She's so incredible. She's so energetic and her passion for the subject is truly infectious. She's so easy to approach and genuinely cares for each student. Don't get me wrong, the class is difficult, but she makes it so worth it. Highly highly highly recommend
12/15/2025
Truly an incredible professor who cares about students. Her lectures are unbeatable. They are entertaining but she also has a clear commitment to making sense, which not many chem professors do. Started in Mabbs but learned SO much more going to Daschbach. She is so helpful, kind, and encouraging in a tough subject. Truly one of the best at Washu.
12/9/2025
Her genuine excitement and enthusiasm for the subject of chemistry was infectious. It was hard to not get embarrassingly invested in the “story of the electron,” and there was never a dull moment in class (an outstanding achievement given the subject matter). Low amount of homework, but difficult exam. The best intro to Chem I could've asked for.
12/5/2025
This class is so hard but Daschbach is such a good teacher. Her lectures are so good and she is so helpful in office hours.
12/4/2025
She is really such an amazing person and really caring about every student that takes the class. The subject material can be difficult if you get behind or maybe skip a few lectures, but it is possible to catch up. I'd recommend going to every lecture (attendance is marked and will go towards your grade) and doing all the optional homework
12/2/2025
Truly the best and clearest lectures I've ever witnessed. So engaging and concise. She got a standing ovation at the end of the semester for no other reason than she is just *that* good. One of the best professors ever, too bad I hate chem because I genuinely found this course so interesting and rewarding. I regret not attending more help sessions!
5/5/2025
8-10 hrs/week
Loved daschbach, she makes class a better experience and is also a great professor. Really great in office hours as well. This class is not AP chem so don't go into it expecting that, but the work you put in is what you get out. Interesting concepts and stuff but can be abstract at times esp the quantum stuff.
4/28/2025
Professor Daschbach puts a lot of effort and thought into lectures, teaching directly to what you need to know for exams. She cares a lot about making the material accessible and answering questions whenever she can. Super enthusiastic and amazing lecturer.
2/26/2025
Professor Daschbach had the best lectures. She was very clear and has a way of explaining things in a manner that is incredibly comprehensible. Additonally her office hours are incredibly helpful. Great teacher and a great class even though the class was very rigorous it was incredibly fulfilling.
12/27/2024
Amazing professor and mentor. I learned how to learn and study from her. If you are struggling, talk to her about how to study better and those skills will help you all of college. Go to her weekly help sessions.
12/18/2024
Amazing for grabbing your attention during lectures, and overall a wonderful, dedicated, and inspiring person. Class overall was tough - do the non-graded homework sets and PLTLs, they will save your life.
12/8/2024
Dr. Daschbach is the best lecturer I've ever had. She understands the material so well and just presents everything perfectly.
12/6/2024
She's really nice and has great lectures. even though chem111 is pretty tough, she explains things really well
10/26/2024
4-6 hrs/week
By far the BEST professors at WashU. They make a difficult course incredibly interesting and engaging; it's a shame that they no longer teach the course after years of success and being loved by so many students.
5/28/2024
You do not realize how good Loombach is until you take other courses. The team is incredible and passionate. They just know how to teach. They have remained my biggest mentors at WU. I will miss them.
5/14/2024
Professor Daschbach is the best at what she does. I have never met someone so organized and capable of explaining concepts. Anyone will tell you she is the glue of Chem 111-112 and the person who makes Gen Chem the best intro sequence at Washu by far.
5/7/2024
Best professor I've ever had!! Every lecture was so clear and well thought out. Class material is difficult... but if you attend lecture and work hard, you will get the grade you want!
12/18/2023
LOVE Daschbach's teaching. I prefer her more than Loomis because she gives better foundational explanations imo. Really well structured class but NEED to study for tests (they are very hard). Engaging lectures that use PollEverywhere to track attendance. Hard class, but great experience with a lot of help options.
1/6/2023
Prof Daschbach is an incredible lecturer! You can tell that the presented material is thoughtfully curated and she truly loves chemistry. The exams are hard and the time limits make things stressful, but if you're willing to put in the time to study you'll get the grade you want. Although the course is tough, I feel like I've grown so much from it!
12/23/2022
I love professor Dashcbach so much, if you have any interest in chemistry or science you must take a class with her. She cares about her students and wants them to learn the material, and even though the class is very tough, her positive attitude gets you through it.
12/21/2022
Loomis + Daschbach = Best class ever!! They will push you, but you will learn. D is great w/ notes and details. L is great w/ explaining concepts and real life connections. If they ever teach together again, you must take this class.
12/10/2022
An amazing professor that helps students understand challenging concepts. The class is structured for students to be successful.
11/20/2022
Her Chem 111 class is no joke as far as difficulty goes, but she really does try to make it as simple and understandable as possible. Very helpful outside of class too. 100% would take her again!
11/15/2022
While the tests are the hardest thing I have ever done, Professor Daschbach is incredible. She is very engaging, funny, and makes the material as understandable as possible. She turned a difficult subject into a puzzle to be solved and inspired me and my friends to work hard. The content is hard, but studying and going to office hours/PLTL helps.
11/2/2022
very solid teacher, clear lecturing, straight forward and stays on topic.
10/19/2022
She clearly loved chemistry so much and made the whole class love it as a result. I was so glad I took this class with her.
5/18/2022
One of the nicest and most supportive professors at washu. I love that she loves chemistry and helping students to love chemistry. Lectures were really well organized and given. Chem 111A was a tough class, but both Dashbach and Loomis were really accessible and enthusiastically willing and able to help.
5/6/2022
Professor Daschbach is genuinely one of the best professors at WashU. She takes extremely difficult material and makes it accessible to all students. The class is very hard, but she teaches students how to develop the work ethic to succeed in this class and others. She will always meet with students outside of class and is a very caring person!
2/24/2022
The class is tough, but the professor is amazing. If you really care about achieving a good grade there are more than enough materials to do so. It is obvious Daschbach really cares about her students.
2/11/2022
i love her. so enthusiastic and happy to help students. you can tell she genuinely loves what she teaches and wants students to succeed (as long as they put in the effort!). genchem is difficult, but it's very doable if you use your resources. she's always happy to stay after class/stay on zoom to answer everyone's questions. daschbach i <3 you
2/2/2022
Amazing lecturer, her drawings/diagrams are the best by far. Very accessible outside of class, but the class is hard so be ready.
1/31/2022
Chem 111 with Daschbach and Loomis is such a well-run class. The lectures are incredible, and the tests really push your understanding of the content to the limits. Daschbach is very kind, explains things very well, and is accessible "backstage" after class if you have the time. All around a top-tier professor.
1/1/2022
Dr. Daschbach is the best professor I've ever met in WashU. She's an amazing lecturer explaining chemical concepts in a straightforward manner and caring her students. Importantly, she encourages students to collaborate with each other instead of competing negatively. You would enjoy the exploration in chemistry after taking this course.
12/24/2021
Dashy is ok, and she has been teaching this course forever. Overall, an ok class and semester. I did find it annoying how she constantly tried to convince us the material was amazing. We did not come to Wash U for a cheerleader. Please just teach. Also, tone the exams down a bit. They don't have to be that hard.
12/23/2021
Daschbach is a queen. She is magnetic and passionate. Incredibly hard class, but teaching caliber is top tier. Plenty of opportunities to practice difficult material. Participation questions have to be done in class, so go to lecture. Best way to learn. Get ready to hate your life frequently, but be really proud of yourself when you're done.
12/23/2021
I did not love professor Daschbach's teaching style. PLTL was generally unhelpful for me.
12/22/2021
Important to note that Chem 111A is very difficult, especially coming from HS chem. However, Dr. Daschbach is a wonderful instructor. Lectures are interesting, office hours and review sessions are frequent and helpful. You can tell she really loves the content. One con-$95 textbook that was never used. Overall great instructor tho.
12/19/2021
she is one of the best professors I've ever had. always extremely excited to talk about chemistry in class and out of class. always accessible and super flexible. the gen chem class in general is kinda difficult, but she tries to make it really simple and clear. she's literally teaching quantum mechanics like its 1+1
12/8/2021
Makes a story out of the material, time passes quickly in class, lectures become very interesting. Extremely good at teaching and a god at orgo. Knows the material extremely well and can answer any question .
11/19/2021
Very difficult class but Dashbach is great! Funny, engaging, and easy to listen to and take notes from.
11/6/2021
Dr. Daschbach has been the best professor I've ever had. She is amazing at teaching really tough material, and she always makes sure all her students feel comfortable and included.
3/30/2021
Daschbach was a good lecturer and good at answering questions!! She explains concepts very well and clearly understands how to teach. Would take her again if she taught higher-level courses!!!
2/24/2021
Dr. Daschbach is an amazing professor. She genuinely cares about her students and thoroughly explains materials so that the students all understand it. She is super approachable and works really hard to help students outside of class. I would definitely take a class of hers again.
2/17/2021
Professor Daschbach clearly explains the material necessary for the quizzes and exams. She encourages students to use the resources like PLTL, recitations, etc. and it has helped me be successful in the class.
1/15/2021
Dr. Daschbach is a master of Chemistry, and can explain anything from Quantum to Organic. I bet during normal semesters, she is even more of a rock star. Unfortunately, she seemed tired and exhausted much of the semester. I think this wore on her patience a bit for some of the students. Overall, good person and challenging course.
1/15/2021
Daschbach is simply amazing. Great engaging lecturer and explains material very well while being both thorough and efficient. The class is hard but Daschbach is really helpful with study tips and with her help sessions. She really cares about students and passionate about the class.
1/13/2021
Professor Daschbach was great and genuinely cared about her students. She was a fantastic lecturer and explained all the material very well.
1/5/2021
Just finished the best class I probably will ever take. Daschbach (and Loomis) made 111 a great learning experience, even with Covid and Zoom. I just wish we could have done the course in person. Incredible dedication to teaching and the students. Great team.
12/18/2020
Simply an incredible class. The material is taught in a way that is interesting and straightforward. Daschbach makes complex ideas seem simple and easy to learn. The material is still difficult, so study your lecture notes. The most amazing professor.
9/15/2020
Dr. Daschbach is one of the best lecturers you will find at WashU. She explains complex theories in a style that makes the material easier to process. If you attend lecture and review your notes, you can do very well in this class. Problem sets and PLTL packets are also very useful.
5/10/2020
Daschbach is great and incredibly encouraging. However, based on all of the reviews below, you may think that everyone gets an A, which is really false. Most people get Bs, so be ready to put in the work.
2/8/2020
I love Professor Daschbach! She explains things in a clear and organized way. Also, the lecture notes that she writes on the board are very useful for exam preparation. There are a lot of available resources like help session, PLTL, outside of the classroom. The exams are a lot harder than the homework and lecture materials, but it's expected.
12/31/2019
Such a great teacher really knows how to keep students engaged
11/2/2019
Daschbach was my favorite professor first semester. She keeps everyone super engaged and the material interesting and easy to understand
3/24/2019
She is the best professor ever! Super caring, knowledgeable, and simply extraordinary at teaching. She makes learning the infamously difficult WashU Gen Chem rather easy and interesting. And - she is an awesome life coach who inserts life wisdom sporadically in her lecture slides. Make sure to go to class - watching videos won't provide much fun!
1/20/2019
She's very passionate and knowledgeable about chemistry. There are tons of resources outside of class that can help you solidify your understanding. It's fast-paced and challenging, but the grade cutoffs are very generous. The main issue I have is that grading criteria for +/- on letter grades are NOT disclosed ever, which I find unsettling.
12/24/2018
Daschbach is an incredible teacher (the best Ive had so far at WashU)! She explains difficult concepts very well, and her enthusiasm makes you excited to learn chemistry. If youre going to take Chem 111, do it with Daschbach. Go to lecture and take good notes, and youll do more than fine.
1/14/2018
I don't care when your other classes are, if you can, TAKE DASCHBACH'S SECTION. She goes out of her way to make the notes organized and visually clear, and she was the first instructor I've had who said "you have to understand the concepts" and actually stood by it. Doesn't mean it's an easy class, but you'll learn and grow a lot from her.
1/11/2018
Daschbach is solid, and he tries very hard to keep the students excited. I felt sorry for her sometimes when she was trying to get us jazzed up about orbitals and "quantum weirdness". Overall, it was a hard, but good class. I think you will learn from any of the instructors they put in there.
12/27/2017
Professor Daschbach is an incredible lecturer and human being. Gen Chem at WashU has such a scary reputation, and she's the perfect person for the job. She's super approachable, and explains really difficult concepts in a clear, and very exciting, manner. DO NOT READ THE BOOK. Lecture is your main source of material 100%.
12/27/2017
Professor Daschbach is simply the best. Take her Chem 111 section if you are taking the course. She makes the material easy to understand and fun to explore. Exams are tough, sure, but that's to be expected - it's chemistry. She will be clear to emphasize important things in lecture. Show up to class, take GOOD NOTES, and you'll do great.
10/24/2017
Professor Daschbach made learning chemistry enjoyable. She made difficult material more interesting and could always crack a joke to lighten the mood.
8/17/2017
Daschbach is by far the best chem professor Washu has to offer. She cares about the content and my test grade raised 40 points when I switched to her lectures. She's the reason I pulled an A in the class.
4/25/2017
She is really passionate about Chemistry and really tries to explain stuff well. However, sometimes she does not really explain the main points and instead focuses on irrelevant details, which can be misleading when studying for exams. the exams are a lot harder than the material presented. She is an okay professor but I have had better
4/22/2017
DaschBAE is the best Chem teacher of Wash U. You have to listen to lecture and study hard, but you can succeed!!
1/4/2017
Professor Daschbach is hands down the best Professor I have ever had. She was an amazing introduction to college, and made me excited to learn chemistry. You can tell that she loves teaching and is passionate about the material and wants to see students success. She is funny enough to be enjoyable, but serious enough to teach the material well.
12/22/2016