Courses

In-person. Class size: 300

Excerpts from student evaluations:
"The course was well–organized and consistent throughout the semester, with expectations clearly laid out from the beginning. Professor Hummel was very accessible and responsive, which made it easy to keep up with the material and ask questions when needed. I appreciated that the professor linked additional resources in Achieve to reinforce the concepts covered in class. The homework and exams were fair and always aligned with what we learned; there were no surprises, and everything felt relevant and appropriately challenging. Overall, the structure of the class made the material easy to follow and supported student success. Professor Hummel’s passion for economics made every lecture engaging, and her ability to summarize complex ideas concisely made the concepts straightforward and easy to understand."

"she always had a song or a podcast on when we walked in so that was fun, shes engaging, there's always mini kahoots at the end of each lecture to quiz you on what was lectured t see if you actually understand the material, I found that very helpful. I really liked her as a professor"

"Professor Hummel the best professor I have taken a class from at UMaine in my 4 years of attending this school. She was very knowledgeable on the topic, answered questions from students, was extremely clear on expectations, and took the time to incorporate student feedback mid–semester to better her lecturing skills. I can tell she truly cares about her students and wants everyone to succeed and understand economics. I am sad she is only a visiting professor at UMaine because I know so many students here have and would really benefit from her as a professor!"

In-person. Class size: ~200.

Excerpts from student evaluations:
"This course was a very enjoyable experience that makes me excited to continue studying economics in school and in my career."

"This is the course that made me like economics so much that I decided to minor in it! Prof. Hummel was very friendly, encouraging of making mistakes for the sake of learning, and always willing to explain a concept in more detail/alter the progression of her lectures to help with comprehension of the subject matter. Her homework assignments on Achieve were so helpful, as the software lets you attempt a question as many times as you want until you get it correct. This helped with my learning tremendously and helped me know where I needed to study up the most."

In-person. Class size: 15

Excerpt from student evaluations:
"The professor was extremely knowledgeable, and it was clear that she had a strong command of all the topics we covered. I appreciated her clarity when explaining concepts, and the foundational material was useful for understanding broader themes in money and banking. The professor also did a great job at being objective and informative, even when the course content can be politically divisive."

"I enjoyed how you connected what we learned in class to real world events + how we worked on a mini case study each week. It was very interesting and it also showed how everything we covered is tied to a real–world setting."

In-person. Class size: ~30

Excerpts from student evaluations:
"She helped explain the materials in ways for us to understand"

"Professor Hummel is an excellent instructor who made macroeconomics feel approachable and relevant. She explained complex concepts in a way that was easy to understand without ever dumbing anything down, and she brought a lot of energy and clarity to each lecture. Her examples were always practical and helped connect the theory to real-world situations, which made the material click. What stood out most about Professor Hummel was her clear dedication to her students’ success. She was always willing to answer questions—both in and outside of class—and she gave great feedback that helped me actually understand where I could improve. Her organization and structure kept everything on track, but she also brought a relaxed, friendly vibe that made the class feel comfortable and engaging. Overall, I really appreciated how much I learned in this course and how confident I now feel about topics that initially felt intimidating. Professor Hummel is a fantastic teacher, and I’d recommend her class to anyone looking to understand macroeconomics with both depth and clarity."

Online. Class size: ~50

Excerpts from student evaluations:
"Professor Hummel is an amazing professor who is so helpful, knowledgeable, and understanding. She makes the class fun and economics interesting. I would take her for all of my economics classes if I could."

"The instructor demonstrates a deep understanding of the subject matter. Her expertise not only enhances the learning experience but also inspires confidence in the material being taught."

In-Person. Class size: ~40

Excerpts from student evaluations:
"Literally, everything, best professor ever, understanding, knowledgable, and an overall great teacher.She does a really good job breaking down information, explaining formulas, and her whiteboard reviews before a lesson are awesome. Her Kahoots at the end of class are very helpful in understanding the material. I like that the course's textbook provides graphs and real-life examples of the economic topics. I liked Professor Hummel's extra credit opportunities as well."

"WE LOVE PROF HUMMEL she is AMAZING and makes Econ so easy to understand and helps us think critically and answer our own questions. she took our feedback really well and slowed her teaching speed down after a few students said it was too fast. the kahoots were perfect to review for the test and I felt like I really grasped the concepts."

"One of the strengths that the Professor has for this course is being very knowledgable and passionate about the course and subjects surrounding it."