Cool Star Lab Summer 2023 Research Program EXIT Survey
This follow-up survey is aimed at obtaining feedback on how the summer went, and what areas we can improve upon. Please be as complete and honest as you can; this survey is anonymous.
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What was the most interesting or important thing you learned in this research experience? *
What is something you learned that was surprising to you? *
What do you want to learn more about? *
Indicate your level of agreement with the following statements as a result of participating in this research program. *
Strongly agree
Somewhat agree
Somewhat disagree
Strongly disagree
No opinion/Does not apply
As a result of this research experience, I feel I understand astronomical science much better
As a result of this research experience, I feel I understand the process of doing science (e.g., research methods) much better
As a result of this research experience, I feel I understand how to program/code much better
As a result of this research experience, I am more likely to pursue a degree (undergraduate or graduate) in astronomical science
I feel that I was treated by my research mentors with respect
I feel that I was treated by my research teammates with respect
I feel that there was sufficient access to research mentors when I needed help
I did not feel any reluctance in asking questions about the scientific readings
I did not feel any reluctance in asking questions about the research procedures
I feel that the instructions provided for our research projects were clear and understandable
I feel that the expectations for work and participation were clearly communicated
I liked the team approach to doing research
I would have preferred doing an individual project instead of working with a team
I feel that my research contributions were valued by my teammates
I feel that my research contributions were valued by the research mentors
I think that conducting research in a hybrid format worked very well
I would have preferred doing this research experience fully in person
I would have preferred doing this research experience fully virtually
This research experience matched or exceeded my expectations
This research experience was very challenging for me
I want to do another research project in astronomical science in the future
I want to do another research project with the Cool Star Lab in the future
If you want to elaborate on any of your answers above, enter your thoughts here
How would you rate the usefulness of the following technical and organizational elements of the research program? *
Extremely useful
Somewhat useful
Somewhat not useful
Not useful at all
No opinion/did not use
First week "bootcamp"
Weekly Research team meetings
Friday Research Roundup
Cool Star Lab Thursday workshops
Video recordings/slides from workshops
Workshops conducted by ENLACE/STARS/etc
Research mentor office hours
Presentation practice sessions
Summer research webpage
Team google drives
Slack channel
Weekly email reminders
If you want to elaborate on any of your answers above, enter your thoughts here
What WORKSHOP(s) did you feel were the most important or valuable to you, and why? (see https://sites.google.com/view/ucsd-cool-star-lab/student-researchers/summer-research-2023 for a reminder) *
What WORKSHOP(s) did you feel were the least important or valuable to you, and why? *
Is there a WORKSHOP you wish we had done but didn't, or an idea for a workshop you think would be useful for future students? *
What parts of the RESEARCH EXPERIENCE do you think went very well? *
What parts of the RESEARCH EXPERIENCE do you think we can improve upon? *
Would you be interested in presenting your summer research at an upcoming conference or research meeting? *
[OPTIONAL] Any other thoughts about the RESEARCH EXPERIENCE you'd like to share?
Which of the following social/outreach/research events did you participate in (through Week 7)? Check all that apply. *
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Which of these events, if any, were most valuable to you and why? (enter "didn't attend" if you didn't attend any of these events) *
What events do you think future summer researchers would like to participate in? *
Through what program were you doing your summer research? (check all that apply) *
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What is your current academic level? *
If you are in or were recently in college, where are you enrolled? *
[OPTIONAL] Anything else you'd like to share with the research team?
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