Research Experience for Undergraduates:

Biology of the Greater Salt Lake Ecosystem

Assessment 1

 

 

 

Section I: Information About You

We ask your name so that we can track your responses over the summer. All survey responses will remain confidential. You will be assigned a Case Number for recording purposes only.

Individual information will not be available for faculty or mentors.

We appreciate your cooperation in our efforts to strengthen this program.

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I.  Background

Name:

Gender:         

Ethnic/Racial Background: 

If other please specify:  

Age :  

Describe what your career choice is at this time:

 

Section II: Your REU Expectations

We are extremely interested in your expectations of research and of this REU program.

What priority do place on each of the following items for your participation in this REU Summer Program?

Your selections can range from 1 to 6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6) where 1 means the item is a low priority for you as a participant in the REU Program and 6 means the item has an extremely high priority to you as a participant in the REU Program.

 

1 = low priority | 6 = high priority

 

 
1 = low priority | 6 = high priority
1.
 The opportunity for close interaction with faculty.
1 2 3 4 5 6
2.
 Developing a sense of how our research contributes to scientific knowledge.
1 2 3 4 5 6
3.
 Understanding the overall research project and how my work will contribute to its success.
1 2 3 4 5 6
4.
 The opportunity to become familiar with the relevant scientific literature for my research project.
1 2 3 4 5 6
5.
 Being able to get "results" during the summer project.
1 2 3 4 5 6
6.
 Feeling as though I am part of an intellectual effort and not just a technical assistant.
1 2 3 4 5 6
7.
 Developing a mentor relationship with faculty on whom I can call for guidance in the future.
1 2 3 4 5 6
8.
 Understanding the practical applications of my research.
1 2 3 4 5 6
9.
 The opportunity to learn more about other faculty and student projects in addition to my own.
1 2 3 4 5 6
10.
 Developing my methodological, technical, and instrumentation skills.
1 2 3 4 5 6
11.
 Learning how to design an experiment.
1 2 3 4 5 6
12.
 The opportunity for intellectual discussions about research ethics and practice.
1 2 3 4 5 6
13.
 Developing skills in how to write up research results.
1 2 3 4 5 6
14.
 Developing skills in how to do a scientific presentation.
1 2 3 4 5 6
15.
 The opportunity to co-author and publish a scientific paper.
1 2 3 4 5 6
16.
 Learning more about the publishing process in biology.
1 2 3 4 5 6
17.
 Learning more about professional organizations, networking and career opportunities.
1 2 3 4 5 6
18.
 Doing real biology rather than following a text book or lab manual.
1 2 3 4 5 6
19.
 Developing relationships and enjoying camaraderie with other REU students.
1 2 3 4 5 6
20.
 Many contacts and connections that I expect will pay off in the future.
1 2 3 4 5 6

 

Thank you for completing your first assessment. If you have any other comments, please feel free to write them in the box below.