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Project SEED Alumni Survey

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Project SEED is distributing this survey to track the educational history and career successes of its past participants. Please take time to complete this survey. Your honest responses and feedback will be of great value to the Project SEED program.

All responses will remain confidential and will be used for program assessment and research purposes only.

By completing and submitting this survey, you are agreeing to participate in this study.

Name (First Last) - At the time you were involved in Project SEED.

* must provide value

What is your gender?

Male Female

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What is your age?

0-17 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 or over

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What is your race? (Mark ALL that apply.)

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White

What is your ethnicity?

Hispanic or Latino

Not Hispanic or Latino

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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Less than High School

High School or equivalent

Some College or Certificate Program

2-Year College Degree (Associates)

4-Year College Degree (e.g., BA, BS)

Master's Degree (e.g., MA, MS)

Doctoral Degree (e.g., PhD, EdD)

Professional Degree (e.g., MD, DDS, PharmD, JD)

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Please specify the field your degree or certificate is in.

Please specify the type of degree you hold.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD - science related)

Doctor or Medicine (MD)

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine (DC)

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

Doctor of Vetrenary Medicine (DVM)

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Doctor of Audiology (AuD)

Doctor of Science Physician Assistant (DScPA)

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Doctor of Nursing Science DNSc

Doctor or Public Health (DrPH)

Doctor of Health Science (DHSc)

Other (e.g., PhD non-science, DBA, ThD, JD, EdD)

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Please enter the field of study or major for this degree in the space provided.

College or university from which this degree was earned.

Are you currently enrolled in a degree program?

Yes No

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Please specify the degree you are currently pursuing.

Job or Field Certificate

2-Year College Degree (Associates)

4-Year College Degree (e.g., BA, BS)

Master's Degree (e.g., MA, MS)

Doctoral Degree (e.g., PhD, EdD)

Professional Degree (e.g., MD, DDS, PharmD, JD)

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Please specify the type of doctorate or professional degree you are pursuing.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD - science related)

Doctor or Medicine (MD)

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine (DC)

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

Doctor of Vetrenary Medicine (DVM)

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Doctor of Audiology (AuD)

Doctor of Science Physician Assistant (DScPA)

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Doctor of Nursing Science DNSc

Doctor or Public Health (DrPH)

Doctor of Health Science (DHSc)

Other (e.g., PhD non-science, DBA, ThD, JD, EdD)

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Please specify your program of study or major for the degree you are currently pursuing.

Name the college or university in which you are currently enrolled.

Do you have future plans to continue your education?

Yes No

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What future educational plans do you have?

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What is the highest level of education your MOTHER has completed?

Less than High School

High School or equivalent

Some College or Certificate Program

2-Year College Degree (Associates)

4-Year College Degree (e.g., BA, BS)

Master's Degree (e.g., MA, MS)

Doctoral Degree (e.g., PhD, EdD)

Professional Degree (e.g., MD, DDS, PharmD, JD)

I do not know

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What is the highest level of education your FATHER has completed?

Less than High School

High School or equivalent

Some College or Certificate Program

2-Year College Degree (Associates)

4-Year College Degree (e.g., BA, BS)

Master's Degree (e.g., MA, MS)

Doctoral Degree (e.g., PhD, EdD)

Professional Degree (e.g., MD, DDS, PharmD, JD)

I do not know

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Have you ever held a science related job?

Yes No

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In which setting(s) have you worked in your science related job? Check ALL that apply.

Academia (institution of higher education)

Secondary Education

Industrial/Occupational

Hospital/Clinical

Sales/Retail

Self-employed

Other

Specify the field(s) of science in which you have worked and include the length of time you have worked in each field in parentheses (e.g., 7 years).

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Is/are the field(s) in which you have worked related, in any way, to the biomedical field?

Yes No

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Please briefly explain how your career is related to the biomedical field.

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Are you considering a science related career?

Yes

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Please list the science related career(s) you are considering.

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Have you ever left a science related career to pursue other ambitions?

Yes No

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Please explain why you chose to leave your science related career.

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What is the name of your most recent or current employer?

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What is your current occupation or field of work?

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Does your job entail completing research tasks?

Yes No

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Please explain the types of research tasks you perform.

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Do you perform translational clinical research (e.g., research that can be translated from the laboratory bench to bedside to community practice)?

Yes No

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Do you publish the results of your research in peer-reviewed journals?

Yes No Not allowed by employer

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Approximately how many peer-reviewed publications have you authored or co-authored?

In your current line of work, to what extent do you...

use critical thinking/problem solving

Very often Often Sometimes Never

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use professionalism

Very often Often Sometimes Never

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use or rely on communication Skills

Very often Often Sometimes Never

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rely on self-awareness and role recognition

Very much Some Very little Not at all

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rely on moral reasoning and ethical judgment

Very much Some Very little Not at all

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rely on your understanding of the research process

Very much Some Very little Not at all

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work independently

Very often Often Sometimes Never

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analyze and/or interpret data/information

Very often Often Sometimes Never

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rely on self-confidence

Very much Some Very little Not at all

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rely on writing skills

Very much Some Very little Not at all

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rely on self-motivation

Very much Some Very little Not at all

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use the scientific method

Very often Often Sometimes Never

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What year did you first participate in Project SEED?

How many years did you participate in Project SEED performing research.

In reflecting on your experiences in Project SEED, how well did Project SEED prepare you or enhance your abilities in the following areas?

Critical thinking/problem solving

Project SEED did not prepare me or enhance my abilities in this area.