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In Summer 2011 I was an intern for: SURE internUSEIT intern

In Fall 2011 my internship is completedcontinuing

First Name:

Last Name:

Permanent email:

Alternate email:

Permanent phone:

Permanent address:

How has your internship affected your level of understanding on the following topics?

	Increased a lot	Increased	Stayed about the same	Decreased	Decreased a lot	Does not apply to me
Earthquake science research
Computer Science/IT research
Earthquake hazards
SCEC
Working collaboratively
Working independently
Scientific presentations

Has your summer internship changed your interest or attitudes in any of the areas listed below?

	My interest has increased	My interest stayed about the same	My interest has decreased	Does not apply to me
A research career
A career in earthquake science
A career in computer science/IT
A career in earth science education/outreach
A new or continuing internship at SCEC
Attending graduate school
Having a non-SCEC internship

Please rate the following aspects of the program. Below you will have a chance to provide comments.

	Very Positive/Useful	Positive/Useful	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Doesn't apply to me
Interaction with mentors
Field trip
Working on a team
Attendance at SCEC annual meeting
Presentations by guest scientists
Tutorials

Too much Just enough Too little

I interacted with my mentor(s)
I interacted with other interns

Excellent Good Okay Not Good Awful

The match between my summer project and my interests was
The match between my summer project and my skills/knowledge was

Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never

I understood what was expected of me

Too long Just about right Too short

The length of my internship was

Increased Stayed about the same Decreased

As a result of my internship, my self-confidence has

What experience did you gain this summer?

Has this internship affected your future decisions for graduate school and/or career path?

What do you see yourself doing five years from now?

Questions regarding the 2011 SCEC Annual Meeting

Did you attend the Annual Meeting? YesNo If No, please proceed to Optional Questions.

Dates you attended:

The 2011 Annual Meeting ran from Sunday, September 11, to Wednesday, September 14.

As a student, what aspects of the Annual Meeting did you find beneficial? Please check all that apply:
Networking opportunities with students and professionals
Learning about earthquake science careers and opportunities
Science workshops and lectures
Opportunity to present research
Other (please specify):

Please answer questions about the Annual Meeting student events

Student Pool Party

Did you attend? YesNo If No, please leave the following questions blank.

Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Disagree

I enjoyed attending this event
I would consider participating in this event again
Additional Comments/Suggestions:

Lunch -- What's Next?

Did you attend? YesNo If No, please leave the following questions blank.

Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Disagree

I enjoyed attending this event
I would consider participating in this event again
This event has broadened my view of earthquake science and related career opportunities
Additional Comments/Suggestions:

Interrupture Talks

Did you participate? YesNo

Did you attend? YesNo

Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Disagree

Participants: This event gave me the opportunity to promote my research project.
Attendants: This event stimulated my interests in other student research projects.
Additional Comments/Suggestions:

What other student activities would you recommend for the Annual Meeting?

Additional Comments/Suggestion about the Annual Meeting (e.g. Any other ways we can enhance your student experience?):

The rest of this survey is optional, but your comments are GREATLY appreciated and will help to improve our program.

What did you like or find most valuable about your internship?

In what ways can we improve our internship program?

How did your incoming expectations match the actual turnout of your internship? If there was a discrepancy, what was it and why do you think it occurred?

Comments about field trips:

Comments about tutorials and guest scientists:

Comments about mentors:

Comments about facilities:

Comments about your intern project:

Comments about housing:

Anything else you would like to tell us?

What is the best way for us to maintain contact with you?

Do you participate in a social networking website (e.g. Facebook, Twitter)? Please indicate which one(s).

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