Completed Ph.D. Survey

The University of Texas at San Antonio
MBRS-RISE/MARC-U*STAR
Survey for Past Students - Completed Ph.D.

Please help us assess and improve our current programs by answering this important survey. Your responses will be kept confidential and used only in summary reports. Thank you for your cooperation!

Please tell us about yourself.

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Please rate the helpfulness of the following aspects of the MBRS-RISE/MARC-U*STAR program.

Survival Skills Professional Development Course
Research Career Development Class
GRE Preparation Class
Symposium/Colloquium Class
Seminars
Lunch/meeting with the seminar speaker
Hands on research experience
National Scientific Conference Attendance
Summer Program Attendance

Comments:

Program Impact/Suggestions

How did your participation in the MBRS-RISE/MARC-U*STAR program influence your decision on whether to obtain an advanced degree or pursue a career in research? Please explain.

What aspects of the MBRS-RISE/MARC-U*STAR programs had the strongest impact on your success in graduate school?

What aspects of the MBRS-RISE/MARC-U*STAR programs had the strongest impact on your success in research?

To date, what has been the single, biggest challenge you have experienced in your career, that the MBRS-RISE/MARC-U*STAR program could have addressed?

How would you suggest that the MBRS-RISE/MARC-U*STAR programs help prepare current and future students to overcome this type of challenge?

What other new activities would you suggest we add to the MBRS-RISE and MARC-U*STAR programs to help the undergraduates get into and succeed in Ph.D. programs and in research careers?

Please rate the overall effectiveness of the MBRS-RISE/MARC-U*STAR program in preparing you for a career in research.Extremely Effective
Effective
Somewhat Effective
Not very effective
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Please use the space provided below to note specific comments about strengths and weaknesses of the MBRS-RISE/MARC-U*STAR program. Your comments and opinions are an important and meaningful part of the survey in helping us to prepare for the future.