Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program (IGERT) Monitoring System

Common Collection Categories Questions	Staff and Project Participant Characteristics^¹	Project Implementation Characteristics^²	Project Outputs^³
1. Project Summary
Project Characteristics Please indicate up to three NSF directorates that most closely correspond to your interdisciplinary research theme. BIO –Biological Sciences CISE – Computer and Information Science and Engineering ENG–Engineering GEO–Geosciences MPS–Mathematical and Physical Sciences OCI – Office of Cyberinfrastructure OPP–Office of Polar Programs SBE–Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences		X
Did you support any IGERT trainees during the current project year? Yes/ No		X
Considering the IGERT trainees as a group, how do they compare with graduate students you usually see in terms of their academic/research potential? Far superior to our usual graduate students Somewhat better than our usual graduate students About the same as our usual graduate students Somewhat less promising or less successful than our usual graduate students Much less promising or less successful than our usual students		X
How do trainees in your program earn their doctoral degrees? [mark all that apply] Trainees earn their degrees from the IGERT multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary program. Trainees earn their degrees from traditional single-discipline departments. Trainees earn their degrees from multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary programs, centers or units other than IGERT. Other (certificates, etc.) Please specify:		X
Does your IGERT project include undergraduate involvement? Yes/ No		X
If yes, were NSF IGERT funds used for undergraduate involvement? Yes/ No		X
Does your IGERT project include postdoctoral involvement? Yes/No		X
If yes, were NSF IGERT funds used for postdoctorate involvement? Yes/ No		X
Estimate the amount of funds from the current year of IGERT support that will be carried over to the next year as of the project anniversary date (the date when your annual report will be due in FastLane): Total funds carried over to the next year If carryover funds are entered (i.e., greater than 0), please provide an explanation for these funds Participant support costs carried over to the next year Stipends carried over to the next year		X
Research Achievements Please describe up to three interdisciplinary research achievements/discoveries/outcomes that demonstrate how your IGERT project has been particularly effective in attaining the interdisciplinary research goals you set out to achieve during this reporting period. Please report achievements that include tangible outcomes such as publication, patent, discovery, or preliminary findings. Individual trainee achievements should be reserved for the "Trainee Achievements" section. (Responses are limited to 1000 characters for each achievement.) [The PI has an option to make each achievement available for use on the IGERT Resource Center Web site, viewable by the general public]			X
Education Achievements Please describe up to three achievements/outcomes that illustrate exceptional added value to the trainees' educational experience during this reporting period. Please focus on overall programmatic achievements, rather than achievements of individual trainees. (Responses are limited to 1000 characters for each achievement.) [The PI has an option to make each achievement available for use on the IGERT Resource Center Web site, viewable by the general public]			X
Trainee Achievements Please describe up to three research or education achievements/outcomes, involving either a single trainee or a group of trainees made possible through the participation of trainees in your IGERT project during this reporting period. (Responses are limited to 1000 characters for each achievement.) [The PI has an option to make each achievement available for use on the IGERT Resource Center Web site, viewable by the general public]			X
Barriers to Implementation Please identify and describe up to three key barriers (e.g. programmatic, institutional) you have encountered in the process of implementing your IGERT project during this reporting period. For each barrier identified, briefly describe how your project has responded. (Responses are limited to 1000 characters for each issue/challenge and response.) [The system collects the barriers and responses as separate data elements]		X
Outreach Activities Please report any outreach activities involving your IGERT that occurred during this reporting period. Outreach activities include your IGERT project, IGERT faculty and/or IGERT Trainees being featured in the media (e.g., TV, radio, magazine articles) or talks, presentations, or workshops given to school groups, civic groups, non-scientifically based professional groups, members of the government, or the general public. Please mark the checkbox if you do not have any Outreach Activities to report. For each activity: Short Title Name of the media outlet or organization for which outreach was done Date of the activity Type of activity Museum Media K-12 Undergraduate Government Informal Science Other Briefly describe this activity, including the names of the IGERT individuals involved.			X
NSF Highlights Each year, NSF program officers are asked to write "Highlights" (formerly known as "Nuggets") on the results of NSF research and education awards. These Highlights are used to help assess NSF's performance in attaining the strategic outcome goals outlined in the NSF Strategic Plan and to share successes with various groups. Your Highlight will probably relate to one of the achievements reported in sections 1b, c or d, but in greater detail and with images. When writing your Highlight, please clearly describe how the interdisciplinary theme of your IGERT project made this work possible, as distinct from what might have been possible through only a single-discipline research or education grant. Also, please write the Highlight such that a general audience can grasp the importance, value and merit of the research, the educational outreach or whatever results you are highlighting. Starting with a statement of what the research team has achieved and why it is important and then going on to explain what problem is being solved, or obstacle is being overcome, or new discovery that was made is a great way to write a Highlight for maximum effectiveness. Reporting Highlights is related to requirements under the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Please respond only if you have something relevant and significant to share for this reporting period. Guidelines for Writing Highlights Write for a general audience. Common uses for highlights include the following: program monitoring by NSF staff; reporting to Congress on NSF goal attainment; demonstrating achievements in the NSF’s annual Budget Requests, Performance and Accountability Reports (PAR), and other documents; and providing information for the general public. Well-written, informative Highlights submitted here may serve several purposes and thereby eliminate duplicate writing efforts later. Include images. NSF highlights and images are used not only by the Advisory Committee for GRPA Performance Assessment, but also for illustration, in the NSF's annual Budget Requests, Performance and Accountability Reports (PAR), and other documents. Clear, colorful images (pictures, graphs, charts, etc.) greatly enhance the value of highlights. Provide sufficient information to describe the research and the results so that the IGERT Program Officers can determine whether or not a specific objective (and therefore, outcome goal) was met and its most valuable use. Start with a statement of what the research team has achieved, and then go on to explain why it solves a problem or overcomes an obstacle. Do not start with a lengthy explanation of the problem to be solved. Example: "Prof. Blivett and her team at the University of Eutaw have discovered/achieved/developed XYZ. This was hard/remarkable/useful/world-changing because … or this seminal development could lead to practical applications in …" Include the location and/or lead institution for the research and the names of all principal investigators. Include an explicit statement that NSF is supporting this work (this can usually be done very quickly in passing, e.g., "NSF-funded researchers at Stanford University have demonstrated …", or "Astronomers working at NSF's Gemini Observatory have discovered…") Spell out NSF program names. Be sure to spell out acronyms. For each Highlight: Descriptive title for this Highlight If a video is associated with the Highlight, please provide a URL link to the video. Please indicate the primary and secondary NSF strategic goal(s) that best describe the Highlight [For each NSF goal listed, the PI selects either primary or secondary] Describe the achievement/result that is the Highlight How does this activity address the primary and secondary NSF strategic goals that you marked above? For each Highlight Image: Descriptive title for this Highlight image Upload image file (bmp, gif, jpeg, pdf, png, or tiff only) Does NSF have permission to use this image? Yes/No Image credits (Required only if you answered "yes" to the previous question) Description of image (optional)			X

2. IGERT Project Personnel, Trainee, and Associate Details
Provide for each Principal Investigator:
Mark the checkbox if [PI Name] served as PI for the current project year		X
Name: First, Middle Initial, Last, Previous Surname	X
Contact Information: Title Department at Institution Address at Institution Institution City Institution State Zip Code Phone Extension Fax E-mail Address Web URL	X
Ethnicity (Choose one): Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino Not reported	X
Race (Choose one or more): American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander White Not Reported	X
Gender (Choose one): Male Female Not reported	X
Planned for 2013 data collection cycle Disability Status (Choose one): Yes (check Yes if any of the following apply): Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Blind or serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses Serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs Other serious disability related to a physical, mental, or emotional condition No Do not wish to provide	X
Citizenship (Choose one): U.S. Citizen/U.S. National U.S. Permanent Resident Other Non-U.S. Citizen Not Reported	X
Provide for each IGERT Project Coordinator:
Name: First, Middle Initial, Last, Previous Surname	X
Contact Information: Institution Name Title Department at Institution Current Address Current City Current State Zip Code Phone Extension Fax E-mail Address Web URL	X
Provide for each IGERT Co-PI and Trainee/Associate Advisor:
Name: First, Middle Initial, Last, Previous Surname	X
Mark the checkbox if the individual served as co-PI or trainee/associate advisor for the current project year.	X
Role in Project (Mark all that apply): Co-PI Trainee/Associate Advisor	X
Contact Information: Institution Name Title Department at Institution Address at Institution Institution City Institution State Zip Code Phone Extension Fax E-mail Address Web URL	X
Current IGERT Advisor Yes/No		X
Ethnicity (Choose one): Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino Not Reported	X
Race (Choose one or more): American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander White Not Reported	X
Gender (Choose one): Male Female Not reported	X
Planned for 2013 data collection cycle Disability Status (Choose one): Yes (check Yes if any of the following apply): Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Blind or serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses Serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs Other serious disability related to a physical, mental, or emotional condition No Do not wish to provide	X
Citizenship (Choose one): U.S. Citizen/U.S. National U.S. Permanent Resident Other Non-U.S. Citizen Not Reported	X
Provide for each IGERT Trainee and Associate:
Name: First, Middle Initial, Last, Previous Surname	X
E-mail Address	X
Verify IGERT-required Citizenship/Residency Status [not applicable to associates] Yes, the trainee is a U.S. Citizen/U.S. National or U.S. Permanent Resident No, the trainee does not meet IGERT citizenship Requirement. If you answered No, please provide an explanation.	X
GRE Scores : Verbal Quantitative Analytical Subject (Select GRE Subject) Biochemistry Cell & Molecular Biology Biology Chemistry Computer Science Economics Education Engineering Geology History Literature in English, Mathematics Music Physics Political Science Psychology Revised Music Sociology	X
Indicate when the trainee/associate first enrolled in graduate study at this institution (mm/yyyy)		X
Indicate when the trainee first began receiving IGERT funding (not applicable to associates) (mm/ yyyy)		X
Indicate when the associate first began participating in the IGERT project (not applicable to trainees) (mm/ yyyy)		X
Indicate whether this trainee is a Funded Trainee or a Formerly Funded Trainee for this reporting period. (Note: A trainee who received IGERT funding for any or all of this reporting period is a Funded Trainee.) Funded Trainees: Specify the Number of months funded Formerly Funded Trainees (not applicable to associates)		X
Has student been engaged in IGERT activities, research, education or training during this reporting period? Yes/No		X
Please describe the current situation that best describes this IGERT Trainee/Associate [select one] Has not yet graduated, but is pursuing a PhD in your institution. Has not yet graduated, but is pursuing a Master’s degree at your institution. Has graduated from your institution with a PhD. [Enter month/year completed] (mm/ yyyy) Has graduated from your institution with a master’s degree. [Enter month/year completed] (mm/ yyyy) Has left your institution without earning degree. [insert month/year departed] (mm/yyyy)		X

3. Project Features
Trainee Preparation in Multidisciplinary/Interdisciplinary Research Briefly describe up to three of the promising practices for preparing IGERT trainees to conduct collaborative research that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. (Responses are limited to 1000 characters for each practice.) [Three pairs of textboxes and select lists for “Practice” and “Measure.” Measures include: Formal evaluation, informal surveys, group feedback, quantitative measure, other] [The PI has an option to make each practice and measure pair available for use on the IGERT Resource Center Web site, viewable by the general public]		X
Mark the following components of multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary research preparation that apply to the majority of IGERT trainees involved in your project during this reporting period. (Mark all that apply) Trainees undertook formal coursework/training in research methods, practices, and instrumentation in their primary discipline equivalent to traditional graduate students. Trainees had practical, hands-on laboratory and/or field experience in conducting research across the breadth of disciplines in the IGERT program. Trainees undertook formal coursework/training across the breadth of disciplines encompassed by the IGERT project. Trainees undertook formal coursework/training in both the ethical conduct of research and ethical conduct related to the themes encompassed by your IGERT project. Other preparation to conduct high-quality research (please specify: ___________) No components of [section/question title] applied during this reporting period.		X
Trainee Preparation in Professional Skills Briefly describe up to three formal training activities (e.g. coursework, workshop, professional speaker) for preparing IGERT trainees to effectively communicate science to general audiences. (Responses are limited to 1000 characters for each activity.) [Three textboxes for each activity.] [The PI has an option to make each activity available for use on the IGERT Resource Center Web site, viewable by the general public]		X
Mark the following components of professional skills development that apply to the majority of IGERT trainees in your project during this reporting period. (Mark all that apply) Trainees undertook coursework/training that included regular faculty critique of and feedback on professional writing. Trainees authored, submitted or published research papers in refereed journals. Trainees took coursework/training (e.g., brown bags, seminars) that included regular critique of and feedback on professional speaking/presentation skills. Trainees made presentations at academic/scientific professional conferences or meetings. Trainees presented results from their IGERT to professional, non-academic audiences (e.g., industry, government). Trainees undertook coursework/training to develop media-based or information technology-based communication skills. Trainees produced multimedia materials, Web sites, or other cyber-enabled tools to communicate the results of their IGERT activities to external audiences. Trainees used multimedia materials, Web sites, or other cyber-enabled tools as part of their interdisciplinary scientific training and collaboration. Trainees received training in team-building and project management skills. Trainees received training in effective time and task management. Trainees participated as members of teams engaged in joint research, education, and/or outreach efforts. Trainees led teams engaged in research, education, and/or outreach efforts. Other preparation in professional skills development (please specify: ___________) No components of [section/question title] applied during this reporting period.		X
Trainee Preparation for STEM Careers Mark the following components that apply to the majority of IGERT trainees in your project during this reporting period. (Mark all that apply) Trainees received training or instruction (e.g., courses, workshops) in effective teaching practices. Trainees developed and presented course and/or curriculum materials. Trainees served as mentors to others (e.g., graduate students, undergraduates, laboratory technicians). Trainees received training/mentoring in grant proposal preparation. Authored/co-authored and submitted grant proposals. Trainees received training/instruction on the interaction between academic research and industrial technical requirements. Trainees received training/instruction for applying their research to address public policy concerns or issues. Trainees had internships (off-campus, research, educational and/or work experiences) in non-academic settings (e.g., industry, government). Trainees had professional interactions other than internships with non-academic employers (e.g. industry, government) in order to learn about career opportunities and requirements. Trainees communicated, worked, or collaborated with scientists of other nationalities. Other preparation for careers in academia (please specify: ___________). Other preparation for nonacademic careers (e.g., industry, government) (please specify: ___________). No components of Trainee Preparation for STEM Careers applied during this reporting period.		X
Tactics for Recruitment and Broadening Participation Do you have an overall, active plan with a specific set of goals and timelines for the recruitment and retention of trainees, including specifics for broadening participation of groups underrepresented in science and engineering? Yes/No If no, please explain: (Responses are limited to 1000 characters for each practice.)		X
Regardless of your response to the previous question, please describe up to three of the promising tactics and results for recruiting qualified trainees to your IGERT project during this reporting period. (Responses are limited to 1000 characters for each tactic and result.) [Three textbox pairs for Tactic and Result.] [The PI has an option to make each Tactic and Result pair available for use on the IGERT Resource Center Web site, viewable by the general public]		X
Please describe the extent to which each of the following practices been productive for recruiting trainees overall to your IGERT during this reporting period. [Four check boxes for each bulleted item. Boxes are labeled “Productive”; “Somewhat productive”; “Not productive”; “NA”] Relationships with NSF programs that can provide an undergraduate pool of potential IGERT trainees (e.g., REUs, NSF Centers) Relationships with faculty and programs at other academic institutions Use of recruiting resources on your IGERT campus (e.g., career service office, graduate studies office) Collaboration with other IGERTs on recruitment. Use of professional meetings, conferences, associations to communicate with, reach out to, and market to potential IGERT trainees Other (please specify: ___________)		X
Please describe the extent to which each of the following practices have been productive for recruiting underrepresented minority and women trainees to your IGERT during this reporting period. [Four check boxes for each bulleted item. Boxes are labeled “Productive”; “Somewhat productive”; “Not productive”; “NA”] and {Respondents respond twice for each bulleted item; once for URMs and once for women.} Relationships with NSF programs that specifically focus on broadening participation of underrepresented minorities or women in STEM (e.g., LSAMP, AGEP, TCUP, or ADVANCE) Use of resources on your campus (e.g., academic advancement programs, offices for campus diversity, or minority and women’s student groups) Interaction with professional associations, organizations, or committees serving underrepresented minorities communities or women (e.g., National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Society of Women Engineers, committees in professional societies focused on minority communities and women) Bridge programs for entering graduate students Mentoring or advisement arrangements that take advantage of underrepresented minorities or women faculty or graduate students on campus Relationships with faculty and programs at minority-serving academic institutions (e.g., historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, or tribal colleges). {This item will be marked N/A or blanked out for women} Collaboration with other IGERT projects on recruitment Other (please specify: ___________)		X
International Opportunities According to NSF records, you project [has/does not have] explicit funding for an international component. If you think this is incorrect, please contact ICF International.		X
Briefly identify up to three training experiences or components that provided exceptional “added value” for preparing IGERT trainees to be successful in international/global science and engineering. NOTE: This can include U.S.-based experiences. [Three textboxes for Training Experiences/Components 1, 2 and 3.] [The PI has an option to make each training experience or component available for use on the IGERT Resource Center Web site, viewable by the general public]			X
Responding to the remaining questions is mandatory only for IGERT projects with explicit funding for the international component. Is International participation required for all trainees in your IGERT project? Yes/No		X
Did one or more trainees from your IGERT project engage in an international experience through the project during this reporting period? Yes/No If yes, please click on the "Add an international experience" button below to describe the experience and the country. NOTE: You will need to repeat this step for each country in which trainees engaged in an international experience during this reporting period For each country: Country [pull-down menu] Trainee(s) involved [one checkbox per trainee] Which of the following international actions or work in this country involved trainees? (Mark all that apply) Trainees attended conferences/workshops. Trainees undertook coursework/training. Trainee(s) worked, conducted research/field work, or interned in industrial settings. Trainee(s) worked, conducted research/field work, or interned in academic settings. Trainee(s) worked, conducted research/field work, or interned in other settings (e.g., national laboratories, non-governmental organizations). Other international actions/work (please specify: ___________)		X
Identify the value/opportunities for faculty that resulted from the International experiences of IGERT Project. (Mark all that apply) Faculty have developed new collaborations. Faculty have developed new access to facilities/skills. Faculty have developed new opportunities for research/education/training. Other (please specify: ___________)			X
Briefly identify up to three research or educational achievements resulting from the International component. Each achievement may involve a single trainee or a group of trainees. [Three textboxes for Research/Educational Achievements 1, 2 and 3.] [The PI has an option to make each research or educational achievement available for use on the IGERT Resource Center Web site, viewable by the general public]			X
Partnerships/Collaborations Were there active partnerships/collaborations outside of your university through your IGERT project during this reporting period? Yes/No NOTE: Examples include other academic institutions (including IGERT partners), industrial or business partners, government agencies and laboratories, and non-profit organizations. If you are in doubt about whether to include information on a specific relationship between your IGERT and another organization, please include the information. If yes, please specify one of the four partnership/collaboration types [academic, corporate, government, other], and click on the "go" button to input information on the partnership/collaboration. You will need to repeat this step for each additional partnership/collaboration to report.		X
Provide for each Partner:
Institution/Organization Name		X
Details on this Partner: If partner is an academic institution, please select all that apply. Ph.D.-granting institution Non-Ph.D.-granting institution Minority-serving institution K-12 institution Foreign-based institution If Partner is a government organization or agency – select the best option. U.S. federal agency or department U.S. federal laboratory or research facility Foreign institution or foreign government/agency (If yes, please indicate the foreign country __________________ ) If Partner is a corporate or industrial partner Please select the descriptions that best fit the corporate or industrial partner. Please use your best judgment. [check one] Large company Small to mid-size company Start-up company [check one] U.S.-based company Foreign-based company Please select the sector which best describes the business of your corporate partner [pull down/select one] Please select a Manufacturing Subsector [pull down/select one. Only applicable when Manufacturing sector is specified]		X
Funding Arrangement for this Partner: [Mark all that apply] Subaward to partner IGERT lead institution provides subaward to partner for purposes of providing IGERT traineeship stipends to trainees. IGERT project provides subaward to partner for purposes of providing services or support to IGERT Trainees. Partner provides funding Partner provides funding to the IGERT project specifically for IGERT Trainees in any way (e.g., internships, travel, training). Partner provides funding to the IGERT project for research, curriculum, or other project activities, but not directly for trainees. Other No funding/direct financial interaction is involved in this partnership. Other (Please specify: ___________)		X
Activities for this Partner/Institution [mark all that apply] Facilities: IGERT trainees use a partner organization's facilities for project activities. Collaborative Research/Teaching: Partner organization's personnel work with IGERT project staff on collaborative research/teaching. Personnel Exchange: IGERT trainees and/or partner organization personnel use each other's facilities or work at each other's site, on an ad hoc or as-need basis. Internships: IGERT trainees work in a partner’s facilities specifically as interns.		X
Accomplishments and Outcomes Please describe one key accomplishment or outcome (not activity) of this partnering arrangement for the reporting period. (Response limited to 1000 characters.) [Textbox] [The PI has an option to make the accomplishment or outcome available for use on the IGERT Resource Center Web site, viewable by the general public]			X

4: Project Evaluation and Institutional Impacts
Project Evaluation Do you have an overall plan with milestones and timelines for measuring progress toward attaining key IGERT project goals? Yes/No			X
If your IGERT paid for professional evaluation services external to the IGERT institution or used expertise internal to your institution to aid in the evaluation process, please share contact information Organization/individual name Address E-mail Phone Website Was this an external evaluation service provider? Yes/No			X
Institutional Impacts Please describe a key insight, and your response to it (if any), that has been identified through assessment and evaluation during this reporting period. (Response is limited to 1000 characters total for the insight and 1000 characters for the response.) [Textbox for “Insight/Learning” and for “Response.”]			X
Please consider your responses to the following in light of changes/impacts that have occurred in your institution as a result of the IGERT during this reporting period. [mark all that apply] The institution(s) involved in your IGERT has/have been successful in obtaining large- scale Federal grants (e.g., STC, ERC, MRSEC). Interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary courses have been developed for IGERT Trainees and Associates. Interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary courses are being delivered to IGERT Trainees and Associates. Interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary courses that have been developed for IGERT are being delivered to non-IGERT students. New certificate or degree programs have been developed and are available on the IGERT campus(es). Department curriculum or policy changes took place to emphasize or require interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary preparation for all graduate students. Institutional changes that support and encourage team multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary course development and teaching have occurred. Institutional changes that support and encourage team-based graduate student learning and assessment have occurred. Institutional changes that support and encourage graduate students to gain laboratory and research experiences across disciplines have occurred. Institutional changes incorporating improved recruitment and retention policies and practices for underrepresented groups and women based on IGERT. Other (Please specify: ___________)			X
Please describe a demonstrable institutional change (if any) that has occurred during this reporting period due to IGERT. (Response is limited to 1000 characters.) [Textbox] [The PI has an option to make the demonstrable institutional change available for use on the IGERT Resource Center Web site, viewable by the general public]			X

5. Publications/Presentations
Please provide citations in American Psychological Association (APA) format for all the Journal Articles in Refereed Publications emanating from your IGERT project to which you (the PI) or any other personnel or trainees (co-PI or advisors, funded trainees, formerly funded trainees, associates) associated with your IGERT project contributed. It is recommended that you create one document to upload that lists the appropriate Journal Articles in Refereed Publications since the last annual report. Journal Articles in Refereed Publications Mark the checkbox if you do not have any Journal Articles in Referred Publications during the current reporting period Provide for each Journal Article in Refereed Publications (that has been published either electronically or in print): Citation, with author(s) who ever received funding for the IGERT project as IGERT trainees with asterisks(). Journal Articles in Non-Refereed Publications Mark the checkbox if you do not have any Journal Articles in Non-Referred Publications during the current reporting period Provide for each Journal Article in Non-Refereed Publications (that has been published either electronically or in print): Citation, with author(s) who ever received funding for the IGERT project as IGERT trainees with asterisks(). Books Mark the checkbox if you do not have any Books during the current reporting period Provide for each Book (that has been published in print): Citation, with author(s) who ever received funding for the IGERT project as IGERT trainees with asterisks(). Book Chapters Mark the checkbox if you do not have any Book Chapters during the current reporting period Provide for each Book Chapter (that has been published in print): Citation, with author(s) who ever received funding for the IGERT project as IGERT trainees with asterisks(). Patent Applications Mark the checkbox if you do not have any Patent Applications during the current reporting period Provide for each Patent Application: Citation, with author(s) who ever received funding for the IGERT project as IGERT trainees with asterisks(). Patents Awarded Mark the checkbox if you do not have any Patents Awarded during the current reporting period Provide for each Patent Awarded: Citation, with author(s) who ever received funding for the IGERT project as IGERT trainees with asterisks(). Conference Publications Mark the checkbox if you do not have any Conference Publications during the current reporting period Provide for each Conference Publication (that has been published either electronically or in print): Citation, with author(s) who ever received funding for the IGERT project as IGERT trainees with asterisks(). Conference Presentations Mark the checkbox if you do not have any Conference Presentations during the current reporting period Provide for each Conference Presentation: Citation, with author(s) who ever received funding for the IGERT project as IGERT trainees with asterisks().			X

IGERT: Crosswalk – Trainee Survey

New Elements	Common Collection Categories Questions	Staff and Project Participant Characteristics^⁴	Project Implementation Characteristics^⁵	Project Outputs^⁶
	1. About You
	Name & Contact Information Contact Information: Name: (First, Middle Initial, Last, Previous Surname) Department at Institution Address at Institution Institution City Institution State Zip Code Phone Extension Fax E-mail Address Web URL Permanent Contact Information (Voluntary) Social Security Number Personal E-mail Address Contact Information of someone who will know how to reach student in three years: Name Relationship to You Address City State Zip Code Country Phone Extension E-mail Address	X
	Demographics Ethnicity (Choose one) Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino Not Reported	X
	Race (Choose one or more) American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Not Reported	X
	Gender (Choose one) Male Female Not reported	X
	Planned for 2013 data collection cycle Disability Status (Choose one): Yes (check Yes if any of the following apply): Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Blind or serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses Serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs Other serious disability related to a physical, mental, or emotional condition No Do not wish to provide	X
	Citizenship (Choose one): U.S. Citizen/U.S. National U.S. Permanent Resident Other Non-U.S. Citizen Not Reported	X
	Permanent residents only provide: Permanent Resident Alien Status Granted (mm/yyyy)	X
	State or Country of Birth	X
	Your Major & Interests Major [Respondent chooses from the list of academic disciplines shown in the footnote]^⁷	X
	Degree Sought Master of Arts (MA) Master of Science (MS) Doctorate (PhD) Professional Degree (MD, JD etc) Other	X
	Brief description of your research interest/topic (not program specific) (word limit: 300) [Textbox]		X
	Does your research involve any of the following (Mark all that apply) Bioinformatics Biological evolution and development Biotechnology Civil infrastructure monitoring and improvement Climate change: impacts and factors Computational science and engineering Device development Energy: alternate and renewable resources and conservation Entrepreneurialism Human, social and community sciences Imaging Materials science and engineering Nanoscience: engineering and technology Neuroscience: biology and psychology Sensing, signals and signal processing Sustainability: ecology and the environment Water resources: conservation, utilization and quality Other (please specify)		X
	IGERT Advisors Current IGERT Advisor(s) (Mark all that apply) [Checkbox for each IGERT advisor as entered via PI survey]		X
	How Involved Was Your Advisor in Programmatic Activities Always Often Sometimes Never		X
	Graduation Plans Expected Graduation Date (mm/yyyy)	X
	If expected to graduate within one year, what type of employment opportunities are you pursuing? [mark all that apply] [indicate top choice if more than one opportunity is selected] Government Postdoctoral Full-time position Part-time position Industry/Business Postdoctoral Full-time position Part-time position Educational Institution (college, university, or K-12) Postdoctoral Tenure track faculty Non-tenure track faculty Staff Nonprofit Postdoctoral Full-time position Part-time position Self-Employed/Entrepreneur			X

	2. Prior Experiences (Not applicable to formerly funded trainees)
	High School Background:
	Name of high school/secondary school/institution from which you graduated/received a diploma	X
	School type (select one) Public Private Other (please specify): _________	X
	High School City	X
	High School State	X
	High School Zip Code	X
	High School Country (if outside the U.S.)	X
	Undergraduate Background Prior to IGERT Traineeship:
	Undergraduate Institution Name	X
	Undergraduate Institution City	X
	Undergraduate Institution State	X
	Undergraduate Institution Country (if outside the U.S.)	X
	When did you receive your first undergraduate degree? (mm/yyyy)	X
	Undergraduate Degree Type (Choose one) Bachelor of Arts (BA) Bachelor of Science (BS) Other (please specify):	X
	Undergraduate Major [Respondent chooses from the list of academic disciplines shown in the endnotes] If Other, please specify	X
	Double Major [Respondent chooses from the list of academic disciplines shown in the endnotes] If Other, please specify	X
	Post-Undergraduate Degree Prior to IGERT Traineeship:
	Did you obtain a post-undergraduate degree prior to becoming an IGERT Trainee? Yes/No If Yes, provide the following information:	X
	Post-Undergraduate Institution Name	X
	Post-Undergraduate Institution City	X
	Post-Undergraduate Institution State	X
	Post-Undergraduate Institution Country (if outside the U.S.)	X
	Post-Undergraduate Major [Respondent chooses from the dropdown list of academic disciplines shown in the endnotes] If Other, please specify	X
	Post-Undergraduate Degree Type Master of Arts (M.A.) Master of Science (M.S.) Doctorate (Ph.D.) Professional degree (M.D., J.D.) Other Postbaccalaureate degree (please specify):	X
	When did you receive your post-undergraduate degree (mm/yyyy)	X
	Employment Prior to IGERT Traineeship
	Were you employed in the public/private sector for one or more years after receiving your first undergraduate degree and prior to becoming an IGERT Trainee? (Do not include employment as a Research Assistant (R.A.) or Teaching Assistant (T.A.) while pursuing a Master’s degree) Yes/No	X
	Total number of years (equal to or greater than one year, to the nearest year) you were employed in the public or private sector after receiving your first undergraduate degree and prior to becoming an IGERT trainee. (Do not count employment as a Research Assistant (R.A.) or Teaching Assistant (T.A.) while pursuing a Master’s degree)	X

	3. Achievements
	Publications, Patents, and Presentations Provided by the PI [The list of publications, patents, and presentations that were entered via the PI survey that included this trainee as an author are presented for the trainee to review]			X
	Fellowships, Scholarships, and Grants Other Than IGERT Provide for each Fellowship, Scholarship, or Grant Other Than IGERT:
	Title of Fellowship, Scholarship, or Grant			X
	Proposal Title			X
	Year Awarded			X
	Awarding Agency/Organization			X
	Other Honors and Recognition Provide for each honor or recognition:
	Title of Honor or Recognition			X
	Year			X
	Society/Granting Organization			X
	Research or Education Accomplishment
	Major research or education accomplishment during the reporting period (word limit: 1000) [Textbox]		X

	4. Research Preparation (Not applicable to formerly funded trainees)
	Please indicate which of the following activities you engaged in during this reporting period. [Mark all that apply] Undertook formal coursework/training in research methods, practices and instrumentation in your primary discipline equivalent to traditional graduate students Had practical, hands-on laboratory and/or field experience in conducting research across the breadth of disciplines in the IGERT program Undertook formal coursework/training across the breadth of disciplines encompassed by the IGERT project Undertook formal coursework/training in both ethical conduct of research and ethical conduct related to the themes encompassed by your IGERT project Other preparation to conduct high-quality research (Please specify) Please check here if you were not engaged in any of the activities listed above during this reporting period		X
	How many courses/seminars did you take in disciplines outside of your primary discipline during this reporting period?		X
	How many courses/seminars did you take that specifically covered interdisciplinary topics related to your IGERT during this reporting period?		X
	How many courses/seminars were in the primary discipline		X

	5. Professional Skills (Not applicable to formerly funded trainees)
	Please indicate which of the following activities you engaged in during this reporting period. [Mark all that apply] Undertook coursework/training that included regular faculty critique of and feedback on professional writing Authored, submitted or published research papers in refereed journals Undertook coursework/training (e.g., brown bags, seminars) that included regular critique of and feedback on professional speaking/presentation skills Made presentations at academic/scientific professional conferences or meetings Presented results from IGERT activities to professional nonacademic audiences (e.g., industry, government) Undertook coursework/training to develop media-based or information technology-based communication skills Produced multimedia materials, Web sites, or other cyber-enabled tools to communicate the results of IGERT activities to external audiences Used multimedia materials, Web sites, or other cyber-enabled tools as part of the interdisciplinary scientific training and collaboration Received training in team-building and project management skills Received training in effective time and task management Participated as a members of teams engaged in joint research, educational, and/or outreach efforts Led teams engaged in research, educational, and/or outreach efforts Other preparation in professional skills development (Please specify: ___________) Please check here if you were not engaged in any of the activities listed above during this reporting period		X

	6. Career Preparation (Not applicable to formerly funded trainees)
	Please describe what you consider to be the most beneficial IGERT training experience or component that has prepared you to be successful in a science or engineering career in an international/global setting. Note: This can include U.S.-based experiences. (word limit: 1000) [Textbox]			X
	Please indicate which of the following activities you engaged in during this reporting period. [Mark all that apply] Received training or instruction (e.g., courses, workshops) in effective teaching practices and student mentoring Developed and presented course and/or curriculum materials Served as a mentor to others (e.g., graduate students, undergraduates, laboratory technicians) Received training/mentoring in grant proposal preparation Authored/co-authored and submitted grant proposals Received training/instruction on the interaction between academic research and industrial technical requirements Received training/instruction for applying your research to address public policy concerns or issues Had an internship (an off-campus, research, educational and/or work experience) in a nonacademic setting (e.g., industry, government). Had professional interactions other than internships with nonacademic employers (e.g. industry, government) in order to learn about career opportunities and requirements Communicated, worked, or collaborated with scientists of other nationalities Other preparation for careers in academia (Please specify: ___________) Other preparation for nonacademic careers (e.g., industry, government) (Please specify: ___________) Please check here if you were not engaged in any of the activities listed above during this reporting period		X
X	Are you aware of career-life balance policies at your institution or in your department? Yes/No		X
X	If Yes, please describe them: [Limit: 1,000 characters]		X

	7. Internships
	Have you taken part in any internships lasting one month or more with industries or businesses, government laboratories or agencies, or with nonprofit organizations during the current reporting period? Yes/No If yes, please indicate the setting, duration (to the nearest month), and location of the internship(s). [The respondent can specify up to four internships. The following data is collected for each internship]			X
	Internship
	Company/agency name			X
	Internship Duration (1-52 weeks)			X
	Internship Setting (pull-down options) Industry/business Nonprofit organization Government laboratory Public sector agency Other			X
	Internship location U.S. If U.S. please indicate the state and city Foreign. If foreign, please indicate the foreign country			X
	Internship contributions that have prepared you for your career during this reporting period: (mark all that apply) Received training/instruction on the interaction between academic research and industrial technical requirements Received training/instruction for applying your research to address public policy concerns or issues Engaged in professional interactions other than internships with nonacademic employers (e.g. industry, government) in order to learn about career opportunities and requirements Communicated, worked, or collaborated with scientists of other nationalities Other preparation for nonacademic careers (e.g., industry, government) - please specify (text box)		X
	Please describe what you consider to be the most beneficial professional or career-related aspect. [Limit: 1,000 characters]			X

	8. International Experiences
	Have you taken part in any international experiences during this reporting period? Yes/No If Yes, the respondent can specify up to five international experiences. The following data is collected for each international experience:		X
	International Experience
	Was this international experience related to your IGERT research? Yes/No		X
	International experience duration (1-52 weeks)		X
	Please identify the primary country in which the international activities occurred.		X
	Please indicate the international activities you engaged in during this reporting period (Mark all that apply) Attended conferences/workshops outside the United States Undertook coursework/training outside the United States Worked, conducted research/fieldwork, or interned outside the United States Other (Please specify: ____________________)		X
	Were you formally prepared for your international experience? Yes/No		X
	If yes to previous question, What experiences were included in the preparation for your international experience? How to work in a foreign laboratory/field work Graduate education/Education/ laboratory differences in country to be visited Language Cultural differences Learning about the area Other (Please specify: ____________________)		X
	What did you accomplish during your international experience (Mark all that apply) • Awards/Honors/Recognitions • Broader Impacts • Invention/Patent • Presentations • Publications • Other		X
	If you took part in international activities during this reporting period, please describe what you consider to be the most beneficial professional or career-related aspect of these activities. [Limit: 1,000 characters]		X

	9. Comments (Not applicable to formerly funded trainees)
	Benefit of IGERT In the text box below, please describe what you consider to be the most beneficial aspect of being an IGERT trainee during this reporting period. This might include 1) an opportunity you have had as a result of being an IGERT trainee that has significantly affected your professional development, 2) an aspect of the project that provided exceptional "added value" to your educational experience, or 3) an aspect of the project that has been especially successful and/or represents a real change from the way that graduate students are usually educated at your institution.			X
	Opportunity for Improvement Please describe what you consider to be the most important opportunity for improvement in the IGERT program with which you are associated.			X

	10. Training Confirmation (Not applicable to formerly trainees)
	Training Confirmation How many hours spent per week did you spend on programmatic activities?	X
	Did you participate in regular training throughout the year?	X
	Describe training received [Limit: 1,000 characters]	X
	How frequently did you receive training Weekly Bimonthly Monthly Other- please specify (text box)	X
	Funding Confirmation What was your stipend amount $30,000 gross annually ($2,500 gross per month) Other- please specify (text box)	X
	How does your traineeship stipend compare to stipends received by regular teaching or research assistants at your organization (Choose one) Greater than others Equal to others Less than others	X
	NSF provides your affiliated organization with a $10,500 cost-of-education allowance with a 1 year traineeship in lieu of all required tuition and fees. How much would it cost if you had to pay the normal charges yourself? (text box)	X
	[This question is only asked of funded trainees] Did you have to pay any tuition or fees this year? Yes/No If Yes, how much did you have to pay? (text box)	X

IGERT: Number of Respondents, Frequency of Response, and Annual Hour Burden

The estimated average number of annual respondents is 4,658 (163 project PIs and 4,495 IGERT trainees and associates), with an estimated annual response burden total of 12,156 hours. The Web-based collection is an annual activity of the IGERT program. There are currently 163 IGERT awards, and data are collected from each award site. PIs complete the PI questionnaire, all IGERT trainees are required to complete the IGERT trainee questionnaire, and the associates are requested but not required to complete the IGERT associate questionnaire. We anticipate that new awards may be added, but at about the same rate that active awards expire; thus, on average, the number of respondents will remain constant over time. The annualized burden was computed by taking the number of respondents from the 2011 data collection cycle and estimating their response burden, based on a question in the Web-based data collection asking how long it takes respondents to complete the form.

The burden estimates for each type of respondent are outlined below:

Respondent Type	Estimated Average No. of Respondents	Estimated Average Burden Hours Per Respondent	Estimated Annual Burden Hour Total
Project PIs	163	47	7,661

IGERT trainees and associates	4,495	1	4,495
Total	4,658		12,156

IGERT: Hour Burden Estimates by Each Form and Aggregate Hour Burdens

As mentioned above respondents are project PIs and IGERT trainees and associates. The estimated total annual response burden is 12,156 hours. There is a different Web-based form for each respondent type. The annual burden by form was calculated as follows:

Form Type	Respondent Type	Number of Respondents	Burden Hours Per Respondent	Total Burden Hours
Principal Investigator form	Project PIs	163	47	7,661
Trainee and associate form	IGERT trainees and associates	4,495	1	4,495

Total		4,658		12,156

IGERT: Estimates of Annualized Cost to Respondents for the Hour Burdens

The overall annualized cost to the respondents is estimated to be $359,051. The following table shows the annualized estimates of costs to respondents. These estimated hourly rate for PIs is based on a American Association of University Professors, “Annual Report on the Economic Status of the Profession, 2011-12,” Academe, March–April 2012, Survey Report Table 4. According to this report, the average salary of an associate professor across all types of doctoral-granting institutions (public, private-independent, religiously affiliated) was $86,319. When divided by the number of standard annual work hours (2,080), this calculates to approximately $41 per hour.

Respondent Type	No. of Respondents	Burden Hours Per Respondent	Average Hourly Rate	Estimated Annual Cost
Project PIs	163	47	$41	$314,101
IGERT trainees and associates	4,495	1	$10	$44,950
Total	4,658			$359,051

IGERT: Estimates of Costs to the Federal Government

Computing the annualized cost to NSF for the IGERT data collection was done by taking the budgets for three years and calculating the costs for each of the following operational activities involved in producing, maintaining, and conducting the IGERT data collection:

Operational Activities	Cost Over Three Years
System Development (includes initial development of the database and Web-based application and later changes requested by the program, e.g., increased reporting tools, additional validations)	$664,796
System Maintenance, Updates, and Technical Support (system requires updates each year before opening the collection; maintenance is required to keep the system current with technology, e.g., database servers, operating systems)	$332,360
Data Collection Opening and Support (e.g., online and telephone support to respondents and contacting respondents to encourage completion of the questions), Reporting (as defined by the DGE), and Followup Activities (e.g., providing data to other consultants)	$398,753
Three-Year Total for All Operational Activities	$1,395,909

The annual costs of the clearance were computed as one-third of the total three-year costs; therefore, the annualized cost to NSF for the IGERT data collection is $465,303.

IGERT: Questions – PI Survey

1. Project Summary

Project Characteristics

Please indicate up to three NSF directorates that most closely correspond to your interdisciplinary research theme.

BIO –Biological Sciences
CISE – Computer and Information Science and Engineering
ENG–Engineering
GEO–Geosciences
MPS–Mathematical and Physical Sciences
OCI – Office of Cyberinfrastructure
OPP–Office of Polar Programs
SBE–Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences

Did you support any IGERT trainees during the current project year?

Yes/ No

Considering the IGERT trainees as a group, how do they compare with graduate students you usually see in terms of their academic/research potential?

Far superior to our usual graduate students
Somewhat better than our usual graduate students
About the same as our usual graduate students
Somewhat less promising or less successful than our usual graduate students
Much less promising or less successful than our usual students

How do trainees in your program earn their doctoral degrees? [mark all that apply]

Trainees earn their degrees from the IGERT multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary program.
Trainees earn their degrees from traditional single-discipline departments.
Trainees earn their degrees from multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary programs, centers or units other than IGERT.
Other (certificates, etc.)
Please specify:

Does your IGERT project include undergraduate involvement?

Yes/ No

If yes, were NSF IGERT funds used for undergraduate involvement?

Yes/ No

Does your IGERT project include postdoctoral involvement?

Yes/No

If yes, were NSF IGERT funds used for postdoctorate involvement?

Yes/ No

Estimate the amount of funds from the current year of IGERT support that will be carried over to the next year as of the project anniversary date (the date when your annual report will be due in FastLane):

Total funds carried over to the next year
If carryover funds are entered (i.e., greater than 0), please provide an explanation for these funds
Participant support costs carried over to the next year
Stipends carried over to the next year

Research Achievements

Please describe up to three interdisciplinary research achievements/discoveries/outcomes that demonstrate how your IGERT project has been particularly effective in attaining the interdisciplinary research goals you set out to achieve during this reporting period. Please report achievements that include tangible outcomes such as publication, patent, discovery, or preliminary findings. Individual trainee achievements should be reserved for the "Trainee Achievements" section.

(Responses are limited to 1000 characters for each achievement.)

[The PI has an option to make each achievement available for use on the IGERT Resource Center Web site, viewable by the general public]

Education Achievements

Please describe up to three achievements/outcomes that illustrate exceptional added value to the trainees' educational experience during this reporting period. Please focus on overall programmatic achievements, rather than achievements of individual trainees.

(Responses are limited to 1000 characters for each achievement.)

[The PI has an option to make each achievement available for use on the IGERT Resource Center Web site, viewable by the general public]

Trainee Achievements

Please describe up to three research or education achievements/outcomes, involving either a single trainee or a group of trainees made possible through the participation of trainees in your IGERT project during this reporting period.

(Responses are limited to 1000 characters for each achievement.)

[The PI has an option to make each achievement available for use on the IGERT Resource Center Web site, viewable by the general public]

Barriers to Implementation

Please identify and describe up to three key barriers (e.g. programmatic, institutional) you have encountered in the process of implementing your IGERT project during this reporting period. For each barrier identified, briefly describe how your project has responded.

(Responses are limited to 1000 characters for each issue/challenge and response.)

[The system collects the barriers and responses as separate data elements]

Outreach Activities

Please report any outreach activities involving your IGERT that occurred during this reporting period. Outreach activities include your IGERT project, IGERT faculty and/or IGERT Trainees being featured in the media (e.g., TV, radio, magazine articles) or talks, presentations, or workshops given to school groups, civic groups, non-scientifically based professional groups, members of the government, or the general public.

Please mark the checkbox if you do not have any Outreach Activities to report.

For each activity:

Short Title
Name of the media outlet or organization for which outreach was done
Date of the activity
Type of activity

Museum
Media
K-12
Undergraduate
Government
Informal Science
Other

Briefly describe this activity, including the names of the IGERT individuals involved.

NSF Highlights

Each year, NSF program officers are asked to write "Highlights" (formerly known as "Nuggets") on the results of NSF research and education awards. These Highlights are used to help assess NSF's performance in attaining the strategic outcome goals outlined in the NSF Strategic Plan and to share successes with various groups.

Your Highlight will probably relate to one of the achievements reported in sections 1b, c or d, but in greater detail and with images. When writing your Highlight, please clearly describe how the interdisciplinary theme of your IGERT project made this work possible, as distinct from what might have been possible through only a single-discipline research or education grant. Also, please write the Highlight such that a general audience can grasp the importance, value and merit of the research, the educational outreach or whatever results you are highlighting.

Starting with a statement of what the research team has achieved and why it is important and then going on to explain what problem is being solved, or obstacle is being overcome, or new discovery that was made is a great way to write a Highlight for maximum effectiveness.

Reporting Highlights is related to requirements under the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA).

Please respond only if you have something relevant and significant to share for this reporting period.

Guidelines for Writing Highlights

Write for a general audience. Common uses for highlights include the following: program monitoring by NSF staff; reporting to Congress on NSF goal attainment; demonstrating achievements in the NSF’s annual Budget Requests, Performance and Accountability Reports (PAR), and other documents; and providing information for the general public. Well-written, informative Highlights submitted here may serve several purposes and thereby eliminate duplicate writing efforts later.
Include images. NSF highlights and images are used not only by the Advisory Committee for GRPA Performance Assessment, but also for illustration, in the NSF's annual Budget Requests, Performance and Accountability Reports (PAR), and other documents. Clear, colorful images (pictures, graphs, charts, etc.) greatly enhance the value of highlights.
Provide sufficient information to describe the research and the results so that the IGERT Program Officers can determine whether or not a specific objective (and therefore, outcome goal) was met and its most valuable use.
Start with a statement of what the research team has achieved, and then go on to explain why it solves a problem or overcomes an obstacle. Do not start with a lengthy explanation of the problem to be solved. Example: "Prof. Blivett and her team at the University of Eutaw have discovered/achieved/developed XYZ. This was hard/remarkable/useful/world-changing because … or this seminal development could lead to practical applications in …"
Include the location and/or lead institution for the research and the names of all principal investigators.
Include an explicit statement that NSF is supporting this work (this can usually be done very quickly in passing, e.g., "NSF-funded researchers at Stanford University have demonstrated …", or "Astronomers working at NSF's Gemini Observatory have discovered…")
Spell out NSF program names. Be sure to spell out acronyms.

For each Highlight:

Descriptive title for this Highlight
If a video is associated with the Highlight, please provide a URL link to the video.
Please indicate the primary and secondary NSF strategic goal(s) that best describe the Highlight

[For each NSF goal listed, the PI selects either primary or secondary]

Describe the achievement/result that is the Highlight
How does this activity address the primary and secondary NSF strategic goals that you marked above?

For each Highlight Image:

Descriptive title for this Highlight image
Upload image file (bmp, gif, jpeg, pdf, png, or tiff only)
Does NSF have permission to use this image?

Yes/No

Image credits (Required only if you answered "yes" to the previous question)
Description of image (optional)

2. IGERT Project Personnel, Trainee, and Associate Details

Provide for each Principal Investigator:

Mark the checkbox if [PI Name] served as PI for the current project year

Name: First, Middle Initial, Last, Previous Surname

Contact Information: Title

Department at Institution

Address at Institution

Institution City

Institution State

Zip Code

Phone

Extension

Fax

E-mail Address

Web URL

Ethnicity (Choose one):

Hispanic or Latino
Not Hispanic or Latino
Not reported

Race (Choose one or more):

American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White
Not Reported

Gender (Choose one):

Male
Female
Not reported

Planned for 2013 data collection cycle

Disability Status (Choose one):

Yes (check Yes if any of the following apply):
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Blind or serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses
Serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs
Other serious disability related to a physical, mental, or emotional condition
No
Do not wish to provide

Citizenship (Choose one):

U.S. Citizen/U.S. National
U.S. Permanent Resident
Other Non-U.S. Citizen
Not Reported

Provide for each IGERT Project Coordinator:

Name: First, Middle Initial, Last, Previous Surname

Contact Information:

Institution Name

Title

Department at Institution

Current Address

Current City

Current State

Zip Code

Phone

Extension

Fax

E-mail Address

Web URL

Provide for each IGERT Co-PI and Trainee/Associate Advisor:

Name: First, Middle Initial, Last, Previous Surname

Mark the checkbox if the individual served as co-PI or trainee/associate advisor for the current project year.

Role in Project (Mark all that apply):

Co-PI
Trainee/Associate Advisor

Contact Information:

Institution Name

Title

Department at Institution

Address at Institution

Institution City

Institution State

Zip Code

Phone

Extension

Fax

E-mail Address

Web URL

Current IGERT Advisor

Yes/No

Ethnicity (Choose one):

Hispanic or Latino
Not Hispanic or Latino
Not Reported

Race (Choose one or more):

American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White
Not Reported

Gender (Choose one):

Male
Female
Not reported

Planned for 2013 data collection cycle

Disability Status (Choose one):

Yes (check Yes if any of the following apply):
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Blind or serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses
Serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs
Other serious disability related to a physical, mental, or emotional condition
No
Do not wish to provide

Citizenship (Choose one):

U.S. Citizen/U.S. National
U.S. Permanent Resident
Other Non-U.S. Citizen
Not Reported

Provide for each IGERT Trainee and Associate:

Name: First, Middle Initial, Last, Previous Surname

E-mail Address

Verify IGERT-required Citizenship/Residency Status [not applicable to associates]

Yes, the trainee is a U.S. Citizen/U.S. National or U.S. Permanent Resident
No, the trainee does not meet IGERT citizenship Requirement. If you answered No, please provide an explanation.

GRE Scores :

Verbal

Quantitative

Analytical

Subject (Select GRE Subject)

Biochemistry
Cell & Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics
Education
Engineering
Geology
History
Literature in English,
Mathematics
Music
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Revised Music
Sociology

Indicate when the trainee/associate first enrolled in graduate study at this institution (mm/yyyy)

Indicate when the trainee first began receiving IGERT funding (not applicable to associates) (mm/ yyyy)

Indicate when the associate first began participating in the IGERT project (not applicable to trainees) (mm/ yyyy)

Indicate whether this trainee is a Funded Trainee or a Formerly Funded Trainee for this reporting period. (Note: A trainee who received IGERT funding for any or all of this reporting period is a Funded Trainee.)

Funded Trainees: Specify the Number of months funded
Formerly Funded Trainees (not applicable to associates)

Has student been engaged in IGERT activities, research, education or training during this reporting period?

Yes/No

Please describe the current situation that best describes this IGERT Trainee/Associate [select one]

Has not yet graduated, but is pursuing a PhD in your institution.
Has not yet graduated, but is pursuing a Master’s degree at your institution.
Has graduated from your institution with a PhD. [Enter month/year completed] (mm/ yyyy)
Has graduated from your institution with a master’s degree. [Enter month/year completed] (mm/ yyyy)
Has left your institution without earning degree. [insert month/year departed] (mm/yyyy)

3. Project Features

Trainee Preparation in Multidisciplinary/Interdisciplinary Research

Briefly describe up to three of the promising practices for preparing IGERT trainees to conduct collaborative research that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. (Responses are limited to 1000 characters for each practice.) [Three pairs of textboxes and select lists for “Practice” and “Measure.” Measures include: Formal evaluation, informal surveys, group feedback, quantitative measure, other]

[The PI has an option to make each practice and measure pair available for use on the IGERT Resource Center Web site, viewable by the general public]

Mark the following components of multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary research preparation that apply to the majority of IGERT trainees involved in your project during this reporting period. (Mark all that apply)

Trainees undertook formal coursework/training in research methods, practices, and instrumentation in their primary discipline equivalent to traditional graduate students.
Trainees had practical, hands-on laboratory and/or field experience in conducting research across the breadth of disciplines in the IGERT program.
Trainees undertook formal coursework/training across the breadth of disciplines encompassed by the IGERT project.
Trainees undertook formal coursework/training in both the ethical conduct of research and ethical conduct related to the themes encompassed by your IGERT project.
Other preparation to conduct high-quality research (please specify: ___________)
No components of [section/question title] applied during this reporting period.

Trainee Preparation in Professional Skills

Briefly describe up to three formal training activities (e.g. coursework, workshop, professional speaker) for preparing IGERT trainees to effectively communicate science to general audiences.

(Responses are limited to 1000 characters for each activity.) [Three textboxes for each activity.]

[The PI has an option to make each activity available for use on the IGERT Resource Center Web site, viewable by the general public]

Mark the following components of professional skills development that apply to the majority of IGERT trainees in your project during this reporting period.

(Mark all that apply)

Trainees undertook coursework/training that included regular faculty critique of and feedback on professional writing.
Trainees authored, submitted or published research papers in refereed journals.
Trainees took coursework/training (e.g., brown bags, seminars) that included regular critique of and feedback on professional speaking/presentation skills.
Trainees made presentations at academic/scientific professional conferences or meetings.
Trainees presented results from their IGERT to professional, non-academic audiences (e.g., industry, government).
Trainees undertook coursework/training to develop media-based or information technology-based communication skills.

Trainees produced multimedia materials, Web sites, or other cyber-enabled tools to communicate the results of their IGERT activities to external audiences.
Trainees used multimedia materials, Web sites, or other cyber-enabled tools as part of their interdisciplinary scientific training and collaboration.
Trainees received training in team-building and project management skills.
Trainees received training in effective time and task management.
Trainees participated as members of teams engaged in joint research, education, and/or outreach efforts.
Trainees led teams engaged in research, education, and/or outreach efforts.
Other preparation in professional skills development (please specify: ___________)
No components of [section/question title] applied during this reporting period.

Trainee Preparation for STEM Careers

Mark the following components that apply to the majority of IGERT trainees in your project during this reporting period.

(Mark all that apply)

Trainees received training or instruction (e.g., courses, workshops) in effective teaching practices.
Trainees developed and presented course and/or curriculum materials.
Trainees served as mentors to others (e.g., graduate students, undergraduates, laboratory technicians).
Trainees received training/mentoring in grant proposal preparation.
Authored/co-authored and submitted grant proposals.
Trainees received training/instruction on the interaction between academic research and industrial technical requirements.
Trainees received training/instruction for applying their research to address public policy concerns or issues.
Trainees had internships (off-campus, research, educational and/or work experiences) in non-academic settings (e.g., industry, government).
Trainees had professional interactions other than internships with non-academic employers (e.g. industry, government) in order to learn about career opportunities and requirements.
Trainees communicated, worked, or collaborated with scientists of other nationalities.
Other preparation for careers in academia (please specify: ___________).
Other preparation for nonacademic careers (e.g., industry, government) (please specify: ___________).
No components of Trainee Preparation for STEM Careers applied during this reporting period.

Tactics for Recruitment and Broadening Participation

Do you have an overall, active plan with a specific set of goals and timelines for the recruitment and retention of trainees, including specifics for broadening participation of groups underrepresented in science and engineering?

Yes/No

If no, please explain: (Responses are limited to 1000 characters for each practice.)

Regardless of your response to the previous question, please describe up to three of the promising tactics and results for recruiting qualified trainees to your IGERT project during this reporting period. (Responses are limited to 1000 characters for each tactic and result.) [Three textbox pairs for Tactic and Result.]

[The PI has an option to make each Tactic and Result pair available for use on the IGERT Resource Center Web site, viewable by the general public]

Please describe the extent to which each of the following practices been productive for recruiting trainees overall to your IGERT during this reporting period. [Four check boxes for each bulleted item. Boxes are labeled “Productive”; “Somewhat productive”; “Not productive”; “NA”]

Relationships with NSF programs that can provide an undergraduate pool of potential IGERT trainees (e.g., REUs, NSF Centers)
Relationships with faculty and programs at other academic institutions
Use of recruiting resources on your IGERT campus (e.g., career service office, graduate studies office)
Collaboration with other IGERTs on recruitment.
Use of professional meetings, conferences, associations to communicate with, reach out to, and market to potential IGERT trainees
Other (please specify: ___________)

Please describe the extent to which each of the following practices have been productive for recruiting underrepresented minority and women trainees to your IGERT during this reporting period. [Four check boxes for each bulleted item. Boxes are labeled “Productive”; “Somewhat productive”; “Not productive”; “NA”] and {Respondents respond twice for each bulleted item; once for URMs and once for women.}

Relationships with NSF programs that specifically focus on broadening participation of underrepresented minorities or women in STEM (e.g., LSAMP, AGEP, TCUP, or ADVANCE)
Use of resources on your campus (e.g., academic advancement programs, offices for campus diversity, or minority and women’s student groups)
Interaction with professional associations, organizations, or committees serving underrepresented minorities communities or women (e.g., National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Society of Women Engineers, committees in professional societies focused on minority communities and women)
Bridge programs for entering graduate students
Mentoring or advisement arrangements that take advantage of underrepresented minorities or women faculty or graduate students on campus
Relationships with faculty and programs at minority-serving academic institutions (e.g., historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, or tribal colleges). {This item will be marked N/A or blanked out for women}
Collaboration with other IGERT projects on recruitment
Other (please specify: ___________)

Innovation Skills Training (Per NSF, “similar to International Opportunities” section)

Briefly identify up to three training experiences or components that provided exceptional “added value” for preparing IGERT trainees to be successful in international/global science and engineering. NOTE: This can include U.S.-based experiences. [Three textboxes for Training Experiences/Components 1, 2 and 3.]

[The PI has an option to make each training experience or component available for use on the IGERT Resource Center Web site, viewable by the general public]

Responding to the remaining questions is mandatory only for IGERT projects with explicit funding for the international component.

Is International participation required for all trainees in your IGERT project?

Yes/No

Did one or more trainees from your IGERT project engage in an international experience through the project during this reporting period?

Yes/No

If yes, please click on the "Add an international experience" button below to describe the experience and the country.

NOTE: You will need to repeat this step for each country in which trainees engaged in an international experience during this reporting period

For each country:

Country [pull-down menu]

Trainee(s) involved [one checkbox per trainee]

Which of the following international actions or work in this country involved trainees? (Mark all that apply)

Trainees attended conferences/workshops.
Trainees undertook coursework/training.
Trainee(s) worked, conducted research/field work, or interned in industrial settings.
Trainee(s) worked, conducted research/field work, or interned in academic settings.
Trainee(s) worked, conducted research/field work, or interned in other settings (e.g., national laboratories, non-governmental organizations).
Other international actions/work (please specify: ___________)

Identify the value/opportunities for faculty that resulted from the International experiences of IGERT Project. (Mark all that apply)

Faculty have developed new collaborations.
Faculty have developed new access to facilities/skills.
Faculty have developed new opportunities for research/education/training.
Other (please specify: ___________)

Briefly identify up to three research or educational achievements resulting from the International component. Each achievement may involve a single trainee or a group of trainees. [Three textboxes for Research/Educational Achievements 1, 2 and 3.]

[The PI has an option to make each research or educational achievement available for use on the IGERT Resource Center Web site, viewable by the general public]

Partnerships/Collaborations

Were there active partnerships/collaborations outside of your university through your IGERT project during this reporting period?

Yes/No

NOTE: Examples include other academic institutions (including IGERT partners), industrial or business partners, government agencies and laboratories, and non-profit organizations. If you are in doubt about whether to include information on a specific relationship between your IGERT and another organization, please include the information.

If yes, please specify one of the four partnership/collaboration types [academic, corporate, government, other], and click on the "go" button to input information on the partnership/collaboration. You will need to repeat this step for each additional partnership/collaboration to report.

Provide for each Partner:

Institution/Organization Name

Details on this Partner:

If partner is an academic institution, please select all that apply.

Ph.D.-granting institution
Non-Ph.D.-granting institution
Minority-serving institution
K-12 institution
Foreign-based institution

If Partner is a government organization or agency – select the best option.

U.S. federal agency or department
U.S. federal laboratory or research facility
Foreign institution or foreign government/agency (If yes, please indicate the foreign country __________________ )

If Partner is a corporate or industrial partner

Please select the descriptions that best fit the corporate or industrial partner. Please use your best judgment.

[check one]

Large company
Small to mid-size company
Start-up company

[check one]

U.S.-based company
Foreign-based company

Please select the sector which best describes the business of your corporate partner [pull down/select one]

Please select a Manufacturing Subsector [pull down/select one. Only applicable when Manufacturing sector is specified]

Funding Arrangement for this Partner:

[Mark all that apply]

Subaward to partner

IGERT lead institution provides subaward to partner for purposes of providing IGERT traineeship stipends to trainees.
IGERT project provides subaward to partner for purposes of providing services or support to IGERT Trainees.

Partner provides funding

Partner provides funding to the IGERT project specifically for IGERT Trainees in any way (e.g., internships, travel, training).
Partner provides funding to the IGERT project for research, curriculum, or other project activities, but not directly for trainees.

Other

No funding/direct financial interaction is involved in this partnership.
Other (Please specify: ___________)

Activities for this Partner/Institution

[mark all that apply]

Facilities: IGERT trainees use a partner organization's facilities for project activities.
Collaborative Research/Teaching: Partner organization's personnel work with IGERT project staff on collaborative research/teaching.
Personnel Exchange: IGERT trainees and/or partner organization personnel use each other's facilities or work at each other's site, on an ad hoc or as-need basis.
Internships: IGERT trainees work in a partner’s facilities specifically as interns.

Accomplishments and Outcomes

Please describe one key accomplishment or outcome (not activity) of this partnering arrangement for the reporting period. (Response limited to 1000 characters.) [Textbox]

[The PI has an option to make the accomplishment or outcome available for use on the IGERT Resource Center Web site, viewable by the general public]

4: Project Evaluation and Institutional Impacts

Project Evaluation

Do you have an overall plan with milestones and timelines for measuring progress toward attaining key IGERT project goals?

Yes/No

If your IGERT paid for professional evaluation services external to the IGERT institution or used expertise internal to your institution to aid in the evaluation process, please share contact information

Organization/individual name

Address

E-mail

Phone

Website

Was this an external evaluation service provider?

Yes/No

Institutional Impacts

Please describe a key insight, and your response to it (if any), that has been identified through assessment and evaluation during this reporting period. (Response is limited to 1000 characters total for the insight and 1000 characters for the response.)

[Textbox for “Insight/Learning” and for “Response.”]

Please consider your responses to the following in light of changes/impacts that have occurred in your institution as a result of the IGERT during this reporting period. [mark all that apply]

The institution(s) involved in your IGERT has/have been successful in obtaining large- scale Federal grants (e.g., STC, ERC, MRSEC).
Interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary courses have been developed for IGERT Trainees and Associates.
Interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary courses are being delivered to IGERT Trainees and Associates.
Interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary courses that have been developed for IGERT are being delivered to non-IGERT students.
New certificate or degree programs have been developed and are available on the IGERT campus(es).
Department curriculum or policy changes took place to emphasize or require interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary preparation for all graduate students.
Institutional changes that support and encourage team multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary course development and teaching have occurred.
Institutional changes that support and encourage team-based graduate student learning and assessment have occurred.
Institutional changes that support and encourage graduate students to gain laboratory and research experiences across disciplines have occurred.
Institutional changes incorporating improved recruitment and retention policies and practices for underrepresented groups and women based on IGERT.
Other (Please specify: ___________)

Please describe a demonstrable institutional change (if any) that has occurred during this reporting period due to IGERT. (Response is limited to 1000 characters.) [Textbox]

[The PI has an option to make the demonstrable institutional change available for use on the IGERT Resource Center Web site, viewable by the general public]

5. Publications/Presentations

Please provide citations in American Psychological Association (APA) format for all the Journal Articles in Refereed Publications emanating from your IGERT project to which you (the PI) or any other personnel or trainees (co-PI or advisors, funded trainees, formerly funded trainees, associates) associated with your IGERT project contributed. It is recommended that you create one document to upload that lists the appropriate Journal Articles in Refereed Publications since the last annual report.

Journal Articles in Refereed Publications

Mark the checkbox if you do not have any Journal Articles in Referred Publications during the current reporting period

Provide for each Journal Article in Refereed Publications (that has been published either electronically or in print):

Citation, with author(s) who ever received funding for the IGERT project as IGERT trainees with asterisks(*).

Journal Articles in Non-Refereed Publications

Mark the checkbox if you do not have any Journal Articles in Non-Referred Publications during the current reporting period

Provide for each Journal Article in Non-Refereed Publications (that has been published either electronically or in print):

Citation, with author(s) who ever received funding for the IGERT project as IGERT trainees with asterisks(*).

Books

Mark the checkbox if you do not have any Books during the current reporting period

Provide for each Book (that has been published in print):

Citation, with author(s) who ever received funding for the IGERT project as IGERT trainees with asterisks(*).

Book Chapters

Mark the checkbox if you do not have any Book Chapters during the current reporting period

Provide for each Book Chapter (that has been published in print):

Citation, with author(s) who ever received funding for the IGERT project as IGERT trainees with asterisks(*).

Patent Applications

Mark the checkbox if you do not have any Patent Applications during the current reporting period

Provide for each Patent Application:

Citation, with author(s) who ever received funding for the IGERT project as IGERT trainees with asterisks(*).

Patents Awarded

Mark the checkbox if you do not have any Patents Awarded during the current reporting period

Provide for each Patent Awarded:

Citation, with author(s) who ever received funding for the IGERT project as IGERT trainees with asterisks(*).

Conference Publications

Mark the checkbox if you do not have any Conference Publications during the current reporting period

Provide for each Conference Publication (that has been published either electronically or in print):

Citation, with author(s) who ever received funding for the IGERT project as IGERT trainees with asterisks(*).

Conference Presentations

Mark the checkbox if you do not have any Conference Presentations during the current reporting period

Provide for each Conference Presentation:

Citation, with author(s) who ever received funding for the IGERT project as IGERT trainees with asterisks(*).

IGERT: Questions – Trainee Survey

1. About You

Name & Contact Information

Contact Information:

Name: (First, Middle Initial, Last, Previous Surname)

Department at Institution

Address at Institution

Institution City

Institution State

Zip Code

Phone

Extension

Fax

E-mail Address

Web URL

Permanent Contact Information (Voluntary)

Social Security Number

Personal E-mail Address

Contact Information of someone who will know how to reach student in three years:

Name

Relationship to You

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Phone

Extension

E-mail Address

Demographics

Ethnicity (Choose one)

Hispanic or Latino
Not Hispanic or Latino
Not Reported

Race (Choose one or more)

American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
Not Reported

Gender (Choose one)

Male
Female
Not reported

Planned for 2013 data collection cycle

Disability Status (Choose one):

Yes (check Yes if any of the following apply):
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Blind or serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses
Serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs
Other serious disability related to a physical, mental, or emotional condition
No
Do not wish to provide

Citizenship (Choose one):

U.S. Citizen/U.S. National
U.S. Permanent Resident
Other Non-U.S. Citizen
Not Reported

Permanent residents only provide:

Permanent Resident Alien Status Granted (mm/yyyy)

State or Country of Birth

Your Major & Interests

Major

[Respondent chooses from the list of academic disciplines shown in the footnote]^⁸

Degree Sought

Master of Arts (MA)
Master of Science (MS)
Doctorate (PhD)
Professional Degree (MD, JD etc)
Other

Brief description of your research interest/topic (not program specific)

(word limit: 300) [Textbox]

Does your research involve any of the following (Mark all that apply)

Bioinformatics
Biological evolution and development
Biotechnology
Civil infrastructure monitoring and improvement
Climate change: impacts and factors
Computational science and engineering
Device development
Energy: alternate and renewable resources and conservation
Entrepreneurialism
Human, social and community sciences
Imaging
Materials science and engineering
Nanoscience: engineering and technology
Neuroscience: biology and psychology
Sensing, signals and signal processing
Sustainability: ecology and the environment
Water resources: conservation, utilization and quality
Other (please specify)

IGERT Advisors

Current IGERT Advisor(s)

(Mark all that apply)

[Checkbox for each IGERT advisor as entered via PI survey]

How Involved Was Your Advisor in Programmatic Activities

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

Graduation Plans

Expected Graduation Date (mm/yyyy)

If expected to graduate within one year, what type of employment opportunities are you pursuing? [mark all that apply] [indicate top choice if more than one opportunity is selected]

Government

Postdoctoral
Full-time position
Part-time position

Industry/Business

Postdoctoral
Full-time position
Part-time position

Educational Institution (college, university, or K-12)

Postdoctoral
Tenure track faculty
Non-tenure track faculty
Staff

Nonprofit

Postdoctoral
Full-time position
Part-time position

Self-Employed/Entrepreneur

2. Prior Experiences (Not applicable to formerly funded trainees)

High School Background:

Name of high school/secondary school/institution from which you graduated/received a diploma

School type (select one)

Public
Private

Other (please specify): _________

High School City

High School State

High School Zip Code

High School Country (if outside the U.S.)

Undergraduate Background Prior to IGERT Traineeship:

Undergraduate Institution Name

Undergraduate Institution City

Undergraduate Institution State

Undergraduate Institution Country (if outside the U.S.)

When did you receive your first undergraduate degree? (mm/yyyy)

Undergraduate Degree Type (Choose one)

Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Other (please specify):

Undergraduate Major

[Respondent chooses from the list of academic disciplines shown in the endnotes]

If Other, please specify

Double Major

[Respondent chooses from the list of academic disciplines shown in the endnotes]

If Other, please specify

Post-Undergraduate Degree Prior to IGERT Traineeship:

Did you obtain a post-undergraduate degree prior to becoming an IGERT Trainee?

Yes/No

If Yes, provide the following information:

Post-Undergraduate Institution Name

Post-Undergraduate Institution City

Post-Undergraduate Institution State

Post-Undergraduate Institution Country (if outside the U.S.)

Post-Undergraduate Major

[Respondent chooses from the dropdown list of academic disciplines shown in the endnotes]

If Other, please specify

Post-Undergraduate Degree Type

Master of Arts (M.A.)
Master of Science (M.S.)
Doctorate (Ph.D.)
Professional degree (M.D., J.D.)
Other Postbaccalaureate degree (please specify):

When did you receive your post-undergraduate degree (mm/yyyy)

Employment Prior to IGERT Traineeship

Were you employed in the public/private sector for one or more years after receiving your first undergraduate degree and prior to becoming an IGERT Trainee? (Do not include employment as a Research Assistant (R.A.) or Teaching Assistant (T.A.) while pursuing a Master’s degree)

Yes/No

Total number of years (equal to or greater than one year, to the nearest year) you were employed in the public or private sector after receiving your first undergraduate degree and prior to becoming an IGERT trainee. (Do not count employment as a Research Assistant (R.A.) or Teaching Assistant (T.A.) while pursuing a Master’s degree)

3. Achievements

Publications, Patents, and Presentations Provided by the PI

[The list of publications, patents, and presentations that were entered via the PI survey that included this trainee as an author are presented for the trainee to review]

Fellowships, Scholarships, and Grants Other Than IGERT

Provide for each Fellowship, Scholarship, or Grant Other Than IGERT:

Title of Fellowship, Scholarship, or Grant

Proposal Title

Year Awarded

Awarding Agency/Organization

Other Honors and Recognition

Provide for each honor or recognition:

Title of Honor or Recognition

Year

Society/Granting Organization

Research or Education Accomplishment

Major research or education accomplishment during the reporting period

(word limit: 1000) [Textbox]

4. Research Preparation (Not applicable to formerly funded trainees)

Please indicate which of the following activities you engaged in during this reporting period. [Mark all that apply]

Undertook formal coursework/training in research methods, practices and instrumentation in your primary discipline equivalent to traditional graduate students
Had practical, hands-on laboratory and/or field experience in conducting research across the breadth of disciplines in the IGERT program
Undertook formal coursework/training across the breadth of disciplines encompassed by the IGERT project
Undertook formal coursework/training in both ethical conduct of research and ethical conduct related to the themes encompassed by your IGERT project
Other preparation to conduct high-quality research (Please specify)
Please check here if you were not engaged in any of the activities listed above during this reporting period

How many courses/seminars did you take in disciplines outside of your primary discipline during this reporting period?

How many courses/seminars did you take that specifically covered interdisciplinary topics related to your IGERT during this reporting period?

How many courses/seminars were in the primary discipline

5. Professional Skills (Not applicable to formerly funded trainees)

Please indicate which of the following activities you engaged in during this reporting period. [Mark all that apply]

Undertook coursework/training that included regular faculty critique of and feedback on professional writing
Authored, submitted or published research papers in refereed journals
Undertook coursework/training (e.g., brown bags, seminars) that included regular critique of and feedback on professional speaking/presentation skills
Made presentations at academic/scientific professional conferences or meetings
Presented results from IGERT activities to professional nonacademic audiences (e.g., industry, government)
Undertook coursework/training to develop media-based or information technology-based communication skills
Produced multimedia materials, Web sites, or other cyber-enabled tools to communicate the results of IGERT activities to external audiences
Used multimedia materials, Web sites, or other cyber-enabled tools as part of the interdisciplinary scientific training and collaboration
Received training in team-building and project management skills
Received training in effective time and task management
Participated as a members of teams engaged in joint research, educational, and/or outreach efforts
Led teams engaged in research, educational, and/or outreach efforts
Other preparation in professional skills development (Please specify: ___________)
Please check here if you were not engaged in any of the activities listed above during this reporting period

6. Career Preparation (Not applicable to formerly funded trainees)

Please describe what you consider to be the most beneficial IGERT training experience or component that has prepared you to be successful in a science or engineering career in an international/global setting. Note: This can include U.S.-based experiences. (word limit: 1000) [Textbox]

Please indicate which of the following activities you engaged in during this reporting period. [Mark all that apply]

Received training or instruction (e.g., courses, workshops) in effective teaching practices and student mentoring
Developed and presented course and/or curriculum materials
Served as a mentor to others (e.g., graduate students, undergraduates, laboratory technicians)
Received training/mentoring in grant proposal preparation
Authored/co-authored and submitted grant proposals
Received training/instruction on the interaction between academic research and industrial technical requirements
Received training/instruction for applying your research to address public policy concerns or issues
Had an internship (an off-campus, research, educational and/or work experience) in a nonacademic setting (e.g., industry, government).
Had professional interactions other than internships with nonacademic employers (e.g. industry, government) in order to learn about career opportunities and requirements
Communicated, worked, or collaborated with scientists of other nationalities
Other preparation for careers in academia (Please specify: ___________)
Other preparation for nonacademic careers (e.g., industry, government) (Please specify: ___________)
Please check here if you were not engaged in any of the activities listed above during this reporting period

Are you aware of career-life balance policies at your institution or in your department?

Yes/No

If Yes, please describe them: [Limit: 1,000 characters]

7. Internships

Have you taken part in any internships lasting one month or more with industries or businesses, government laboratories or agencies, or with nonprofit organizations during the current reporting period?

Yes/No

If yes, please indicate the setting, duration (to the nearest month), and location of the internship(s). [The respondent can specify up to four internships. The following data is collected for each internship]

Internship

Company/agency name

Internship Duration (1-52 weeks)

Internship Setting (pull-down options)

Industry/business

Nonprofit organization

Government laboratory

Public sector agency

Other

Internship location

U.S.

If U.S. please indicate the state and city

Foreign.

If foreign, please indicate the foreign country

Internship contributions that have prepared you for your career during this reporting period: (mark all that apply)

Received training/instruction on the interaction between academic research and industrial technical requirements
Received training/instruction for applying your research to address public policy concerns or issues
Engaged in professional interactions other than internships with nonacademic employers (e.g. industry, government) in order to learn about career opportunities and requirements
Communicated, worked, or collaborated with scientists of other nationalities
Other preparation for nonacademic careers (e.g., industry, government) - please specify (text box)

Please describe what you consider to be the most beneficial professional or career-related aspect. [Limit: 1,000 characters]

8. International Experiences

Have you taken part in any international experiences during this reporting period?

Yes/No

If Yes, the respondent can specify up to five international experiences. The following data is collected for each international experience:

International Experience

Was this international experience related to your IGERT research?

Yes/No

International experience duration (1-52 weeks)

Please identify the primary country in which the international activities occurred.

Please indicate the international activities you engaged in during this reporting period (Mark all that apply)

Attended conferences/workshops outside the United States
Undertook coursework/training outside the United States
Worked, conducted research/fieldwork, or interned outside the United States
Other (Please specify: ____________________)

Were you formally prepared for your international experience?

Yes/No

If yes to previous question,

What experiences were included in the preparation for your international experience?

How to work in a foreign laboratory/field work
Graduate education/Education/ laboratory differences in country to be visited
Language
Cultural differences
Learning about the area
Other (Please specify: ____________________)

What did you accomplish during your international experience

(Mark all that apply)

• Awards/Honors/Recognitions

• Broader Impacts

• Invention/Patent

• Presentations

• Publications

• Other

If you took part in international activities during this reporting period, please describe what you consider to be the most beneficial professional or career-related aspect of these activities. [Limit: 1,000 characters]

9. Comments (Not applicable to formerly funded trainees)

Benefit of IGERT

In the text box below, please describe what you consider to be the most beneficial aspect of being an IGERT trainee during this reporting period. This might include 1) an opportunity you have had as a result of being an IGERT trainee that has significantly affected your professional development, 2) an aspect of the project that provided exceptional "added value" to your educational experience, or 3) an aspect of the project that has been especially successful and/or represents a real change from the way that graduate students are usually educated at your institution.

Opportunity for Improvement

Please describe what you consider to be the most important opportunity for improvement in the IGERT program with which you are associated.

10. Training Confirmation (Not applicable to formerly funded trainees)

Training Confirmation

How many hours spent per week did you spend on programmatic activities?

Did you participate in regular training throughout the year?

Describe training received [Limit: 1,000 characters]

How frequently did you receive training

Weekly
Bimonthly
Monthly
Other- please specify (text box)

Funding Confirmation

What was your stipend amount

$30,000 gross annually ($2,500 gross per month)
Other- please specify (text box)

How does your traineeship stipend compare to stipends received by regular teaching or research assistants at your organization (Choose one)

Greater than others
Equal to others
Less than others

NSF provides your affiliated organization with a $10,500 cost-of-education allowance with a 1 year traineeship in lieu of all required tuition and fees. How much would it cost if you had to pay the normal charges yourself? (text box)

[This question is only asked of funded trainees]

Did you have to pay any tuition or fees this year?

Yes/No

If Yes, how much did you have to pay? (text box)

1 Elements of these characteristics include: Name, address, date of birth, gender, ethnicity, race, disability status, class, major, grade point average, yearly fellowship or stipend amount, or project role.

2 Elements of these characteristics include: Sources and amount of funds, fellowships, scholarships, traineeships, partnerships, training, research methods.

3 Elements of these characteristics include: research findings, publications, presentations, degrees granted, educational materials.

4 Elements of these characteristics include: Name, address, date of birth, gender, ethnicity, race, disability status, class, major, grade point average, yearly fellowship or stipend amount, or project role.

5 Elements of these characteristics include: Sources and amount of funds, fellowships, scholarships, traineeships, partnerships, training, research methods.

6 Elements of these characteristics include: research findings, publications, presentations, degrees granted, educational materials.

7 List of Academic Disciplines:

Chemistry – Analytical
Chemistry – Bio-inorganic
Chemistry – Bio-organic
Chemistry – Biophysical
Chemistry – Environmental
Chemistry – Inorganic
Chemistry – Materials
Chemistry – Physical
Chemistry – Polymer
Chemistry – Theoretical
Chemistry – Other (please specify):
Comp/IS/Eng – Artificial Intelligence (including Robotics, Computer Vision, and Human Language Processing)
Comp/IS/Eng – Computer Architecture and Grids
Comp/IS/Eng – Computer Science – Languages and Systems
Comp/IS/Eng – Computer Science – Theoretical Foundations
Comp/IS/Eng – Database Information Retrieval and Web Search
Comp/IS/Eng – Graphics and Visualization
Comp/IS/Eng – Human Computer Interaction
Comp/IS/Eng – Information Security and Assurance
Comp/IS/Eng – Information Technology and Organizations
Comp/IS/Eng – Networks and Communications
Comp/IS/Eng – Operating Systems and Middleware
Comp/IS/Eng – Scientific Computing and Informatics
Comp/IS/Eng – Software Engineering
Comp/IS/Eng – Other (please specify):
Engineering – Aeronautical and Aerospace
Engineering – Agricultural
Engineering – Bioengineering
Engineering – Biomedical
Engineering – Chemical
Engineering – Civil
Engineering – Computer Engineering
Engineering – Electrical and Electronic
Engineering – Energy
Engineering – Engineering Mechanics
Engineering – Engineering Science
Engineering – Environmental
Engineering – Industrial
Engineering – Materials
Engineering – Mechanical
Engineering – Metallurgical
Engineering – Nuclear
Engineering – Ocean
Engineering – Petroleum
Engineering – Polymer
Engineering – Systems Engineering
Engineering – Other (please specify):
Geosciences – Aeronomy
Geosciences – Atmospheric Chemistry
Geosciences – Chemical Oceanography
Geosciences – Climate Dynamics
Geosciences – Geochemistry
Geosciences – Geology
Geosciences – Geophysics
Geosciences – Hydrologic Sciences
Geosciences – Large Scale Dynamics Meteorology
Geosciences – Magnetospheric Physics
Geosciences – Marine Geology and Geophysics
Geosciences – Mesoscale Dynamic Meteorology
Geosciences – Paleoclimate
Geosciences – Paleontology
Geosciences – Physical Meteorology
Geosciences – Physical Oceanography
Geosciences – Solar-Terrestrial
Geosciences – Other (please specify):
Life Sciences – Agriculture
Life Sciences – Agronomy
Life Sciences – Anatomy
Life Sciences – Animal Behavior
Life Sciences – Animal Science
Life Sciences – Biochemistry
Life Sciences – Biological Oceanography
Life Sciences – Biophysics
Life Sciences – Botany (including Plant Physiology)
Life Sciences – Cell Biology
Life Sciences – Computational Biology
Life Sciences – Developmental Biology
Life Sciences – Ecology
Life Sciences – Ecosystem Ecology
Life Sciences – Entomology
Life Sciences – Environmental Sciences
Life Sciences – Evolutionary Biology
Life Sciences – Fish and Wildlife
Life Sciences – Forestry
Life Sciences – Genetics
Life Sciences – Horticulture
Life Sciences – Immunology
Life Sciences – Marine Biology
Life Sciences – Microbiology
Life Sciences – Molecular Biology
Life Sciences – Neurosciences
Life Sciences – Nutrition
Life Sciences – Pharmacology
Life Sciences – Physiology
Life Sciences – Plant Pathology
Life Sciences – Population and Community Ecology
Life Sciences – Soil Science
Life Sciences – Structural Biology
Life Sciences – Virology
Life Sciences – Zoology
Life Sciences – Other (please specify):
Mathematical Sciences – Algebra or Number Theory
Mathematical Sciences – Analysis
Mathematical Sciences – Applications of Mathematics (including Biometrics and Biostatistics)
Mathematical Sciences – Geometry
Mathematical Sciences – Logic or Foundations of Mathematics
Mathematical Sciences – Operations Research
Mathematical Sciences – Probability and Statistics
Mathematical Sciences – Topology
Mathematical Sciences – Other (please specify):
Physics and Astronomy – Astronomy
Physics and Astronomy – Astrophysics
Physics and Astronomy – Atomic and Molecular
Physics and Astronomy – Condensed Matter Physics
Physics and Astronomy – Nuclear
Physics and Astronomy – Optics
Physics and Astronomy – Particle Physics
Physics and Astronomy – Physics of Fluids
Physics and Astronomy – Plasma
Physics and Astronomy – Solid State
Physics and Astronomy – Theoretical Physics
Physics and Astronomy – Other (please specify):
Psychology – Cognitive
Psychology – Cognitive Neuroscience
Psychology – Computational Psychology
Psychology – Developmental
Psychology – Experimental or Comparative
Psychology – Industrial/Organizational
Psychology – Neuropsychology
Psychology – Perception and Psychophysics
Psychology – Personality and Individual Differences
Psychology – Physiological
Psychology – Psycholinguistics
Psychology – Quantitative
Psychology – Social
Psychology – Other (please specify):
Social Sciences – Archaeology
Social Sciences – Cliometric History
Social Sciences – Communications
Social Sciences – Cultural Anthropology
Social Sciences – Decision Making
Social Sciences – Demography
Social Sciences – Econometrics
Social Sciences – Economics (except Business Administration)
Social Sciences – Geography
Social Sciences – History of Science
Social Sciences – International Relations
Social Sciences – Law and Social Science
Social Sciences – Linguistics Anthropology
Social Sciences – Linguistics
Social Sciences – Medical Anthropology
Social Sciences – Philosophy of Science
Social Sciences – Physical Anthropology
Social Sciences – Political Science
Social Sciences – Public Policy
Social Sciences – Risk Analysis
Social Sciences – Science Policy
Social Sciences – Sociology (except Social Work)
Social Sciences – Urban and Regional Planning
Social Sciences – Other (please specify):
STEM Education and Learning Research – Engineering Education
STEM Education and Learning Research – Mathematics Education
STEM Education and Learning Research – Science Education
STEM Education and Learning Research – Technology Education
STEM Education and Learning Research – Other (please specify):
Other (please specify):

8 List of Academic Disciplines:

Chemistry – Analytical
Chemistry – Bio-inorganic
Chemistry – Bio-organic
Chemistry – Biophysical
Chemistry – Environmental
Chemistry – Inorganic
Chemistry – Materials
Chemistry – Physical
Chemistry – Polymer
Chemistry – Theoretical
Chemistry – Other (please specify):
Comp/IS/Eng – Artificial Intelligence (including Robotics, Computer Vision, and Human Language Processing)
Comp/IS/Eng – Computer Architecture and Grids
Comp/IS/Eng – Computer Science – Languages and Systems
Comp/IS/Eng – Computer Science – Theoretical Foundations
Comp/IS/Eng – Database Information Retrieval and Web Search
Comp/IS/Eng – Graphics and Visualization
Comp/IS/Eng – Human Computer Interaction
Comp/IS/Eng – Information Security and Assurance
Comp/IS/Eng – Information Technology and Organizations
Comp/IS/Eng – Networks and Communications
Comp/IS/Eng – Operating Systems and Middleware
Comp/IS/Eng – Scientific Computing and Informatics
Comp/IS/Eng – Software Engineering
Comp/IS/Eng – Other (please specify):
Engineering – Aeronautical and Aerospace
Engineering – Agricultural
Engineering – Bioengineering
Engineering – Biomedical
Engineering – Chemical
Engineering – Civil
Engineering – Computer Engineering
Engineering – Electrical and Electronic
Engineering – Energy
Engineering – Engineering Mechanics
Engineering – Engineering Science
Engineering – Environmental
Engineering – Industrial
Engineering – Materials
Engineering – Mechanical
Engineering – Metallurgical
Engineering – Nuclear
Engineering – Ocean
Engineering – Petroleum
Engineering – Polymer
Engineering – Systems Engineering
Engineering – Other (please specify):
Geosciences – Aeronomy
Geosciences – Atmospheric Chemistry
Geosciences – Chemical Oceanography
Geosciences – Climate Dynamics
Geosciences – Geochemistry
Geosciences – Geology
Geosciences – Geophysics
Geosciences – Hydrologic Sciences
Geosciences – Large Scale Dynamics Meteorology
Geosciences – Magnetospheric Physics
Geosciences – Marine Geology and Geophysics
Geosciences – Mesoscale Dynamic Meteorology
Geosciences – Paleoclimate
Geosciences – Paleontology
Geosciences – Physical Meteorology
Geosciences – Physical Oceanography
Geosciences – Solar-Terrestrial
Geosciences – Other (please specify):
Life Sciences – Agriculture
Life Sciences – Agronomy
Life Sciences – Anatomy
Life Sciences – Animal Behavior
Life Sciences – Animal Science
Life Sciences – Biochemistry
Life Sciences – Biological Oceanography
Life Sciences – Biophysics
Life Sciences – Botany (including Plant Physiology)
Life Sciences – Cell Biology
Life Sciences – Computational Biology
Life Sciences – Developmental Biology
Life Sciences – Ecology
Life Sciences – Ecosystem Ecology
Life Sciences – Entomology
Life Sciences – Environmental Sciences
Life Sciences – Evolutionary Biology
Life Sciences – Fish and Wildlife
Life Sciences – Forestry
Life Sciences – Genetics
Life Sciences – Horticulture
Life Sciences – Immunology
Life Sciences – Marine Biology
Life Sciences – Microbiology
Life Sciences – Molecular Biology
Life Sciences – Neurosciences
Life Sciences – Nutrition
Life Sciences – Pharmacology
Life Sciences – Physiology
Life Sciences – Plant Pathology
Life Sciences – Population and Community Ecology
Life Sciences – Soil Science
Life Sciences – Structural Biology
Life Sciences – Virology
Life Sciences – Zoology
Life Sciences – Other (please specify):
Mathematical Sciences – Algebra or Number Theory
Mathematical Sciences – Analysis
Mathematical Sciences – Applications of Mathematics (including Biometrics and Biostatistics)
Mathematical Sciences – Geometry
Mathematical Sciences – Logic or Foundations of Mathematics
Mathematical Sciences – Operations Research
Mathematical Sciences – Probability and Statistics
Mathematical Sciences – Topology
Mathematical Sciences – Other (please specify):
Physics and Astronomy – Astronomy
Physics and Astronomy – Astrophysics
Physics and Astronomy – Atomic and Molecular
Physics and Astronomy – Condensed Matter Physics
Physics and Astronomy – Nuclear
Physics and Astronomy – Optics
Physics and Astronomy – Particle Physics
Physics and Astronomy – Physics of Fluids
Physics and Astronomy – Plasma
Physics and Astronomy – Solid State
Physics and Astronomy – Theoretical Physics
Physics and Astronomy – Other (please specify):
Psychology – Cognitive
Psychology – Cognitive Neuroscience
Psychology – Computational Psychology
Psychology – Developmental
Psychology – Experimental or Comparative
Psychology – Industrial/Organizational
Psychology – Neuropsychology
Psychology – Perception and Psychophysics
Psychology – Personality and Individual Differences
Psychology – Physiological
Psychology – Psycholinguistics
Psychology – Quantitative
Psychology – Social
Psychology – Other (please specify):
Social Sciences – Archaeology
Social Sciences – Cliometric History
Social Sciences – Communications
Social Sciences – Cultural Anthropology
Social Sciences – Decision Making
Social Sciences – Demography
Social Sciences – Econometrics
Social Sciences – Economics (except Business Administration)
Social Sciences – Geography
Social Sciences – History of Science
Social Sciences – International Relations
Social Sciences – Law and Social Science
Social Sciences – Linguistics Anthropology
Social Sciences – Linguistics
Social Sciences – Medical Anthropology
Social Sciences – Philosophy of Science
Social Sciences – Physical Anthropology
Social Sciences – Political Science
Social Sciences – Public Policy
Social Sciences – Risk Analysis
Social Sciences – Science Policy
Social Sciences – Sociology (except Social Work)
Social Sciences – Urban and Regional Planning
Social Sciences – Other (please specify):
STEM Education and Learning Research – Engineering Education
STEM Education and Learning Research – Mathematics Education
STEM Education and Learning Research – Science Education
STEM Education and Learning Research – Technology Education
STEM Education and Learning Research – Other (please specify):
Other (please specify):

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