NASA Internship Program Evaluation

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The purpose of this Internship Retrospective Survey is to assess the impact of NASA OSTEM Internship experiences on Intern’s education and career plans in the first several years following their internship experience. Findings from the survey will inform the NASA OSTEM Internship Program about the educational and career impacts that Interns experience after completing at least one NASA OSTEM Internship Program Internship.

This study is confidential. The benefit of completing this survey is the potential for improving future Intern experiences.

This survey contains up to 25 questions and should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. This survey will include multiple choice, Likert scale, and free-response type questions. You will receive no compensation for completing this survey. Your honest responses will shape future internship experiences for your peers who come after you.

Privacy Act Notification: The information you provide via this form is protected from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974. It will be used by NASA for the specific purpose of managing registrants, selecting applicants, implementing and evaluating STEM engagement investments. Collection of the information is authorized by the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 § 403(a)(b), 42 U.S.C. § 2473 (c)(1). Provision of the requested information is strictly voluntary; however, failure to provide the information may result in NASA's inability to provide you with the information or STEM services you desire. NASA may disclose information to NASA administrators and managers, Office of Management and Budget officials, and members of Congress for the purposes of accountability and tracking of program and project efficiency and effectiveness. Elaboration and conditions of information disclosure may be found under “Routine Uses” of the full System of Records Notice at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PAI-2013-NASA/xml/PAI-2013-NASA.xml#10euda and in Appendix B at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PAI-2013-NASA/xml/PAI-2013-NASA.xml#appb.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information collection meets the requirements of 44 U.S.C. §3507, as amended by section 2 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. You do not need to answer these questions unless we display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The OMB control number for this collection is 2700-0159 and expires 09/30/2024.

PRIOR TO INTERNSHIP

As you answer these questions, think about the time before you started your internship.

1. What was your career plan prior to your NASA OSTEM Internship experiences? (Select the career closest to your former plan)

2. What degree program were you enrolled in prior to your most recent NASA Office of STEM Engagement Internship experience(s)?

(Select the degree program listed that is closest to your degree program prior to your most recent internship)

3. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

4. Did you complete this degree program before or after your NASA OSTEM Internship?

Degree program completed before NASA OSTEM Internship Degree program completed after NASA OSTEM Internship

5. From which degree program did you graduate?

(Select the degree program closest to your former degree program)

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6. Are you currently enrolled in school?

Yes No

7. What degree level are you currently enrolled in?

8. What degree program are you currently enrolled in? (Select the program closest to your current degree program)

9. What is your current career plan? (Choose the career closest to your current career plan)

10. Please make a selection for each row.

This study defines professional experience as work in a field related to your internship placement, including full or part time paid work, unpaid work, other internships, and research.

Yes No

Did your career plans change as a result of your NASA Office of STEM Engagement Internship?

Have you had any additional professional experience since your NASA Office of STEM Engagement Internship?

Have you received job opportunities/offers as a result of your NASA Office of STEM Engagement Internship?

Please explain or provide additional information about any of these questions

11. Rate your level of agreement for each statement below.

Strongly

disagree Disagree

Slightly

disagree Slightly agree Agree

Strongly agree

I am confident I can

perform tasks as a STEM Professional

12. Which, if any, aspects of the NASA OSTEM Internship have had a lasting impact on you? (Select all that apply)

Personal growth in STEM Real-world experience Collaboration

Project-based learning Hands-on work in the field

Work in a fast-paced environment Critical thinking

Creative opportunities Other (please specify)

13. To what extent did the NASA Office of STEM Engagement Internship Program help you improve your skills in:

Strongly

disagree Disagree

Slightly disagree

Slightly

agree Agree

Strongly agree

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Reading graphs and charts

Computer programming

Explaining my ideas clearly to others in writing

14. Are there other skills not listed above that you improved as a result of your NASA Office of STEM Engagement Internship?

15. Rate your level of agreement to each of these statements.

Participating in a NASA Office of STEM Engagement Internship Program:

Strongly

disagree Disagree

Slightly

disagree Slightly agree Agree

Strongly agree

Impacted my professional growth

Impacted my

personal future plans

16. What impact did the NASA Office of STEM Engagement Internship Program have.....

Significantly

negative Negative

Slightly negative

Slightly

positive Positive

Significantly positive

on your career plans?

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Future Planning

The questions in this section pertain to impacts on your future plans as a result of participating in the NASA Office of STEM Engagement Internship Program.

17. Are you considering further education due to your NASA Office of STEM Engagement Internship experience?

Yes No

18. Please describe any changes to your future plans resulting from your participation in the NASA Office of STEM Engagement Internship Program.

19. Is there anything else you would like to share with the NASA Office of STEM Engagement Internship Program?

End of Survey

Thank you for taking your time to answer these questions.