SURF Abstract Submission & Post Program Survey 2022

Smith College SURF Abstract & Post Program Survey Summer 2024
Thank you for participating in the SURF program at Smith College during the summer of 2024!

Please submit your SURF project abstract and complete the post-program survey using this form. We ask that each SURF student submit this form, even if you are co-authoring your abstract with another student. You will be required to enter a choice or some text for some questions in order to continue through the survey. You can see a preview of the questions here.

Until you click submit, you may return to edit questions from the same device. A copy of your response will be auto-emailed to the address you enter below as soon as you click the submit button.

Please complete your response by Thursday, September 5, 2024.

The data collected in this survey and the project abstracts will be used for reporting on the SURF Program to current and potential funders and donors, planning for future years, and assessment/improvement of the SURF program.

If you have any questions about this survey or submitting an abstract, please email surf@smith.edu.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Preferred First Name
Smith ID#*
Smith E-mail *
If you have already graduated, please enter the best email to reach you.
Year of Graduation*
Please select
Are you a January graduate?

yesno
Are you an Ada Comstock scholar?

yesno

SURF Advisor*
Please select. Advisors are listed in alphabetical order by surname.
If your SURF Advisor was not listed above, chose "Advisor Not Listed" and enter their name here.
If applicable
Secondary SURF Advisor
If applicable
SURF Field of Study*

Abstract of Research Results

As part of the terms of your summer stipend, you are required to submit an abstract with your research results, not to exceed 400 words (not including references), and include a picture/diagram when possible. Approval of your abstract by your advisor is required prior to submission. No edits will be made to your abstract after you submit it here.

You can find sample abstracts from previous years here, under the heading "Past SURF Project Descriptions".

If you are co-authoring an abstract with other students who have collaborated with you on your SURF project, please note that below. We ask that each student submit a copy of the abstract for our records.
Please list co-authors of your abstract (if applicable)
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Title of Abstract/Research*
Please type or copy and paste your abstract below. *
400 words max, not including references.
By typing my initials in this box I confirm that I have reviewed this abstract with my advisor.
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SURF 2024 - Post Program Survey
We may want to quote your responses as part of publicity and/or documentation for the SURF Program at Smith College. By answering "yes" you give permission to the Clark Science Center Directors' Office to quote your responses.*

YesNo
Tell what you have learned while working on your SURF project this summer.*
Are you planning to continue your research in your SURF field of study? If so, how?*

Special StudiesHonors ThesisI am not going to do any more research on this topicOther (Please answer a)
a. If you choose other, please explain below.
Now that you have gone through the program, how do you expect to be able to build on your summer undergraduate research experience in the future? You can consider the rest of your Smith career, graduate school, future professional work, and/or impact on other facets of your future life!*

Will you be applying to or attending graduate school in your SURF field of study?*

Applying (Please answer a)Attending (Please answer b)I am not applying or attending graduate school in the near future.I am applying to or attending graduate school in a completely different field of study than my SURF project (Please answer c)I'm not sure yet if I will be considering graduate school
a. Where are you applying?
b. Where are you attending?
c. What field will you be studying?

Do you know of any planned publications that will include your SURF research? Please let us know the name of the publication(s).
Are you planning on giving any presentations on your SURF research?*

Yes (Please answer a)No
a. When and where are you planning on presenting your SURF research?
Did you know that the Science Center offers funding for Smith undergraduates to present their research at professional conferences? Click here for more info.

We ask SURF students to write a thank you letter to your funding source. Please type or copy and paste your letter in the text box below. We will forward your letter on to the right parties. Please include some detail about what you learned and what you hope this experience will lead to. It's okay if you do not know exactly how your SURF experience was funded. "To whom it may concern" or "Dear Funder are just fine for salutations.*

Do you have any comments regarding your ON campus summer housing and meals experience?
Do you have any comments regarding your OFF campus summer housing and meals experience?

Making SURF inclusive and equitable is something we value, and something we know we can always improve.
Are there specific aspects of your SURF experience that helped you (and your peers) to feel included?
Are there any suggestions you have for how we can make SURF more inclusive and equitable in the future?

Smith College SURF Abstract & Post Program Survey Summer 2024