Moonshot Foundation Post-Survey Even though some statements are very similar, please answer each statement. This is not timed. We only ask that you answer after thoughtful consideration. There are no "right" or "wrong" answers! The only correct responses are those that are true FOR YOU. Whenever possible, let the things that you have lived through help you make a choice. Time * Hour Minute Second AM PM What is your HMS MEDscience ID? * You can find this on your MEDscience lanyard. For example: HMED-12345 We ask to maintain anonymity but to also make sure we hear from everyone. Did you get what you wanted out of this experience? * Yes No What are three words that best capture your experience with HMS MEDscience? * What specific skills did you gain from the HMS MEDscience program that you feel will be most useful in your future career? * Do you plan to complete your current education? * Yes No Do you plan to complete higher education (e.g. college, graduate school)? * Yes No Are you aware of the steps needed to pursue your career of interest? (e.g. have you started researching what you need to do?) * Yes No How likely are you to pursue a career in medicine or STEM? * Highly Unlikely Unlikely Likely Highly Likely General Programming The first sets of questions ask about your attitudes toward various aspects of the HMS MEDscience Program. Select your level of agreement with the following statements at this present moment. HMS MEDscience taught something valuable to me. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree HMS MEDscience programming was engaging because it was hands-on. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree HMS MEDscience teachers were knowledgeable in teaching the material. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I would recommend the HMS MEDscience program to other students. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I felt supported within my HMS MEDscience student group/cohort. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree How often did you feel challenged by the content? * Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always STEM Interest BEFORE This next set of statements refer to your attitudes about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) BEFORE participating in the HMS MEDscience program (Example: May 2024). Select your level of agreement with the following statements based on your attitudes before this program. STEM is important to me in my every day life. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am curious about the human body. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am interested in STEM activities (laboratory, research, biology and/or healthcare) (whether in or outside of school) * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree How likely are you to pursue a career in medicine or STEM. * Highly unlikely Unlikely Likely Highly Likely STEM Interest AFTER Now take a deep breath. The next questions touch on the same topics as the previous questions, but this time we ask you to rate yourself NOW, after having completed the HMS MEDscience program. Select your level of agreement with the following statements at this present moment. STEM is important to me in my every day life. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am curious about the human body. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am interested in STEM activities (laboratory, research, biology and/or healthcare) (whether in or outside of school) * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree How likely are you to pursue a career in medicine or STEM. * Highly unlikely Unlikely Likely Highly Likely 21st century skills - Collaboration BEFORE This next set of statements refer to your attitudes about 21st CENTURY SKILLS BEFORE participating in the HMS MEDscience program (Example: May 2024). Select your level of agreement with the following statements based on your attitudes before this program. I acknowledge and respect other perspectives. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree When on a team, I make sure all team members' ideas are equally valued. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I improve my work when given feedback. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am comfortable with offering constructive criticism to peers, even if it might not be well-received. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to provide constructive feedback to myself. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to follow rules for team decision-making. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to resolve conflicts or disagreements within a team. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to foster commraderie within a team. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to work effectively in small teams (e.g. partnerships). * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to work effectively in large teams. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to work effectively in newly formed teams. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree 21st century skills - Collaboration AFTER Now take a deep breath. The next questions touch on the same topics as the previous questions, but this time we ask you to rate yourself NOW, after having completed the HMS MEDscience program. Select your level of agreement with the following statements at this present moment. I acknowledge and respect other perspectives. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree When on a team, I make sure all team members' ideas are equally valued. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I improve my work when given feedback. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am comfortable with offering constructive criticism to peers, even if it might not be well-received. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to provide constructive feedback to myself. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to follow rules for team decision-making. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to resolve conflicts or disagreements within a team. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to foster commraderie within a team. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to work effectively in small teams (e.g. partnerships). * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to work effectively in large teams. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to work effectively in newly formed teams. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree 21st century skills - Critical Thinking BEFORE This next set of statements refer to your attitudes about 21st CENTURY SKILLS BEFORE participating in the HMS MEDscience program (Example: May 2024). Select your level of agreement with the following statements based on your attitudes before this program. I am comfortable with ambiguity. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I have the strong ability to think critically. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can apply knowledge in new situations. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can gather relevant and sufficient information from different sources. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can evaluate reasoning and evidence that support an argument. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can create new, unique, surprising ideas that provide a solution to a specific product user (e.g. physician/doctor/healthcare provider). * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can elaborate and improve on ideas. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can justify choices for product modification. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can develop follow-up questions that focus or broaden inquiry * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can identify in detail what needs to be known to answer a science inquiry question * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can create ideas about what could be going on with a patient * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can develop follow-up questions to gain understanding of the wants and needs of a patient * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree 21st century skills - Critical Thinking AFTER Now take a deep breath. The next questions touch on the same topics as the previous questions, but this time we ask you to rate yourself NOW, after having completed the HMS MEDscience program. Select your level of agreement with the following statements at this present moment. I am comfortable with ambiguity. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I have the strong ability to think critically. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can apply knowledge in new situations. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can gather relevant and sufficient information from different sources. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can evaluate reasoning and evidence that support an argument. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can create new, unique, surprising ideas that provide a solution to a specific product user (e.g. physician/doctor/healthcare provider). * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can elaborate and improve on ideas. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can justify choices for product modification. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can develop follow-up questions that focus or broaden inquiry * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can identify in detail what needs to be known to answer a science inquiry question * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can create ideas about what could be going on with a patient * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can develop follow-up questions to gain understanding of the wants and needs of a patient * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree 21st century skills - Communication and Leadership BEFORE This next set of statements refer to your attitudes about 21st CENTURY SKILLS BEFORE participating in the HMS MEDscience program (Example: May 2024). Select your level of agreement with the following statements based on your attitudes before this program. I have the strong ability to relay information to others * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident I can lead others to accomplish a goal. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to use time, and run meetings efficiently. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to use appropriate verbal, written, and body language when presenting information. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to track our team's progress toward goals and deadlines. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to complete tasks without having to be reminded. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to present all information clearly, concisely, and logically. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can adapt a communication style appropriate for the purpose, task, or audience. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree 21st century skills - Communication and Leadership AFTER This next set of statements refer to your attitudes about 21st CENTURY SKILLS BEFORE participating in the HMS MEDscience program (Example: May 2024). Select your level of agreement with the following statements based on your attitudes before this program. I have the strong ability to relay information to others * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident I can lead others to accomplish a goal. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to use time, and run meetings efficiently. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to use appropriate verbal, written, and body language when presenting information. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to track our team's progress toward goals and deadlines. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to complete tasks without having to be reminded. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to present all information clearly, concisely, and logically. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can adapt a communication style appropriate for the purpose, task, or audience. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree 21st century skills - Risk Taking BEFORE This next set of statements refer to your attitudes about 21st CENTURY SKILLS BEFORE participating in the HMS MEDscience program (Example: May 2024). Select your level of agreement with the following statements based on your attitudes before this program. I am comfortable sharing my ideas in class, even if I may be wrong * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree How frequently did you ask questions in class, even if you were unsure of the answer? * Never Sometimes Often Always I am confident in my ability to approach new people. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree 21st century skills - Risk Taking AFTER Now take a deep breath. The next questions touch on the same topics as the previous questions, but this time we ask you to rate yourself NOW, after having completed the HMS MEDscience program. Select your level of agreement with the following statements at this present moment. I am comfortable sharing my ideas in class, even if I may be wrong * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree How frequently did you ask questions in class, even if you were unsure of the answer? * Never Sometimes Often Always I am confident in my ability to approach new people. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Self-Efficacy BEFORE This next set of statements refer to your attitudes about SELF-EFFICACY BEFORE participating in the HMS MEDscience program (Example: May 2024). Select your level of agreement with the following statements based on your attitudes before this program. I belong in STEM. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I have the abilities to pursue a STEM career. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I have the abilities to be successful in a STEM career * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to overcome challenges or setbacks. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I have experienced failures in my academic journey, but I continue to improve steadily over time. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can attribute success from my hard work and persistence. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I become persistent when seeing my classmates / cohort exert effort even if they are struggling at the tasks at hand. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am not nervous whenever I am asked to recite or explain my line of thinking in front of the class. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Peers commend my problem-solving skills, whether the tasks are easy or difficult. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Self-Efficacy AFTER This next set of statements refer to your attitudes about SELF-EFFICACY AFTER participating in the HMS MEDscience program (Example: May 2024). Select your level of agreement with the following statements based on your attitudes before this program. I belong in STEM. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I have the abilities to pursue a STEM career. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I have the abilities to be successful in a STEM career * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am confident in my ability to overcome challenges or setbacks. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I have experienced failures in my academic journey, but I continue to improve steadily over time. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I can attribute success from my hard work and persistence. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I become persistent when seeing my classmates / cohort exert effort even if they are struggling at the tasks at hand. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree I am not nervous whenever I am asked to recite or explain my line of thinking in front of the class. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Peers commend my problem-solving skills, whether the tasks are easy or difficult. * Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree What additional topics or subjects do you wish had been covered in the program? What advice would you give to future participants of this program? Thanks for all your thoughts! If you would like to add any comments (e.g. suggestions for improvements, particularly great strengths of the program, shout outs to teachers), please use this space: Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.Your input is critical in helping us further enhance the HMS MEDscience experience.