U-RISE Mentor Evaluation Form Phone Dear Student: The UPR PRISE Program is aware of the vital importance that good advisors and mentors have in developing highly competent scientists. Therefore, we would like to receive your opinion regarding your current research advisor/mentor. Please fill out this questionnaire and return to the Program Coordinator. This information is confidential and will not be shared with your mentor Your Name: Your research mentor: Duration of internship (dates): Date: Institution: Please rate the following statements from 1 to 5, where: 1 = strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = neither agree nor disagree, 4 = agree, 5 = strongly agree (choose N/A if statement is not applicable to you or if you have no basis to judge). My research advisor/mentor: 1. Set clear expectations and practices in the laboratory. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 2. Explained how collected data should be managed and stored. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 3. Demonstrated/explained technical troubleshooting for experiments. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 4. Helped me interpret original data. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 5. Discussed my scientific progress/project with me. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 6. Discussed professional /career development goals with me. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 7. Met regularly with the lab team (data discussions, journal clubs, etc). 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 8. Encouraged the development of my analytical / critical thinking skills. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 9. Encouraged the development of my written communication skills. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 10. Encouraged the development my oral communication skills. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 11. Assisted me in preparing and practicing oral/poster presentation 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 12. Communicated effectively with students and staff 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 13. Acknowledged contributions and efforts 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 14. Served as a positive role model 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 15. Overall, I am satisfied with my mentor and summer research experience. 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 16. What, if anything, can the UPR-PRISE Program do to benefit your summer research experience? 17. Additional comments:
