Great Lakes Energy Workshop Survey

While we like to have fun here at IJNR, we also take our mission very seriously. Because of this, we like to enlist our alumni to help make sure that our programs are the very best they can be. If there was a portion of this workshop that you either really loved or found to be a waste of time, please tell us! Your thoughtful feedback will help ensure that IJNR's programming continues to be relevant and useful to journalists. Oh, and our funders require this kind of reporting - so it's pretty darn important. Thank you for your time and effort!

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* 1. Please rate each portion of the Great Lakes Energy Future Workshop (Here's the itinerary, in case you need a refresher on those earlier sessions!)

	A = Excellent	B = Very Good	C = Decent	D = Lousy	F = Terrible
[Feb. 7] Clean Energy 101: Technologies and Policies for Deep Decarbonization	[Feb. 7] Clean Energy 101: Technologies and Policies for Deep Decarbonization A = Excellent	[Feb. 7] Clean Energy 101: Technologies and Policies for Deep Decarbonization B = Very Good	[Feb. 7] Clean Energy 101: Technologies and Policies for Deep Decarbonization C = Decent	[Feb. 7] Clean Energy 101: Technologies and Policies for Deep Decarbonization D = Lousy	[Feb. 7] Clean Energy 101: Technologies and Policies for Deep Decarbonization F = Terrible
[Feb. 7] Political Power: A Look at the Policies and Legislation Charting Great Lakes States' Energy Futures	[Feb. 7] Political Power: A Look at the Policies and Legislation Charting Great Lakes States' Energy Futures A = Excellent	[Feb. 7] Political Power: A Look at the Policies and Legislation Charting Great Lakes States' Energy Futures B = Very Good	[Feb. 7] Political Power: A Look at the Policies and Legislation Charting Great Lakes States' Energy Futures C = Decent	[Feb. 7] Political Power: A Look at the Policies and Legislation Charting Great Lakes States' Energy Futures D = Lousy	[Feb. 7] Political Power: A Look at the Policies and Legislation Charting Great Lakes States' Energy Futures F = Terrible
[Feb. 7] Bright Ideas: A Look at the Current and Emerging Technologies Powering the Clean Energy Transition	[Feb. 7] Bright Ideas: A Look at the Current and Emerging Technologies Powering the Clean Energy Transition A = Excellent	[Feb. 7] Bright Ideas: A Look at the Current and Emerging Technologies Powering the Clean Energy Transition B = Very Good	[Feb. 7] Bright Ideas: A Look at the Current and Emerging Technologies Powering the Clean Energy Transition C = Decent	[Feb. 7] Bright Ideas: A Look at the Current and Emerging Technologies Powering the Clean Energy Transition D = Lousy	[Feb. 7] Bright Ideas: A Look at the Current and Emerging Technologies Powering the Clean Energy Transition F = Terrible
[Feb. 28] Plugged In: The Clean Energy Transition Hinges on an Overhaul of The Grid	[Feb. 28] Plugged In: The Clean Energy Transition Hinges on an Overhaul of The Grid A = Excellent	[Feb. 28] Plugged In: The Clean Energy Transition Hinges on an Overhaul of The Grid B = Very Good	[Feb. 28] Plugged In: The Clean Energy Transition Hinges on an Overhaul of The Grid C = Decent	[Feb. 28] Plugged In: The Clean Energy Transition Hinges on an Overhaul of The Grid D = Lousy	[Feb. 28] Plugged In: The Clean Energy Transition Hinges on an Overhaul of The Grid F = Terrible
[Feb. 28] Transportation Transformation: Where is the EV Movement Going and How Do We Get There?	[Feb. 28] Transportation Transformation: Where is the EV Movement Going and How Do We Get There? A = Excellent	[Feb. 28] Transportation Transformation: Where is the EV Movement Going and How Do We Get There? B = Very Good	[Feb. 28] Transportation Transformation: Where is the EV Movement Going and How Do We Get There? C = Decent	[Feb. 28] Transportation Transformation: Where is the EV Movement Going and How Do We Get There? D = Lousy	[Feb. 28] Transportation Transformation: Where is the EV Movement Going and How Do We Get There? F = Terrible
[Feb. 28] Under Construction: Why Decarbonization Efforts Require a Better Built Environment	[Feb. 28] Under Construction: Why Decarbonization Efforts Require a Better Built Environment A = Excellent	[Feb. 28] Under Construction: Why Decarbonization Efforts Require a Better Built Environment B = Very Good	[Feb. 28] Under Construction: Why Decarbonization Efforts Require a Better Built Environment C = Decent	[Feb. 28] Under Construction: Why Decarbonization Efforts Require a Better Built Environment D = Lousy	[Feb. 28] Under Construction: Why Decarbonization Efforts Require a Better Built Environment F = Terrible
[March 13] Energy Equity: How De We Ensure the Pivot to Clean Energy Is a Just Transition?	[March 13] Energy Equity: How De We Ensure the Pivot to Clean Energy Is a Just Transition? A = Excellent	[March 13] Energy Equity: How De We Ensure the Pivot to Clean Energy Is a Just Transition? B = Very Good	[March 13] Energy Equity: How De We Ensure the Pivot to Clean Energy Is a Just Transition? C = Decent	[March 13] Energy Equity: How De We Ensure the Pivot to Clean Energy Is a Just Transition? D = Lousy	[March 13] Energy Equity: How De We Ensure the Pivot to Clean Energy Is a Just Transition? F = Terrible
[March 13] People Power: Building the Workforce of the Great Lakes' Energy Future	[March 13] People Power: Building the Workforce of the Great Lakes' Energy Future A = Excellent	[March 13] People Power: Building the Workforce of the Great Lakes' Energy Future B = Very Good	[March 13] People Power: Building the Workforce of the Great Lakes' Energy Future C = Decent	[March 13] People Power: Building the Workforce of the Great Lakes' Energy Future D = Lousy	[March 13] People Power: Building the Workforce of the Great Lakes' Energy Future F = Terrible
[March 13] Learning Locally, Acting Globally: A Chicago Collective Aims to Be an International Model for Change	[March 13] Learning Locally, Acting Globally: A Chicago Collective Aims to Be an International Model for Change A = Excellent	[March 13] Learning Locally, Acting Globally: A Chicago Collective Aims to Be an International Model for Change B = Very Good	[March 13] Learning Locally, Acting Globally: A Chicago Collective Aims to Be an International Model for Change C = Decent	[March 13] Learning Locally, Acting Globally: A Chicago Collective Aims to Be an International Model for Change D = Lousy	[March 13] Learning Locally, Acting Globally: A Chicago Collective Aims to Be an International Model for Change F = Terrible
[March 22] People Powered: Mobilizing Sustainabilty and Equity in a Chicago Neighborhood	[March 22] People Powered: Mobilizing Sustainabilty and Equity in a Chicago Neighborhood A = Excellent	[March 22] People Powered: Mobilizing Sustainabilty and Equity in a Chicago Neighborhood B = Very Good	[March 22] People Powered: Mobilizing Sustainabilty and Equity in a Chicago Neighborhood C = Decent	[March 22] People Powered: Mobilizing Sustainabilty and Equity in a Chicago Neighborhood D = Lousy	[March 22] People Powered: Mobilizing Sustainabilty and Equity in a Chicago Neighborhood F = Terrible
[March 22] A Better Blueprint: How Both Architecture and Activism Are Helping Build Climate Resilient Communities	[March 22] A Better Blueprint: How Both Architecture and Activism Are Helping Build Climate Resilient Communities A = Excellent	[March 22] A Better Blueprint: How Both Architecture and Activism Are Helping Build Climate Resilient Communities B = Very Good	[March 22] A Better Blueprint: How Both Architecture and Activism Are Helping Build Climate Resilient Communities C = Decent	[March 22] A Better Blueprint: How Both Architecture and Activism Are Helping Build Climate Resilient Communities D = Lousy	[March 22] A Better Blueprint: How Both Architecture and Activism Are Helping Build Climate Resilient Communities F = Terrible
[March 22] Imagining Energy Futures: A Tour of Argonne National Laboratory	[March 22] Imagining Energy Futures: A Tour of Argonne National Laboratory A = Excellent	[March 22] Imagining Energy Futures: A Tour of Argonne National Laboratory B = Very Good	[March 22] Imagining Energy Futures: A Tour of Argonne National Laboratory C = Decent	[March 22] Imagining Energy Futures: A Tour of Argonne National Laboratory D = Lousy	[March 22] Imagining Energy Futures: A Tour of Argonne National Laboratory F = Terrible
[March 21] Tour of ATMOS (Argonne Testbed for Multiscale Observational Science)	[March 21] Tour of ATMOS (Argonne Testbed for Multiscale Observational Science) A = Excellent	[March 21] Tour of ATMOS (Argonne Testbed for Multiscale Observational Science) B = Very Good	[March 21] Tour of ATMOS (Argonne Testbed for Multiscale Observational Science) C = Decent	[March 21] Tour of ATMOS (Argonne Testbed for Multiscale Observational Science) D = Lousy	[March 21] Tour of ATMOS (Argonne Testbed for Multiscale Observational Science) F = Terrible
[March 21] Tour of Aurora Exascale Supercomputer	[March 21] Tour of Aurora Exascale Supercomputer A = Excellent	[March 21] Tour of Aurora Exascale Supercomputer B = Very Good	[March 21] Tour of Aurora Exascale Supercomputer C = Decent	[March 21] Tour of Aurora Exascale Supercomputer D = Lousy	[March 21] Tour of Aurora Exascale Supercomputer F = Terrible
[March 21] Tour of Argonne Visualization Lab	[March 21] Tour of Argonne Visualization Lab A = Excellent	[March 21] Tour of Argonne Visualization Lab B = Very Good	[March 21] Tour of Argonne Visualization Lab C = Decent	[March 21] Tour of Argonne Visualization Lab D = Lousy	[March 21] Tour of Argonne Visualization Lab F = Terrible
[March 21] Media Roundtable Discussion	[March 21] Media Roundtable Discussion A = Excellent	[March 21] Media Roundtable Discussion B = Very Good	[March 21] Media Roundtable Discussion C = Decent	[March 21] Media Roundtable Discussion D = Lousy	[March 21] Media Roundtable Discussion F = Terrible

Please offer any thoughts or feedback you'd like to share:

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* 2. This was the first time we conducted a hybrid program that included both virtual and in-person components. Please share whatever feedback you may have about this format.

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* 3. Don't worry! We're not making you rate them all, but please read through the list of speakers and, if a name stands out, let us know! If you found any of these speakers to be particularly outstanding (engaging, helpful, information-laden, etc.) or particularly unimpressive (unhelpful, boring, uninformed), please share your thoughts so we know who to invite to speak to journalists again in the future.

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* 4. Please pretend you're Goldilocks, and rate the content, pace, and delivery of the workshop, on a "too much," "not enough," and "just right" scale.

	Too Much	Just Right	Not Enough
Content	Content Too Much	Content Just Right	Content Not Enough
Breaks	Breaks Too Much	Breaks Just Right	Breaks Not Enough
Q&A	Q&A Too Much	Q&A Just Right	Q&A Not Enough
Food	Food Too Much	Food Just Right	Food Not Enough
Sleep	Sleep Too Much	Sleep Just Right	Sleep Not Enough

Please offer any thoughts or feedback you'd like to share:

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* 5. If you said "too much" content, what would recommend cutting? Or, if you said "not enough" content, what would you recommend adding?

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* 6. Was the amount of time devoted to each topic sufficient?

Yes

Please offer any thoughts or feedback you'd like to share:

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* 7. How did the workshop measure up to your expectations?

It fell short

It met my expectations

It exceeded my expectations

Please offer any thoughts or feedback you'd like to share:

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* 8. Were there voices missing from the conversation?

I thought there was a good diversity of voices.

There were voices I was hoping to hear from but didn't.

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Which of the following would you consider attending? Select all that apply.

A full-length (6-7 day) institute

A two-day in-person workshop

A two-day virtual workshop

A hybrid virtual and in-person workshop

A regional IJNR gathering

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Would you recommend an IJNR workshop to a friend or colleague?

Yes, without reservation

Yes, with reservation

No way

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* 11. Do you feel more confident or better prepared to cover stories about energy issues, having attended the workshop?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Do you feel that you gained a number of valuable story ideas over the course of the workshop?

Yes

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* 13. If so, how may stories do you hope to produce, based on the workshop, within the next 6 months?

One or two

Three to five

Five to ten

Ten or more

Links to any stories:

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* 14. On a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being not at all interested, and 5 being very interested), how interested are you in covering each of the various workshop topics?

	1	2	3	4	5
Deep decarbonization	Deep decarbonization 1	Deep decarbonization 2	Deep decarbonization 3	Deep decarbonization 4	Deep decarbonization 5
Energy policy and legislation	Energy policy and legislation 1	Energy policy and legislation 2	Energy policy and legislation 3	Energy policy and legislation 4	Energy policy and legislation 5
Current and emerging clean energy technologies	Current and emerging clean energy technologies 1	Current and emerging clean energy technologies 2	Current and emerging clean energy technologies 3	Current and emerging clean energy technologies 4	Current and emerging clean energy technologies 5
The energy grid	The energy grid 1	The energy grid 2	The energy grid 3	The energy grid 4	The energy grid 5
Transportation and EVs	Transportation and EVs 1	Transportation and EVs 2	Transportation and EVs 3	Transportation and EVs 4	Transportation and EVs 5
Decarbonization and the built environment	Decarbonization and the built environment 1	Decarbonization and the built environment 2	Decarbonization and the built environment 3	Decarbonization and the built environment 4	Decarbonization and the built environment 5
Energy transition and justice	Energy transition and justice 1	Energy transition and justice 2	Energy transition and justice 3	Energy transition and justice 4	Energy transition and justice 5
Jobs in the energy sector	Jobs in the energy sector 1	Jobs in the energy sector 2	Jobs in the energy sector 3	Jobs in the energy sector 4	Jobs in the energy sector 5
On-the-ground efforts for sustainability, equity and resilience	On-the-ground efforts for sustainability, equity and resilience 1	On-the-ground efforts for sustainability, equity and resilience 2	On-the-ground efforts for sustainability, equity and resilience 3	On-the-ground efforts for sustainability, equity and resilience 4	On-the-ground efforts for sustainability, equity and resilience 5
Research at Argonne National Laboratory	Research at Argonne National Laboratory 1	Research at Argonne National Laboratory 2	Research at Argonne National Laboratory 3	Research at Argonne National Laboratory 4	Research at Argonne National Laboratory 5

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* 15. Please give each IJNR staff member a letter grade. (Don't worry, we can take it!)

	A	B	C	D	F
Dave Spratt	Dave Spratt A	Dave Spratt B	Dave Spratt C	Dave Spratt D	Dave Spratt F
Adam Hinterthuer	Adam Hinterthuer A	Adam Hinterthuer B	Adam Hinterthuer C	Adam Hinterthuer D	Adam Hinterthuer F
Francisco Ramírez Pinedo	Francisco Ramírez Pinedo A	Francisco Ramírez Pinedo B	Francisco Ramírez Pinedo C	Francisco Ramírez Pinedo D	Francisco Ramírez Pinedo F

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* 16. Please give the workshop an overall grade:

A = Excellent

B = Very Good

C = Decent

D = Lousy

F = Terrible

Please offer any thoughts or feedback you'd like to share:

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* 17. Feel free to share anything else you'd like to add!

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* 18. Finally, journalist testimonials can be valuable feedback for our staff, as well as powerful promotional tools for our funders. If you'd like to leave a few last thoughts on the program, we'd appreciate it.

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* 19. Name (if you'd rather leave your answers anonymous, just type "anonymous" or some other fancy pseudonym. HOWEVER, if you have anything good to say about us, our funders will only believe us if we can attribute the quote to someone, so we leave this option just in case!)