Informal Education Survey

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Always learning….that’s what we DO!

This survey is designed to learn how informal education programs such as museums, planetariums, and field trip experiences shaped YOU! Because when we know how your success was shaped then we can enhance what we DO!

(We anticipate 2-3 minutes to answer survey questions. We won't share your identifying information or individual responses.)

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* 1. With what gender identity do you most identify?

Female

Male

Prefer to Self-Describe

Prefer Not to Say

If you selected "Prefer to Self-Describe," please do so below.

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* 2. What is your age?

Under 18

18 to 24

25 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

Over 65

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* 3. What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? (If you’re currently enrolled in school, please indicate the highest degree you have received.)

Less than a high school diploma

High school degree or equivalent (e.g. GED)

Some college, no degree

Associate degree (e.g. AA, AS)

Bachelor’s degree (e.g. BA, BS)

Master’s degree (e.g. MA, MS, MEd)

Professional degree (e.g. MD, DDS, DVM)

Doctorate (e.g. PhD, EdD)

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* 4. What is your current industry (i.e. finance, healthcare, nonprofit administration, engineering, etc.)?

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* 5. Are you in a STEM industry?

Yes

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* 6. Years in Current Industry:

Under 5 Years

6-10 Years

11-20 Years

Over 21 Years

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* 7. In elementary school (Kindergarten thru 5th grade) I attended informal education program(s) (i.e. museum, planetarium, field trip).

Yes

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* 8. If you answered "Yes" to Question 7.

As a result of attending informal education programs:

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
I was more aware of the career paths available to me.	I was more aware of the career paths available to me. Strongly Disagree	I was more aware of the career paths available to me. Disagree	I was more aware of the career paths available to me. Agree	I was more aware of the career paths available to me. Strongly Agree
I was better prepared to succeed in science, technology, engineering, and math education.	I was better prepared to succeed in science, technology, engineering, and math education. Strongly Disagree	I was better prepared to succeed in science, technology, engineering, and math education. Disagree	I was better prepared to succeed in science, technology, engineering, and math education. Agree	I was better prepared to succeed in science, technology, engineering, and math education. Strongly Agree
I had increased interest in pursuing a career in my current industry.	I had increased interest in pursuing a career in my current industry. Strongly Disagree	I had increased interest in pursuing a career in my current industry. Disagree	I had increased interest in pursuing a career in my current industry. Agree	I had increased interest in pursuing a career in my current industry. Strongly Agree
The amount I value skills in science, technology, engineering, and math increased.	The amount I value skills in science, technology, engineering, and math increased. Strongly Disagree	The amount I value skills in science, technology, engineering, and math increased. Disagree	The amount I value skills in science, technology, engineering, and math increased. Agree	The amount I value skills in science, technology, engineering, and math increased. Strongly Agree
My enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, and math concepts increased.	My enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, and math concepts increased. Strongly Disagree	My enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, and math concepts increased. Disagree	My enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, and math concepts increased. Agree	My enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, and math concepts increased. Strongly Agree

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* 9. Are you a parent?

Yes

Prefer Not to Say

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* 10. If you answered "Yes" to Question 9.

Please indicate your level of support for the following statement:
I value early childhood STEM education (i.e. museums, planetariums, etc.) for my child/children.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

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* 1. With what gender identity do you most identify?

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* 2. What is your age?

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* 3. What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? (If you’re currently enrolled in school, please indicate the highest degree you have received.)

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* 4. What is your current industry (i.e. finance, healthcare, nonprofit administration, engineering, etc.)?

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* 5. Are you in a STEM industry?

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* 6. Years in Current Industry:

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* 7. In elementary school (Kindergarten thru 5th grade) I attended informal education program(s) (i.e. museum, planetarium, field trip).

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* 8. If you answered "Yes" to Question 7. As a result of attending informal education programs:

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* 9. Are you a parent?

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* 10. If you answered "Yes" to Question 9.Please indicate your level of support for the following statement:I value early childhood STEM education (i.e. museums, planetariums, etc.) for my child/children.

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* 11. If you had early childhood experiences with informal education that impacted your career outlook, please briefly share those memories here.

* 8. If you answered "Yes" to Question 7.

As a result of attending informal education programs:

* 10. If you answered "Yes" to Question 9.

Please indicate your level of support for the following statement:
I value early childhood STEM education (i.e. museums, planetariums, etc.) for my child/children.