Designed for:
Survey book
Healthy STEM
Designed by:
Dr. Arindam Dey
Date:
20/09/2023
Introduction:
Hi,
we are part of a STEM community and are conducting this survey to better
understand the challenges faced by STEM professionals at every stage of
their careers. Whether you are an Undergraduate, Graduate or PhD student,
Post-Doc, Scientist, Sales/Marketing professional, or work in a profession
closely related to the STEM community, your input is valuable to us.
Your privacy is important to us. All information collected in this survey
will be kept confidential and used solely for research purposes. Depending
on your responses, we aim to provide solutions to your challenges and empower
you to lead a more fulfilling STEM life.
Demographic Questions:
1. Name (Recommended but Optional):
2. Age:
3. Gender:
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Male
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Female
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Non-binary
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Prefer not to say
4. Country:
5. Highest University Degree:
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High School
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Bachelor's Degree
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Master's Degree
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Doctoral Degree
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Other (Please specify): ___________
6. Year of Obtaining Highest Degree (YYYY):
2
7. Major Field of Study for Highest Degree: (e.g., Astrophysics,
Computer Science, Biotechnology):
Professional Information:
8. Primary Institution Type:
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Academic
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Industry
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Non-Profit
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Other (Please specify): ___________
9. Name of your current Institution/Organization: (Recommended but
Optional):
10.
Title/Job Function (e.g., Data Scientist, Immunologist,
Aerospace Engineer):
Research and Networking:
11.
Are you currently involved in active research (e.g.,
Laboratory Research, Field Research, In Silico Research)?
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Yes
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No
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Partially (please explain):
12.
If yes, do you feel that you receive adequate guidance from
your mentors and senior colleagues?
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Yes
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No
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Not Applicable
13.
When you encounter challenges in your research, how
comfortable are you discussing these challenges with the following
individuals?
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Peers
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Seniors
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Supervisor
3
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Solve them on my own
14.
When facing a research challenge, which actions do you
typically take?
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Read literature to find a solution
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Discuss with Supervisor/Mentors
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Use Researchgate or similar platforms
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All of the above
15.
Do you believe you have sufficient networking opportunities
within your current organization/institution?
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Yes
•
No
16.
Have you ever used networking or professional development
platforms before? (Like LinkedIn, Researchgate.)
•
•
17.
Yes (If yes, please briefly describe your experience,
benefit and challenges.)
No
Do you often encounter difficulties in finding professionals
with the specific skills or knowledge you need for collaboration or
mentorship?
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Yes
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No
18.
Can you provide an example of a situation where connecting
with nearby professionals would be particularly valuable to you?
(open Question)
19.
How many professional conferences have you attended in the
past year?
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None
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1-2
4
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3-5
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6 or more
20.
Do you believe that conferences are a valuable way to meet
people working in your field of research?
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Yes
•
No
21.
Do you find online available research protocols sufficient for
conducting experiments?
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Yes
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No
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Somewhat helpful
22.
If you had the opportunity, would you like to connect with
nearby professionals based on your skillset for collaboration or
mentorship? (Just rewrite the question just to get more specific
answer)
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Yes
•
No
Mental Health and Additional Challenges: For all STEM professionals:
23.
Have you ever faced mental health challenges during your
academic or professional journey?
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Yes
•
No
24.
If you have faced mental health challenges, please specify the
type(s) you encountered (e.g., High Expectations, Research Stress,
Work-Life Imbalance):
25.
Did you have access to mental health support from your
institution/organization?
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Yes
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No
5
26.
How did you address your mental health challenges during your
academic or professional journey? (Check all that apply)
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Talked to a professional counselor
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Discussed with peers
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Spoke with senior colleagues
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Engaged with management
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None of the above
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Other (Please specify): ___________
27.
Do you believe that connecting with a friend or senior who has
overcome similar mental health challenges could be beneficial?
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Yes
•
No
28.
Do you believe that connecting with Mental health professional
could be beneficial?
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Yes
•
No
29.
Is it easy for you to access nearby affordable professional
counseling services to address your specific mental health
challenges?
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Yes
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No
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Not sure (Please specify)
30.
When seeking mental health support, what type of facility or
service do you prefer?
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Nearby mental health professionals (Face-to-face sessions,
considering distance)
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Online mental health support (Teletherapy, virtual
counseling, etc.)
6
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Others (Please specify)
31.
If you are a working professional (including postdocs), are
you satisfied with your current profession? If not, are you
considering a career change?
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Satisfied
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Not satisfied, considering a career change (What career
options would you like to choose? like open your restaurant,
blogging.)
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Not satisfied, but not considering a career change (What
stopping you to change the career like financial issue, lack
of confidence, lack of guidance, lack of opportunity…)
32.
Are there any other challenges you face as a STEM professional
where you need assistance? Please describe them, and we may be able
to help.
33.
Please provide your email address (optional) to allow us to
reach out if you need assistance or further information:
Thank you for participating in this survey. Your input is invaluable in
helping us create a supportive and empowering community for STEM
professionals worldwide.