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Student Survey
Initial Publication Date: March 25, 2026
GETSI Electromagnetic Module Student Survey
Directions: Please complete the following questions with the statement that is most true for you.
Institution
Question 1
How much do you disagree or agree with the following statements about the GETSI module you completed?
Disagree
Tend to disagree
Tend to agree
Agree
N/A
The environmental or engineering questions to be answered were clear.
The environmental or engineering questions to be answered were interesting.
The environmental or engineering questions mattered.
Disagree
Tend to disagree
Tend to agree
Agree
N/A
The instructional materials helped me to learn the skills needed to answer the questions.
I was able to analyze the data in the module to answer the questions.
I am confident that my answers to the environmental or engineering questions are supported by the data.
Were there particular aspects of the module that were confusing or needs improvement?
Question 2
What is your
level of confidence
in your ability to do each of the following tasks, before and after completing the GETSI module.
You are not expected to have mastered all of these skills.
Your honesty will help us improve the teaching materials.
Identify key features in a geophysical dataset (e.g., high frequency conductivity change).
Before the module
Very Low
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
N/A
After the module
Very Low
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
N/A
Describe how one or more kinds of geophysical datasets are collected (e.g., what instruments are used, how are they set up, and what do they measure).
Before the module
Very Low
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
N/A
After the module
Very Low
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
N/A
Explain the relationship between geophysical properties (such as the electrical conductivity of soil) and the physical properties of rocks or soil.
Before the module
Very Low
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
N/A
After the module
Very Low
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
N/A
Analyze the data from a geophysical survey (e.g., identify patterns in electrical conductivity with depth).
Before the module
Very Low
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
N/A
After the module
Very Low
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
N/A
Explain the strengths and limitations to using geophysical surveys to understand subsurface features.
Before the module
Very Low
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
N/A
After the module
Very Low
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
N/A
Describe how we can use geophysics to solve an environmental problem or answer an environmental question.
Before the module
Very Low
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
N/A
After the module
Very Low
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
N/A
Please explain your ratings. How did the GETSI module contribute to your confidence going up, down, or staying the same?
Question 3
How much do you disagree or agree that a career in geophysics would allow you to do the following?
Disagree
Tend to disagree
Tend to agree
Agree
Make a contribution to society
Give you an opportunity to be directly helpful to others
Do work that is worthwhile to society
Give back to your community
Disagree
Tend to disagree
Tend to agree
Agree
Do work that is satisfying
Solve environmental problems
Solve engineering problems
Did the GETSI module influence your perceptions of geophysics careers? If so, please expalain.
Question 4
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
As a result of completing the GETSI module:
Disagree
Tend to disagree
Tend to agree
Agree
I am more interested in solving environmental problems
I am more interested in solving engineering problems
Disagree
Tend to disagree
Tend to agree
Agree
I am more interested in learning about geophysics
I am more interested in learning about careers in geophysics
I am more interested in taking a course in geophysics
How did completing the module change your level of interest in the above areas, if at all?
About You
The following questions will help the researchers to better understand the characteristics of the groups of students who respond to the survey. Data will only be reported in aggregate.
What is your current status in school?
I am a high school student.
I have first-year college undergraduate status.
I have second-year college undergraduate status.
I have third-year college undergraduate status.
I have fourth-year college undergraduate status.
Gender:
Female
Male
Non-binary
I prefer not to answer
I prefer to describe
If you would prefer to describe your gender, please do so here:
Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino/Latina/Latinx
Not Hispanic or Latino/Latina/Latinx
Prefer not to answer
Race
Alaska Native
American Indian
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Prefer not to answer
Name
Email
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