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Medal awarded (Please circle):

    

PLEASE RETURN BY FAX TO?% 415-399-4356
OR MAIL TO: ANN WOODWARD
FOUNDATION FOR THE NATIONAL MEDALS /\ DK (2
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (sig ae)
ONE BUSH STREET, SUITE 1100

 

SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

 

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

1) How old were you when you decided that science/technology/or engineering was what you
wanted to study?
Age: 7

2) Was there a key individual who influenced your interest in

science/technology/engineering?
Yes XK No_

If yes, at what age did this individual significantly influence you?

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3) This individual was a (circle as many as are appropriate);
Teacher D. Entrepreneur
. Parent E. Family friend
. Family member F, Other
Scientist/Technologist/Engineer
4) This key individual captured your interest in science/technology/or engineering
because...

A. You wanted to be like them
‘You were involved in some of their projects
. The recognition they achieved attracted you to the field
D. The tangible tewards attracted you to the field
E. Other

$) ‘Did you have a mentor? (77 ree)

Yes Xx No
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How important was this mentor to your overall career development? (Please circle one):
Extremely important Very ) Somewhat Slightly Not at all important

Are you currently mentoring anyone?

yes_ | No
Did you have an internship in science/technology/engineering, etc?

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Your internship was provided by a (an)? AA

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A, Industry
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How important are internships in nurturing an interest in science/technology/
engineering for students? (Please circle one)

Extremely important Very Somewhat Slightly Not at all important

Did you receive a scholarship to pursue studies in:

(A)science
. Technology
Engineering
Other _ AHEDIC Ine

E, I did not receive a scholarship

What is the best way to expose students to science/ technology and engineering?

Science centers/Museums
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D. Science classes at school — if 1m proved
F Clubs and related organizations (junior achievement, etc.)
ducational Television
. Science and technology faires
H. Other

 

By communicating their success stories, recipients of the National Medals of Science

and Technology can play an important role in inspiring students to pursue careers in
science and technology? (Please circle one)

strongly agree agree strongly disagree
Recipients of the National Medals of Science and Technology can inspire students by:

Getting involved with their local schools (teaching, mentoring)
B. Giving speeches

. Writing beoks/ articles
Video/ TV presentations
, Other

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15) Assuming it is imperative that more American students need to choose career paths
in science and technology, please circle a number from 1-3 in order of effectiveness
at achieving this goal (use "1" as the highest ranking and "5" as the lowest).

To inspire more students to pursue science and technology career paths, we must

 

increase:
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Involvement of scientists and technologists G) 2 3 4 6
with students at/or before the Middle school level
Corporate participation in the education process 1 2 @® 4 §
"Hands-on" experience in science classes Q) 2 3 4 = 5
Student exposure to careers available 1 @ 3 4 #5
through an education in science, math, or engineering
Increase the number of science and math classes i 2 3 So 5
required for high school graduation
Increase the number of science/technology/engineering/ 1 (2 3 4 5
math classes required for college graduation
Increase scholarships awarded to high school students 1 @) 3. 4 ~«5
who choose to pursue studies in ecience/ technology
Increase government grants awarded to individuals under 30 CG) 2 3 #4 =«5

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Please answer as completely as possible these questions relating to your career and
the innovation for which you received the National Medal, For additional space,
please use the back of this page.

 

 

     
     

 

 

16) What advice would you give to_a young student wanting to follow in your footsteps?
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