Computational Biophysics Workshop - Pittsburgh, May 30 - June 2, 2017

General Evaluation of the Computational Biophysics Workshop at Pittsburgh, May 30 - June 2, 2017

On the last day of the workshop, participants were asked to complete a general evaluation form consisting of questions about outcomes, lectures, hands-on tutorial sessions, environment and technical resources, communication and dissemination, overall satisfaction.

 

I. Outcomes

  N Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree
1. The Workshop broadened my understanding of concepts and principles in the field of Computational and Theoretical Biophysics. 18 0% 0% 6% 28% 67%
2. The Workshop improved my ability to carry out original research in the field of Theoretical and Computational Biophysics. 18 0% 0% 17% 33% 50%
3. The Workshop improved significantly my computational skills. 18 0% 11% 33% 33% 22%
4. The Workshop taught me techniques directly applicable to my career. 18 0% 0% 6% 56% 39%
5. The material presented in the Workshop was relevant to my research. 17 0% 0% 12% 47% 41%

 

II. Lectures

  N Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree
1. The instructors' knowledge of the subjects was good. 18 0% 0% 0% 11% 89%
2. The instructors explained the material well. 18 0% 0% 0% 22% 78%
3. The instructors provided real-world examples. 18 0% 0% 11% 28% 61%
4. The instructors were prepared for the lectures. 18 0% 0% 0% 11% 89%
5. The lectures were coordinated between instructors. 18 0% 0% 22% 17% 61%
6. Lectures incorporated recent developments in the field. 18 0% 0% 0% 33% 67%
7. The range of lectures captured the overall essentials of the field 18 0% 6% 0% 39% 56%
8. The level of the lectures was appropriate. 18 0% 11% 0% 22% 67%
9. The underlying rationale of the techniques presented was clear. 18 0% 0% 6% 28% 67%
10. The instructors stimulated my intellectual curiosity. 18 0% 0% 6% 17% 78%
11. The daily Q & A period was beneficial. 18 0% 0% 6% 39% 56%

 

III. Hands-On Sessions

  N Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree
1. The hands-on sessions were important for the learning process in the Workshop. 18 6% 6% 6% 33% 50%
2. There were sufficient instructions to proceed with the hands-on assignments. 18 0% 6% 22% 33% 39%
3. The concrete examples in the hands-on tutorials increased my understanding of the lectures. 17 0% 6% 24% 29% 41%
4. The hands-on sessions were long enough. 17 0% 6% 0% 59% 35%
5. The hands-on sessions were coordinated with the lectures. 17 0% 0% 18% 35% 47%
6. TAs were well-prepared to answer questions. 17 0% 0% 12% 29% 59%
7. There were enough TAs / instructional staff to help the participants. 17 0% 0% 6% 47% 47%
8. The tutorial options accommodated the differing interests of participants. 17 0% 18% 24% 24% 35%
9. The tutorial options accommodated the differing expertise levels of participants. 17 6% 24% 18% 24% 29%

 

IV. Environment and Technical Resources

  N Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree
1. The software used in the Workshop ran well on my (circle one: Windows/Mac/Linux) laptop. 17 6% 6% 35% 12% 41%
2. The lecture room was conducive to learning. 16 0% 0% 6% 38% 56%
3. The projection system was sufficient for the lectures. 17 0% 0% 0% 29% 71%
4. The University of Pittsburgh Bouquet Gardens provided sufficient accommodations (answer if applicable to you). 14 0% 7% 14% 36% 43%

 

V. Communication and Dissemination

  N Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree
1. Instructors were readily available for Q&A outside the lecture periods. 17 0% 0% 18% 12% 71%
2. The Workshop website was informative about the event. 17 0% 0% 0% 47% 53%
3. The organizational emails before the Workshop were helpful. 17 0% 0% 18% 24% 59%

 

VI. Overall Satisfaction

  N Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree
1. The Workshop was well organized. 17 0% 0% 18% 18% 65%
2. The balance between lectures and hands-on sessions was optimal. 17 0% 12% 0% 35% 53%
3. The Workshop addressed my research needs. 17 0% 0% 29% 18% 53%
4. Overall, the Workshop met my expectations. 17 0% 6% 12% 35% 47%
5. I would recommend this Workshop to others. 17 0% 0% 6% 24% 71%