General Evaluation of the Computational Biophysics Workshop at Urbana, October 17-21, 2016

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, and overall satisfaction.

Highlights of the results include 100% of participants indicating an increased understanding of computational and theoretical biophysics, 100% of participants indicating that the workshop addressed their research needs, and 100% of participants indicating they would recommend the workshop to others.

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. 9 0% 0% 0% 33% 67%
2. The Workshop improved my ability to carry out original research in the field of Computational and Theoretical Biophysics. 9 0% 0% 0% 44% 56%
3. The Workshop improved significantly my computational skills. 9 0% 0% 11% 44% 45%
4. The Workshop taught me techniques directly applicable to my career. 9 0% 0% 0% 44% 56%
5. The material presented in the Workshop was relevant to my research. 9 0% 0% 0% 56% 44%

 

II. Lectures

  N Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree
1. The instructors' knowledge of the subjects was good. 9 0% 0% 0% 22% 78%
2. The instructors explained the material well. 9 0% 0% 0% 22% 78%
3. The instructors provided real-world examples. 9 0% 0% 11% 22% 67%
4. The instructors were prepared for the lectures. 9 0% 0% 0% 44% 56%
5. The lectures were coordinated between instructors. 9 0% 0% 0% 33% 67%
6. Lectures incorporated recent developments in the field. 9 0% 0% 0% 33% 67%
7. The range of lectures captured the overall essentials of the field. 9 0% 0% 0% 44% 56%
8. The level of the lectures was appropriate. 9 0% 0% 0% 33% 67%
9. The underlying rationale of the techniques presented was clear. 9 0% 0% 0% 33% 67%
10. The instructors stimulated my intellectual curiosity. 9 0% 0% 0% 33% 67%
11. The daily Q & A period was beneficial. 8 0% 0% 0% 25% 75%

 

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. 9 0% 0% 11% 22% 67%
2. There were sufficient instructions to proceed with the hands-on assignments. 8 0% 12.5% 12.5% 25% 50%
3. The concrete examples in the hands-on tutorials increased my understanding of the lectures. 8 0% 0% 25% 25% 50%
4. The hands-on sessions were long enough. 8 0% 12.5% 37.5% 25% 25%
5. The hands-on sessions were coordinated with the lectures. 8 0% 0% 12.5% 25% 62.5%
6. TAs were well-prepared to answer questions. 8 0% 0% 0% 37.5% 62.5%
7. There were enough TAs / instructional staff to help the participants. 8 0% 12.5% 37.5% 12.5% 37.5%
8. The tutorial options accommodated the differing interests of participants. 8 0% 0% 25% 25% 50%
9. The tutorial options accommodated the differing expertise levels of participants. 8 0% 0% 0% 50% 50%

 

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. 8 0% 0% 12.5% 50% 37.5%
2. The lecture room was conducive to learning. 8 0% 0% 0% 37.5% 62.5%
3. The projection system was sufficient for the lectures. 8 0% 0% 0% 25% 75%

 

V. Communication and Dissemination

  N Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree
1. Instructors were readily available for Q&A outside the lecture periods. 8 0% 0% 25% 12.5% 62.5%
2. The Workshop website was informative about the event. 8 0% 0% 25% 37.5% 37.5%
3. The organizational emails before the Workshop were helpful. 8 0% 0% 0% 50% 50%

 

VI. Overall Satisfaction

  N Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree
1. The Workshop was well organized. 8 0% 0% 0% 37.5% 62.5%
2. The balance between lectures and hands-on sessions was optimal. 8 0% 0% 37.5% 25% 37.5%
3. The Workshop addressed my research needs. 8 0% 0% 0% 62.5% 37.5%
4. Overall, the Workshop met my expectations. 8 0% 0% 12.5% 25% 62.5%
5. I would recommend this Workshop to others. 8 0% 0% 0% 37.5% 62.5%