Research at Fox Chase »Pre-Graduate Research Programs »High School Student Scientist Program

The Student Scientist programs are a great opportunity, but very challenging. We need to know as much as possible about each student to select those who will be successful and match them well with a mentor scientist. Please be honest and rigorous, as your knowledge of the student is our best source of information about them!

Name of student

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Name of teacher completing this form

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Phone

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Email Address

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How long have you known this student?

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How well do you know the student?

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Please circle the response that most accurately describes your student.

1. As a Student Scientist, I predict this student would
• have a good learning experience, but not necessarily produce anything of value to the lab.
• produce some preliminary data that could be of use to the lab.
• produce at least some publication quality data on her/his own.
2. In a research lab at Fox Chase Cancer Center, this student would be capable of
• doing experiments under close supervision.
• learning one or two techniques she/he can do with minimal supervision.
• performing experiments independently after doing them once or twice with supervision.
3. In terms of time spent working in the lab, this student would
• meet the minimum time requirements of four hours per week after school and 8 weeks full time in Summer 2009 for an FCCC Student Scientist, and the same requirement for both 2008-09 and 2009-10 for a CURE Student Scientist.
• occasionally stay late or come in extra days to complete an experiment.
• work as many hours as possible on her/his project.
4. I would describe this student as
• one who could really benefit from this opportunity—she/he is bright and motivated but has some challenges to overcome (first generation to go to college, little exposure to science, etc.)
• a typical Student Scientist--A's in science and math, some science fair experience, bright and motivated.
• the best and brightest, a truly exceptional student.

Personal Qualities

For each of the following characteristics, please rate the student by circling the appropriate number (1 = lowest rating-student does not have this characteristic and 5 = highest rating-student is outstanding in this characteristic). Again, please be honest and rigorous!

1. Mature, functions well in an adult environment

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2. dependable, reliable, responsible

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3. Able to work independently

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4. Respectful, Appreciative

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5. Can handle frustration, patient, perseveres

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6. Hard Worker

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7. Self Starter

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Interest and Motivation

1. Has a strong interest in science and research

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2. Internally driven, not pressured by parents or other outside influences

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3. Loves to learn

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4. Openly enthusiastic about science, shows she/he is excited by it

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Ability

1. Learns new things quickly and easily

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2. Thinks deeply about science, beyond what is needed for tests

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3. Is good with her/his hands, tinkers, can do as well as think

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4. Has time management skills, can handle a lot of extra work and time commitment

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Additional Qualities

Please describe below any other qualities/characteristics the student has that you feel are relevant to her/his potential as a Student Scientist.