Innovation Showcase Student Survey

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Thank you for participating in Tech Futures Challenge (TFC).

This survey will help MindFuel better understand your experience, how the program supported your innovation journey, and how TFC may influence your future interests and pathways.

Your responses will support program improvement, reporting, and future opportunities for youth innovators.

Please note your feedback might be used for marketing materials, communication & reporting. Your contact details will not be shared. Written statements from open-ended questions will only be used if consent is given, and stated as “Anonymous, TFC team member” with no personal or demographic identifiers.

Team Name

Consent for Anonymous Quotes

Yes, my responses may be used anonymously.
No, please do not use my responses.

Program Experience

TFC Program & Innovation Showcase Experience

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
Developing our prototype increased my interest in STEM and innovation.	Strongly DisagreeDeveloping our prototype increased my interest in STEM and innovation. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeDeveloping our prototype increased my interest in STEM and innovation. Disagree	NeutralDeveloping our prototype increased my interest in STEM and innovation. Neutral	AgreeDeveloping our prototype increased my interest in STEM and innovation. Agree	Strongly AgreeDeveloping our prototype increased my interest in STEM and innovation. Strongly Agree	N/ADeveloping our prototype increased my interest in STEM and innovation. N/A
Presenting at the Innovation Showcase increased my confidence.	Strongly DisagreePresenting at the Innovation Showcase increased my confidence. Strongly Disagree	DisagreePresenting at the Innovation Showcase increased my confidence. Disagree	NeutralPresenting at the Innovation Showcase increased my confidence. Neutral	AgreePresenting at the Innovation Showcase increased my confidence. Agree	Strongly AgreePresenting at the Innovation Showcase increased my confidence. Strongly Agree	N/APresenting at the Innovation Showcase increased my confidence. N/A
The TFC program helped our team improve our project.	Strongly DisagreeThe TFC program helped our team improve our project. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeThe TFC program helped our team improve our project. Disagree	NeutralThe TFC program helped our team improve our project. Neutral	AgreeThe TFC program helped our team improve our project. Agree	Strongly AgreeThe TFC program helped our team improve our project. Strongly Agree	N/AThe TFC program helped our team improve our project. N/A
The workshops and resources supported our project development.	Strongly DisagreeThe workshops and resources supported our project development. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeThe workshops and resources supported our project development. Disagree	NeutralThe workshops and resources supported our project development. Neutral	AgreeThe workshops and resources supported our project development. Agree	Strongly AgreeThe workshops and resources supported our project development. Strongly Agree	N/AThe workshops and resources supported our project development. N/A
Mentors and judges provided valuable feedback.	Strongly DisagreeMentors and judges provided valuable feedback. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeMentors and judges provided valuable feedback. Disagree	NeutralMentors and judges provided valuable feedback. Neutral	AgreeMentors and judges provided valuable feedback. Agree	Strongly AgreeMentors and judges provided valuable feedback. Strongly Agree	N/AMentors and judges provided valuable feedback. N/A
The TFC program helped me better understand innovation and entrepreneurship.	Strongly DisagreeThe TFC program helped me better understand innovation and entrepreneurship. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeThe TFC program helped me better understand innovation and entrepreneurship. Disagree	NeutralThe TFC program helped me better understand innovation and entrepreneurship. Neutral	AgreeThe TFC program helped me better understand innovation and entrepreneurship. Agree	Strongly AgreeThe TFC program helped me better understand innovation and entrepreneurship. Strongly Agree	N/AThe TFC program helped me better understand innovation and entrepreneurship. N/A
I felt supported throughout the TFC program.	Strongly DisagreeI felt supported throughout the TFC program. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI felt supported throughout the TFC program. Disagree	NeutralI felt supported throughout the TFC program. Neutral	AgreeI felt supported throughout the TFC program. Agree	Strongly AgreeI felt supported throughout the TFC program. Strongly Agree	N/AI felt supported throughout the TFC program. N/A

Please rate your agreement with the following statements using a scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).

What was the most valuable part of your TFC experience?

Project Supports

	(1) Not Valuable	(2)	(3) Neutral	(4)	(5) Very Valuable	N/A
Mentorship Sessions	(1) Not ValuableMentorship Sessions (1) Not Valuable	(2)Mentorship Sessions (2)	(3) NeutralMentorship Sessions (3) Neutral	(4)Mentorship Sessions (4)	(5) Very ValuableMentorship Sessions (5) Very Valuable	N/AMentorship Sessions N/A
Skills Workshops	(1) Not ValuableSkills Workshops (1) Not Valuable	(2)Skills Workshops (2)	(3) NeutralSkills Workshops (3) Neutral	(4)Skills Workshops (4)	(5) Very ValuableSkills Workshops (5) Very Valuable	N/ASkills Workshops N/A
Prototype Funding	(1) Not ValuablePrototype Funding (1) Not Valuable	(2)Prototype Funding (2)	(3) NeutralPrototype Funding (3) Neutral	(4)Prototype Funding (4)	(5) Very ValuablePrototype Funding (5) Very Valuable	N/APrototype Funding N/A
Online Resources	(1) Not ValuableOnline Resources (1) Not Valuable	(2)Online Resources (2)	(3) NeutralOnline Resources (3) Neutral	(4)Online Resources (4)	(5) Very ValuableOnline Resources (5) Very Valuable	N/AOnline Resources N/A
Travel Funding	(1) Not ValuableTravel Funding (1) Not Valuable	(2)Travel Funding (2)	(3) NeutralTravel Funding (3) Neutral	(4)Travel Funding (4)	(5) Very ValuableTravel Funding (5) Very Valuable	N/ATravel Funding N/A

Please rate your agreement with the following statements using a scale from 1 (Not Vaulable Disagree) to 5 (Very Valuable).

Innovation Growth

Innovation & Problem Solving

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
I am more confident solving real-world problems.	Strongly DisagreeI am more confident solving real-world problems. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI am more confident solving real-world problems. Disagree	NeutralI am more confident solving real-world problems. Neutral	AgreeI am more confident solving real-world problems. Agree	Strongly AgreeI am more confident solving real-world problems. Strongly Agree	N/AI am more confident solving real-world problems. N/A
I am more comfortable testing and improving ideas.	Strongly DisagreeI am more comfortable testing and improving ideas. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI am more comfortable testing and improving ideas. Disagree	NeutralI am more comfortable testing and improving ideas. Neutral	AgreeI am more comfortable testing and improving ideas. Agree	Strongly AgreeI am more comfortable testing and improving ideas. Strongly Agree	N/AI am more comfortable testing and improving ideas. N/A
I can better apply STEM skills to create solutions.	Strongly DisagreeI can better apply STEM skills to create solutions. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI can better apply STEM skills to create solutions. Disagree	NeutralI can better apply STEM skills to create solutions. Neutral	AgreeI can better apply STEM skills to create solutions. Agree	Strongly AgreeI can better apply STEM skills to create solutions. Strongly Agree	N/AI can better apply STEM skills to create solutions. N/A
I improved my ability to adapt when challenges came up.	Strongly DisagreeI improved my ability to adapt when challenges came up. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI improved my ability to adapt when challenges came up. Disagree	NeutralI improved my ability to adapt when challenges came up. Neutral	AgreeI improved my ability to adapt when challenges came up. Agree	Strongly AgreeI improved my ability to adapt when challenges came up. Strongly Agree	N/AI improved my ability to adapt when challenges came up. N/A
I feel more confident turning ideas into action.	Strongly DisagreeI feel more confident turning ideas into action. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI feel more confident turning ideas into action. Disagree	NeutralI feel more confident turning ideas into action. Neutral	AgreeI feel more confident turning ideas into action. Agree	Strongly AgreeI feel more confident turning ideas into action. Strongly Agree	N/AI feel more confident turning ideas into action. N/A
I improved my ability to think critically about problems and possible solutions.	Strongly DisagreeI improved my ability to think critically about problems and possible solutions. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI improved my ability to think critically about problems and possible solutions. Disagree	NeutralI improved my ability to think critically about problems and possible solutions. Neutral	AgreeI improved my ability to think critically about problems and possible solutions. Agree	Strongly AgreeI improved my ability to think critically about problems and possible solutions. Strongly Agree	N/AI improved my ability to think critically about problems and possible solutions. N/A
I became better at evaluating ideas and information before making a decision.	Strongly DisagreeI became better at evaluating ideas and information before making a decision. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI became better at evaluating ideas and information before making a decision. Disagree	NeutralI became better at evaluating ideas and information before making a decision. Neutral	AgreeI became better at evaluating ideas and information before making a decision. Agree	Strongly AgreeI became better at evaluating ideas and information before making a decision. Strongly Agree	N/AI became better at evaluating ideas and information before making a decision. N/A
I thought more about how innovation and technology can positively or negatively impact people and society.	Strongly DisagreeI thought more about how innovation and technology can positively or negatively impact people and society. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI thought more about how innovation and technology can positively or negatively impact people and society. Disagree	NeutralI thought more about how innovation and technology can positively or negatively impact people and society. Neutral	AgreeI thought more about how innovation and technology can positively or negatively impact people and society. Agree	Strongly AgreeI thought more about how innovation and technology can positively or negatively impact people and society. Strongly Agree	N/AI thought more about how innovation and technology can positively or negatively impact people and society. N/A
I better understand how STEM can be used to solve real-world problems.	Strongly DisagreeI better understand how STEM can be used to solve real-world problems. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI better understand how STEM can be used to solve real-world problems. Disagree	NeutralI better understand how STEM can be used to solve real-world problems. Neutral	AgreeI better understand how STEM can be used to solve real-world problems. Agree	Strongly AgreeI better understand how STEM can be used to solve real-world problems. Strongly Agree	N/AI better understand how STEM can be used to solve real-world problems. N/A

Please rate your agreement with the following statements using a scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).

Collaboration & Communication

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
I improved my ability to work in a team.	Strongly DisagreeI improved my ability to work in a team. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI improved my ability to work in a team. Disagree	NeutralI improved my ability to work in a team. Neutral	AgreeI improved my ability to work in a team. Agree	Strongly AgreeI improved my ability to work in a team. Strongly Agree	N/AI improved my ability to work in a team. N/A
I became better at listening to different perspectives.	Strongly DisagreeI became better at listening to different perspectives. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI became better at listening to different perspectives. Disagree	NeutralI became better at listening to different perspectives. Neutral	AgreeI became better at listening to different perspectives. Agree	Strongly AgreeI became better at listening to different perspectives. Strongly Agree	N/AI became better at listening to different perspectives. N/A
I improved my ability to explain ideas clearly.	Strongly DisagreeI improved my ability to explain ideas clearly. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI improved my ability to explain ideas clearly. Disagree	NeutralI improved my ability to explain ideas clearly. Neutral	AgreeI improved my ability to explain ideas clearly. Agree	Strongly AgreeI improved my ability to explain ideas clearly. Strongly Agree	N/AI improved my ability to explain ideas clearly. N/A
I feel more confident presenting information to others.	Strongly DisagreeI feel more confident presenting information to others. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI feel more confident presenting information to others. Disagree	NeutralI feel more confident presenting information to others. Neutral	AgreeI feel more confident presenting information to others. Agree	Strongly AgreeI feel more confident presenting information to others. Strongly Agree	N/AI feel more confident presenting information to others. N/A

Please rate your agreement with the following statements using a scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).

Confidence & Readiness

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
I became more confident taking on challenges.	Strongly DisagreeI became more confident taking on challenges. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI became more confident taking on challenges. Disagree	NeutralI became more confident taking on challenges. Neutral	AgreeI became more confident taking on challenges. Agree	Strongly AgreeI became more confident taking on challenges. Strongly Agree	N/AI became more confident taking on challenges. N/A
I improved my ability to stay motivated during difficult work.	Strongly DisagreeI improved my ability to stay motivated during difficult work. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI improved my ability to stay motivated during difficult work. Disagree	NeutralI improved my ability to stay motivated during difficult work. Neutral	AgreeI improved my ability to stay motivated during difficult work. Agree	Strongly AgreeI improved my ability to stay motivated during difficult work. Strongly Agree	N/AI improved my ability to stay motivated during difficult work. N/A
I feel more capable of leading projects or initiatives.	Strongly DisagreeI feel more capable of leading projects or initiatives. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI feel more capable of leading projects or initiatives. Disagree	NeutralI feel more capable of leading projects or initiatives. Neutral	AgreeI feel more capable of leading projects or initiatives. Agree	Strongly AgreeI feel more capable of leading projects or initiatives. Strongly Agree	N/AI feel more capable of leading projects or initiatives. N/A
This experience increased my confidence in my future potential.	Strongly DisagreeThis experience increased my confidence in my future potential. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeThis experience increased my confidence in my future potential. Disagree	NeutralThis experience increased my confidence in my future potential. Neutral	AgreeThis experience increased my confidence in my future potential. Agree	Strongly AgreeThis experience increased my confidence in my future potential. Strongly Agree	N/AThis experience increased my confidence in my future potential. N/A
I see myself as someone who can create positive change through innovation.	Strongly DisagreeI see myself as someone who can create positive change through innovation. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI see myself as someone who can create positive change through innovation. Disagree	NeutralI see myself as someone who can create positive change through innovation. Neutral	AgreeI see myself as someone who can create positive change through innovation. Agree	Strongly AgreeI see myself as someone who can create positive change through innovation. Strongly Agree	N/AI see myself as someone who can create positive change through innovation. N/A

Please rate your agreement with the following statements using a scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).

Future Pathways & Opportunities

STEM & Innovation Interest

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
This experience increased my interest in STEM.	Strongly DisagreeThis experience increased my interest in STEM. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeThis experience increased my interest in STEM. Disagree	NeutralThis experience increased my interest in STEM. Neutral	AgreeThis experience increased my interest in STEM. Agree	Strongly AgreeThis experience increased my interest in STEM. Strongly Agree	N/AThis experience increased my interest in STEM. N/A
I am more interested in pursuing STEM studies.	Strongly DisagreeI am more interested in pursuing STEM studies. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI am more interested in pursuing STEM studies. Disagree	NeutralI am more interested in pursuing STEM studies. Neutral	AgreeI am more interested in pursuing STEM studies. Agree	Strongly AgreeI am more interested in pursuing STEM studies. Strongly Agree	N/AI am more interested in pursuing STEM studies. N/A
I better understand the skills needed in future careers.	Strongly DisagreeI better understand the skills needed in future careers. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI better understand the skills needed in future careers. Disagree	NeutralI better understand the skills needed in future careers. Neutral	AgreeI better understand the skills needed in future careers. Agree	Strongly AgreeI better understand the skills needed in future careers. Strongly Agree	N/AI better understand the skills needed in future careers. N/A
I feel more confident about participating in future innovation projects.	Strongly DisagreeI feel more confident about participating in future innovation projects. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI feel more confident about participating in future innovation projects. Disagree	NeutralI feel more confident about participating in future innovation projects. Neutral	AgreeI feel more confident about participating in future innovation projects. Agree	Strongly AgreeI feel more confident about participating in future innovation projects. Strongly Agree	N/AI feel more confident about participating in future innovation projects. N/A

Please rate your agreement with the following statements using a scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).

Workforce & Innovation Pathways

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
This experience increased my interest in internships or work experience opportunities in STEM.	Strongly DisagreeThis experience increased my interest in internships or work experience opportunities in STEM. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeThis experience increased my interest in internships or work experience opportunities in STEM. Disagree	NeutralThis experience increased my interest in internships or work experience opportunities in STEM. Neutral	AgreeThis experience increased my interest in internships or work experience opportunities in STEM. Agree	Strongly AgreeThis experience increased my interest in internships or work experience opportunities in STEM. Strongly Agree	N/AThis experience increased my interest in internships or work experience opportunities in STEM. N/A
I am more interested in entrepreneurship or starting a business.	Strongly DisagreeI am more interested in entrepreneurship or starting a business. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI am more interested in entrepreneurship or starting a business. Disagree	NeutralI am more interested in entrepreneurship or starting a business. Neutral	AgreeI am more interested in entrepreneurship or starting a business. Agree	Strongly AgreeI am more interested in entrepreneurship or starting a business. Strongly Agree	N/AI am more interested in entrepreneurship or starting a business. N/A
I better understand the skills needed in future careers.	Strongly DisagreeI better understand the skills needed in future careers. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI better understand the skills needed in future careers. Disagree	NeutralI better understand the skills needed in future careers. Neutral	AgreeI better understand the skills needed in future careers. Agree	Strongly AgreeI better understand the skills needed in future careers. Strongly Agree	N/AI better understand the skills needed in future careers. N/A
I would like to continue developing my project or idea beyond this program.	Strongly DisagreeI would like to continue developing my project or idea beyond this program. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI would like to continue developing my project or idea beyond this program. Disagree	NeutralI would like to continue developing my project or idea beyond this program. Neutral	AgreeI would like to continue developing my project or idea beyond this program. Agree	Strongly AgreeI would like to continue developing my project or idea beyond this program. Strongly Agree	N/AI would like to continue developing my project or idea beyond this program. N/A
I am interested in participating in future innovation programs, competitions, or accelerators.	Strongly DisagreeI am interested in participating in future innovation programs, competitions, or accelerators. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI am interested in participating in future innovation programs, competitions, or accelerators. Disagree	NeutralI am interested in participating in future innovation programs, competitions, or accelerators. Neutral	AgreeI am interested in participating in future innovation programs, competitions, or accelerators. Agree	Strongly AgreeI am interested in participating in future innovation programs, competitions, or accelerators. Strongly Agree	N/AI am interested in participating in future innovation programs, competitions, or accelerators. N/A

Please rate your agreement with the following statements using a scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).

What do you see as your best next step in your innovation journey?

(Continuing this project, forming a company, starting a career, pursing a degree)

Reflection & Improvement

What impact did TFC have on you personally?

What moment or experience from TFC will you remember most?

What suggestions would you give to improve the program?

What would you say to another youth considering TFC?

Approximately how many hours per month did you spend working on your project?

Less than 10 hours
10–20 hours
20–30 hours
More than 30 hours

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