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Lab Rotation Evaluation for Mentor

Research rotations provide an opportunity for each student to experience the research environment in several different labs. These experiences are critical for choosing an appropriate lab/mentor for one's thesis work.

This form is to be completed no later than 10 days after the last day of the lab rotation.

Please see the Research Rotation page for more details.

Note: It is critical for the student's development as a scientist that you be as honest and objective as possible in this evaluation.

2025-2026 Rotation Dates:

- Early Spring 2025: January 13 - March 14
- Late Spring 2025: March 17 - May 16 (if needed)
- Early Fall 2025: August 11 - October 10, 2025
- Late Fall 2025: October 13 - December 12, 2025
- Early Spring 2026: January 12 - March 13, 2026
- Late Spring 2026: March 16 - May 15, 2026 (if needed)

Student's Name: (*)

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Student's Email: (*)

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Mentor's Name:(*)

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Mentor's Email: (*)

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Lab Rotation: (*)

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Please evaluate the student in each category:

Spends adequate time in the laboratory to accomplish research goals.(*)

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Understands laboratory problems, procedures, and equipment.(*)

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Performs laboratory skills with a reasonable level of proficiency.(*)

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Designs experiments with adequate controls.(*)

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Plans a series of experiments logically.(*)

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Keeps adequate laboratory records.(*)

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Receptiveness to suggestions and critical comments.(*)

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Capacity for self-expression and communication.(*)

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Ability to get along with co-workers.(*)

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Recommended Grade:(*)

Pass

Fail

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Please comment on your reason of the grade indicated.(*)

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Would you recruit this student to your lab?(*)

Yes

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If you are NOT recruiting this student to your lab, please elaborate in detail the reason(s) for your decision.

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Are there any significant problems that may adversely affect the student's progress in the program, either currently or on the horizon?(*)

Yes

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Please provide additional comments and feedback based on your response. Include personal problems, lack of focus or diligence on student's part, and/or scientific difficulties (e.g. project not proceeding as well as you planned, project too hard/risky for this student, student pursuing too many different issues without adequate prioritization). (*)

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If significant problems or areas of concern were outlined above, please advise the corrective actions taken to overcome these problems and how successful these actions have been thus far.

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If you have any further questions, please contact the GBS Program Administrator.

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