SFS 2021 Post-Virtual Meeting Survey

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Thank you for attending the Society for Freshwater Science (SFS) 2021 Virtual Meeting!

Because this was our first fully virtual meeting as a Society, we are seeking feedback on your experience and interest in future virtual and/or hybrid meetings and activities. This survey is anonymous and will be used to guide the planning of future SFS annual meetings.

What meeting component(s) did you participate in? (select all that apply)

Oral presentations

Posters

Plenaries

Moderated discussions for sessions

Coffee breaks

Facilitated activities (e.g., workshops, JEDI training, fun run)

Individual meetings/appointments

Approximately how much time did you spend participating in the meeting in total (include both asynchronous or synchronous activities):

I did not participate

< 5 hours

5 - 10 hours

10 - 20 hours

> 20 hours

Clear selection

What was your overall impression of the SFS 2021 Virtual Meeting?

Very positive

Positive

Neutral

Negative

Very negative

Clear selection

Please provide any comments on your general impressions of the virtual meeting overall:

Considering the virtual format, what type of sessions did you find the most rewarding and effective for learning new aspects of freshwater science? (select one)

Oral presentations

Posters

Plenaries

Moderated discussions for sessions

Coffee breaks

Facilitated activities (e.g., workshops, JEDI training, fun run)

Individual meetings/appointments

Clear selection

What type of sessions did you find the most rewarding and effective for networking? (select one)

Oral presentations

Posters

Plenaries

Moderated discussions for sessions

Coffee breaks

Facilitated activities (e.g., workshops, JEDI training, fun run)

Individual meetings/appointments

Clear selection

What kinds of additional activities would you like to see in a virtual meeting?

If SFS were to host another virtual meeting, how likely would you be to attend?

Very likely

Likely

Maybe

Unlikely

Clear selection

At what frequency would you recommend SFS hold virtual meetings (instead of in-person meetings):

Every year

Every 2 years

Every 3 years

Every 4 years

Every 5 years

Only when necessary

Never

Clear selection

Do you plan to attend the upcoming in-person SFS annual meeting: SFS/JASM 2022 in Grand Rapids, MI?

Yes

Yes, although access to funds may limit my ability to do so

Maybe

Clear selection

Do you plan to attend the upcoming in-person SFS annual meeting: SFS 2023 in Brisbane, Australia?

Yes

Yes, although access to funds may limit my ability to do so

Maybe

Clear selection

What virtual activities would you like to see SFS continue offering throughout the year? (select all that apply)

Professional development webinars

Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI) training

Small group networking

Research seminars

Other

If you selected "Other" above, please provide your suggestions for virtual activities here:

We welcome any feedback, thoughts, experiences, or ideas you have about virtual meetings in general. Please provide your comments here:

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