Lab Visits 2026.1

Survey

Feedback Survey

Lamarr Location*

TU DortmundUni BonnFraunhofer IAISFraunhofer IMLother (e.g. Guests, Lamarr Fellows)

Which Lamarr location do you work at?

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Position*

Student Assistant (Event Support)Ba/Ma Student (Participant)PhD candidatePostdocPI/ProfessorExternal PartnerAdministration / Staffother

What is your (academic) position?

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Program

Please give us feedback regarding the general programm of the Lab Visits. Detailed questions regarding dedicated program points (e.g. Area Updates, Science Speed Dating) follow in the next section.

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).

The combination of structured and open formats worked well.

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The sessions and presentations provided valuable insights.

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The time management and schedule were well organized.

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Comments or suggestions regarding the program

Feel free to share any comments or suggestions for improvement regarding the program.

Free-for-All Sessions

The Lab Visits use a free-for-all format where anyone can propose topics for the available time slots, ranging from specific research questions over research area meetings, informal exchanges about novel scientific developments, to training sessions.

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).

The Free-for-All format was well organized and easy to understand.

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The Free-for-All concept was a valuable part of the program.

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I felt comfortable contributing to or organizing a session.

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The format allowed for meaningful discussions.

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I engaged with people from different research areas during these sessions.

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I engaged with people from my **own** research areas during these sessions.

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Comments or suggestions regarding the Free-for-All Sessions

Feel free to share any comments or suggestions for improvement regarding the Free-for-All sessions.

Area Updates

The area updates aim to give Lamarr researchers—particularly newcomers—an overview of the research areas and associated work, while also highlighting current achievements, ongoing projects, and key initiatives in the field.
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).

The area updates are a valuable part of the program.

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The presentations were helpful for understanding the institute’s research landscape, especially for newcomers.

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The presented projects and initiatives gave a good insight into current work.

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Comments or suggestions regarding the Area Updates

Feel free to share any comments or suggestions for improvement regarding the area updates.

Scientific Speed Dating

The Scientific Speed Dating were new to the Lab Visits and aimed to bring together researchers from different areas through short, structured interactions to initiate new connections, promote interdisciplinary exchange, and spark potential collaborations.
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).

The Science Speed Dating facilitated meaningful conversations with other participants from different research areas.

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The Science Speed Dating format is a valuable tool to promote interdisciplinarity within the institute.

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I identified potential opportunities for collaboration across research areas.

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We should repeat a science speed dating.

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Comments or suggestions regarding the Scientific Speed Dating

Feel free to share any comments or suggestions for improvement regarding the scientific speed dating.

Network and Community

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).

The Lab Visits enabled me to establish valuable new connections within Lamarr.

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I was able to strengthen existing professional ties.

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I had sufficient opportunities for networking outside the formal program.

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The social activities (e.g., dinner) supported informal exchange.

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I was happy with the location of the social dinner (Mit Schmackes!).

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Potential collaborations

Feel free to share any potential collaborations that have emerged from the lab visits

Comments or suggestions regarding Networking, Community and Social program

If you’d like, please share your suggestions on how future events could further promote networking and strengthen the Lamarr community, as well as your ideas for the supporting program

Organization and Logistics:

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).

The communication prior to the event (invitations, emails, information) was clear and sufficient.

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The registration and sign-up process was smooth and user-friendly.

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Reserved hotel contingents are....

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The technology and equipment (projectors, microphones, etc.) functioned well.

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The food and beverages offered (snacks, lunch, drinks) were of good quality, sufficiently varied (including vegetarian/vegan options), and available in adequate quantity.

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Comments or suggestions regarding organizational aspects.

Feel free to share any comments or suggestions regarding organizational aspects (e.g. event location, food and beverages, technology and equipment, time management and schedule)

Overall Impression and Perspective

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).

The Lamarr Lab Visits are designed to promote and strengthen collaboration and a sense of community among researchers at the Lamarr Institute.

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I am likely to participate in future Lamarr events

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If you’d like, please provide us with brief written feedback on the following questions/topics

In you own words, who is the target audience for the Lab Visits?

What are the strengths of the Lab Visits?

Do you have any suggestions on which program points we could add to future editions of the Lab Visits?

Do you have any other comments or feedback you would like to share?

Your answers will be submitted anonymously.