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The 1st Hojan Science Forum

Participant Feedback Form

Thank you for participating in the 1st Hojan Science Forum. Your feedback will help us improve future events and strengthen Kurdish science communication.


Section 1 – About You

1- Your role at the forum:

Section 2 – Pre-Event Experience

Please rate from 1 (Poor) to 5 (Excellent):

4- Accessibility and clarity of early announcements

5- Abstract submission process

6- Communication with organizers

7- Review process and feedback quality

8- Access to support/help

9- Registration process

 10- Registration fees

Section 3 – Event Logistics

11- Event venue and location

12- Accessibility and facilities (rooms, AV, internet, etc.)

13- Catering (lunch, coffee breaks)

14- Gala dinner (Şevê Çandî – Cultural Night)

Section 4 – Scientific Program

15- Quality of keynote speeches

16- Quality of oral/invited talks

17- Poster session quality

18- Panel discussions (topics, diversity, relevance)

  • Day 1: Science communication in Kurdish: Necessity, challenges, and opportunities in the age of AI

  • Day 2: From Discovery to Impact: Bridging Academia, Government, and Industry in the Innovation Ecosystem

  • Day 3: Career Development & Networking Across the Kurdish Diaspora

  • Day 4: DEI & Women Representation in Science

19- Workshops & tutorials

  • Science Communication

  • Winning Grant Proposal

20- Mentoring session

Section 5 – Social Campaigns

21- Campaign A – Best Abstract Award / Bringing Research Home

  • Awareness & relevance

  • Accessibility & impact 

22- Campaign B – Research Video Competition / Research in Motion

  • Creativity & public engagement

Section 6 – Forum Objectives

24- How well did the Forum achieve its objectives? (1 = Not at all, 5 = Fully):


  • Reconnecting and networking

  • Promoting DEI in science communication

  • Promoting gender equality in science

  •  Inspiring the next generation

  • Career development for young researchers

  • Supporting science communication in Kurdish

25- How critical do you find events like Hojan Science Forum for the Kurdish community?

Section 7 – Overall Assessment

26- Overall event organization

27- Overall scientific quality

28- Balance between science, community, and culture

29- Opportunities for networking & collaboration

Section 8 – Open Feedback

30- What aspects of the Forum did you find most valuable?

31- What areas need the most improvement?

32- What topics/sessions would you like to see in the next Forum?

33- Any other comments or suggestions:

34 - Would you like to join the “Reflect on the Forum” meeting on October 17th at 3 PM EST (12 PM PST)?
Yes
No
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