I understand the Salmon Camp programs are continuously evaluated for the purpose of improving the programs. Some of the ways OMSI does this is by collecting information from participants through written questionnaires, interviews, field notes, or other feedback methods. Some information collected may identify you (such as, name or email). However, your name will not be associated with any information in evaluation reports or publications. Original copies of data collected will be kept in a secure location at OMSI and only designated project staff will have access to the information.

The risk to participants during evaluation activities is minimal; participants may feel uncomfortable sharing their opinions, experience anxiety during assessment testing, be surprised at learning about their skills or abilities, or feel that their experience has been compromised by the occurrence of evaluation during the program. The benefits of participation in evaluation activities have been documenting that SCRT is successful in addressing students’ confidence/fluency with science and information technology, preparing students for careers/internships and workplace skills, and overall success in school, and offering feedback that continually improves the programming.

I understand that I have the option to withdraw from any particular evaluation activity if I choose without penalty.