SDR
2003 Survey of Doctorate Recipients
Conducted by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago for the National Science Foundation
This information is solicited under the authority of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended, and the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002. The information you provide will be used for statistical purposes only. Your responses will be kept confidential. Your response is voluntary and failure to provide some or all of the requested information will not in any way adversely affect you. The average time to complete this survey is about 25 minutes. Please send any comments on the time required for this survey to National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Suite 295, Arlington, VA 22230, Attn: NSF Reports Clearance Officer.
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Approval Expires 11/30/2004
Part A ? Employment Situation
A1.
Were you working for pay or profit during the week of October 1, 2003?
This includes being self-employed, on a postdoctoral appointment, or on any type of paid or unpaid leave, including vacation.
Use an X to mark your answer.
This includes being self-employed, on a postdoctoral appointment, or on any type of paid or unpaid leave, including vacation.
Use an X to mark your answer.
1 [ ] Yes (Go to question A7)
2 [ ] No
2 [ ] No
A2.
(If No) Did you look for work during the four weeks preceding October 1, 2003? This would be between September 3th and October 1st.
1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No
2 [ ] No
A3.
What were your reasons for not working during the week of October 1?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1 [ ] Retired
2. On layoff from a job
3. Student
4. Family responsibilities
5. Chronic illness or permanent disability
6. Suitable job not available
7. Did not need or want to work
8. Other ? Specify _______________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
(If Yes) Year retired ___ ___ ___ ___
(If Yes) Year retired ___ ___ ___ ___
2. On layoff from a job
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
3. Student
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
4. Family responsibilities
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
5. Chronic illness or permanent disability
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
6. Suitable job not available
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
7. Did not need or want to work
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
8. Other ? Specify _______________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
A4.
Prior to the week of October 1, 2003, when did you last work for pay or profit?
0 [ ] Mark this box if you never worked for pay or profit and then go to page 10, question D1
LAST WORKED
Month ___ ___ Year ___ ___ ___ ___
LAST WORKED
Month ___ ___ Year ___ ___ ___ ___
A5.
What kind of work were you doing on this last job ? that is, what was your occupation? Please be as specific as possible, including any area of specialization.
Example: College professor ? Electrical Engineering.
Example: College professor ? Electrical Engineering.
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A6.
Using the JOB CATEGORY list on pages 16-17, choose the code that best describes the work you were doing on this last job.
CODE ___ ___ ___ (Go to page 7, question A40)
A7.
(If you worked during week of October 1st) Counting all jobs held during the week of October 1, 2003, did you usually work...
1 [ ] A total of 35 or more hours per week (Go to page 2, question A10)
2 [ ] Fewer than 35 hours per week
2 [ ] Fewer than 35 hours per week
A8.
(If you worked fewer than 35 hours) During the week of October 1, did you want to work a full-time work week of 35 or more hours?
1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No
2 [ ] No
A9.
For which of the following reasons were you working for less than 35 hours during the week of October 1?
Mark all that apply.
Mark all that apply.
1 [ ] Retired or semi-retired (Year retired __ __ __ __)
2 [ ] On layoff from a job
3 [ ] Student
4 [ ] Family responsibilities
5 [ ] Chronic illness or permanent disability
6 [ ] Suitable job not available
7 [ ] Did not need or want to work
8 [ ] Other ? Specify __________________________
2 [ ] On layoff from a job
3 [ ] Student
4 [ ] Family responsibilities
5 [ ] Chronic illness or permanent disability
6 [ ] Suitable job not available
7 [ ] Did not need or want to work
8 [ ] Other ? Specify __________________________
A10.
(If you worked for 35 or more hours) Although you were working during the week of October 1, had you previously retired from any position?
Examples of retirement include mandatory retirement, early retirement, or voluntary retirement.
Examples of retirement include mandatory retirement, early retirement, or voluntary retirement.
1 [ ] Yes (Year retired __ __ __ __)
2 [ ] No
2 [ ] No
Principal Employer
A11.
Who was your principal employer during the week of October 1, 2003?
If you had more than one job, report the one for which you worked the most hours that week.
If your employer had more than one location, report the location that employed you.
If you had more than one job, report the one for which you worked the most hours that week.
If your employer had more than one location, report the location that employed you.
Employer Name: ________________________________
Department/Division: ____________________________
Street:________________________________________
City/Town: _____________________________________
State: _________________________________________
ZIP code: ______________________________________
Department/Division: ____________________________
Street:________________________________________
City/Town: _____________________________________
State: _________________________________________
ZIP code: ______________________________________
A12.
What was that employer's main business or industry ? that is, what did that employer make or do?
If your principal employer had more than one type of business, report the type of business primarily performed at the location where you worked.
Example: Production of microprocessor chips
If your principal employer had more than one type of business, report the type of business primarily performed at the location where you worked.
Example: Production of microprocessor chips
EMPLOYER'S MAIN BUSINESS
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A13.
Counting all locations where this employer operates, how many people work for your principal employer? Your best estimate is fine.
Mark one answer.
Mark one answer.
1 [ ] 10 or fewer employees
2 [ ] 11-24 employees
3 [ ] 25-99 employees
4 [ ] 100-499 employees
5 [ ] 500-999 employees
6 [ ] 1,000-4,999 employees
7 [ ] 5,000-24,999 employees
8 [ ] 25,000+ employees
2 [ ] 11-24 employees
3 [ ] 25-99 employees
4 [ ] 100-499 employees
5 [ ] 500-999 employees
6 [ ] 1,000-4,999 employees
7 [ ] 5,000-24,999 employees
8 [ ] 25,000+ employees
A14.
Did your principal employer come into being as a new business within the past 5 year?
1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No
2 [ ] No
A15.
Which one of the following best describes your principal employer during the week of October 1? Were you...
Mark one answer.
Mark one answer.
1 [ ] SELF-EMPLOYED in own non-incorporated business, professional practice, or farm
2 [ ] SELF-EMPLOYED in own incorporated business, professional practice, or farm
3 [ ] A PRIVATE FOR-PROFIT organization or individual working for wages, salary, or commissions
4 [ ] A PRIVATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT, tax-exempt, or charitable organization
5 [ ] Local GOVERNMENT (e.g., city, county)
6 [ ] State GOVERNMENT
7 [ ] U.S. military service, active duty or Commissioned Corps (e.g., USPHS, NOAA)
8 [ ] U.S. government (e.g., civilian employee)
9 [ ] OTHER type of employee ? Specify type of employer: _______________
2 [ ] SELF-EMPLOYED in own incorporated business, professional practice, or farm
3 [ ] A PRIVATE FOR-PROFIT organization or individual working for wages, salary, or commissions
4 [ ] A PRIVATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT, tax-exempt, or charitable organization
5 [ ] Local GOVERNMENT (e.g., city, county)
6 [ ] State GOVERNMENT
7 [ ] U.S. military service, active duty or Commissioned Corps (e.g., USPHS, NOAA)
8 [ ] U.S. government (e.g., civilian employee)
9 [ ] OTHER type of employee ? Specify type of employer: _______________
A16.
Was your principal employer an educational institution?
1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (Go to page 4, question A21)
2 [ ] No (Go to page 4, question A21)
A17.
(If Yes) Was the educational institution where you worked a ...
Mark one answer.
Mark one answer.
1 [ ] Preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school or system (Go to page 4, question A21)
2 [ ] Two-year college, community college, or technical institute
3 [ ] Four-year college or university, other than a medical school
4 [ ] Medical school (including university-affiliated hospital or medical center)
5 [ ] University-affiliated research institute
6 [ ] Other ? Specify: ____________________________________
2 [ ] Two-year college, community college, or technical institute
3 [ ] Four-year college or university, other than a medical school
4 [ ] Medical school (including university-affiliated hospital or medical center)
5 [ ] University-affiliated research institute
6 [ ] Other ? Specify: ____________________________________
A18.
During the week of October 1, 2003, what type of academic position(s) did you hold at this institution?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1 [ ] President, Provost, or Chancellor (any level)
2 [ ] Dean (any level), department head, or department chair
3 [ ] Research faculty, scientist, associate, or fellow
4 [ ] Teaching faculty
5 [ ] Adjunct faculty
6 [ ] Postdoc (e.g., postdoctoral fellow or associate)
7 [ ] Research assistant
8 [ ] Teaching assistant
9 [ ] Other position ? Specify: ____________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
2 [ ] Dean (any level), department head, or department chair
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
3 [ ] Research faculty, scientist, associate, or fellow
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
4 [ ] Teaching faculty
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
5 [ ] Adjunct faculty
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
6 [ ] Postdoc (e.g., postdoctoral fellow or associate)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
7 [ ] Research assistant
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
8 [ ] Teaching assistant
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
9 [ ] Other position ? Specify: ____________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
A19.
What was your faculty rank?
Mark one answer.
Mark one answer.
1 [ ] Not applicable: no ranks designated at this institution
2 [ ] Not applicable: no ranks designated for my position
3 [ ] Professor
4 [ ] Associate Professor
5 [ ] Assistant Professor
6 [ ] Instructor
7 [ ] Lecturer
8 [ ] Other ? Specify: _________________________________
2 [ ] Not applicable: no ranks designated for my position
3 [ ] Professor
4 [ ] Associate Professor
5 [ ] Assistant Professor
6 [ ] Instructor
7 [ ] Lecturer
8 [ ] Other ? Specify: _________________________________
A20.
What was your tenure status?
Mark one answer.
Mark one answer.
1 [ ] Not applicable: no tenure system at this institution
2 [ ] Not applicable: no tenure system for my position
3 [ ] Tenured
4 [ ] On tenure track but not tenured
5 [ ] Not on tenure track
2 [ ] Not applicable: no tenure system for my position
3 [ ] Tenured
4 [ ] On tenure track but not tenured
5 [ ] Not on tenure track
Principal Job
A21.
What kind of work were you doing on your principal job held during the week of October 1, 2003 ? that is, what was your occupation? Please be as specific as possible, including any area of specialization.
Example: College Professor ? Electrical Engineering .
Example: College Professor ? Electrical Engineering .
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A22.
Using the JOB CATEGORY list on pages 16-17, choose the code that best describes the principal job you held during the week of October 1.
CODE ___ ___ ___
A23.
Did your duties on this job require the technical expertise of bachelor's degree or higher in...
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1 Engineering, computer science, math, or the natural sciences
2 The social sciences
3 Some other field (e.g., health, business, or education) ? Specify _______________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
2 The social sciences
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
3 Some other field (e.g., health, business, or education) ? Specify _______________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
A24.
Was this job a "postdoc"?
A "postdoc" is a temporary position awarded in academe, industry, a non-profit organization, or government primarily for gaining additional education and training in research.
A "postdoc" is a temporary position awarded in academe, industry, a non-profit organization, or government primarily for gaining additional education and training in research.
1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (Go to question A27)
2 [ ] No (Go to question A27)
A25.
(If Yes) What were your reasons for taking this postdoc?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1 Additional training in PhD field
2 Training in an area outside of PhD field
3 Work with a specific person or place
4 Other employment not available
5 Postdoc generally expected for career in this field
6 Some other reason ? Specify - ___________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
2 Training in an area outside of PhD field
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
3 Work with a specific person or place
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
4 Other employment not available
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
5 Postdoc generally expected for career in this field
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
6 Some other reason ? Specify - ___________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
A26.
Which two reasons in question A25 were your most important reasons for taking this postdoc?
Enter number of appropriate reason from question A25 above.
Enter number of appropriate reason from question A25 above.
1 ____ Most important reason
2 ____ Second most important reason (Enter "0" if no second reason)
2 ____ Second most important reason (Enter "0" if no second reason)
A27.
During what month and year did you start this job (that is, your principal job held during the week of October 1, 2003)?
PRINCIPAL JOB STARTED
Month ___ ___ Year ___ ___ ___ ___
Month ___ ___ Year ___ ___ ___ ___
A28.
To what extent was your work on your principal job related to your first U.S. doctoral degree? Was it...
Mark one answer.
Mark one answer.
1 [ ] Closely related (Go to question A31)
2 [ ] Somewhat related (Go to question A31)
3 [ ] Not related
2 [ ] Somewhat related (Go to question A31)
3 [ ] Not related
A29.
(If not related) Did these factors influence your decision to work in an area outside of the field of your first U.S. doctoral degree?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1 Pay, promotion opportunities
2 Working conditions (e.g., hours, equipment, working environment)
3 Job location
4 Change in career or professional interests
5 Family-related reasons (e.g., children, spouse's job moved)
6 Job in doctoral field not available
7 Some other reason ? specify: ______________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
2 Working conditions (e.g., hours, equipment, working environment)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
3 Job location
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
4 Change in career or professional interests
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
5 Family-related reasons (e.g., children, spouse's job moved)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
6 Job in doctoral field not available
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
7 Some other reason ? specify: ______________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
A30.
Which two factors in question A23 were your most important reasons for working in an area outside the field of your first U.S. doctoral degree?
Enter number of appropriate reason from question A29 above.
Enter number of appropriate reason from question A29 above.
1 _____ Most important reason
2 _____ Second most important reason (Enter "0" if no second reason)
2 _____ Second most important reason (Enter "0" if no second reason)
A31.
The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1 Accounting, finance, contracts
2 Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
3 Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
4 Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
5 Design of equipment, processes, structures, models
6 Computer applications, programming, systems development
7 Employee relations ? including recruiting, personnel development, internal training
8 Managing or supervising people or projects
9 Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)
10 Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)
11 Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations
12 Quality or productivity management
13 Teaching
14 Other ? Specify: _________________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
2 Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
3 Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
4 Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
5 Design of equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
6 Computer applications, programming, systems development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
7 Employee relations ? including recruiting, personnel development, internal training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
8 Managing or supervising people or projects
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
9 Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
10 Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
11 Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
12 Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
13 Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
14 Other ? Specify: _________________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
A32.
On which two activities in question A31 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question A31 above.
Enter number of appropriate activity from question A31 above.
1 ___ ___ Activity most hours
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)
A33.
Did you supervise the work of others as part of your principal job you held during the week of October 1?
Mark "Yes" if you assigned duties to workers and recommended or initiated personnel actions such as hiring, firing, or promoting.
Teachers should not count students
Mark "Yes" if you assigned duties to workers and recommended or initiated personnel actions such as hiring, firing, or promoting.
Teachers should not count students
1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (Go to question A35)
2 [ ] No (Go to question A35)
A34.
(If Yes) How many people did you typically...
1 Supervise directly?..................________________ (Number supervised. If none, enter "0")
2 Supervise through subordinate supervisors?..........___________________ (Number supervised. If none, enter "0")
2 Supervise through subordinate supervisors?..........___________________ (Number supervised. If none, enter "0")
A35.
Thinking about your principal job held during the week of October 1, please rate your satisfaction with that job's...
Mark one answer for each item.
Mark one answer for each item.
1 Salary
2 Benefits
3 Job security
4 Job location
5 Opportunities for advancement
6 Intellectual challenge
7 Level of responsibility
8 Degree of independence
9 Contribution to society
1 [ ] Very satisfied 2 [ ] Somewhat satisfied 3 [ ] Somewhat dissatisfied 4 [ ] Very dissatisfied
2 Benefits
1 [ ] Very satisfied 2 [ ] Somewhat satisfied 3 [ ] Somewhat dissatisfied 4 [ ] Very dissatisfied
3 Job security
1 [ ] Very satisfied 2 [ ] Somewhat satisfied 3 [ ] Somewhat dissatisfied 4 [ ] Very dissatisfied
4 Job location
1 [ ] Very satisfied 2 [ ] Somewhat satisfied 3 [ ] Somewhat dissatisfied 4 [ ] Very dissatisfied
5 Opportunities for advancement
1 [ ] Very satisfied 2 [ ] Somewhat satisfied 3 [ ] Somewhat dissatisfied 4 [ ] Very dissatisfied
6 Intellectual challenge
1 [ ] Very satisfied 2 [ ] Somewhat satisfied 3 [ ] Somewhat dissatisfied 4 [ ] Very dissatisfied
7 Level of responsibility
1 [ ] Very satisfied 2 [ ] Somewhat satisfied 3 [ ] Somewhat dissatisfied 4 [ ] Very dissatisfied
8 Degree of independence
1 [ ] Very satisfied 2 [ ] Somewhat satisfied 3 [ ] Somewhat dissatisfied 4 [ ] Very dissatisfied
9 Contribution to society
1 [ ] Very satisfied 2 [ ] Somewhat satisfied 3 [ ] Somewhat dissatisfied 4 [ ] Very dissatisfied
A36.
How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the principal job you held during the week of October 1?
Mark one answer.
Mark one answer.
1 [ ] Very satisfied
2 [ ] Somewhat satisfied
3 [ ] Somewhat dissatisfied
4 [ ] Very dissatisfied
2 [ ] Somewhat satisfied
3 [ ] Somewhat dissatisfied
4 [ ] Very dissatisfied
A37.
Before deductions, what was your basic annual salary on this job as of the week of October 1, 2003?
Do not include bonuses, overtime, or additional compensation for summertime teaching or research. If you are not salaried, please estimate your earned income, excluding business expenses.
Do not include bonuses, overtime, or additional compensation for summertime teaching or research. If you are not salaried, please estimate your earned income, excluding business expenses.
$___,___ ___ ___,___ ___ ___.00
ANNUAL SALARY OR EARNED INCOME
ANNUAL SALARY OR EARNED INCOME
A38.
During a typical week on this job, how many hours did you usually work?
NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK _____
A39.
Upon how many weeks was your salary based?
Include paid vacation and sick leave.
Include paid vacation and sick leave.
Number of weeks per year _______
A40.
Thinking back now to 2002, was any of your work during 2002 supported by contracts or grants from the U.S. government?
0 [ ] Mark this box if you did not work in 2002 and then go to page 8, question B1
Federal Employees: Please answer "no".
Mark one answer.
0 [ ] Mark this box if you did not work in 2002 and then go to page 8, question B1
Federal Employees: Please answer "no".
Mark one answer.
1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (Go to question A42)
3 [ ] Don't know (Go to question A42)
2 [ ] No (Go to question A42)
3 [ ] Don't know (Go to question A42)
A41.
(If Yes) Which Federal agencies or departments were supporting your work?
Mark all that apply.
Mark all that apply.
1 [ ] Agriculture Department (USDA)
2 [ ] Defense Department (DOD)
3 [ ] Department of Education (including NCES, OERI, FIPSE, FIRST)
4 [ ] Energy Department (DOE)
5 [ ] Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
6 [ ] Health and Human Services Department (excluding NIH)
7 [ ] National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
8 [ ] National Institutes of Health (NIH)
9 [ ] National Science Foundation (NSF)
10 [ ] Transportation Department (DOT)
11 [ ] Other ? Specify __________________________
12 [ ] Don?t Know Source Agency
2 [ ] Defense Department (DOD)
3 [ ] Department of Education (including NCES, OERI, FIPSE, FIRST)
4 [ ] Energy Department (DOE)
5 [ ] Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
6 [ ] Health and Human Services Department (excluding NIH)
7 [ ] National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
8 [ ] National Institutes of Health (NIH)
9 [ ] National Science Foundation (NSF)
10 [ ] Transportation Department (DOT)
11 [ ] Other ? Specify __________________________
12 [ ] Don?t Know Source Agency
A42.
Counting all jobs held in 2002, what was your total earned income for 2002, before deductions?
Include all wages, salaries, bonuses, overtime, commissions, consulting fees, net income from businesses, summertime teaching or research, or other work associated with scholarships.
$ __ __ __ , __ __ __ .00
Include all wages, salaries, bonuses, overtime, commissions, consulting fees, net income from businesses, summertime teaching or research, or other work associated with scholarships.
$ __ __ __ , __ __ __ .00
Part B ? Past Employment
B1.
Were you working for pay or profit during both of these time periods ? the week of April 15, 2001 and the week of October 1, 2003?
1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (Go to question C1)
2 [ ] No (Go to question C1)
B2.
(If yes) During these two time periods ? the week of April 15, 2001, and the week of October 1, 2003 ? were you working for...
Mark one answer.
Mark one answer.
1 [ ] Same employer and same job (Go to question C1)
2 [ ] Same employer but different job
3 [ ] Different employer but same job
4 [ ] Different employer and different job
2 [ ] Same employer but different job
3 [ ] Different employer but same job
4 [ ] Different employer and different job
B3.
(If different) Why did you change your employer or your job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1 Pay, promotion opportunities
2 Working conditions (e.g., hours, equipment, working environment)
3 Job location
4 Change in career or professional interests
5 Family-related reasons (e.g., children, spouse's job moved)
6 School-related reasons (e.g., returned to school, completed a degree)
7 Laid off or job terminated (includes company closings, mergers, buyouts, grant or contract ended)
8 Retired
9 Some other reason ? Specify: _______________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
2 Working conditions (e.g., hours, equipment, working environment)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
3 Job location
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
4 Change in career or professional interests
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
5 Family-related reasons (e.g., children, spouse's job moved)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
6 School-related reasons (e.g., returned to school, completed a degree)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
7 Laid off or job terminated (includes company closings, mergers, buyouts, grant or contract ended)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
8 Retired
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
9 Some other reason ? Specify: _______________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
Part C ? Other Work-Related Experiences
C1.
Since October 1998, how many...
1 Papers have you (co)authored for presentation at regional, national or international conferences? (Do not count presentations of the same work more than once)
2 Articles, (co)authored by you, have been accepted for publication in a refereed professional journal?
3 Books or monographs, (co)authored by you, have been published or accepted for publication?
______ (If none, enter "0")
2 Articles, (co)authored by you, have been accepted for publication in a refereed professional journal?
______ (If none, enter "0")
3 Books or monographs, (co)authored by you, have been published or accepted for publication?
______ (If none, enter "0")
C2.
Since October 1998, have you been named as an inventor on any application for a U.S. patent?
1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (Go to question C4)
2 [ ] No (Go to question C4)
C3.
(If Yes) Since October 1998...
1 How many applications for U.S. patents have named you as an inventor?
2 How many U.S. patents have been granted to you as an inventor?
3 How many of the patents recorded as granted (in category 2 above) have resulted in commercialized products or processes or have been licensed?
______ (If none, enter "0")
2 How many U.S. patents have been granted to you as an inventor?
______ (If none, enter "0")
3 How many of the patents recorded as granted (in category 2 above) have resulted in commercialized products or processes or have been licensed?
______ (If none, enter "0")
C4.
During the past year, did you attend any professional society or association meetings or professional conferences?
Include regional, national, or international meetings.
Include regional, national, or international meetings.
1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No
2 [ ] No
C5.
To how many regional, national or international professional societies or associations do you currently belong?
Number ______ (If none, enter "0")
C6.
During the past year, did you take any work-related training, such as workshops or seminars?
Do not include professional meetings unless you attended a special training session conducted at the meeting/conference.
Do not include college coursework for which you were enrolled as a student.
Do not include professional meetings unless you attended a special training session conducted at the meeting/conference.
Do not include college coursework for which you were enrolled as a student.
1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (Go to question C10)
2 [ ] No (Go to question C10)
C7.
(If Yes) During the past year, in which of the following areas did you receive training?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1 Management or supervisor training
2 Training in your occupational field
3 General professional training (e.g., public speaking, business writing, word processing, spreadsheet use, etc.)
4 Other work-related training ? Specify
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
2 Training in your occupational field
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
3 General professional training (e.g., public speaking, business writing, word processing, spreadsheet use, etc.)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
4 Other work-related training ? Specify
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
C8.
For which of the following reasons did you take training during the past year?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1 To facilitate a change in your occupational field
2 To gain further skills or knowledge in your occupational field
3 For licensure or certification
4 To increase opportunities for promotion, advancement, or higher salary
5 To learn skills or knowledge needed for a recently acquired position
6 Required or expected by employer
7 Other ? Specify __________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
2 To gain further skills or knowledge in your occupational field
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
3 For licensure or certification
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
4 To increase opportunities for promotion, advancement, or higher salary
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
5 To learn skills or knowledge needed for a recently acquired position
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
6 Required or expected by employer
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
7 Other ? Specify __________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
C9.
What was your most important reason from question C8 for taking training?
Enter number of appropriate reason from question C8 above.
Enter number of appropriate reason from question C8 above.
Most important reason ____
C10.
When thinking about a job, how important is each of the following factors to you...
Mark one answer for each item.
Mark one answer for each item.
1 Salary
2 Benefits
3 Job security
4 Job location
5 Opportunities for advancement
6 Intellectual challenge
7 Level of responsibility
8 Degree of independence
9 Contribution to society
1 [ ] Very important 2 [ ] Somewhat important 3 [ ] Somewhat unimportant 4 [ ] Not important at all
2 Benefits
1 [ ] Very important 2 [ ] Somewhat important 3 [ ] Somewhat unimportant 4 [ ] Not important at all
3 Job security
1 [ ] Very important 2 [ ] Somewhat important 3 [ ] Somewhat unimportant 4 [ ] Not important at all
4 Job location
1 [ ] Very important 2 [ ] Somewhat important 3 [ ] Somewhat unimportant 4 [ ] Not important at all
5 Opportunities for advancement
1 [ ] Very important 2 [ ] Somewhat important 3 [ ] Somewhat unimportant 4 [ ] Not important at all
6 Intellectual challenge
1 [ ] Very important 2 [ ] Somewhat important 3 [ ] Somewhat unimportant 4 [ ] Not important at all
7 Level of responsibility
1 [ ] Very important 2 [ ] Somewhat important 3 [ ] Somewhat unimportant 4 [ ] Not important at all
8 Degree of independence
1 [ ] Very important 2 [ ] Somewhat important 3 [ ] Somewhat unimportant 4 [ ] Not important at all
9 Contribution to society
1 [ ] Very important 2 [ ] Somewhat important 3 [ ] Somewhat unimportant 4 [ ] Not important at all
Part D ? Recent Educational Experiences
D1.
Between April 2001 and October 2003, did you complete another degree such as a master's or another doctorate?
1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (Go to question D8)
2 [ ] No (Go to question D8)
D2.
(If Yes) What type of degree did you earn?
If you completed more than one degree, mark the level for the highest degree awarded.
Mark one answer.
If you completed more than one degree, mark the level for the highest degree awarded.
Mark one answer.
1 [ ] Bachelor's degree (e.g., BS, BA, AB)
2 [ ] Master's degree (e.g., MS, MA, MBA)
3 [ ] Doctorate (e.g., PhD, DSc, EdD)
4 [ ] Other professional degree (e.g., JD, LLB, MD, DDS, DVM) ? Specify: ___________________________
5 [ ] Other ? Specify: __________________________________
2 [ ] Master's degree (e.g., MS, MA, MBA)
3 [ ] Doctorate (e.g., PhD, DSc, EdD)
4 [ ] Other professional degree (e.g., JD, LLB, MD, DDS, DVM) ? Specify: ___________________________
5 [ ] Other ? Specify: __________________________________
D3.
What was the primary field of study for this degree?
PRIMARY FIELD OF STUDY
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
D4.
In what month and year was this degree awarded?
DEGREE AWARDED
Month ___ ___ Year 200 ___
Month ___ ___ Year 200 ___
D5.
From which academic institution did you receive this degree?
College or University Name
__________________________________________________
Department
_______________________________________________________
City/Town
_______________________________________________________
State/Foreign Country
_______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Department
_______________________________________________________
City/Town
_______________________________________________________
State/Foreign Country
_______________________________________________________
D6.
For which of the following reasons did you obtain this degree?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1 To gain further education before beginning a career
2 To prepare for graduate school or further education
3 To change your academic or occupational field
4 To gain further skills or knowledge in your academic or occupational field
5 For licensure or certification
6 To increase opportunities for promotion, advancement, or higher salary
7 Required or expected by employer
8 For leisure or personal interest
9 Other ? Specify: _____________________________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
2 To prepare for graduate school or further education
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
3 To change your academic or occupational field
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
4 To gain further skills or knowledge in your academic or occupational field
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
5 For licensure or certification
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
6 To increase opportunities for promotion, advancement, or higher salary
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
7 Required or expected by employer
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
8 For leisure or personal interest
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
9 Other ? Specify: _____________________________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
D7.
Were any of your school-related costs for your completed degree paid for by an employer?
1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No
2 [ ] No
D8.
During the week of October 1, 2003, were you enrolled in or taking courses at a college or university?
1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (Go to page 11, question E1)
2 [ ] No (Go to page 11, question E1)
D9.
(If Yes) Were you taking courses or enrolled as...
Mark one answer.
Mark one answer.
1 [ ] A full-time student in a degree program
2 [ ] A part-time student in a degree program
3 [ ] Not enrolled in a degree program, but taking courses
2 [ ] A part-time student in a degree program
3 [ ] Not enrolled in a degree program, but taking courses
D10.
Toward what degree were you working?
If you were working toward more than one degree, mark the level for the highest degree.
Mark one answer.
If you were working toward more than one degree, mark the level for the highest degree.
Mark one answer.
0 [ ] No specific degree (Go to question D12)
1 [ ] Bachelor's degree (e.g., BS, BA, AB)
2 [ ] Master's degree (e.g., MS, MA, MBA)
3 [ ] Doctorate (e.g., PhD, DSc, EdD, etc.)
4 [ ] Other professional degree (e.g., JD, LLB, MD, DDS, etc.) ? Specify
_____________________________
5 [ ] Other ? Specify ________________________________
1 [ ] Bachelor's degree (e.g., BS, BA, AB)
2 [ ] Master's degree (e.g., MS, MA, MBA)
3 [ ] Doctorate (e.g., PhD, DSc, EdD, etc.)
4 [ ] Other professional degree (e.g., JD, LLB, MD, DDS, etc.) ? Specify
_____________________________
5 [ ] Other ? Specify ________________________________
D11.
What was the primary field of study for this degree?
Primary Field of Study
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
D12.
For which of the following reasons were you taking courses or enrolled?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1 To gain further education before beginning a career
2 To prepare for graduate school or further education
3 To change your academic or occupational field
4 To gain further skills or knowledge in your academic or occupational field
5 For licensure or certification
6 To increase opportunities for promotion, advancement, or higher salary
7 Required or expected by employer
8 For leisure or personal interest
9 Other ? Specify ______________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
2 To prepare for graduate school or further education
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
3 To change your academic or occupational field
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
4 To gain further skills or knowledge in your academic or occupational field
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
5 For licensure or certification
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
6 To increase opportunities for promotion, advancement, or higher salary
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
7 Required or expected by employer
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
8 For leisure or personal interest
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
9 Other ? Specify ______________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
D13.
Were any of your school-related costs for taking courses paid for by an employer?
1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No
2 [ ] No
Part E ? Demographic Information
E1.
On October 1, 2003, were you...
Mark one answer.
Mark one answer.
1 [ ] Married
2 [ ] Living in a marriage-like relationship
3 [ ] Widowed (Go to question E4)
4 [ ] Separated (Go to question E4)
5 [ ] Divorced (Go to question E4)
6 [ ] Never married (Go to question E4)
2 [ ] Living in a marriage-like relationship
3 [ ] Widowed (Go to question E4)
4 [ ] Separated (Go to question E4)
5 [ ] Divorced (Go to question E4)
6 [ ] Never married (Go to question E4)
E2.
(If Married or Living in a marriage-like relationship) During the week of October 1, was your spouse or partner working for pay or profit at a full-time or part-time job?
1 [ ] Yes, full-time
2 [ ] Yes, part-time
3 [ ] No (Go to question E4)
2 [ ] Yes, part-time
3 [ ] No (Go to question E4)
E3.
(If Yes) Did your spouse's or partner's duties on this job require the technical expertise of a bachelor's degree or higher in...
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1. Engineering, computer science, math, or the natural sciences
2. The social sciences
3. Some other field (e.g., health, business, or education) ? Specify
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
2. The social sciences
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
3. Some other field (e.g., health, business, or education) ? Specify
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
E4.
On October 1, 2003, did you have any children living with you as part of your family?
Only count children who lived with you at least 50 percent of the time.
Only count children who lived with you at least 50 percent of the time.
1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (Go to question E6)
2 [ ] No (Go to question E6)
E5.
(If Yes) How many of these children living with you as part of your family were...
If no children in a category, enter "0."
If no children in a category, enter "0."
1 Under age 2 _____ (Number of children)
2 Aged 2-5 _____ (Number of children)
3 Aged 6-11 _____ (Number of children)
4 Aged 12-18 _____ (Number of children)
5 Aged 19 or older _____ (Number of children)
2 Aged 2-5 _____ (Number of children)
3 Aged 6-11 _____ (Number of children)
4 Aged 12-18 _____ (Number of children)
5 Aged 19 or older _____ (Number of children)
E6.
On October 1, 2003, were you living in the United States, Puerto Rico, or another U.S. territory, or were you living in another country?
1 [ ] United States, Puerto Rico, or another U.S. territory
2 [ ] Another country
2 [ ] Another country
E7.
On October 1, 2003, were you a...
1 [ ] U.S. citizen
2 [ ] Non-U.S. citizen (Go to question E9)
2 [ ] Non-U.S. citizen (Go to question E9)
E8.
(If U.S. Citizen) Were you a U.S. citizen...
Mark one answer.
Mark one answer.
1 [ ] Born in the United States, Puerto Rico, or another U.S. territory (Go to question E16)
2 [ ] Born abroad of U.S. citizen parent(s) (Go to question E16)
3 [ ] By naturalization (Go to question E12)
2 [ ] Born abroad of U.S. citizen parent(s) (Go to question E16)
3 [ ] By naturalization (Go to question E12)
E9.
(If Non-U.S. citizen) Were you a non-U.S. citizen...
1 [ ] With a Permanent U.S. Resident Visa (Green Card)
2 [ ] With a Temporary U.S. Resident Visa
Obtained in __ __ __ __ Year (Go to question E11)
2 [ ] With a Temporary U.S. Resident Visa
E10.
(If a Temporary U.S. Resident Visa Holder) On October 1, 2003, did you hold a visa issued...
Mark one answer.
Mark one answer.
1. [ ] For temporary work (e.g., H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, etc.)
2. [ ] For study or training (e.g., F-1, J-1, H-3, etc.)
3. [ ] To you as the dependent of another person (e.g., F-2, H-4, J-2, K-2, L-2, etc.)
4. [ ] For any other reason ? Specify visa type ____________________________
2. [ ] For study or training (e.g., F-1, J-1, H-3, etc.)
3. [ ] To you as the dependent of another person (e.g., F-2, H-4, J-2, K-2, L-2, etc.)
4. [ ] For any other reason ? Specify visa type ____________________________
E11.
Of which country are you a citizen?
_______________________________________
COUNTRY
COUNTRY
E12.
In what year did you first come to the United States for six months or longer?
Year __ __ __ __
E13.
What kind of visa did you hold when you first came to the United States for six months or longer?
Mark one answer.
Mark one answer.
1. [ ] Permanent U.S. Resident Visa (Green Card)
2. [ ] Temporary U.S. Resident Visa for temporary work (e.g., H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, etc.)
3. [ ] Temporary U.S. Resident Visa for study or training (e.g., F-1, J-1, H-3, etc.)
4. [ ] Temporary U.S. Resident Visa as the dependent of another person (e.g., F-2, H-4, J-2, K-2, L-2, etc.)
5. [ ] Other Temporary U.S. Resident Visa ? Specify visa type _________________________
2. [ ] Temporary U.S. Resident Visa for temporary work (e.g., H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, etc.)
3. [ ] Temporary U.S. Resident Visa for study or training (e.g., F-1, J-1, H-3, etc.)
4. [ ] Temporary U.S. Resident Visa as the dependent of another person (e.g., F-2, H-4, J-2, K-2, L-2, etc.)
5. [ ] Other Temporary U.S. Resident Visa ? Specify visa type _________________________
E14.
Which factors were important in your decision to first come to the United States for six months or longer?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1. Family-related reasons
2. Educational opportunities in the United States
3. Job or economic opportunities
4. Scientific or professional infrastructure in my field
5. Other ? Specify
________________________________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
2. Educational opportunities in the United States
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
3. Job or economic opportunities
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
4. Scientific or professional infrastructure in my field
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
5. Other ? Specify
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
________________________________________________
E15.
Which two factors in question E14 were the most important reasons in your decision to come to the United States?
Enter number of appropriate reason from question E14 above.
Enter number of appropriate reason from question E14 above.
1 ____ Most important reason
2 ____ Second most important reason (Enter "0" if no second reason)
2 ____ Second most important reason (Enter "0" if no second reason)
E16.
Are you a citizen of more than one country?
1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No
2 [ ] No
E17.
What is your birthdate?
Month ___ ___ Day ___ ___ Year 19 ___ ___
E18.
The next several questions are designed to help us better understand the career paths of individuals with different physical abilities.
E19.
What is the USUAL degree of difficulty you have with...
Mark one answer for each item.
Mark one answer for each item.
1 SEEING words or letters in ordinary newsprint (with glasses/contact lenses, if you usually wear them)
2 HEARING what is normally said in conversation with another person (with hearing aid, if you usually wear one)
3 WALKING without human or mechanical assistance or using stairs
4 LIFTING or carrying something as heavy as 10 pounds, such as a bag of groceries
1 [ ] None 2 [ ] Slight 3 [ ] Moderate 4 [ ] Severe 5 [ ] Unable to do
2 HEARING what is normally said in conversation with another person (with hearing aid, if you usually wear one)
1 [ ] None 2 [ ] Slight 3 [ ] Moderate 4 [ ] Severe 5 [ ] Unable to do
3 WALKING without human or mechanical assistance or using stairs
1 [ ] None 2 [ ] Slight 3 [ ] Moderate 4 [ ] Severe 5 [ ] Unable to do
4 LIFTING or carrying something as heavy as 10 pounds, such as a bag of groceries
1 [ ] None 2 [ ] Slight 3 [ ] Moderate 4 [ ] Severe 5 [ ] Unable to do
E19.
0 [ ] Mark this box if you answered "None" to all the activities in question E18, and go to question E21.
E20.
What is the earliest age at which you first began experiencing any difficulties in any of these areas?
AGE ___ ___ OR 0 [ ] SINCE BIRTH
E21.
In case we need to clarify some of the information you have provided, please list phone numbers and an email address where you can be reached.
Daytime Phone Number ___ ___ ___-___ ___ ___-___ ___ ___ ___
Evening Phone Number ___ ___ ___-___ ___ ___-___ ___ ___ ___
Email Address ___________________@______________
1 [ ] Home 2 [ ] Work 3 [ ] Cell
Evening Phone Number ___ ___ ___-___ ___ ___-___ ___ ___ ___
1 [ ] Home 2 [ ] Work 3 [ ] Cell
Email Address ___________________@______________
E22.
Since we are interested in how education and employment change over time, we may be contacting you in 2005. To help us contact you, please provide the name and contact information for two people who are likely to know where you can be reached. Do not include someone who lives in your household.
As with all the information provided in this questionnaire, complete confidentiality will be provided. These people will only be contacted if we have difficulty contacting you in 2005.
As with all the information provided in this questionnaire, complete confidentiality will be provided. These people will only be contacted if we have difficulty contacting you in 2005.
Person 1
__________________________________________________________
First Name
_______
MI
___________________________________________________________
Last Name
___________________________________________________________
Number and Street
___________________________________________________________
City/Town
_____________________________
State
_____________________________
Zip Code
________________________________
Country (if outside of U.S.)
___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___
Area code Number
Person 2
__________________________________________________________
First Name
_______
MI
___________________________________________________________
Last Name
___________________________________________________________
Number and Street
___________________________________________________________
City/Town
_____________________________
State
_____________________________
Zip Code
________________________________
Country (if outside of U.S.)
___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___
Area code Number
__________________________________________________________
First Name
_______
MI
___________________________________________________________
Last Name
___________________________________________________________
Number and Street
___________________________________________________________
City/Town
_____________________________
State
_____________________________
Zip Code
________________________________
Country (if outside of U.S.)
___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___
Area code Number
Person 2
__________________________________________________________
First Name
_______
MI
___________________________________________________________
Last Name
___________________________________________________________
Number and Street
___________________________________________________________
City/Town
_____________________________
State
_____________________________
Zip Code
________________________________
Country (if outside of U.S.)
___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___
Area code Number
E23.
Please turn to the back cover for the last question (E24).
E24.
How would you like to complete future rounds of this survey?
Mark one answer.
Mark one answer.
1 [ ] A questionnaire sent in the mail
2 [ ] A questionnaire that you could fill out on the World Wide Web
3 [ ] A telephone interview
4 [ ] No preference
2 [ ] A questionnaire that you could fill out on the World Wide Web
3 [ ] A telephone interview
4 [ ] No preference