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Skills and Interests
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In "Skills," fields, check the box for a general category to reveal its set of skills. Then, for any of the skills you possess, rate your skill level in its selection box.
In "Fields of Interest," check the box for any field in which you are interested, including you major and minor fields.
If you are selected, we will use your skills and interests to match you with a mentor/project.
Skills
Skills:
Check all that apply and select skill level:
[Skill Level Definitions]
None/Blank:
You have very limited or no experience with this skill.
Novice:
You have basic experience with the skill.
Intermediate:
You have moderate experience with the skill. You are able to instruct others about its basic aspects.
Proficient:
You have mastered basic and intermediate functions. You have completed several projects using the skill and are able to instruct others.
Expert:
You are very experienced with the skill's basic, intermediate, and advanced functions. You have completed many, varied projects using advanced concepts and are able to instruct others.
Communication Skills
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Critical Writing
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Listening / Note Taking
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Oral / Presentation
Professional Skills
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Analysis
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Business Management
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Leadership
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Organization
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Problem Solving
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Research
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Teamwork
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Technical Writing
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Time Management
Laboratory Skills
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Clean Room Experience
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Cryogenics
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Data Acquisition
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Handling Chemicals
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Optics
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Oscilloscopes
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Telescope Experience
Technical Skills
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Assembly
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Fabrication
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Machining
Electronics and Hardware
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Communication Networks
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Computer Vision
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Control Systems
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Electronics Testing
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Embedded Systems/Microcontrollers
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
FPGA
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
MEMS
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Microprocessors
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Motors
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
PSPICE
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Real Time Systems
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Robotics
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Sensors
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Verilog
Operating Systems
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
DOS
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Linux/Unix
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Macintosh
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Windows
Office Software
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Excel
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
MS Project
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
MS Word
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
PowerPoint
Database
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Access
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
FileMaker
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
MySQL
Programming Languages
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Assembler
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
BASIC
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
C
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
C++
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
FORTRAN
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Java
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Perl
Web Development
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
508 compliance
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
CSS
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Dreamweaver
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Flash
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
HTML
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
JSP
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
JavaScript
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
PHP
Science and Engineering Software
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
AutoCAD
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
IDL
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
IRAF
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
LabView
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Mathematica
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Matlab
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
STK
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
SolidWorks
Other Computer Skills
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Artificial Intelligence
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Computer Modeling/Simulation
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Eclipse
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Image Processing
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
Software Testing
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
UML
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Novice
Intermediate
Proficient
Expert
XML
Other Skills:
Interests
Interests:
Check all that apply:
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Cosmology
Planetology
Biology
Astrobiology
Botany
Cellular Biology
Genetics
Human Biology
Marine Biology
Microbiology
Neuroscience
Chemistry
Analytical Chem.
Biochemistry
Org. Chemistry
Computer Science
Artificial Intel.
Computer Hardware
Computer Security
Databases
Graphics
Image Processing
Info. Tech.
Networking
Software Engr.
Web Development
Earth Sciences
Atmospheric Sci.
Environmental Sci.
Geosciences
Meteorology
Mineralogy
Oceanography
Soil Science
Education
Engineering
Aero/Astronautics
Bioengineering
Chemical Engr.
Civil Engr.
Computer Engr.
Control Systems
Design Engr.
Electrical Engr.
Environmental Engr.
Industrial Engr.
Materials Engr.
Mechanical Engr.
Nanotechnology
Nuclear Engr.
Ocean Engr.
Optical Engr.
Robotics Engr.
Space Engr.
Systems Engr.
Humanities and Arts
Dance
Drama
English
Fine Arts
Languages
Music
Philosophy
Photography
Mathematics
Analysis
Applied
Statistics
Physics
Applied Physics
Astrodynamics
Fluid Dynamics
Nuclear Physics
Optics
Particle Physics
Quantum Physics
Relativity
Space Physics
Thermal Physics
Prof. Sciences
Accounting
Administration
Architecture
Business
Finance
Health/Medicine
Journalism
Law
Library/Info. Sci.
Management
Marketing
Project Management
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Communications
Economics
History
Political Science
Psychology
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