geekStarter Application Review
Initiative Name:
Reviewer:
Criteria
Low (0-3)
Average (4-7)
High (8-10)
Score
How clear and realistic are the
objectives and the proposed
plan/approach?
Poorly outlined and/or
impractical
Partially outlined
Somewhat practical plan
Well outlined and convincingly
supported; Solid plan with a
high chance to succeed
/10
What will be the extent of
students’ experience of the
emerging STEM space?
Minimal
Moderate
Rich
/10
How extensive is the
opportunity for applicable,
problem-based learning?
Little opportunity
Some opportunity
Ample opportunity
/10
Will the initiative encourage
students’ autonomy and
accountability?
Not really
Somewhat
Totally; It is designed to be
driven by students
/10
Will students have the
opportunity to be creative?
Follows a prescribed format
with little flexibility and
opportunity for creative
thinking
Follows a somewhat flexible
format with some opportunity
for creative thinking
Definitely; It is designed to
offer ample opportunity for
creative thinking
/10
A moderate amount
Lots; Effective interdisciplinary teamwork is
critically important
/10
Somewhat
Extensively
/10
How much interdisciplinary
team work will be involved?
Not much
Will social, environmental, and
other implications be
Only marginally
examined?
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Will students have the
opportunity to share their
work with the wider
community?
Little/Limited
Some
Ample and varied
/10
How much commitment and
responsible planning come
across in the application?
Weak commitment and
poor/sketchy planning
Substantial commitment and
planning but with major flaws
Strong commitment and
outstanding planning
/10
How thorough and realistic
are the proposed budget and
the long-term sustainability
plan?
Incomplete or inadequate
Unrealistic
Somewhat adequate and
realistic
Complete and sensible
Realistic long-term plan
/10
Overall Evaluation
Is the application a good fit to
the program? Will it be a good
investment of geekStarter
support?
Comments:
Total
Not really
A good fit and investment/use
of geekStarter support
An excellent fit and
investment/use of geekStarter
support
/100