######## NOAA EPP/MSI

Graduate Sciences Program

***Voluntary Reference Form***

**Applicant Information** (Please type or use black ink)

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  ^Last\ Name\ First\ Middle^

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In a group of 100 other science and math students of comparable age and
experience, how would you rate the applicant with respect to the
following:

**PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS**

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                                                                               Average             Average                            Observation

  Motivation Toward a Productive Career                                                                                               

  Growth During Total Period Observed                                                                                                 

  Imagination and Originality of Thought                                                                                              

  Emotional Maturity and Stability                                                                                                    

  Ability to Work with Others                                                                                                         

  Independence and Self-Reliance                                                                                                      

  Leadership Potential                                                                                                                

  ^How\ long\ and\ in\ what\ association\ have\ you\ known\ the\ applicant?^                                                          
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**In a group of 100 other science and math students of comparable age
and experience, how would you rate the applicant with respect to the
following:**

**SCIENTIFIC CAPABILITIES**

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                                Average             Average                            Observation

  Mastery of Fundamental                                                               
  Knowledge in Field                                                                   

  Skill/Originality of Research                                                        
  Project Design                                                                       

  Laboratory Skill and                                                                 
  Technique                                                                            

  Ability to Communicate                                                               
  (Written/Oral)                                                                       
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NOAA EPP/MSI

Graduate Sciences Program

***Voluntary Reference Form continued***

**Add any descriptive comments that will assist in providing a complete
picture of the applicant\'s character, attitude, abilities, and
potential for research. Please comment on both the applicant\'s weak and
strong points. Use additional sheets if necessary.**

COMMENTS:

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  Signature: Date:

  Typed/Printed Name: Title:

  Address: Phone:

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**RETURN TO:** Dr. Priti Brahma, NOAA/OED EPP Graduate Sciences Program,
1315 East West Highway, SSMC3, Room 10725, Silver Spring, MD 20910 by
January 30, 2009 at 5 p.m. EST.