Dear FORENT members, I am conducting a survey on the role of emotional support systems and how they contribute to success in science. In particular, I am interested in how support systems have contributed to the success of women and men in Forestry, Entomology, and Forest Entomology. If you have already completed the survey, I thank you very much for your participation! I apologize for any cross postings. I invite men and women at all stages in their careers, as well as those who are no longer in science, to participate. *Please forward this invitation to anyone you know who is no longer in science, but completed graduate school (M.S. or Ph.D.)*. The results of this study will be published in the primary literature. *Please follow the link below to complete the brief, 28-question survey by September 30, 2015* https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/forestry-entomology It may take 10-15 minutes to complete. No personal identifying information will be collected as part of the survey, and your participation will be completely anonymous. Answering questions in the survey will indicate consent. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time without penalty, and there are no incentives to participate. Participation will have no effect upon your relationship with the FORENT list-serve. This study has been determined Exempt from IRB review. Please contact me if I can provide any additional information regarding the aims of or your participation in the survey (Laurel Haavik, 479-422-4997, haavik.1(a)osu.edu) For questions about your rights as a participant in this study or to discuss other study-related concerns or complaints with someone who is not part of the research team, you may contact Ms. Sandra Meadows in the Office of Responsible Research Practices at 1-800-678-6251 or hsconcerns(a)osu.edu. Sincerely, Laurel Haavik -- ____________________________________________________ Laurel Haavik Postdoctoral Researcher Department of Entomology The Ohio State University Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center 1680 Madison Avenue Wooster, OH 44691 T 330-202-3555 ex. 2706 F 330-263-3686 email haavik.1(a)osu.edu