SFA Toolkits


Writing and Research Related to Public Science Events

Writing and Research documents related to public science events.

Resources for Alliance Members

2020 Accelerator Resources

Resources for Smaller Festivals

Resources for smaller festivals compiled as part of the Science Festival Accelerator initiative.

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Tips for Presenters

Content Resource: Science of the Circus (PSF)

Pitching a Science Event to a Venue - COP Webinar Series

Evaluation Instrument: The Engagement Survey

Evaluation Report: 2014 Arizona SciTech Festival Community Report

Content Resource: 2014 Astro Card (PSF)

Promotional Resource: 2013 Star Chart Print (NCSF)

Prepping Speakers for Festival Engagement - COP Webinar Series

Promotional Resource: 2011 Astronomy Night Flickr (PSF)

Sponsorship - COP Webinar Series

2017 IPSEC session with Research!America

Evaluation Report: 2009-2012 Science Festival Alliance Evaluation Report