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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Information about Research StudyAssent (Ages 15 –17)

2017 IPSEC session with Research!America

Overview: Science Night Kits

Video - How TO Present to Visitors (NISE Net)

Science Festival Partner Presentation

Evaluation Instrument: Cambridge Science Festival Attendee Survey

Scientist Engagement - COP Webinar Series

Sponsorship Resource: Science Festival Partner Pitch (BASF)

Creating Science Spectacles - COP Webinar Series

Sponsorship Resource: Sponsorship Brochure (SDSF)

Behavioral Code of Conduct I

Planning Resource: Discovery Day Event Checklist (BASF)