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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2015 Annual Report

Sponsorship Resource: Science Festival Sales Deck (BASF)

Evaluation Report: Data Visualization Checklist

2016 Annual Report

Evaluation Report: 2012 Bay Area Science Festival Survey Results

Science In Vivo: Answers to questions from prospective applicants

Promotional Resource: 2014 Astronomy Night Event Map (PSF)

Science Festival Production Schedule

Planning Resource: Astronomy Night Host Site Checklist (PSF)

Expanding Your Festival’s Impact – Part 3 – Time

Examples of Year Round Science Calendars - Richmond Virginia Science Calendar

Science Festivals as Political Spaces - COP Webinar Series