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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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Evaluation Planning: 2012 North Carolina Science Festival Survey Training Guide

Festival 101: who, what, when

Article [Off Site] - Building an evidence base for stakeholder engagement

Evaluation Report: 2009 San Diego Science Festival Expo Survey Report

Planning Resource: Astronomer Training Presentation Slides (NCSF)

Planning Resource: Cookie Lab Budget (PSF)

2013 Science Day at the Ballpark

Promotional Resource: 2013 Star Chart Print (NCSF)

Festival Justification (Small Festivals)

Call for Proposals (Small Festivals)

Planning Resource: 2014 Host Welcome Letter (NCSF)

Evaluation Instrument: Bay Area Science Festival Returning Attendee Survey