This presentation developed by Dr. Christine Bevc of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill describes the purpose, use and potential of Social Network Analysis for understanding the reach and impact of a science festival.
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Full Accelerator Calls: All twelve festivals will meet once per month via teleconference to discuss pre-planned topics. These calls are currently scheduled for Wednesdays at 2:00pm – 3:30pm Eastern Time on the following dates: Jan 18: Fundraising Feb 15: The Festival Team Mar 15: Communica...
A quick introduction to the sites participating in the 2017 Science Festival Accelerator, going a little beyond just a geographic listing.
Below is the slide deck from the February, 2017, Accelerator presentation on the "Festival Team," courtesy of the Maine Science Festival.
This resource serves as an example of a Partner Packet for Science Festivals. This PDF document is provided by the Philadelphia Science Festival.
This resource serves as an example and template of a Partner Presentation for Science Festivals.
This resource serves as an example of a Post Meeting Partner Confirmation Letter regarding Science Festivals.
This resource highlights key messages for partners regarding Science Festivals.
This festival FAQ is a planning tool to ensure consistent collaborative messaging at the many different programs taking place across a multi-institution festival.
This is a sample application form for an event collaborator to host a science festival event or program.
This is a call for activities from the Eureka! Science Festival in Montreal that will serve as an example on recruiting activities for Science Festivals.
This letter is a sample collaborator communication and short guide for what collaborators should be thinking about while planning an event, needed materials, and tips for marketing and managing a successful program.
This resource is an example exhibitor registration form.
The Philadelphia Science Festival's 2015 Exhibitor Registration Packet can serve as an example for developing a registration packet for exhibitors.
Maintaining a consistent festival “look and feel” is critical always – and much more difficult when there are dozens (or hundreds!) of partners spread across a wide region. A branding guide can help make sure individual activities are recognized as part of a larger festival effort.
This resource serves as a sample of an exhibitor packet for science festivals.
Philadelphia Science Festival's 2015 Partner Guide serves as an informational example for the development of a partner guide for science festivals.
This resource serves as an example of a Partner Guide for Science Festivals.
An asset map is a structured way for festivals to consider the possibilities of expansion into new geographic areas and/or to engage new communities. There are many ways to use an asset map, including in initial planning or as part of a community development/organizing activity. Asset map co...
This resource is an example of a partner pitch created by the Bay Area Science Festival.
