Catalyst Resources
Find the DIY Resources you need!
Looking to do this work yourself? We’ve gathered some of our best resources, publications, tools, videos, tips, and more to support your needs. The Favorite Things section also highlights colleagues’ resources that we recommend. You can navigate through the library by category here.
Data Collection
EvalFest videos on collecting data from program participants. Tips on intercept surveys, informed consent, mystery shopping, and more.
Data Management
EvalFest videos on database management and password protection, data cleaning and recoding, filtering, and pivot tables in Excel.
Data Analysis
EvalFest videos on using Excel, SPSS, and R to conduct numerical and graphical exploratory data analysis, t-tests, chi squares and ANOVAs.
Evaluation in Less than Five Minutes
Learn the fundamentals about how to use evaluation to find value across all stages of a project.
Publications
Our peer-reviewed papers on Science Festivals, Informal Learning, Science Communication, and more. Many are co-authored by clients and colleagues.
Strategic Engagement Planning
Resources funded the Kavli Foundation and an NSF AISL award to help STEM research institutes develop strategic approaches to their public engagement.
Favorite Things
Resources developed by our colleagues that we turn to the most including frameworks, tip sheets, videos, and more.