Research Study: EvalFest - Evaluation Of Science And Technology Festivals At UNC-Chapel Hill.pdf

General Information:
- Participation is voluntary. You can choose not to participate or withdraw at any time without penalty.
- The study aims to gain new knowledge about the impact of science events, with potential future benefits for society.
- There are no direct benefits or risks associated with participating.

Study Details:
- Purpose: To understand the impacts of science events like festivals.
- Size: Over 30,000 participants across 25 sites, including approximately 5,000 from UNC Chapel Hill.
- Duration: The survey takes around 5 minutes to complete on an iPad.
- Process: Randomly selected participants will answer questions about their experience, contributing to a larger data analysis.

Benefits and Risks:
- Benefits: Gaining new knowledge for societal advancement (minimal direct benefits expected).
- Risks/Discomforts: None known.

Data Protection:
- Participant identities will be kept confidential in any reports or publications.

Termination and Costs:
- You can stop participation at any time without consequence.
- The study is free to participate in.

Funding and Oversight:
- Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
- The research team is paid by NSF, but has no direct financial interest in the results.
- Protected by a committee (Institutional Review Board - IRB) that ensures participant rights and welfare.

Contact for Questions:
- Principal Investigator: Todd Boyette ([email protected], (919) 843-2085)
- IRB (for concerns or complaints): 919-966-3113 or [email protected]