Speaker Proposal

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to speak at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum!*
We rely on our local science community to support various events and activities at the museum. In general, we look for speakers who live in the Vancouver area, as we are not able to reimburse travel and accommodation expenses at this time.

We encourage you to submit any ideas you have below, and we will be in touch if this idea works with our vision and mission. Feel free to be brief in your answers. You will receive an automatic email when your submission is complete.

If you have any questions, please email us at programs@beatymuseum.ubc.ca. Thank you!
- I confirm I have read and understand the above information
Name*
First Last
Email*
Phone*
City of residence
What is your connection to biodiversity and science? Or what is your STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Design, Mathematics) background?*
Select all that apply!
- A degree, certificate, or diploma in biodiversity (complete or in-progress)
- A degree, certificate, or diploma in another STEAM-related field (complete or in-progress)
- Working in a biodiversity-related institution
- Biodiversity enthusiast
- Other
Please tell us more about your connection to biodiversity and science.*
Tell us a bit about yourself and what you do:*
What talk or event are you proposing? What will you talk about, and how will you talk about it?*
Which series do you see your talk or event fitting into?*
- Weekend Talk (35-45 minute talks plus Q&A, mixed audience, first Sundays at 1pm)
- Nocturnal (evening talks, 35-45 minutes plus Q&A, mixed audience, third Thursdays around 7pm)
- Virtual: Beaty@Home or another online format
- Other
More information on:
Way Cools
Nocturnals
Online Programs
Please provide more information about where you see your talk or event fitting at the museum.*
Do you have notes about your availability for these talks?
For example, are you travelling for field work in certain seasons?
Briefly explain how your proposed talk contributes and supports the vision and mission of the Beaty Biodiversity Museum.*
Museum's Vision & Mission
We are pleased to provide opportunities for those who are new to public talks, as well as those who are more experienced. Do not hesitate to contact us if you would like support!

Check the links below for some of our favourite resources
- Way Cool Presentation Tips
- Way Cool Presentation Planner
- CLIPS (Communication Learning in Practice for Scientists)
Optional: Having a diversity of people present about science allows all of our visitors to see themselves as scientists. The Beaty Museum has a proud history of working towards gender balance in talks with 59% female speakers. Please answer the following questions to help us ensure we continue to host a wide diversity of speakers.
Let us know if you identify with any of the following groups:
Select all that apply
- Visible minority
- LGBTQ+
- First Nation, Inuit, Metis and/or other Indigenous heritage
- Person with a disability
- Born outside of Canada
- Other:
Please provide more information based on your previous response
Gender:
Age:
- 18 or younger
- 19 - 25
- 26 - 39
- 40 - 64
- 65+
Would you like to subscribe to the Beaty Museum monthly newsletter?
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Is there anything else you would like us to know?
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