Soapbox Science

Soapbox Science (external link, opens in new window) , originally launched in London, UK, is an innovative public outreach platform designed to promote women and non-binary scientists and their work. In 2017, SciXchange introduced Soapbox Science to North America. These events transform public spaces into arenas for learning and debate, encouraging scientists to explain their research to the public using engaging props and their soapbox.
Check out our 2024 event recap (external link, opens in new window) .
Soapbox Science 2025 - Call for Speakers
The Toronto event is currently looking for speakers (external link) and we hope you will share this opportunity widely with your networks.
To be a speaker you must identify as female, nonbinary or genderqueer, have a doctoral level degree (or be studying to obtain one), and be an active researcher in any of the STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine) fields, either in academia or industry.
Potential speakers can find more information about the opportunity, including details on how to apply, on the Soapbox website (external link) . The Toronto event will be held in September at Word on the Street (external link) , and there are events in Montreal, Halifax, Hamilton, Kamloops, Québec City, St John’s, Toronto, Waterloo, Winnipeg in 2025.
The deadline to apply is March 2.