Biosciences Toastmasters Club – University of Arizona

The University of Arizona Biosciences Toastmasters Club (Club #01340288, District 3) provides a comfortable environment for students, scientists, and professionals to practice public speaking and leadership skills — an area of development often overlooked in specialized higher education. Members include faculty, appointed professionals, staff, graduate and undergraduate students, postdocs, Banner employees, and community members interested in science. The club is open to all UA and non-UA affiliated individuals, especially scientists and science-lovers. Chartered on June 30, 2009 (originally as Women of Biosciences, renamed Biosciences in 2012), the club holds hybrid weekly meetings on Wednesdays at noon at the UA Health Sciences Library and on Zoom. Its motto is 'Speak Your Science.'

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Contact & location

University of Arizona Health Sciences Library, Room 2141, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., 85724

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officers-1340288@toastmastersclubs.org

Membership & sessions

Toastmasters International semiannual dues: $60 USD per 6-month period (paid in April and October). One-time new member fee: $25 USD. Additional club-level dues may apply; contact club officers for details. Membership is open to all — no UA affiliation required.

Services: Prepared speeches (Toastmasters Pathways education program), Table Topics (impromptu speaking practice), Peer speech evaluations and constructive feedback, Leadership role practice (meeting roles: Toastmaster of the Day, Timer, Grammarian, etc.), Science communication coaching, Hybrid in-person and Zoom meetings, Networking with scientists and professionals, Access to Toastmasters International Pathways learning platform

Membership: 120 USD / yearly

Meeting schedule: Wednesdays, 12:05–12:55 p.m. (hybrid: in-person at UAHS Library Room 2141 and via Zoom; contact club for Zoom link)

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, online

Additional information

Club Number: 01340288 | District 3, Area P3 | Charter Date: June 30, 2009 | Motto: 'Speak Your Science' | Guests may request the Zoom link by emailing Susan Miller at sjmiller@email.arizona.edu or via the Contact Us form on the club website. Location may change depending on room availability — check the club website for the up-to-date calendar.

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