Ignite your event with a fierce STEM experience

In a world of "death by PowerPoint," Science is a Drag offers uniquely refreshing, high-impact programming.

Whether you’re looking for a corporate keynote, conference plenary, university campus headliner, or science festival showstopper, our team of expertly coached scientist-performers will deliver a turnkey experience that resonates with your audience.

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Core offerings

Keynotes & Panels

Sample topics:

  • “2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion in the STEM workplace” panel discussion

  • “How drag made me a better scientist” keynote address

  • “Why pride & STEM just werk: a queer herstory” interactive lecture 

Good for:

  • Corporate Events

  • Scientific/Medical Conferences

  • Government and Policy Groups

Workshops & Professional Development

Sample topics:

  • “Pride in STEM for community members & allies”

  • “Serving science while building trust: Lessons from drag”

  • “Inclusive language as medicine: Our collective responsibility for better health”

Good for:

  • Corporate Leadership

  • Research Institutes

  • Faculty Development

  • Student Associations

  • Communications Teams

  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) & DEI Leads

Performances & Science Demos

Sample formats:

  • LGBTQ+ Pride Month celebrations

  • Science-themed lip sync performances

  • Engaging demonstrations of chemical reactions using everyday supplies

Good for:

  • Science Centres

  • Museums

  • Public Libraries

  • Community Centres

  • Corporate Social Events

What’s your idea?

Our best offerings come from collaborating with partners.

We’d love to hear your idea and develop it together.

We’ve partnered with:

  • Once you request a discovery call, our team will review your idea and contact you. During the discovery call, we’ll co-develop a format that fits your specific audience and goals. You’ll then receive a formal proposal you can use to finalize a booking.

  • So many! Our events are typically a good fit for:

    • Corporate Organizations

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) & DEI Leads

    • University Campuses

    • Community Centers

    • Conferences & Symposiums

    • Event Organizers

    • Research Institutions & Labs

    • Science Centers & Museums

    • Government Agencies

    • Non-Profit Organizations & Health Societies

    • Graduate Student Associations

    • Faculty Development Centers

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Leads

    • Public Libraries

    • Science Festivals

  • Science is a Drag engages audiences that traditional, exclusionary STEM outreach misses. 

    We regularly collect feedback from audience members,¹ revealing that:

    • Most attendees (58%) would not have attended a science event without the drag element.

    • We attract a mix of individuals with STEM and non-STEM backgrounds (56% vs 44% respectively).

    • Attendees rate a 4.6/5 comfort level compared to other science events.

    • Attendees rate a 4.6/5 satisfaction level with the scientific content.

    • 100% of attendees said they would attend Science is a Drag again.

    ¹ Science is a Drag audience survey data from 167 responses across 5 years.

    Our model is internationally recognized for excellence in science communication, including awards from the Anthem Awards and Falling Walls Engage. We have successfully partnered with top-tier organizations including AstraZeneca, Google, The Government of Canada, the Canadian Cancer Society, and more.

  • We offer programming all year round - and especially during Pride Month! Due to high demand for Pride Month (June), we recommend inquiring early in the year (or as soon as possible). 

    Join our private event organizers network mailing list to be first to hear about partnership opportunities, event offerings, and booking availability including June/Pride Month.

  • We take science communication and integrity seriously, honey!

    Our performers are trained by an expert production team made up of scientists, science communicators, and drag performers to ensure they’re in tip-top shape. Audience members consistently report high satisfaction with the scientific information presented during our shows – with an average satisfaction rating of 4.6/5, to be exact.¹

    ¹ Science is a Drag audience survey data from 167 responses across 5 years.

Partnerships FAQ

Speakers & performers

  • Dr. Shawn Hercules who performs in drag as Rawbyn Diamonds is smiling with their hands folded in front of them while smiling

    Shawn Hercules, MPH, PhD

    Dr. Shawn Hercules is a clinical epidemiologist with expertise in molecular cancer biology and health equity. Originally from Barbados, Shawn did not fully embrace his queer identity but now lives and performs in Toronto as a fabulous drag queen that goes by Dr. Rawbyn Diamonds. (@rawbyndiamonds).

  • Daniel Celeste who performs in drag as Ms Medisin is dressed in a blazer posing for the camera

    Daniel Celeste, MBDC

    Daniel Celeste is a Medical Affairs professional in the pharmaceutical industry with experience across therapy areas including cardiorenal/metabolic disease, contraception, and vaccines. He has also led multiple 2SLGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Groups in top pharma companies. Daniel is known for compelling science communication, which he also channels into appearances in drag as Ms. Medisin (@msmedisin).

  • Kwaga Musselle, a drag performer, enthusiastically speaking into a microphone

    Angelico Obille, PhD Candidate

    Angelico is completing their PhD in biomedical engineering at the University of Toronto, where they study mollusks found in the Great Lakes to help develop improved medical adhesives. Inspired by the quagga mussel they research, Angelico performs in drag as Kwaga Musselle. A talented singer and pianist, as well as a Filipino non-binary scientist, Angelico aims to show current and future generations that anyone can be a successful scientist — all you need is curiosity.

  • Person dressed in purple with long purple braided hair, makeup, and accessories, posing with one eye closed and tongue out.

    Molly Kewl ULTRA

    MC and host extraordinaire Molly Kewl ULTRA (Kristopher Truchan) has been a popular performer in the Southern Ontario drag circuit since 2018. Inspired by 90’s science programming like Popular Mechanics for Kids and The Magic School Bus, her background in dance and film means she is renowned for her signature sound, looks and gags. Molly is an aspiring entomologist with a deep scientific interest in Arachnids and Lepidoptera.

  • A woman with long gray hair smiling and holding a microphone, wearing a tan blazer over a black top, with a purple background behind her.

    Carrie Boyce, MA Cantab

    Carrie Boyce is the Executive Director of the Royal Canadian Institute for Science. An award-winning science communicator with over a decade of experience, it’s fair to say she’s become a Jack of all trades, master of some.

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