Hello, Science Cheerleader fans! The NFL Playoffs are under way, and we are shining the spotlight on the cheerleaders pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers. The San Francisco 49ers have an amazing 20 Science Cheerleaders on their side (out of a squad of 40!), including:

Photo Credit: San Francisco 49ers	Amanda I., A.A. degree in Biological Sciences and B.S. degree in Human Biology
Photo Credit: San Francisco 49ers	Amber, Bachelor’s degree in Psychology
Photo Credit: San Francisco 49ers	Ashley, B.S. degree in Finance and Entrepreneurship
Photo Credit: San Francisco 49ers	Cassie, B.A. degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, minor in Mathematics
Photo Credit: San Francisco 49ers	Cynthia, B.S. degree in Community Health Sciences – Public Health and a Minor & Certificate in Gerontology
Photo Credit: San Francisco 49ers	Doran, B.S. degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Minor in Combined Sciences, Clinical Research Coordinator in Vascular Medicine
Photo Credit: San Francisco 49ers	Elaine, Registered Nurse
Photo Credit: San Francisco 49ers	Emily, B.A. in Biology with minor in Business Management, Associate Account Executive for a biotech—molecular diagnostic assay company
Photo Credit: San Francisco 49ers	Erin, B.A. in Psychology
Photo Credit: San Francisco 49ers	Hana, pursuing degree in Health Science, planning to work as an ultrasound technician
Photo Credit: San Francisco 49ers	Jennifer, B.A. degree in Human Biology, Software Engineer
Photo Credit: San Francisco 49ers	Kelly, Ph.D. and M.A. degrees in Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience concentration; Ed.M. degree in Mind, Brain, and Education; B.A. degrees in Psychology and Spanish, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
Photo Credit: San Francisco 49ers	Kimberly, B.S. degree in Business Administration; B.S. Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Financial Management Consultant
Photo Credit: San Francisco 49ers	Mariah, B.S. degree in Finance, Financial Analyst
Photo Credit: San Francisco 49ers	Marissa, B.S. degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education Teacher,
Photo Credit: San Francisco 49ers	Megan, B.S. degree in Gerontology, Medical Associate Sales Consultant
Photo Credit: San Francisco 49ers	Natalie, studying to become a Speech Language Pathologist
Photo Credit: San Francisco 49ers	Sarah, Degree in Dental
Photo Credit: San Francisco 49ers	Savannah, studying Psychology
Photo Credit: San Francisco 49ers	Sierrah, Physician’s Assistant

So if you’re a 49ers fan watching the Divisional Playoff game, give a cheer for the Science Cheerleaders on the field as well! And don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter! We’ll have profiles of other NFL Playoff teams coming soon!