Where we came from, where we're going.

by Darlene Cavalier | Sep 27, 2011 | Citizen Science, In the News, Interviews

Here’s an audio interview conducted by Michael Doornbos, founder of Evadot (a collaborative site exploring promising opportunities for the future). Explains how SciCheer and its sister site, Science For Citizens, got started and where we’re going.

"I was skeptical about the Science Cheerleaders."

by Darlene Cavalier | Sep 21, 2011 | Blog, Citizen Science, Science Education, Testimonials

And now a word from a scientist we worked with at the World’s Maker Faire this past weekend. SciCheers Rachel (recent Redskins cheerleader and Navy officer currently earning her nurse anesthetist degree), Amanda (recent St. Louis Rams cheerleader in her fourth...

Vegas, NY, and TX. Come meet us!

by Darlene Cavalier | Sep 16, 2011 | Blog, Citizen Science, Events, Science Cheerleader Performances and News, The Science Cheerleaders

Hot off the heels of our appearances in Vegas , the Science Cheerleaders are heading to NY this weekend for NY’s World Maker Faire. Then, we’re off to Texas. If you’re planning to be at the Maker Faire, please stop by our booth #6808! We’ve...

SciCheer's sister site, ScienceForCitizens.net: "Positive Pursuit for the Family."

by Darlene Cavalier | Jul 21, 2011 | Blog, Citizen Science, Science Education

Looking for valuable, summertime activities to do with your family? Have I got ideas for you! ScienceForCitizens.net has hundreds of awesome opportunities for you and your family to do something fun while contributing to scientific research. Don’t just take my...

Citizen science: Armies of volunteers aid research

by Darlene Cavalier | May 9, 2011 | Blog, Citizen Science, In the News, Science Policy

From the Associated Press, this morning. It’s been printed in the Philadelphia Inquirer, The Washington Times, USA Today and many other media outlets: Once restricted mainly to counting birds – most famously, in Audubon’s 111-year-old Christmas Bird...

Keynote speaker: Council of Science Editors (annual meeting)

by Darlene Cavalier | May 1, 2011 | Cavalier Speaking engagements, Citizen Science, Events

Heading to Baltimore, MD where I’ll be speaking at the annual meeting of the Council of Science Editors, tomorrow morning. The Council is “a dynamic community of editorial professionals dedicated to the responsible and effective communication of...