by Darlene Cavalier | May 18, 2011 | Biology, General - Science, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders
Recently, Rebecca (a cheerleader and scientist from Australia) sent me this note: “I have just found out about your organisation, and I just wanted to say thank you. In Australia, cheer is still a pretty new thing, and a lot of people are still trying to figure...
by Darlene Cavalier | May 17, 2011 | Biology, General - Science, Health and Medicine, Houston Texans, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders
SciCheer: What turned you on to science and when? Ada: As a child I had the desire to study medicine and determined at a very young age that when I went to college, I would major in biology. SciCheer: What is your degree in and from where? Ada: Bachelor of Science in...
by Darlene Cavalier | May 7, 2011 | Arizona Cardinals, General - Science, Meteorology, Other, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders
As part of our ongoing effort to playfully challenge stereotypes and inspire more girls to consider careers in science, I’d like to introduce you to Jenna. She’s a former Cardinals cheerleader with a passion for meteorology. SciCheer: Ok, Jenna…why...
by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 18, 2011 | Astronomy and Space Science, Baltimore Ravens, Environment, General - Science, Geology, Meteorology, Science Cheerleader Performances and News, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders
Meet Joanna, our newest Science Cheerleader. Joanna is a rookie cheerleader for the Baltimore Ravens (the Ravens have 6+ cheerleaders pursuing science/tech careers!). Joanna joined the Science Cheerleaders when we kicked off the Philadelphia Science Festival with the...
by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 6, 2011 | General - Science, Health and Medicine, SciCheers' guest blog posts, St. Louis Rams, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders
Here’s a guest blog post from Amanda (former St. Louis Rams cheerleader currently pursuing her medical degree at Columbia University!: Dear Science Cheerleader fans, this is your Science Cheerleader, Amanda. Currently, I am a third year medical student at...
by Darlene Cavalier | Mar 23, 2011 | Astronomy and Space Science, Chemistry, Events, General - Science, Science Policy, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders
Last week, the Science Cheerleaders performed at a White House/NASA celebration of Women’s History Month. Keynote speakers included Valerie Jarrett (senior White House adviser), Lori Garver (Deputy Director of NASA who told us she, too, was once a cheerleader)...
