by Darlene Cavalier | Feb 16, 2011 | Advanced Degrees, Doctorate, Dr. John Reports, Interviews
Dr. John here… Last week, I introduced you to my friend and colleague, Kiki, a marine conservation scientist at the University of Washington and a lifelong dancer. Kiki has managed to pursue a successful career in science — she’ll be an assistant...
by Darlene Cavalier | Feb 15, 2011 | Blog, Citizen Science, Events, In the News, Interviews, Science Cheerleader Performances and News, Science Education
Science literacy is crucial to understanding the inner workings of things in our day-to day lives—weather patterns, Smart Phones, genetically modified foods—but many adults lack the tools to understand and discuss how science affects them (full disclosure: that...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jan 4, 2011 | Atlanta Falcons, Biology, General - Science, Health and Medicine, Interviews, Science Education, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders
In our last interview, we met Wendy, one of eight Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering or math. Let’s meet one of the others: Bristen! SciCheer: Hey, Bristen! I understand you have a biology degree from the University...
by Darlene Cavalier | Dec 14, 2010 | Dr. John Reports, Interviews, Science Cheerleader Performances and News, Science Education
Dr. John here… It is time. Below, you’ll find a list of our 10 most viewed posts of 2010! I sure do hope you’re into professional cheerleaders who are pursing careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. Take a look, and leave your thoughts...
by Darlene Cavalier | Nov 22, 2010 | Arizona Cardinals, Dr. John Reports, Electrical Engineering, General - Engineering, General - Technology, Information Technology, Interviews, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders
Update: 1/9/15. Marcie’s featured on BBC for her latest invention: the smart baby seat from Intel! Dr. John here… As one of the few lifelong Arizona Cardinals fans, it is a real honor to introduce Marcie, Pro Bowl Cardinals Cheerleader and electrical...
by Darlene Cavalier | Nov 19, 2010 | Dr. John Reports, Interviews
Dr. John here… In our effort to playfully challenge stereotypes, Science Cheerleader has (not coincidentally) highlighted mostly professional cheerleaders who balance careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. It turns out that scientists are doing...