by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 23, 2010 | Advanced Degrees, Biology, General - Science, Health and Medicine, Kansas City Chiefs, Master's, Science Education, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders
In our ongoing effort to playfully challenge stereotypes by showcasing professional cheerleaders-turned-scientists, I’d like to introduce you to Ginger, a former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader with a Masters Degree in Nursing. SciCheer: Ginger, please tell us...
by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 23, 2010 | Blog, Science Education
Ever wanted to see what DNA looks like? Here’s a short video that teaches you how to (easily) extract DNA from fruit.
by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 1, 2010 | News, Science Education, Science Policy
Michael C shared this article from CNET with us: “Science in the public view: a good gamble.” The author does a good job illustrating why more dialogue between researchers and the public is needed: There are plenty of practical barriers between physicists...
by Darlene Cavalier | Mar 18, 2010 | Blog, Science Education
My pal, Jacquie, linked me up with Walter Smith, a physics professor at Haverford College. Smith put together a remarkable collection of Physics Songs! The online, searchable database includes an endless supply of favorites such as: “I Got Physics,” and...
by Darlene Cavalier | Mar 10, 2010 | Blog, OTA, Science Education, Science Policy
[This is an update of an article originally posted in 2010.] Newt Gingrich maintains his support for increases in federal spending on scientific research. And I mean massive funding increases at two Federal agencies in particular, the National Science Foundation and...
by Darlene Cavalier | Mar 5, 2010 | Science Education, video
Thanks to Ant Atkinson and the entire Globetrotters organization.
