The South by Southwest (SxSW) Interactive conference in Austin, TX, showcases the brightest minds in the world of emerging and web technology (Darlene was a speaker there last year and, this year, helped Discover Magazine and the National Science Foundation present The Future of Gaming…she’ll tell you all about that), but I am always pleasantly surprised to find a few hidden science gems. This year, I attended sessions exploring open science, the intersection between science and cooking, and the future of gaming research, and I had the opportunity to meet some of the amazing organizations that make up Women Techies Unite.
However, nothing surprised me more than running into Tia and Jordan, the two science-loving Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders in video above. They were kind enough to give this Science Cheerleader shout-out, which more than makes up for the inevitable backlash I will recieve from fellow Arizona Cardinals fans.
Several items worth noting:
1. I did not know the Cowboys Cheerleaders would be at SxSW.
2. Those are my lab goggles, and I did bring them to the conference.
3. That is not my cowboy hat.
4. I too am impressed by how natural and comfortable I look wearing a cowboy hat.
5. This video does not indicate in any way that I am less opposed to any modicum of success potentially achieved by the Dallas Cowboys football team.
6. The Arizona Cardinals will still win the Super Bowl in 2011. I guarantee it.
7. I am also guaranteeing that guarantee.
Gooooooooooooo SCIENCE!
“He’s a happy boy!” And what guy wouldn’t be in your shoes John! ;-{)
Gee, why does my colleague, Dr. John Ohab, get all the plum “Science Cheerleader” jobs? Oh yeah, maybe because I’m 51 years old an married might have something to do with it…
John, I actually walked around in a Science Cheerleader tshirt with my labcoat and goggles in my backpack hoping for an opportunity like this. It’s all about hard work and dedication.
You were at SxSW? I might’ve gone had you know you’d be there.