On March 16, 2011, the Science Cheerleaders–scientists and engineers who are also current and former professional cheerleaders for the NBA, NFL and other pro sports leagues– performed at NASA’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. as part of the White House’s celebration of Women in History Month! After their performance, they shared the stage with NASA education specialists and answered questions posed by some of the 200 young female students in the audience. Then, White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett, NASA deputy director Lori Garver, and astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson (who just returned from six months in space in the International Space Station) inspired the audience (including me!) and even gave some shout-outs to the Science Cheerleaders. Hands up!
Here are the Science Cheerleaders who were invited to performed at the White House/NASA event to help challenge stereotypes and inspire young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. Video to follow shortly. The routines were choreographed by ScICheer’s creative director, Laura Eilers of Going Pro Entertainment. (Click on their photos to read their Science Cheerleader interviews!)
Come see the Science Cheerleader perform, do science activities with them, and get their autographs at their next event: the Philadelphia Science Festival on Saturday, April 16!

Summer, Houston Texans, NASA engineer

Margaret, Baltimore Blast, Chemist (earning PhD)

Sammi Jo, Baltimore Ravens, Chemistry Teacher

Erin, St. Louis Rams, B.S. Biology; earning PsyD

Amanda, St. Louis Rams, Med Student, Columbia U

Heidi, K.C. Chiefs, Physical Therapist

Kristen, Baltimore Ravens, Science Teacher

Andrea, D.C. Wizards, Chemistry Student

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