by Darlene Cavalier | Feb 12, 2010 | Blog, News, Science Education
It was announced today that Barbie’s newest career will be that of a Computer Engineer. Why? “Girls who discover their futures through Barbie will learn that they – just like engineers – are free to explore infinite possibilities, and that their dreams can...
by Darlene Cavalier | Feb 2, 2010 | Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Biology, General - Science, Health and Medicine, NBA, NFL, Science Education, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders
Meet Sandra, a former Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader who’s now an emergency room registered nurse. Tell us about yourself, Sandra: I’ve always loved science. I remember receiving a telescope and microscope science kit when I was in elementary school. I think...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jan 9, 2010 | Biology, Education, General - Mathematics, General - Science, Health and Medicine, Mathematics, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles, Science Education, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders, video
In our continuing effort to playfully challenge stereotypes and, well, turn people onto science, we present:The Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders-turned-scientists! Enjoy! (And GOOOOOOO EAGLES!) See how the Philadelphia 76ers Cheerleaders helped the cause and check out...
by Darlene Cavalier | Nov 30, 2009 | Blog, Brain Makeover, Interviews, video
That’s right! These four Eagles cheerleaders are big fans of science (one’s even a math geek). This past week, I interviewed these brainy cheerleaders and we talked about what sparked their love of science…and much more. Stay tuned for that video!...
by Darlene Cavalier | Nov 18, 2009 | Dr. John Reports, Interviews, News, Science Education
Humans evolved. Shouldn’t our websites? That’s the idea behind NOVA’s new Beta Evolution website, an experimental effort to transform the way NOVA delivers its award-winning science and technology programming. Since 1996, NOVA has pioneered new forms...
