by Darlene Cavalier | Jul 19, 2012 | In the News
HLN, a CNN Worldwide network reaching more than 100 million households in the U.S. is the national television network that focuses on the “must-see, must-share” stories of the day. Here’s what they said about the Science Cheerleaders, recently: Who says science...
by Bart Leahy | Jul 18, 2012 | Electrical Engineering, General - Engineering, Golden State Warriors, NBA, Other, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders
Greetings, Science Cheerleader fans! Please give your attention to Thera, a Golden State Warriors dancer who (like, me, Bart-the-SciCheer-Gopher) also speaks space geek! Glad to have you aboard, Thera! [Note: Thera retired from the Warriors in 2012.] So what got you...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jul 17, 2012 | Blog, Guest Blog Post
Here’s a special guest post from Science Cheerleader, Dr. Felecia Sheffield (a former Miami Dolphins cheerleader with a PhD in Clinical Psychology) aimed directly at incoming seniors! Summer is the time when we all want to relax and spend our time at the park or...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jul 14, 2012 | In the News
We love this article, “Science Cheerleaders Invite Children to Admire Their Perky, Bouncy Brains,” (ha!) featured on the homepage of the very popular feminist website, “Jezebel” and the active discussion taking place there right now. Check it...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jul 12, 2012 | Events, USA Science and Engineering Festival 2012, video
The Science Cheerleaders (current and former NFL and NBA cheerleaders who are pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math), performed for more than 100,000 people at the USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C. (April 2012)....
by Darlene Cavalier | Jul 2, 2012 | Cavalier Speaking engagements, Events, Science Education
On Wednesday, June 27, I had the pleasure of delivering the keynote address at the Quebec Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Symposium in Montreal. Met some terrific people who are conjuring new ways to engage kids in STEM. One example is Tomatosphere, an...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jun 29, 2012 | Blog, In the News, The Science Cheerleaders, Washington Wizards
Congratulations to SciCheer Lauren–who cheers for the Washington Wizards and works as a financial analyst at Northrop Grumman–for being featured in Northrop Grumman’s magazine for her dual talents and dedication to inspiring the next generation...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jun 28, 2012 | Blog, Science Education
My son’s fourth-grade class presented themselves as living representatives of important historical figures. I was thrilled when my son chose to “be” Thomas Edison! He wanted to experience what it was like to make a light bulb (we learned that while...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jun 27, 2012 | Blog, ECAST, Events, OTA, Science Policy
Video: USA launch of World Wide Views on Biodiversity from CNSCSPO on Vimeo. About two years ago, Science Cheerleader and our sister site, SciStarter, partnered up with the Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars, Boston Museum of Science, Arizona State University and the...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jun 27, 2012 | Blog, Westcott's Wednesday Wrap Up
Summer means school’s out, but there’s still plenty of great science reading if you know where to look. Here are some great posts to check out to get ready for Summer fun! Summer kicks off with the “longest day of the year” – at least...
