by Darlene Cavalier | Dec 10, 2011 | Blog
OK, let’s start with the obvious. “Wescott’s Weekly Update” hasn’t been weekly – and frankly, the name hasn’t caught on because it isn’t at all relevant. These posts aren’t about me, they’re about the great...
by Darlene Cavalier | Dec 7, 2011 | Blog, Cavalier Speaking engagements, Events
In NYC Thursday evening? Want to meet up at Rockefeller University? I’ll be speaking there–along with some terrific co-panelists, described below–at 7pm. RSVP here if you’d like to attend this free event, presented by Nature Publishing:...
by Darlene Cavalier | Dec 2, 2011 | Events, In the News
Congratulations Science Cheerleaders and Pop Warner Little Scholars Cheerleaders for bringing the Guinness World Record for the Largest Cheerleading Cheer back to the USA (from China!). And we cheered for SCIENCE! Check out the video. Promise, it’ll make you...
by Darlene Cavalier | Dec 1, 2011 | Blog, In the News
Or click this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG1B74K44_M This just in from Guinness to Science Cheerleader and Pop Warner Little Scholars: “We are pleased to confirm that you have successfully set the new Guinness World Records title for the Largest...
by Bart Leahy | Nov 30, 2011 | Advanced Degrees, Doctorate, General - Mathematics, Master's, Mathematics, NFL, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders, Washington Redskins
Mary Carolyn, an NFL cheerleader-turned-statistician, is the is the latest in our growing team of Science Cheerleaders. Let’s meet Mary Carolyn! Why math? Mary Carolyn: I first became interested in math in grade school, around 6th grade because I had a...
by Bart Leahy | Nov 23, 2011 | General - Science, Health and Medicine, Indianapolis Colts, Interviews, NFL, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders
Meet Hannah, an Indianapolis Colts cheerleader with a fondness for science. She’s the latest addition to our team of Science Cheerleaders (NFL and NBA cheerleaders pursuing science careers). What turned you on to science and when? Hannah: The dental field...
by Darlene Cavalier | Nov 17, 2011 | Blog, In the News, Science Education
THE WEATHER CHANNEL TO AIR “CHANGING PLANET” TOWN HALL FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE OF WATER— Tonight, 5 PM ET and Saturday, 2 PM ET. NEW YORK, NY— In celebration of NBC Universal’s “Green Is Universal” week, The Weather Channel announced that it will air “Changing Planet:...
by Darlene Cavalier | Nov 13, 2011 | Blog, Events
On Saturday, November 12, 2011, Science Cheerleader teamed up with Pop Warner Little Scholars cheerleaders to attempt to set a new Guinness Book of World Records for the Largest Cheerleading Cheer. This record is currently held by China. More than 1200 cheerleaders...
by Darlene Cavalier | Nov 11, 2011 | Blog, Events, Science Cheerleader Performances and News, Science Education
Former NFL and NBA cheerleaders to lead 1,300 Pop Warner youth cheerleaders in attempt to capture record currently held by China. PHILADELPHIA, Penn. (Nov. 11, 2011) – Tomorrow, more than 1,300 Pop Warner cheerleaders will join Science Cheerleader members in an...
by Bart Leahy | Nov 8, 2011 | AFL, General - Science, Health and Medicine, Interviews, RIchmond Raiders, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders
Meet Stacy, our newest Science Cheerleader and perhaps our first hunter. What turned you on to science and when? Stacy: I’ve had several family members diagnosed with terminal illnesses and therefore spent a lot of time in a health care setting. The passion and...
