by Darlene Cavalier | Feb 17, 2011 | Blog, Brain Makeover, Science Education
Check this out. The full report, Science and the Educated American: A Core Component of Liberal Education, may be downloaded free of charge at http://www.amacad.org/publications/scienceSLAC.aspx Chapter 7 features the insights of SciCheer collaborator and friend,...
by Darlene Cavalier | Feb 16, 2011 | Advanced Degrees, Doctorate, Dr. John Reports, Interviews
Dr. John here… Last week, I introduced you to my friend and colleague, Kiki, a marine conservation scientist at the University of Washington and a lifelong dancer. Kiki has managed to pursue a successful career in science — she’ll be an assistant...
by Darlene Cavalier | Feb 15, 2011 | Blog
The International Space Development Conference:
A Space-Based Opportunity for Science Cheerleading Bart D. Leahy Greetings, Science Cheerleader readers! Darlene has given me a little time and space to talk about an event I’m running, as I think it will be of interest...
by Darlene Cavalier | Feb 15, 2011 | Blog
Are you an evangelist for engineering/science? Do you try to convince young people to consider engineering as a college major? Do you spend your entire time at a cocktail party convincing people that engineers are not (necessarily) train conductors? If so, the...
by Darlene Cavalier | Feb 15, 2011 | Blog, Citizen Science, Events, In the News, Interviews, Science Cheerleader Performances and News, Science Education
Science literacy is crucial to understanding the inner workings of things in our day-to day lives—weather patterns, Smart Phones, genetically modified foods—but many adults lack the tools to understand and discuss how science affects them (full disclosure: that...
by Darlene Cavalier | Feb 12, 2011 | Blog, Westcott's Wednesday Wrap Up
Another week, another round of links, and I figured I’d throw in some Valentine’s Day-inspired posts. First, over at The Intersection you can find some good video on Sheril Kirshenbaum’s new book, The Science of Kissing. The Today Show ran a nice...
by Darlene Cavalier | Feb 6, 2011 | General - Science, Health and Medicine, Physics, Science Education, Science of NFL Football, St. Louis Rams, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders
For the first time in its 45 year history, the SuperBowl will be without professional cheerleaders. Have no fear! The Science Cheerleader is here! Meet Erin, who’s going to jazz up your SuperBowl Sunday morning with some science! Hey fans, I’m Erin and...
by Darlene Cavalier | Feb 4, 2011 | In the News
Super sweet editorial from a (rockin’) scientist in attendance at the Science Online conference. Certainly inspires me to do more. Check it out. Science Online Will Change the World!
by Darlene Cavalier | Feb 3, 2011 | Atlanta Falcons, Biology, Biotechnology, General - Engineering, Physics, Science Education, Science of NFL Football, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders, video
Hey! It’s me, Wendy, from the Atlanta Falcons. I’m one of eight, current Falcons cheerleaders pursuing careers in science. I’m working towards a biomedical engineering degree at Georgia Institute of Technology. SciCheer invited me back to help...
by Darlene Cavalier | Feb 3, 2011 | Advanced Degrees, Art and Science, Doctorate, Dr. John Reports, video
Dr. John here… If you’re anything like me, your dancing skills can be summed up by a poorly executed routine performed to Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean at about two weddings per year. The same cannot be said for my friend, Dr. Kiki Jenkins, a marine...
