by Darlene Cavalier | Aug 30, 2010 | Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Dr. John Reports, General - Engineering, General - Science, Health and Medicine, NFL, San Francisco 49ers, Science Education, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders
Dr. John here… After a great interview with San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush cheerleader Erica, (and as part of our continuing effort to playfully challenge stereotypes and inspire young women to consider careers in science) I thought we’d make it an...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jun 30, 2010 | AFL, Education, General - Science, Health and Medicine, Philadelphia Soul, Science Education, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders
In our continuing effort to playfully challenge stereotypes, we present Lindsay! S.C.: Please tell me when/how you first became interested in science. Lindsay: When I started to become serious about dance, I became very interested and in tune with how the body works...
by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 23, 2010 | Advanced Degrees, Biology, General - Science, Health and Medicine, Kansas City Chiefs, Master's, Science Education, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders
In our ongoing effort to playfully challenge stereotypes by showcasing professional cheerleaders-turned-scientists, I’d like to introduce you to Ginger, a former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader with a Masters Degree in Nursing. SciCheer: Ginger, please tell us...
by Darlene Cavalier | Mar 8, 2010 | General - Science, Health and Medicine, Interviews, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders
Meet Taylor: a self-described math girl who’s as passionate about her healthcare career as she is about the L.A. Clippers and our troops overseas. I’ll let Taylor explain. Thanks for reaching out to us, Taylor! We’re psyched to have the opportunity...
by Darlene Cavalier | Mar 1, 2010 | Advanced Degrees, General - Science, Health and Medicine, Interviews, Master's, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders, Washington Redskins
Meet Rachel: A former Washington Redskins Cheerleader who enlisted in the Navy and now has her sights set on becoming an anesthesiologist. How does she synthesize these seemingly different worlds? She’s here to tell us. Tell us about your job in the Navy and how...
by Darlene Cavalier | Feb 16, 2010 | Advanced Degrees, Biology, Chemistry, General - Science, Health and Medicine, J.D., M.D., Master's, NFL, Other, Science Education, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders, Washington Redskins
This is Regina, our latest addition to our collection of Science Cheerleaders. Sure, she cheered for the Washington Redskins but she’s also held a beating heart. True story (read on). Regina graduated from college with a major in Molecular Biology and a minor in...