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...
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 25, 2010 | Chemistry, General - Science, New Orleans Saints, NFL, Science Education, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders
Meet Michelle C. Today, she’s an Analytical Chemist at DuPont. Not too long ago she was a New Orleans Saints cheerleader. Surprised? For crying out loud how many times have we told you about the pro-cheerleaders-turned-scientists? Wait until you see how many...
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 | Dec 18, 2009 | Chemistry, General - Science, Health and Medicine, Indianapolis Colts, NFL, Science Education, STEM Field, The Science Cheerleaders
Meet Kristie Minton, a chemist at Eli Lilly and former Indianapolis Colts cheerleader. I enlisted Kristie’s help in my effort to challenge some long-held stereotypes of cheerleaders and scientists. Here’s the first in a series of related posts. Kristie: I...
by Darlene Cavalier | Feb 3, 2009 | Biology, Chemistry, General - Science, Health and Medicine, Science Education, STEM Field, Tennessee Titans, The Science Cheerleaders
Watch as the Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders describe what Titan is and why it’s so cool. (Note: the girls speaking are current or soon-to-be scientists.) Thanks, girls! I appreciate your assistance in Making Science Cool! Next up: the 76ers Cheerleaders play a...
