Science Cheerleader

Jessica: Titans Cheerleader, Ph.D. candidate, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

By Gopher | January 24, 2012 | Interviews, NFL, Tennessee Titans | No comments

Our newest Science Cheerleader (NFL, NBA cheerleading scientists and engineers) has multiple degrees and big dreams. Jessica is a rookie cheerleader on the Tennessee Titans who is also a biomolecular engineer. Learn more about her in this interview. So…why engineering? I have always enjoyed math and science and applying them to “real world” application was just a plus. It’s easy to see why you are learning certain subjects when you can readily apply the information learned. I am enjoying the…
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NaShanta: Ravens Cheerleader, Software Analyst

By Gopher | January 24, 2012 | Baltimore Ravens, NFL | No comments

Please welcome our newest Science Cheerleader, NaShanta. Her team’s season, sadly, ended on Sunday, but she’s still keeping busy as a software analyst at the US Census Bureau and.coach of two youth cheer teams. You have a degree in Electrical Engineering. Why engineering? NaShanta: My father was a computer engineer for the Department of Defense, so growing up it was pretty much all I was exposed to. My father believed that science and technology is such a growing field and…
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Lindsey: NFL Cheerleader, Chemical Engineer, Co-Chair of Merck Women’s Network

By Gopher | January 20, 2012 | Carolina Panthers, NFL, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Lindsey NFL Panthers Cheerleader Chemical Engineer

Greetings, SciCheer readers! Please welcome Lindsey, a Carolina Panthers Science Cheerleader who’s pursuing an active life and career as a chemical engineer. She’s also a big fan of bustin’ down cheerleader stereotypes, so she fits in very nicely. Read on! Why engineering? I really enjoy talking about engineering with others, especially young women, because I was one of those students who had never heard of engineering until someone told me I should look into it. When trying to decide on…
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Brooke: NBA cheerleader with a degree in chemistry

By Gopher | January 19, 2012 | Charlotte Bobcats, NBA | 4 Comments

Brooke NBA Charlotte Bobcats Science Cheerleader

Meet Brooke, our latest Science Cheerleader who cheers/dances for the NBA Charlotte Bobcats AND works full time as a chemical engineer. Why chemistry? Brooke: I’ve always had a love for science, but I fell in love with chemistry during high school thanks to my wonderful chemistry teacher, David Vernon. His enthusiasm and knowledge on the subject matter were unsurpassed! He made chemistry relevant and fun to learn!! What is your degree in and from where? Brooke: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. I…
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Speaking at the London Citizen Cyberscience Summit 2/16-18

By Darlene | January 14, 2012 | Cavalier Speaking engagements, Citizen Science, Events | No comments

(From the University College London’s website.) Hosted by the University College London and the Royal Geographical Society, the London Citizen Cyberscience Summit is a great chance for scientists and citizens to learn about the latest breakthroughs in citizen cyberscience. It will be a unique opportunity to brainstorm about how new technologies can enhance citizen cyberscience. A bold ambition of the summit is to draft a citizen cyberscience manifesto, involving all the stakeholders in the field. Who should come? • Scientists,…
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Citizen Microbiology Workshop at UC Davis, CA, 1/23-24

By Darlene | January 13, 2012 | Cavalier Speaking engagements, Citizen Science, Events, Uncategorized | No comments

Darlene Cavalier will be a participant and featured speaker at this workshop designed to create a roadmap for a useful citizen science programs related to the microbiology of the built environment. Hosted by MicroBEnet, the online destination for resources related to the microbiology of the built environment. Funded by a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to Jonathan Eisen at the University of California, Davis it is collaboration between the Eisen Lab and Hal Levin at the Building Ecology…
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Science pep rally to celebrate Math and Science video winner.

By Darlene | January 13, 2012 | Events, Science Education, Uncategorized | No comments

Originally posted on the Boy’s Latin of Philadelphia Charter School website. Representatives from Apple, Inc., the Philadelphia Math + Science Coalition, Jamie Shuda and the the Science Cheerleaders, and the Philadelphia Phillies came to Boys’ Latin on Friday, December 9, to congratulate sophomore student Alec Stith on winning a city-wide video competition. The challenge for the students entering the competition was to create a video that addressed the question, “Why is math and/or science important in your life?” All of…
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ASU cheerleaders: “We like to prove people wrong!”

By Darlene | January 11, 2012 | Collegiate Science Cheerleaders, video | 1 Comment

What inspired all these Arizona State University cheerleaders to pursue science degrees? Find out by watching this short video interview with the Science Cheerleader!

Blogs Worth Cheering For: ScienceOnline 2012 Edition.

By DavidWescott | January 10, 2012 | Uncategorized, Westcott's Wednesday Wrap Up | 1 Comment

Happy New Year everyone – I’m back to share some of the best the science blogosphere has to offer the rest of us. Each January, many science bloggers gather in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina for the annual ScienceOnline conference. Darlene has presented here in previous years, and this year’s program features some big names in the community. People like: Joanne Manaster. Joanne should be familiar to readers here. She’s actually going through the entire list…
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Vote for Melanie: Science Cheerleader (and Super Bowl correspondent?!)

By Gopher | January 9, 2012 | Atlanta Falcons, NFL, The Science Cheerleaders, Uncategorized | No comments

melanie snare science cheerleader bud light try out superbowl

Greetings, Science Cheerleader fans! Meet Melanie, a former Atlanta Falcons cheerleader with a degree in exercise and sports science, who is currently competing in Bud Light’s Facebook contest to be a special correspondent at Super Bowl XLVI! As a five-year NFL cheerleader, Melanie went to the ProBowl but she’s never made it to the SuperBowl. Want to help her achieve a dream? After you’ve learned more about Melanie, consider voting for her clicking this Bud Light Facebook link, then click…
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