The Science Cheerleaders at the US Science & Engineering Festival
Eleven current and former Professional Cheerleaders with science-related careers came together at the US Science & Engineering Festival this past weekend to help gets folks interested and excited about science.
Jennifer, Regina & Stephanie
The Science Cheerleaders are the brainchild of former Philadelphia Sixers Dancer Darlene Cavalier.
Darlene Cavalier, The Science Cheerleader
Darlene founded ScienceCheerleader.com and its sister site ScienceforCitizens.net with the goal of getting people excited about and involved with science. She’s also a contributor to Discover Magazine and a mother of four.
Melissa is a Tennessee Titans Cheerleader and a Neuroscience Researcher
Regina is a former Redskins Cheerleader and an ER Doctor
Stephanie is a Richmond Lady Raider and Redskins Cheerleader Ambassador and teaches statistics
How did eleven Pro Cheerleaders and Dancers from across the country put together a smashing performance? Two words: Laura Eilers!
Laura Eilers: former KC Chiefs Cheerleader, former St. Louis Rams Cheerleader, Director of the Richmond Lady Raiders, and Director of Going Pro Entertainment
Laura designed the choreography and then distributed it online to the Cheerleaders. Then Friday evening, with the Cheerleaders all in DC, they came together to rehearse their performance, go over their lines and be fitted for their uniforms. Laura also acted as the DJ for the dance performances and conducted a cheer clinic for young girls.
Jennifer cheered for the Tennessee Titans, the Nashville Predators and the Nashville Kats. She's an automotive engineer for Nissan.
Sandra is a former Falcons Cheerleader. She's a registered nurse in a trauma center.
Wanda is a former Redskins Cheerleader and Wizards Dancer. She's an account executive for a medical device company.
Leading a cheer
Andrea cheered for the DC Armor and the Maryland Greenhawks. She is completing her degree in Chemisty and works for a non-profit providing assistance to individuals who are HIV positive.
Heidi is a former KC Chiefs Cheerleader and works for a Spine and Pain Management Practice.
Alyson is a Tenneessee Titans Cheerleader. She just graduated with a BS in Biology AND Chemistry and is awaiting acceptance to medical school.
The Science Cheerleaders have their own collector's cards.
Kim cheered for the Iowa Energy. She's an IT Application Analyst and is pursuing her MS in Human Computer Interaction
Summer is a former Houston Texans Cheerleader. She's an aerospace research engineer at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
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Thanks, James! We were psyched to meet you in person. Terrific and much appreciated news piece here…thank you! See you at the next Science Cheerleader event!
-Darlene
Thanks James! You are the best, and it was great getting to know you. These ladies are amazing, and especially Darlene with her energy and vision. The Science Cheerleaders are going to be an amazing force in the pro cheer and dance industry for years to come. 🙂