We had the honor of attending science night at the Philadelphia 76ers basketball game courtesy of the Science Cheerleaders and SciStarter!
Science Cheerleader was founded by Darlene Cavalier, to unite the citizen’s desire to be heard and valued, the scientist’s growing interest in the public’s involvement, and government’s need to garner public support. The Science Cheerleader serves to get the conversation going, rally the troops, solicit views from all sides and change the tone of science and science policy in this country. Here's the website: http://www.sciencecheerleader.com/
SciStarter is science we can do together. Here's the website:
http://scistarter.com/index.html
Science Cheerleader was founded by Darlene Cavalier, to unite the citizen’s desire to be heard and valued, the scientist’s growing interest in the public’s involvement, and government’s need to garner public support. The Science Cheerleader serves to get the conversation going, rally the troops, solicit views from all sides and change the tone of science and science policy in this country. Here's the website: http://www.sciencecheerleader.com/
SciStarter is science we can do together. Here's the website:
http://scistarter.com/index.html
The Franklin Institute was here making rubber bouncy balls with the kids! I can't say enough good things about the volunteers. I was insanely impressed by the level of knowledge he was sharing, but both volunteers were uber friendly and made the experience complete FUN!
Maymay was really into making the bouncy ball and walked away with a pretty blue ball. She happily learned the science involved with making the ball, and loved getting new facts!
Nice job Franklin Institute!
Maymay was really into making the bouncy ball and walked away with a pretty blue ball. She happily learned the science involved with making the ball, and loved getting new facts!
Nice job Franklin Institute!
Maymay LOVES cheerleaders. Seriously. She got to meet three members of the Sixers Dream Team. These ladies were gracious with their time and talked with Maymay for several minutes, even though there were quite a few men waiting to see them. Lindsey, Jessica, and Brittney were absolutely wonderful and uber friendly. They really made Maymay a very happy girl!
Maymay had so much fun playing with Build it Disks. Mike and James gave her a stack of these disks and told her to build whatever she wanted. She wound up impressing Mike with her configuration, and he had to recreate what she was building. Turns out she came up with an interesting design that was extremely sturdy and stable! Way to go Maymay!
These disks are wonderfully engaging and I'm looking forward to placing an order for my class as well as a set for home!
Here's the website: http://publicworkshop.us/buildit/
These disks are wonderfully engaging and I'm looking forward to placing an order for my class as well as a set for home!
Here's the website: http://publicworkshop.us/buildit/
Maymay was very happy to get a picture with a group of college cheerleaders!
Maymay waited for quite a while for the Drexel University cheerleaders to finish an experiment at the Drexel engineering table. She asked for a picture and not only did the girls pose with her, one young lady introduced herself and engaged Maymay in a conversation. Colleen spend time talking with Maymay and making her feel comfortable and excited to be a part of their group if only for a few minutes. She was extremely kind and gentle with Maymay, who was obviously nervous to be talking to the cheerleaders. Colleen is an amazing young lady with a huge heart. I was moved to tears watching the interaction. I've tried calling the AD at Drexel to make sure someone is aware of the caliper of students they have representing their school. Unfortunately, I still haven't been able to do more than leave messages.
Colleen, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
2-24-2014 UPDATE: I spoke with someone from Drexel this evening. He assured me that he would pass along our experience with Colleen's coach, as well as the head AD. This makes me extraordinarily happy. Colleen deserves some serious recognition. I will always be grateful for her kindness.
Colleen, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
2-24-2014 UPDATE: I spoke with someone from Drexel this evening. He assured me that he would pass along our experience with Colleen's coach, as well as the head AD. This makes me extraordinarily happy. Colleen deserves some serious recognition. I will always be grateful for her kindness.
SCIENCE CHEERLEADERS!!!
Not only are these wonderful ladies former professional cheerleaders, but they are insanely talented STEM leaders too! What phenomenal role models!
Not only are these wonderful ladies former professional cheerleaders, but they are insanely talented STEM leaders too! What phenomenal role models!
This stunningly beautiful science cheerleader is Wendy. Not only did she make Maymay feel special and important, but she spent more than 20 minutes talking with her about cheerleading, what she wants to do after high school, and how important it is to follow your dreams. I adore Wendy.
Wendy graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in biomedical engineering and is now in pursuit of a PhD at the University of California, Davis. Along the way, she's been a cheerleader for the Atlanta Falcons, Sacramento Kings and now the Oakland Raiders! What's next? She says she plans to graduate from medical school to become a reconstructive surgeon and help the military develop biological reconstructive technologies.
Yeah. She is a complete badass.
Wendy graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in biomedical engineering and is now in pursuit of a PhD at the University of California, Davis. Along the way, she's been a cheerleader for the Atlanta Falcons, Sacramento Kings and now the Oakland Raiders! What's next? She says she plans to graduate from medical school to become a reconstructive surgeon and help the military develop biological reconstructive technologies.
Yeah. She is a complete badass.
Oh, yeah. There was also a basketball game going on. Maymay was very excited to see her first basketball game.
This was a wonderful and very educational evening. I loved seeing so many STEM leaders willing to volunteer their time inspiring kids of all ages. I'm grateful for this opportunity for Maymay. It made her ask so many questions and we've happily spent time looking up the answers together.
RSS Feed