We're stormin' D.C. Come join us!

By kcollins on October 7, 2010.

Shoutout to Science Cheerleaders who are coming to the Festival! Read about them here.

Science Cheerleader Performance at the USA Science and Engineering Festival, in D.C.!

These professional cheerleaders-turned-scientists and engineers challenge stereotypes while helping to inspire young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.

At the USA Science and Engineering Festival, October 23-24 in D.C., these women will perform science-themed routines for thousands of people, conduct a free cheer clinic, and meet the public, sign their Science Cheerleader cards, and describe how they've bridged these two seemingly different worlds.
Science Cheerleader Performances: Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building
October 23, 11:30-11:50am. October 24, noon-12:20 pm

Science Cheerleading Clinic for kids, presented by GoingPro Entertainment!: Freedom Plaza on the National Mall
October 23, noon-12:30pm. October 24, 12:30-1 pm
1pm 10/23 and 10/24: massive crowd-cheer for science!

Science Cheerleader autograph sessions! Pennsylvania Avenue, Booth 1227
October 23, 1-5 pm. October 24, 1:30-5 pm

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Melissa, TN Titans, Neuro Researcher \\\\\\ Summer, Houston Texans, NASA engineer

Meet the rest of the team here and check out their videos.

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