Group of 300 Science Girls Blending STEM and Cheerleading to Inspire Change and Break Stereotypes

Science and cheerleading are two very different fields. While both disciplines are unique in their own way, a fusion of both is not something that we hear every day. For example, how often do you hear a cheerleader being a scientist or vice versa? Well, be prepared to be amazed! Today’s story deals with a crowd of exceptional people who have channeled their passion for science without giving up their love for cheerleading and dancing. Known as Science Cheerleaders, these women will be performing a STEM Girls Day where they will look to inspire the younger generation. 

While the Science Cheerleaders are busy creating wonders, a lot of questions generally pop up in one’s mind. How are they balancing their career? What aspect of science are these girls dealing with? 

STEM-defining cheerleading glory 

The entire idea of inspiring women to pursue STEM was incubated in the minds of Samantha Marsillo & Wendy Brown, who were both professional dancers. They wanted to take a stand to prove that women can most certainly excel in both STEM & cheerleading. The Director of Operations at the Outreach for Science Cheerleaders, Marsillo stated, “I’ve seen so many of the science cheerleaders be so successful in their careers because they’re just great, they’re great leaders and they’re great peers to their coworkers.”

The science cheerleaders at the Outreach for Science Cheerleaders usually create magic by combining particle physics and dancing. Over 300 enthusiastic cheerleaders from diverse fields have enrolled in the organization to pursue careers in STEM. These cheerleaders range from college and universities to even the NBA & NFL. While some of them are retired, most of them are active in their respective disciplines. 

The organization has been growing rapidly and with that, the expanse of their impact is also increasing. Samantha and Wendy are now focusing on not just women but on kids as well so that they can be guided and nurtured in a proper manner right from the bud. 

Continuing with their vision, the organization will be having a STEM Girl Day at UT on February 24, 2024, at the University campus of Texas. It will be an interactive, free, hands-on activity involving maths, science, engineering, and technology. The timing of the events has been informed to be starting from 11:30 am and 4:00 pm CT. 

What’s next for the Science Cheerleaders? 

While the path might be tough, Samantha and Wendy are unwilling to give up the work they are doing. As the Director of the organization, Wendy described all of their journeys to be extremely tough as they had to constantly battle social pressure, stereotypes, and family pressures. 

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Going forward, they hope to impact people’s lives even more while instilling the belief in them that science and cheerleading can be pursued together. Their plans for the future can be summed up in one sentence from Samantha. When Wendy inquired how long she would have to stay in the organization, Samantha replied, “I think we’re in this for the long haul.”

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