Science Cheerleaders Perform at the USA Science and Engineering Festival

[menriquex]

Science FTW! GO SCIENCE!!!

[lovelplants]

ctuie cheerleaders

[anthyrose1]

This makes me sad. The message seems to be "Are you an intelligent, driven young woman who wants to become highly educated in a STEM field? well, that isn't enough. you better be pretty too or no one will care." This sort of thing just undermines women ever being respected for the truly valid contributions they make.

[sciencecheerleader]

@anthyrose1 Or...it says to the 3-4 million little cheerleaders in the U.S. that looks or stereotypes shouldn't define them. They're going to need a career (cheerleading will not pay the bills): why not make it a science or engineering career?

[Rantandreason]

@anthyrose1 Feminists, ruining fun for everyone

[svatapravda]

Wanna see some cheerleading? Check out watch?v=yw-aIkFogg0

[svatapravda]

Busting stereotypes my a.. Where is the cheerleading ladies? It occupies like 5% of the clip.. looks like you like to brag about science cheerleading and how cool it is instead of actually doing it.

[daylermoon]

@svatapravda So, I'm pretty sure that's not the point. I think they're saying, "Yes, we're awesome cheerleaders... but guess what? We have these awesome careers too! Just cause you're hot and a cheerleader doesn't mean you're stupid."

[rinnieangel]

This made my day! 

[LoonyLoveOod]

Damn you for taking away my belief in my intellectual superiority to cheerleaders! Well, at least I still have the cast of Jersey Shore.

[selearemus]

Tyson's twitter FTW

[keznh]

This is wonderful.

[videomathtutor]

Go Science! Yaaay!

[GoSuMonSteR]

Neil Degrasse Tyson brought me here.

[hellomate639]

@GoSuMonSteR

Same...

[FIGHTFANNERD3]

science needs more sex appeal :) am i right

[kinsmed]

Well, this is just super friggin' cool.

[3rkid2]

A blond cheerleader with a neuroscience degree?

MIND = BLOWN

[FoShizzle713]

hot engineers? i'm sorry that's impossible

[ZarlanTheGreen]

Personally, I think this is crap.

I certainly don't have any problems with either science or smart, good looking women, but I have zero interest in, or respect for, cheerleading.

Science: :)

Smart&sexy women: :)

Cheerleading: Ah fuck, that ruined the whole thing...

[rallymaniac92]

Nothing hotter than a very smart AND beautiful woman :)

[JUST1KI]

*I like how they never said the words "pretty AND smart", but implied it. The end was awkward, though I love the point; bringing real dreams for young women back in style. Go Science!

[AaAaAaAaAaAaAaAaAlan]

oh wait.

[twentythreeforlife]

I was blinded by science!...and those hot cheerleaders!!!

[octanetube]

Knowledge is sexy !

[zero00tolerance]

Science + Hot Girl = Gigityyyy alllrightttttt

[orsadam]

GOOO SAIYANS!!!!! 

[dhankook]

Physical therapy is science?

[Spiritrunner6]

gooooOOOOSEX-imean-SCIENCE!

*chuckle* ok I kid. Seriously though this is really awesome! This is the sort of thing that needs to be done more often to promote the idea that intelligence does not have to be isolated from things like the ability to relate socially, to having things like a sense of humor, and of course the almighty holy grail of advertising and fame; sex appeal.

All it takes is a willingness to do the necessary work.

[AmethystGaze]

LOL :D So much hatred in previous comments! I wonder why?! If any of people commenting ARE beautiful,successful,scientist­s, plus having a great and fun hobby I am sure you now WHY from your everyday life! Thumbs up for SCIENCE,tumbs down for ENVY!

[omegaka1]

Truth is, if these girls were very ugly and or fat no one would be impressed / care about this.

[JoeAverageSF]

Thank god they're beautiful. Now I will listen to and respect them.

[rabbitwho]

Where do they get the time to practise with all that studying... Gosh darn it some people are just good at everything.

[Anintegrate]

I wish the best thinking to the ScienceCheerleaders, in their endeavors. My advice:Do not disregard the power of philosophy, for it too is a science, or rather the sciences are of philosphy.What has philosophy got to do with science? Philosophy was the original observatonal (but general) science and philosphy is what identifies things like the validity of the perceptual organs; thelaws of identity & causality; the rules of definition & inference.For more look into Rands' philosophy Objectivism.

[hisllama]

Are you trying to get girls interested in STEM fields or guys?

[bobnfreely]

I'm a former high school (male) cheerleader. Living in an area where male cheerleaders are a rarity, I like to think that I helped bust some stereotypes myself. I'm also a huge nerd and went on to earn degrees in computer science and biochemistry. So keep setting a great example, and let me know if you're ever in the Seattle area. I'll happily bring my kids to see how awesome science can be!

[HomesickNG]

So, what, would you all be happier if these women wore hornrimmed glasses and had the taste of a stereotypical 80s nerd? Beautiful women can be smart, too.

[elitisty]

@HomesickNG - You can't honestly be calling cheerleader outfits tasteful.

[strubinator]

I don't know how effective this will be, but one thing is for sure - we need more women in science! They're brilliant, talented, have a lot to contirbute and they any scientific environment look a whole lot better!

[voicemaestro]

I am a nerd (who will never be a cheerleader,) but rather than "nerd" I really prefer the term "intellectual badass." Just like these cheerleaders!

[saskswinger2]

The only way this could be more awesome is if it had DOCTOR INSANO!

[lisapeppin]

You gals rock. Here's hoping my science loving daughter can be as well rounded and thoughtful as you!

(And my (engineering) degree was not negatively effected at all! Must have been something wrong with Brenstar's to start with.)

[barnakey]

I like the whole "have your cake and eat it too" idea, and I'm glad that all of you sciencecheerleaders were motivated and driven enough to do cheerleading and pursue degrees in advanced field. My only criticism is: Let's be realistic! You're the less-than-100 out of a country of at least 150 million females. You're giving girls false hope. Many times, if you're pursuing advanced degrees you can't be both sexually appealing enough to be objectified and still maintain a good GPA.

[huts68]

Most positive thing I have seen for America in a long time.

Science rules!

[karateporkchop]

awesome!

[666alberto]

WOW! science&cheerleaders ROCK!

[sciencecheerleader]

@Mixarenan Now, now...nobody likes a hater. Do they really fake degrees in Italy? Never knew that.

[666alberto]

@sciencecheerleader in the south maybe yes.. pay to have expedition..

[FlowersInHisHair]

Haters gonna hate. Hot science chicks ftw.

[sciencecheerleader]

@FlowersInHisHair :)

[MelleB90]

@FlowersInHisHair how can haters possibly hate on this?! Best idea ever!

[FIGHTFANNERD3]

@FlowersInHisHair neil tyson rocks 4 this

[Akatam0t0ma]

Awesome! :-D

[streetstylemagic]

she blinded me, with SCIENCE!!!

[Brenstar]

The prestige of my degree went from 5 star to zero in 2 mins and 51 seconds. Thank you Science Cheerleaders.

[sciencecheerleader]

@Brenstar How so?

[Grundalizer]

@sciencecheerleader black people

[kidigus]

@Brenstar How great is that?!

Just think, you used to assume that your degree made you prestigious; and further, you measured this self-ascribed prestige with little stars!

In only 2 minutes and 51 seconds, these dedicated and talented ladies have helped you rise up! No more stars and check-marks and turtle stickers for you! You can now pull that degree off of the fridge and use it's power for good instead of shameless self promotion!

Unless you earned an MBA.

Goooooooo Science!

[TheJuleCat]

@Brenstar you got your degree for prestige? if yes, it was never worth anything in the first place

[Hawk7886]

Beautiful and intelligent women are amazing. It's too bad the video was so poorly edited.

[mikepolyurethane]

So the lesson is to take advantage of sexually objectification while young to pay for a career path into science when your looks are waning? At least there is some push for science I guess, even if it is motivated by a push-up bra.

[sciencecheerleader]

@mikepolyurethane There's a new twist. That's really your take-away? That's too bad. Sorry to hear that.

[AngelusDlion]

@mikepolyurethane the lesson is that some people are asses no matter what.

[bruhinb]

Regina (sexy Cheerleader / NIH Health Scientist / Patent Attorney / E.R. Doctor) is my new viral Internet hero! <3

[lautour]

do social scientists count?

[MentalSentinel]

@lautour No. No they don't.

[Poppyyyyyyyyyy]

because obviously if girls are into science they are also into cheerleading. REALLY?

[sciencecheerleader]

@Poppyyyyyyyyyy We're learning many are. We're also reaching girls who are into cheerleading and helping to engage them in science.

[sciencecheerleader]

@Poppyyyyyyyyyy We're learning many are. We're also reaching girls who are into cheerleading and helping to engage them in science.

[Poppyyyyyyyyyy]

@sciencecheerleader

sorry to seem like i'm putting it down. i'm all for promoting science, it's probably because cheerleading isn't so popular in england so it seemed a little... overdone? :)

[MrNightLifeLover]

Can I have the phone numbers of these girls? :)

[locatorsjoy2]

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Who can triple integrate?

We can! We can! WE CAN!

[intigfx]

SCIENCE FUCK YEAH!

[keithhallamg1]

FOR SCIENCE!

[AliasUndercover]

Indeed!

[LastTrueSon]

Too bad people don't care as much about science and progress as they do about sports.

[undertehlaw]

@LastTrueSon Too bad people don't care as much about women and individuality as they do about feminism.

[oisiaa]

@LastTrueSon Think about what the world would be like if people like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Brian Cox, Stephen Hawking, Carl Sagan, etc were revered as much as sports stars. Our world would be a much better place. 

[LastTrueSon]

@oisiaa That's exactly what I'm saying.

[FeBolas]

Simultaneously taking on (and dismantling) stereotypes against both cheerleaders and nerds? You guys are awesome!!

[yestoyohll]

nice

/watch?v=obABWUtaJ8o

[bricklayer243]

Easterbrook! Been a long time since I saw this much beauty and brains in one place.

[intino9]

They did bust the stereotype..nice pick TMQ

[fcnoodles]

Awesome, thank you TMQ!

[ToshyFroDoc]

YYYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYY­YYY SCIENCE!!

[sciencecheerleader]

@ToshyFroDoc :)

[GDorofu]

Thank TMQ for this comment. Oh, and thank you for what you're doing. Awesome!

[sciencecheerleader]

@GDorofu You're awesome for posting that comment!