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Young Women On Fire Averi B - Artwork artist
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Your host Dawn has been a youth athlete and a lover of science since a very young age. She will take you on candid conversation interviews, speaking to young ladies and documenting their successes and journeys in the area of athletics and education. The inspiration for this podcast came from the knowledge that young women have a powerful voice. When they share their voices, encouraging, funny and sometimes heartfelt stories, I hope that you will find joy in what they have to offer.
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Title 9
Title 9! Revisit the rules and regulations surrounding this federal law and how it affects our young female athletes! Many young women are headed to college to play sports at a very high level. What ensures that they are given equity during those years of being a student athlete? Understanding what is covered in Title IX and a few poignant events that encompassed shortly after it's passage will arm young women with what it means to participate in sports at the university level
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When Young Women on Fire goes ”Old School”
Meet Darlene Cavalier! Darlene is a great friend of mine! She is the founder of Science Cheerleaders, a non-profit organization of more than 300 current and former NFL and NBA cheerleaders pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math. They challenge stereotypes, inspire young women to consider STEM careers. Darlene discusses her college career and her former position as a cheerleader for the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team. When a citizen scientist makes it her job to involve young women in STEM careers, we should listen!