SPARC (Science Preparation
Alliance of Rutgers and Camden)
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Armitage Hall - Rutgers University 311 N. Fifth St. - Camden, NJ
08102
E-mail: sparc@camden.rutgers.edu Ph: (856) 225-6544
Fax: (856) 225-6564
SPARC is an alliance of educational, scientific and service
organizations in the Philadelphia-Camden area, including Rutgers-Camden,
schools in Camden City and Salem County, and Coriell
Institute for Medical Research.
Mission
SPARC seeks to increase interest and enthusiasm among pre-college
students for science and scientific inquiry, especially in the
biological, brain, behavioral and cognitive (3BC) sciences.
SPARC also seeks to increase awareness about science-related activities
and opportunities in the greater Philadelphia and Camden area, drawing
on its partnerships with universities and colleges, research
institutions, medical facilities and other organizations in the region.
Philosophy
The program is based on the belief that understanding science is
important because scientific knowledge and principles are relevant to
our daily lives. SPARC activities are designed to help participants see
this relevance for themselves. The 3BC sciences are especially
meaningful for many aspects of everyday living. For pre-college
students, learning about their biology and psychology can help them
master their own actions. Also, biological and psychological
investigations of human health and behavior provide students with
opportunities to relate science and math to concrete aspects of their
daily lives.
Current Goals
Our goal is to encourage pre-college students to participate in
inquiry-based activities in science, especially the 3BC sciences. SPARC
2000+ pursues this goal by training teachers to help students create
science fair projects that focus on addiction and drug abuse.
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