SPARC  (Science Preparation Alliance of Rutgers and Camden)
473 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

ASSOCIATES

Summer Workshop Presenters

The Science Fair Training Institute for Teachers is a 5-week summer course designed to train teachers and mentors in various scientific research methods from the study of drug abuse and drug addiction. Each week, participants study a different research approach.  

Dr. Patrick M. Markey (Psychology--Villanova University): Naturalistic/Observational Approach

Dr. Joseph V. Martin (Co-Director SPARC, Chair Biology): Cellular Model System Approach

Dr. Jon'a F. Meyer (Criminal Justice): Survey/Questionnaire Approach

Dr. Daniel H. Shain (Director Graduate Biology): Physiological Model System Approach

Dr. J. W. (Bill) Whitlow, Jr. (Director SPARC, Chair Psychology): Cognitive/Psychophysiological Approach

Student Mentors

A select group of Rutgers students work with the SPARC program, visiting schools and mentoring students as they develop science fair projects.   

Program Evaluator

Dr. Susan Lowes
Teachers College--Columbia University
Phone: (212) 678-8198
Email: susanl@ilt.columbia.edu

Science Fair Coordinator

Sharon Pennock
The Coriell Institute

Science Supervisor, Camden City Schools

Mr. Paul Mulle
Voice: 856-966-2312
Fax: 856-966-2438
E-mail: pmulle@camden.k12.nj.us