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Driving STEM Forward with SPARC Science
Driving STEM Forward with SPARC Science
Biomedical Research Saves Lives
Biomedical Research Saves Lives
Interactive Classroom Visits
Interactive Classroom Visits "SPARC" Curiosity
The Great Grow Along: An Exciting Classroom Project
The Great Grow Along: An Exciting Classroom Project
Student Contests! K-12th Grade
Student Contests! K-12th Grade
BioEYES: A Hands-On Biology Unit Using Live Zebrafish
BioEYES: A Hands-On Biology Unit Using Live Zebrafish
Driving STEM Forward with SPARC Science
Driving STEM Forward with SPARC Science
Biomedical Research Saves Lives
Biomedical Research Saves Lives
Interactive Classroom Visits
Interactive Classroom Visits "SPARC" Curiosity
The Great Grow Along: An Exciting Classroom Project
The Great Grow Along: An Exciting Classroom Project
Student Contests! K-12th Grade
Student Contests! K-12th Grade
BioEYES: A Hands-On Biology Unit Using Live Zebrafish
BioEYES: A Hands-On Biology Unit Using Live Zebrafish

SPARC Science

SPARC Science

SPARC (Science Program and Research Coach), our student-focused science education programs, deliver engaging, hands-on, age-appropriate science curricula embedded with career awareness and readiness information.

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Great Grow Along

Great Grow Along

Through an animal feeding project with lab rats, this classroom program brings together the scientific method, biomedical research, and nutrition concepts in a fun and exciting educational experience. 

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Student Contests

Student Contests

Students in K-12th grade have the opportunity to win cash prizes, and discover the connection between biomedical research and their life through our essay, poster, and digital media contests. 

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SPARC Mobile Science Program

PSBR has launched a Mobile Science Program we call SPARC (Science Program and Research Coach). SPARC allows us to engage schools, communities, and OST programs with educational programs that contribute to the development of 21st century skills while strengthening the regional talent pipeline. Engage your learners, broaden their perspectives, and enhance your curriculum with a visit from the SPARC Mobile Science Program.

Our SPARC program delivers engaging, hands-on and age-appropriate biomedical science curricula embedded with career awareness and readiness information. SPARC demonstrates laboratory methodologies used in biomedical research to introduce concepts surrounding the scientific method, genetic and biomedical engineering, genome editing, nanotechnology, neuroscience, and laboratory animal science. We provide all the equipment, materials, tools and supplies necessary. The content is tailored to your grade level, class time, and selected topic. Our proven approach boosts students’ grasp of scientific concepts and professional opportunities.

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TESTIMONIALSWHAT THEY'RE SAYINGFEEDBACK

SPARC Mobile Science Program

Dr. Dave always does a great job engaging students when he comes to my classroom.  He has so much energy and real life science knowledge which is a benefit for my high school juniors and seniors deciding on future careers.  Kids always come in class the next day telling me how much they enjoyed having Dr. Dave talk to them.

Jeanine, High School Biology Teacher

The Great Grow Along

I love this project! It is a great way to teach nutrition, English, experimental design, the scientific method, and animal welfare simultaneously. Not to forget students love the project! Authentic project based learning trains students to use multiple disciplines. Also, this trial appeals to the diverse learning styles in a classroom.

Todd, High School Agriculture Teacher

Student Workshops

Opportunities to visit Penn State Medical Center and participate in a real experiment/see the animal facilities sparks so much interest and excitement in students.  Kids always have preconceived ideas going into the tour of what a biomedical research facility with animals looks like and this changes many negative ideas.  The small groups are perfect for hands on experiences.

Jeanine, High School Biology Teacher

SPARC Mobile Science Program

On behalf of Fitler's third-grade class, thank you, thank you, thank you!  Today, we had a visit from the SPARC mobile science laboratory.  To say it was fantastic, is an understatement.  The students thoroughly enjoyed themselves.  They were engaged throughout the lesson.  It was even more than I had anticipated. Dr. Dave and Ms. Hannah were so encouraging and informative.

The School District of Philadelphia

Support PSBR and bring biomedical research education to more schools!

Your tax-deductible contribution will allow PSBR to reach additional students through our SPARC mobile science program, the Great Grow Along project, BioEYES, Student Workshops and other educational programs. PSBR accepts donations in any amount from individuals.

About Us

The Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research (PSBR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit science education organization formed in 1990 by universities, medical schools, pharmaceutical firms, and professional societies to foster a better understanding of the benefits of biomedical research to human and animal health, as well as the necessity for the humane treatment of animals in such research. The goal of the PSBR is to educate the public, including students and teachers in grades K-16, about biomedical research and the vital role the responsible use of animals plays in improving the quality of both human and animal health. PSBR seeks to provide facts to permit individuals or the public to form independent opinions and conclusions about the necessity and benefits of utilizing animals in scientific research. Note: PSBR does not conduct medical research.

Our role is to inform, educate, champion, advocate, and communicate to those who can have an impact on or be impacted by biomedical research- which is just about everyone!

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