Central GYSTC 

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Welcome to Central GYSTC @ Mercer University!

Opened in 1995 as the Heart of Georgia, Youth Science & Technology Center, the Central Georgia Youth Science & Technology Center is a Regional Center for GYSTC, Inc. which is a private, not-for-profit educational organization designed to increase interest in and enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for serious study, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers, students and parents in typically underserved areas in the state. Central GYSTC has been relocated to Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. The Center provides various professional development programs and STEM kits for K-8 teachers and students.

Central GYSTC @ Mercer University serves the following school systems:

Dublin City Schools

Twiggs County

Wilkinson County

Please reach out to us if you are interested in learning more about our services.

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CENTRAL GYSTC @ MERCER UNIVERSITY OFFERINGS

STEM Kits & Equipment Library

Check out ready-to-go STEM Kits containing lessons & materials, STEM Equipment, & even books aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence!

In-Class Field Trips

Invite the Central GYSTC coordinator to visit your classroom or virtually provide hands-on and engaging standards-based lessons.

Mercer On-Campus Experience (Field Trip)

Visit Mercer University for an on-campus STEM field trip and engaging learning experience! 

Family STEM Nights

We can help with your Family STEM Night or STEM Day event by providing STEM Activity Kits and resources. 

Professional Learning

Request Science Professional Learning sessions at your school or virtual sessions!

Science & STEM Competition Support

Central GYSTC provides professional learning in-person or virtually to support administrators, teachers, team leaders, and sponsors.

Didn't see what you were looking for?

Contact your Regional Coordinator at Howell_LR@mercer.edu or (478) 233-1404 with questions.

LOCATION

CONTACT

  • Central GYSTC @ Mercer University
    Tift College of Education

    1501 Mercer University Drive
    Stetson Hall, Suite 103
    Macon, GA 31207

  • LaTrina Howell

  • (478) 301-5601

  • Howell_LR@mercer.edu

Central GYSTC @ Mercer University is one of nine non-profit 501 (c)(3) Georgia Youth Science and Technology Centers (GYSTC) throughout the state.