The Don Cargill STEM Scholar Award honors Georgia educators who inspire curiosity and innovation in STEM classrooms. Established in 2019 during GYSTC’s 30th Anniversary, this award celebrates teachers who create engaging learning environments that prepare students for future opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Renamed in 2022 to honor GYSTC co-founder Don Cargill, the award reflects his vision of fostering creativity and independent thinking to shape new industries and possibilities. Recipients receive $500 to enhance their STEM classrooms, continuing Cargill’s legacy of empowering the next generation of STEM students.
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