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\n\t\t\tCentral GYSTC\u00a0\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tEMPOWERING STUDENTS FOR STEM CAREERS\t<\/h2>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"STEM\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\"1\"\n\t\t

TEACHERS<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\"4\"\n\t\t

ONLINE RESOURCES<\/h3>\t\t\t\n

\n\t\t\tWelcome to Central GYSTC @ Mercer University!\t<\/h2>\n\t

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.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tCentral GYSTC @ Mercer University serves the following school systems:\t<\/h2>\n\t

Dublin City Schools<\/p>\n\t

Happy Hollow Christian Academy<\/p>\n\t

Hancock County<\/p>\n\t

Wilkinson County<\/p>\n\t

Please reach out to us if you are interested in learning more about our services.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tCENTRAL GYSTC @ MERCER UNIVERSITY OFFERINGS\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t

STEM Kits & Equipment Library<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Check out ready-to-go STEM Kits containing lessons & materials, STEM Equipment, & even books aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence!<\/p>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t

In-Class Field Trips<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Invite the Central GYSTC coordinator to visit your classroom or virtually provide hands-on and engaging standards-based lessons.<\/p>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t

Mercer On-Campus Experience (Field Trip)<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Visit Mercer University for an on-campus STEM field trip and engaging learning experience!\u00a0<\/p>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t

Family STEM Nights<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

We can help with your Family STEM Night or STEM Day event by providing STEM Activity Kits and resources.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t

Professional Learning<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Request Science Professional Learning sessions at your school or virtual sessions!<\/p>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t

Science & STEM Competition Support<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Central GYSTC provides professional learning in-person or virtually to support administrators, teachers, team leaders, and sponsors.<\/p>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t

Didn’t see what you were looking for?<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Contact your Regional Coordinator at Howell_LR@mercer.edu or (478) 233-1404 <\/em>with questions.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tLOCATION\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\t\tCONTACT\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\t
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    Central GYSTC @ Mercer University
    Tift College of Education<\/strong>
    1501 Mercer University Drive
    Stetson Hall, Suite 103
    Macon, GA 31207<\/p><\/li>

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    LaTrina Howell<\/p><\/li>

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    (478) 301-5601<\/p><\/li>

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    Howell_LR@mercer.edu<\/p><\/li>\t<\/ul>\n\t

    Central GYSTC @ Mercer University<\/strong> is one of nine non-profit 501 (c)(3) Georgia Youth Science and Technology Centers (GYSTC) throughout the state.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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