The Georgia Youth Science & Technology Center, Inc. has supported school districts with supplemental STEM education for K-8 students and professional development training for their teachers. GYSTC delivers these services on multiple platforms, both virtual and in-person, by suggesting and sponsoring student learning activities wholly focused on building exposure, aptitude, and enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Beyond students, teachers and school administrators, GYSTC’s holistic approach to support STEM aptitude incorporates entire school communities of parents, siblings, community organizations, local businesses, and major corporations throughout the state.

For K-8 teachers, GYSTC offers professional training opportunities to bolster core competencies in STEM and keep educators abreast of cutting-edge information to enhance classroom instruction. In addition, GYSTC annually recognizes individual teacher achievement and creativity through competitive awards that bundle public acclaim with coveted prizes that support extra teaching resources for the classroom.

GYSTC currently maintains regional offices serving most of Georgia. Of highest concern are areas of greatest need where communities may be impacted by poverty, low literacy rates, little or no access to public or private transportation, and limited or no access to broadband internet. GYSTC rigorously pursues public and private funding through grants, corporations, foundations, and individuals in support of its general programs and the urgent needs of these challenged Georgia communities.