Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers

06/05/2026

For the second year in a row, Magnolia Midlands GYSTC has had the honor of partnering with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Caretta Research Project to provide six Member System teachers and one board member with the incredible opportunity to stay overnight on Wassaw Island and observe sea turtles coming ashore to nest and lay their eggs.

This immersive experience offered participants the chance to learn directly from research biologists about turtle tagging and the critical importance of conservation efforts.

Thank you to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Caretta Research Project for making this unique and impactful learning opportunity possible!

Disclaimer: All photos, videos, and research activities shown were conducted under state and federal permits with the Caretta Research Project. Sea turtles are protected wildlife, and it is illegal to harass, disturb, handle, or interfere with them or their nests without proper authorization and permits. Please observe wildlife responsibly and give nesting turtles and hatchlings plenty of space. 🐢🌊

05/05/2026

Did you know that GYSTC has free resources for all, in addition to our tailor-made membership services? Visit our website at GYSTC.org and check out the “Free Resources” tab to learn more.

05/05/2026

Happy National Teacher Appreciation Day! GYSTC wants to thank educators for all you do for our students and the impact you make in their lives! Just like all of our Don Cargill STEM Scholars, teachers encourage and inspire their students to reach for the stars, and we are honored to assist on that journey!

04/27/2026

A big thank you to CleanSpark for hosting us for an outstanding site visit in Norcross last Thursday! It was a great day of learning and seeing innovative technology and forward-thinking operations in action.

04/16/2026

We love to see donations at work! Thank you, Generac Foundation (Augusta, GA & Trenton, SC), for investing in Georgia’s future STEM leaders!

04/14/2026

Big news: Thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Generac Foundation, GYSTC is providing nine Richmond County elementary schools with class sets of robots! Additionally, GYSTC will be providing specialized professional learning for the STEM Exploratory teachers diving into robotics - learning to code, troubleshoot, and integrate these tools into classroom experiences for students.

02/27/2026

02/27/2026

APPLY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PADDLE GEORGIA 2026 GEORGIA EDUCATORS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM!

Click the following link to apply for Paddle Georgia 2026 Georgia Educator's Scholarship Program. This program affords Georgia educators in grades K-12 the opportunity to participate in the seven-day journey June 14-June 20 on the Coosawattee and Oostanaula rivers and receive environmental education curriculum and Georgia Adopt-A-Stream training. The goal is for these educators to take their experiences on the river and the curriculum they learned back to their classrooms. The scholarship pays the full registration fee ($460) and includes Adopt-A-Stream and environmental education curriculum training and materials.

👉 https://georgiarivernetwork.regfox.com/paddle-georgia-2026-educators-scholarship-program

Registration is now open for Paddle Georgia 2026!

This year's journey charts a 95-mile course from Ellijay to Rome, using a portion, or all of, the Cartecay, Coosawattee, Oostanaula and Coosa rivers. Add the rivers feeding these streams (Ellijay, Conasauga and Etowah), and along the route, you'll be able to take a dip in seven major rivers -- a Paddle Georgia record.

Adult registration fees range from $160 for two days to $460 for all seven days. Substantial discounts are offered to youth and families. A limited number of scholarships are available for women, people of color, recent immigrants and low-income individuals.

Learn more and register here: https://garivers.org/paddle-georgia/2026-2/

12/22/2025

During the holiday season, our thoughts turn to those who have made GYSTC's mission of promoting interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for K-8 teachers and students possible. It is in this spirit that we say thank you and send best wishes for the holidays and new year! Love the GYSTC Family!

12/18/2025

🌱 Ready to grow your grant writing skills?

Join us for “Plant the Seed: Grant Writing Basics” — a free webinar designed to help Georgia PLT educators craft stronger mini-grant proposals! Learn from Amanda Buice, Executive Director of Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers and an experienced grant reviewer and writer.

🗓️ January 15, 2025
⏰ 3:30 – 4:30 PM
📍 Virtual (Zoom)

You'll get tips, a walkthrough of the GA PLT Seedling Mini-Grant, and time for Q&A.

🎯 Perfect for first-time applicants or anyone looking to level up.

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/3MUllMi