Opened in 1995, the聽Magnolia Midlands Georgia Youth Science & Technology Center聽(MMGYSTC) serves as a Regional Center for聽GYSTC, Inc., a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to growing interest and enthusiasm in聽science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)聽across Georgia. GYSTC programs focus on elementary and middle school teachers, students, and families鈥攅specially those in traditionally underserved communities.
Located on the聽East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, Magnolia Midlands GYSTC delivers a wide range of hands-on, high-impact educational experiences. Among their most popular offerings for K鈥�8 teachers and students are聽STARLAB Planetarium programs聽and聽Family STEM Nights. The Center also provides聽professional development for educators,聽STEM kits for classrooms,聽in-class learning activities, and engaging聽summer camps聽that bring STEM learning to life.
The聽Georgia Youth Science and Technology Centers, Inc.聽is committed to delivering high-quality STEM programs that strengthen teaching and learning from kindergarten through eighth grade. GYSTC creates experiences that shift perceptions, spark curiosity, and foster a lasting appreciation for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Goals of GYSTC
GYSTC focuses on four core goals to advance excellence in STEM education:
- Promote interest and enthusiasm聽for STEM subjects.
- Encourage students聽to pursue future opportunities in STEM fields.
- Enhance teaching and learning聽by strengthening instructional methods and subject knowledge.
- Support Georgia鈥檚 workforce聽by helping develop more well-prepared and qualified employees for industries across the state.