Founded in 1989, Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers, Inc. (GYSTC) is a private, not-for-profit educational organization designed to increase interest in and enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering and mathematics as subjects for serious study, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers, students and parents in typically underserved areas in the state. GYSTC, Inc., our main office, located at Kennesaw State University, located just north of Atlanta, with eight regional centers across the state. Etowah GYSTC is one of the eight regional centers. Etowah GYSTC is located in Rome, Georgia at Georgia Highland College. GYSTC is truly a partnership of education, government and business and industry at all levels. Over 150 leaders across Georgia actively volunteer their time, experience and resources to serve on regional GYSTC Boards of Directors. Our Executive Directors and Board are composed of a cross section of leaders from the education sector and the business and community sector.