September 26, 2025 | Atlanta, Georgia
The 13th annual GoSTEM College and STEM Fair returns to Georgia Tech on Saturday, October 4, bringing together more than 300 middle and high school students from nine partner schools for a day of hands-on STEM exploration and college and career readiness information sessions.
This event has been a major component of the GoSTEM program since the beginning, becoming a staple of the Atlanta Science Festival in 2014. The last in-person event occurred in spring 2019 before returning last fall as a smaller, student-focused program for schools that had participated in other GoSTEM activities or were new to the program.
“The success of last year’s event prompted us to move forward again with our partner schools, most of which are under-resourced, making it a uniquely valuable touchpoint for these students and educators,” said Michael Turner, GoSTEM Co-Program Manager. “That momentum led us to double the number of participants this year, further advancing Georgia Tech’s strategic vision to expand access, strengthen community partnerships, and inspire the next generation of innovators.”
GoSTEM, housed in the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC), connects the Georgia Tech community directly to K-12 students and teachers through innovative educational programs that foster interest and engagement in STEM education and careers.
Participants from Gwinnett, DeKalb, and Hall counties will enjoy a fun-filled day of STEM demonstrations and interactive sessions led by student clubs and faculty-led outreach groups from local universities, including Georgia Tech. Undergraduate and graduate students will serve as group leaders, sharing their perspectives and guiding participants as they rotate through the various sessions.
Representatives from Georgia Tech’s Office of Undergraduate Admission and the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid will also present. This year’s event features two local community organizations: Buttercup STEAM and Produce’d.
“We’re excited to welcome Buttercup STEAM and Produce’d to GoSTEM’s College & STEM Fair,” Turner said. “Their hands-on, interdisciplinary approaches to learning—whether through creative arts or agricultural innovation—reflect the kind of real-world problem solving and curiosity we aim to foster in students. These partnerships help us broaden the conversation around what meaningful science and technology education can look like.”
Other presenters, both long-time partners and new additions, include:
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Georgia Tech and Emory University: BME HealthReach
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Georgia Tech: STEMcomm VIP team, Student Competition Center
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Emory University: ChEmory
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Georgia State University: American Undergraduate Dental Association, PantherDev Game Development Club, Geosciences Raising Opportunities for Women (GROW), Bio-Bus Program, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (univesity chapter)
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Kennesaw State University: ColorStack KSU
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Cross Keys High School: Math Department
—Joëlle Walls, CEISMC Communications
