Georgia Perimeter College’s Office of Stem Initiatives was a finalist in the post-secondary outreach category for the 2015 Georgia STEM Education Awards. The awards were coordinated through the Technology Association of Georgia and the TAG Education Collaborative.

GPC’s science technology, engineering and math initiative activities include college-wide, peer-led undergraduate tutoring sessions, a STEM study center, online STEAM talks that incorporate the humanities in STEM, high school visitation days and serving as a postsecondary partner to four K-12 schools. 

GPC was one of six finalists named in the post-secondary category; others were Georgia Institute of Technology, the Atlanta Science Festival, Columbus Technical College, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, and the Savannah River Savannah River Site Community Reuse Organization.

“Being selected as a finalist is significant because it recognizes the hard work of a dedicated team of GPC faculty, staff and students who volunteer many countless hours to co-curricular activities and outreach,” said Dr. Cynthia Lester, the college’s STEM Initiatives executive director. “It acknowledges their efforts to promote and support STEM education while also inspiring others to become involved in building interest in STEM among the next generation of students.”

“It is so gratifying to see STEM education gaining momentum throughout the state of Georgia,” said Michael Robertson, executive director of TAG-Ed. “The programs selected as finalists are leading the way in this effort and sharing best practices that will prepare our students for the challenges ahead.”

The Atlanta Science Festival, in which GPC participates, won in the post-secondary outreach category. Winners in all categories were announced Aug. 28.