Our Mission
The Johnson STEM Activity Center, Inc. (JSAC) has been serving Atlanta’s children for close to two decades. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, our mission is to empower students from diverse and underserved communities through exposure to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Our students develop self-confidence, leadership skills and more by experiencing success while overcoming a multitude of challenges in STEM.
Programs & Services
Robotics
The Johnson STEM Activity Center is “home” to several robotics teams. All resident teams have their own 10′ x 10′ build space as well as access to a regulation sized robotics field, a fully equipped machine shop and three dimensional (3D) printers.
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Virtual Reality (VR) Design
Learn the basics of VR by designing and creating your own VR game through one of our classes or compete against three of your friends in a friendly match using our Oculus headsets
Virtual Mathematics Lab
Master the skills you need to succeed in math, focus on understanding the patterns and underlying mechanisms in a creative, collaborative and open-minded Mathematics Lab where you will learn key concepts and build problem-solving skills.
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Computer Programming
We offer computer programming courses all year round including opportunities for summer learning. On site courses are held in our state-of-the-art computer lab. Online virtual courses can be taken in the comfort of home.
E-sports
Students can discover how the excitement of gaming intersects with the educational aspects of computer programming.
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