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.

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.

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.