“Since 2001, we have led the effort to encourage and develop hard and soft technology skills in students across Georgia.”
Our Mission
The Georgia Educational Student Technology Competition (GASTC) is an annual student technology competition produced by the Georgia Educational Technology Consortium. The Consortium sponsors other technology initiatives in Georgia, including the Georgia Educational Technology Conference (GaETC). The GASTC is the highest level of student technology competition in Georgia with over 750 projects, representing the work of 1000+ students, judged at the competition each March.
COMPETITION
Finalists who receive first place at recognized regional technology fairs may compete at state. Competition is open to all 3rd through 12th grade students residing in the state. There are multiple categories in the competition. See our Categories page for more information.
HISTORY
Lou Dewberry started the Georgia Educational Technology Fair in 2001. With Lou Dewberry's passing in 2007, the Fair created the Lou Dewberry Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to a participating high school senior at the state competition. The Competition has been held across the state every year since 2001.
LEADERSHIP
The Georgia Student Technology Competition is led by a steering committee that coordinates the annual event: Mike Afdahl, Bucky Bush, Aaron Griffin, Michael Haggerty, Tom Lamb, Nancy Ranasinghe, Kim Spivey, and Tanika Vincent.
“I got a head start in hardware development thru my competitions at tech fair.”
Participation Statistics
Over 1000 students participated last year at State level
Over 8000 students participated state-wide last year.
