Empowering Future Innovators Through STEM Education
Our Mission and Vision
EAST is a non-profit organization and registered charity, dedicated to empowering young people by offering enhanced, modern and accessible Science and Technology experiences, in both French and English, that immerse them in real-world challenges, fostering creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills. Our vision is to ignite young minds, empowering them to harness science, technology, and innovation to dream of the future and drive transformative change.
Meet Our Executive Committee and Board of Directors
Michael Downey
President
Wilson Wong
Vice President
Ken Elliott
Treasurer
Alix Adrien
Administrator
Cindy Finn
Administrator
Dana Simon
Administrator
Harry Kavallos
Administrator
Thomas Davis
Administrator
The initiatives implemented by EAST have significantly transformed our community, offering students invaluable experiential learning opportunities that cultivate their enthusiasm for the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. These programs not only enhance academic understanding but also promote a collaborative spirit and a sense of community among participants. It is truly remarkable to witness the development of young individuals as they embrace challenges with newfound assurance.
Our Achievements
2002
CRC Robotics is born
CRC Robotics program proudly launches its first-ever competition, Alphabetica 2002. Alphabetica marked the beginning of what would become an enduring tradition — inspiring thousands of students to explore engineering, innovation, and collaboration through hands-on experience.
2001
Montreal Science Fair is rebranded
The Montreal Metropolitain Regional Fair becomes known as the Montreal Regional Science & Technology Fair, now representing the English-speaking community in the Greater Montréal, including the Lanaudière, Laurentides, Laval, Montérégie and Montreal regions.
1983
EAST is founded
Born from a shared passion for empowering the next generation of innovators, a dedicated group of educators and professionals comes together to found EAST — a non-profit organization and registered charity committed to expanding access to STEM opportunities for youth.
What Our Community Says
“A valuable resource to take the science student beyond the classroom and into exciting areas. It combines individual desires with collaborative work to culminate into something that is beyond what one person can create.”
Gary Mallelieu
“Young adults have the chance to participate in different activities that give them a little healthy competition and help them develop their creativity, research strategies, and social skills.”
Naveena Kaura
“EAST has continuously encouraged extracurricular activities in STEM fields. EAST offers both students and volunteers the opportunity to engage in applied learning and to develop networking skills that are vital to almost every vocation.”
Sarah Zidle
CRC Robotics Volunteer
Partnership Opportunities
Become a Sponsor Today
Your partnership can transform the landscape of STEM education for countless young minds. By becoming a sponsor, you play a crucial role in providing innovative resources and experiences that spark curiosity and drive success. Together, we can cultivate a generation of thinkers and creators who will shape the future. Title sponsorships are available.