About Us

SPARK features an incredible team of volunteers who work hard to achieve our dream.

Meet Our Team

Who We Are

SPARK (Science Projects and Research for Kids) is a student-led non-profit organization dedicated to empowering elementary and middle school students to become young scientists through hands-on experiments, creative projects, and guided research.

Formerly known as KAST Ontario, SPARK was born from the belief that kids don't need to wait to grow up to make discoveries, they just need the tools, support, and encouragement to get started. Founded by passionate high school students, we are on a mission to revolutionize youth science education and spark curiosity in every child.

Our Mission

Our mission is to revolutionize how kids experience science, from passive learning in textbooks to active discovery through doing.

We are building a growing network of high school volunteers across North America who believe that science should be hands-on, accessible, and fun. Provide partner schools with resources, help them establish their own SPARK branch. With mentorship and meaningful interaction at the heart of everything we do, we aim to show that real science starts with curiosity, not age. At SPARK, we believe: Kids can be scientists too.

At SPARK, we believe: Kids can be scientists too.

Meet Our Team

Jacklyn Huang
Jacklyn | Expansion

Jacklyn Huang
Expansion Department

SPARK ignites curiosity in its student audience, meanwhile it promotes leadership and growth among its branch heads. As the Chief Officer of the Expansion department, Jacklyn, a G12 student who comes from Agincourt Collegiate Institute, takes the initiative to help SPARK branches grow globally. Besides academics, Jacklyn is passionate about health sciences, and she enjoys participating in extracurriculars that broaden her horizons.

Xuhan Yang
Xuhan | Technology

Xuhan Yang
Technology Department

As the chief technology officer of SPARK, Xuhan is responsible for its tech decisions and operations. Notably, he built the SPARK website to help the organization reach audiences around the globe. Outside SPARK, Xuhan spends countless hours tackling math and programming contests, earning several national and international awards.

Kaitlyn Liau
Kaitlyn | Media

Kaitlyn Liau
Media Department

With her creative eye for design, Kaitlyn brings ideas to life! As the chief officer of the media department, she leads her team to create stunning posters and informational posts. Kaitlyn is passionate about introducing new science topics to younger students, hoping to spark their curiosity and inspire a lifelong sense of wonder.

Dawn Li
Dawn | Curriculum Development

Dawn Li
Curriculum Development Department

Dawn is the chief officer of the curriculum development department, and she is set out to create the most impact possible with her team, through high-quality content. She believes success is based on inspiring others and creating leaders. Dawn is especially passionate about the environment, and the natural world is her source of inspiration.

Warren Zhang
Warren | Finance

Warren Xu
Finance Department

As the finance chief of SPARK, Warren brings a love for math, sports, and even a bit of investing to the team. He is always eager to keep the numbers balanced, he enjoys finding fun ways to support SPARK’s projects and make science exciting for everyone.