EaST (Exploration & Space Technology)

Cal Poly Pomona’s Center for Exploration and Space Technology (EaST) embodies what a true polytechnic education is meant to be—Engineering with Purpose. EaST brings together cutting‑edge research facilities, shared high‑value equipment, and interdisciplinary collaboration to empower students and faculty to push the boundaries of discovery. By centralizing advanced tools and modernized laboratories, the center strengthens faculty competitiveness for major grants, expands hands‑on research opportunities, and fuels innovation in areas such as space technologies, advanced manufacturing, and autonomous systems. EaST ensures that every Bronco engineer has access to the resources, mentorship, and research environment needed to tackle the most pressing challenges of our time.

With donor support, EaST is poised to become a creative engine for the College of Engineering—supporting student projects, enabling breakthrough research, and elevating Cal Poly Pomona as a national leader in applied engineering education. Your gift during Broncos Give helps sustain and expand this shared research infrastructure, opening doors for more students to engage in meaningful, career‑shaping research. Thank you for helping us realize our purpose—and for empowering the next generation of engineers who will shape the future.

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EaST Match
All gifts to Exploration and Space Technology (EaST) will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000 thanks to Larry Gates '87 & Amy Gates.
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Most Dollars Challenge
The causes with the most dollars raised (excluding match and challenge funds) will receive bonus funds! 1st place $1,500, 2nd $1,000 and 3rd $500.
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The causes with the most unique donors receive bonus funds! 1st place $1,500, 2nd place $1,000 and 3rd place $500.
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Alumni Decade Boost
One randomly selected CPP alum from each decade will have their donation boosted by $200. (Donation must be made by 8 p.m. PT on March 19 to be eligible.)
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Giving Glow Up
Four CPP student donations will be randomly selected and given a $100 glow-up to make their impact shine! (Donation must be made by 8 p.m. PT on March 19 to be eligible.)
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Kick-off Match
Starting at 9 a.m. PT on March 18, donations will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000 until funds run out. Eligible for gifts between $5 - $1,000.
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Power of $25
One donation of $25 or more made will be randomly selected and given a $1,000 boost! (Donation must be made by 8 p.m. PT on March 18 to be eligible.)
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Professor Power-Up
A CPP faculty member's donation will randomly selected and powered up by $500! (Donation must be made by 8 p.m. PT on March 19 to be eligible.)
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Staff Supercharge
A CPP staff member's donation will be randomly selected and supercharged with $500! (Donation must be made by 8 p.m. PT on March 19 to be eligible.)
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