#OurJourney To Infinity and Beyond

We have grown from a small group of passionate volunteers to a thriving organization with a dedicated staff, volunteers, and partners, all driven to empower youth through STEM education.

Today, we continue to expand our reach and impact by partnering with organizations and communities who share our vision. We also position ourselves as a thought leader in STEM education by collaborating with world renowned research institutes such as McMaster University, sharing our insights, innovation, and ideas, and staying up-to-date with the latest trends, issues, and challenges in STEM education and fields.

2012
Introduced
Grassroot Origin

A group of educators who were passionate about teaching STEM starts Mathstronauts and begin providing programs to local schools, beginning at Dalewood Middle School, Hamilton, Ontario. We acquire first set of volunteer team.

2016
Founded
Official Founding

We register as an official non-profit organization and first multi-year funding secured (Hamilton Community Foundation). First university chapter created at McMaster University. First year of offering STEM Hacks competition at McMaster University. 

2020
Restructured
Restructuring and Growth

Pandemic related restructuring, reenvisioning and growth. Online learning creates opportunities to provide programs for students across Ontario (and BC). Significant improvements in workflow and program design. We acquire partnership with HWDSB, HWCDSB and GM Canada.

2023
Expanded
Strategic Growth and Partnerships

We create new strategic marketing plan, significantly changing fundraising goals and strategies. We continue to acquire new funding to create new programs (OVIN), and grow existing programs (NSERC).

Mission

To remove barriers to STEM education to empower young people to develop digital technology and STEM skills.

Vision

Youth driven by a desire to problem solve, innovate and create.

Motto

STEM is reshaping the world. We are reshaping STEM education.

#Belief Our Core Values

#Team A team with a mission

Our team comprises of highly dedicated individuals who are driven by our mission. Each of our team member brings a diverse set of perspectives and experiences to the table.

Board of Advisors

Gay Yuyitung, PhD

Executive Director, McMaster Industry Liaison Office

Cesare DiDonato, MEd

Special Projects Advisor, Industry Education Council of Hamilton

Miroslav Lovric, PhD

Professor, Mathematics and Statistics, McMaster University

Heather Morrison, BCom

Manager, Finance & Operations, McMaster Industry Liaison Office

Leadership Team

Richard Hamilton, MASc

President

Sehrish

Sehrish Zehra, MSc

Executive Director

Bryan Williams, BEng

Instructional Developer

Priska Handojo, MDCC

Marketing and Communications Strategist

Marc Baron, MSc, OCT

Program Coordinator

Hasan Abbasi, MSc

Instructional Developer

Jessee Vaughan, BEd, OCT

Program Coordinator

Chapter Leads

Aron Makandaier, BEng

President, McMaster Chapter

Upkar Channa

McMaster Chapter

Instructors

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Kian Kianpisheh

IGNITE Program Lead Instructor

Zunairah

Zunairah Binte Hasan

STEAM Engine Lead Instructor

Areeb Khawaja, MEng

NEXUS Program

David

David Dabreo

IGNITE Program

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Hadiqa

STEAM Engine Program

Josh

Joshua Trower

IGNITE Program

Pierce

Pierce Razzaque

STEAM Engine Program

Refah

Refah Nanziba

STEAM Engine Program

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Valeria Cruz, BEng

SPARK Program

Wanaemi

Wanaemi Amaegbe

STEAM Engine Program