MATRIX STEAME

STEAME Mix Day Camps

STEM+ARTS+Entrepreneurship= STEAME

For Students Ages 7–11

MATRIX STEAME offers 1 day or multi-day, hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics and Entrepreneurship (STEAME) experience for students ages 7–11.

MATRIX STEAME is an outreach program offered by Matrix Enginnering & trading Ltd . (MET) that is inspired by real space missions, innovation and tech entrepreneurship that puts students in the role of Canada’s next generation of scientists, engineers, innovators and entrepreneurs.

This immersive program builds teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking through exciting, real tech-themed, project-based challenges.

Day Camps

PD Days Camps

Winter Break Camps

What we explore together

Hands-On Engineering & Simple Machines

Campers dive into creative building challenges using the core principles of simple machines—levers, pulleys, wheels, and more—to bring science, technology, and engineering to life through real-world problem solving.

Terrain Mapping & Earth Observation

By studying real-world landscapes, campers create and decorate mock-up terrain models, developing spatial thinking and observational skills while exploring Earth science and remote sensing concepts.

Journaling, Numeracy & Design Reflection

Daily journals combine literacy and numeracy as campers document their ideas, record measurements, reflect on design improvements, and track their progress through trial and error.

Lunar Mission & Resource Sustainability

Campers simulate lunar exploration by learning how to use limited resources through In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU). They work in teams to plan, build, and test structures or missions fit for the Moon!

Entrepreneurial Assembly

In our final assembly, campers present their innovations and prototypes to other teams. They learn the essentials of a compelling pitch: clear communication, problem-solution fit, and confident storytelling.

ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Parisa Haji, PhD, P.Eng

Dr. Parisa Haji is a visionary engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in civil engineering. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of Matrix GEMINI, where she leads pioneering work in modular and sustainable infrastructure for remote and extreme environments—both on Earth and on the Moon.

Parisa is also the driving force behind Matrix STEAME, an initiative that empowers the next generation through hands-on experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math, and Entrepreneurship. Her mission is to bridge classroom learning with real-world impact, inspiring curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young minds.

Since 2011, Parisa has been a contributing member of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code Committee (CSA), shaping national standards for structural engineering. From 2018 to 2022, she also served as academic staff in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta, where she mentored future engineers in both research and applied design. Her career now extends into space exploration: under Matrix GEMINI, she is spearheading the design of a Lunar Habitat prototype aligned with the Canadian Space Agency and NASA’s Artemis mission, integrating geocomposite materials, 3D printing, and robotic construction.

An active advocate for innovation and an entrepreneur at heart, Parisa also holds a certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship from the University of Alberta School of Business, and Space Studies certificate from the International Space University. She serves on the Board of Directors for TiE Women Canada, supporting and funding women-led startups across the country.

Passionate about giving back, she volunteers with schools, APEGA Science Olympics, and organizes STEM activities. Her philanthropic work includes contributing to the solar panels installation project in remote communities in the Philippines and, most recently, running a half marathon to raise funds for CASA Mental Health.

As a proud mother of two, Parisa brings her passion for engineering, space, and education together in every aspect of her professional and personal life; connecting space exploration, sustainable infrastructure, and STEM+Arts+Entrepreneurship education to inspire the leaders of tomorrow.

For more information, check her

Linkedln profile