Natalie Mitchell has always had a passion for STEAM education. But when she applied to Shad in the fall of 2022, she had no idea that the program would teach her things about herself that would alter her self-perception and set her on a path to starting a community project that not only affected her […]
The challenge of solving complex real-world problems is not something that intimidates the Shads; in fact, for this group of innovative youth, it’s a big part of the Shad program’s appeal. Their ability to think outside the box and draw on different fields of study to inform the creation of truly novel design solutions is […]
We are proud to celebrate nine of our Shad alum who have been honoured for their leadership and outstanding work in STEM. Every year, the Schulich Foundation awards exceptional students from across Canada with a financial scholarship worth up to $100k towards their pursuit of a postsecondary degree in science, technology, engineering or math. Since the establishment of […]
When Brigadier-General Scott Malcolm, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Surgeon General, addressed the 200+ cohort of ShadAnywhere participants, he kicked off his keynote by telling them where he’s from: Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. More specifically, he’s from a small corner of the island called Lower River Inhabitants, a community of about 17 houses often […]
The pursuit of excellence is rarely without obstacles, and few understand this better than The Hammerheads, the FIRST Robotics team made up of youth from the Ron Joyce Children’s Hospital in Hamilton. But the adversity they have faced in life as youths with disabilities has made them a force to be reckoned with, both on […]
On Wednesday of the first week of Shad2024, an enthusiastic response rang out from Shads from coast to coast as they learned the theme of their Design Project: challenge accepted! Every year, Shads are challenged to use their innovation and creative thinking skills to generate solutions to a pressing global issue using STEAM and entrepreneurship. […]
Congratulations to the recipients of the Shad Entrance Scholarships for Black Students. Shad is committed to identifying young leaders who embody the willingness to go the mile for their community in an impactful way, and for overall excellence. These students inspire those around them through their changemaker capabilities and will continue to have a positive impact as they use their passion for […]
Congratulations to the recipients of the Shad Entrance Scholarships for Indigenous Students. Shad is committed to identifying young leaders who embody the willingness to go the mile for their community in an impactful way, and for overall excellence. These students inspire those around them through their changemaker capabilities and will continue to have a positive impact as they use their passion for […]
Congratulations to the first recipients of the Shad Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students from the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan. This year, Shad was proud to partner with the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan to create opportunities for young Métis leaders who demonstrate overall excellence and embody the willingness to go the mile for their community in an impactful way. […]
For Elliot Black (he/him), the celebration of the 2SLGBTQI+ community through Pride is about so many things. It’s about recognizing the historical events and people who fought for equal rights and protections for every individual; about creating space for people to learn and share to strengthen empathy and understanding based in shared humanity; and about […]
For Kalashree Vyas, community is at the heart of most things. Coming from a family of creative artists, community for Kalashree has often looked like people coming together around their love of sharing their cultural artforms, demonstrating mutual respect and appreciation for what each has to offer. So when she noticed a lack of representative […]
As an avid fencer since the age of 12, Nima Abbaszadeh thought he knew everything there was to know about the sport he loved. He had spent years competing in tournaments, refining his technique and developing a deep appreciation for the skills and mentality the sport had helped him hone. Nima and a teammate practicing […]
