From Road Salt to Wildfires: How Shad Inspired Zoë Golay’s Environmental Mission
Curiosity is the first step toward discovery, and for Zoë Golay, it was a summer at Shad Canada that sparked a journey she hadn’t imagined—one that would lead her to a PhD in environmental chemistry and a mission to protect Canada’s forests. Today, Zoë studies how wildfire smoke interacts with the atmosphere and contributes to […]
How Shad Alum, Eden Full Goh, Is Transforming Technology and Engineering Solutions for a Changing World
Eden Full Goh has never been afraid to build bold solutions. When she arrived at Shad’s Trent University campus in 2008, she was eager to roll up her sleeves and dive into the experience. Shad gave her a space to test her engineering mindset and problem-solving skills. It also taught her what it takes to […]
Summer Program Ignited Friendships, Innovation, and Impact
During this past July, the University of Regina welcomed a cohort consisting of 75 high school students in Grades 10 and 11 from across the country for a month-long immersion in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math, and Entrepreneurship (STEAM). They were here as part of the Shad Canada program— a month-long summer STEAM and entrepreneurship […]
The transformative power of the Shad Manitoba experience
In July 2025, 35 high school students from across Canada joined Shad Manitoba at the University of Manitoba to build their skills, shape their mindset, and gain confidence for an ever-changing world. Shad is a transformational summer program and a launchpad for young innovators, now returning to UM for the third year in a row. This year’s […]
Shad Students Drive Innovation in Sustainable Transportation through the 2025 Design Challenge
While most teens were unwinding after their year end exams, a group of curious, creative students dove into something bigger: a summer of bold ideas, hands-on learning, and real-world impact at Shad. United by a shared passion for innovation and social good, these talented youths came together to tackle one pressing question: How might we […]
High school students get hands-on STEAM and entrepreneurship experience at Shad Laurier program
More than 60 grade 10 and grade 11 students from across Canada are leaving Wilfrid Laurier University with more knowledge, business skills, and core memories after spending a month living and learning on Laurier’s Waterloo campus as part of the Shad Laurier program. “We came for the academics, but we are leaving with friends we’re […]
Schulich Leaders 2025
We are proud to celebrate nine of our Shad alums 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 […]
Shad Waterloo 2025 Open Day Exhibits coming up
Sixty Grade 10 and Grade 11 students from across the country are learning what it’s like to be a student at the University of Guelph.
STU Welcomes Students from across Canada for First-Ever Shad A+ STEAM Program
Sixty Grade 10 and Grade 11 students from across the country are learning what it’s like to be a student at the University of Guelph.
Laurentian University hosts exceptional high school students from across Canada
Sixty Grade 10 and Grade 11 students from across the country are learning what it’s like to be a student at the University of Guelph.
High school students tackle challenges in SHAD Canada’s summer program
Sixty Grade 10 and Grade 11 students from across the country are learning what it’s like to be a student at the University of Guelph.
High-achieving teens converge on Laurentian
Sixty Grade 10 and Grade 11 students from across the country are learning what it’s like to be a student at the University of Guelph.