Giving Back: Students for Music and Wellness
#RisingYouth grant recipient Harrison Gao is part of a group that’s bringing music to residents at long-term care homes across Canada.
Rhodes Scholar: Matthew Hynes
Matthew Hynes shares what he is studying at the University of Oxford, what got him into the healthcare field, and the impact of his Shad experience.
Rhodes Scholar: Christian Farrier
Christian Farrier shares his encounters with the healthcare system, experiences as a pediatrics resident, and memories from Shad.
Healthcare spotlight: Shad alumni recognized for their leadership and vision to make an impact
Christian Farrier and Matthew Hynes are both pursuing careers in healthcare, and join 34 other Shad alumni who’ve received the Rhodes Scholarship.
Korah student, robotics wiz, to join other teens for Canada-wide, virtual event
‘I would love to do something that makes an impact on the world,’ says Shail Giroux
Shad community speaks on wellness during the pandemic
After nearly a year of uncertainty, Shad alumni and team members share their stories and perspective on wellness and community.
Building community in a pandemic: How Rajan Minocha-McKenney learned to love learning online at Shad
Six months after ShadOnline, Shad of the Year Rajan Minocha-McKenney shares how he embraced community, virtual connection, and vulnerability during the program.
Why businesses need STEAM (not just STEM) to future-proof Canada’s work force
Angèle Beausoleil is an assistant professor of business design and innovation at the Rotman School of Management and academic director of the Business Design Initiative, both in Toronto. One of the greatest lessons from the past year, if not the past 20 years, is that the health and agility of our human, economic and ecological […]
Shad alum brings hands-on STEM workshops to Indigenous students
Brennan O’Yeung received the 2020 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award in the youth category for Escape with STEM, an immersive program that has delivered STEM workshops to over 1,000 Indigenous students.
A look into Shad’s real-world design challenge
Previous themes. Diverse teams. Real impact. Learn more about our real-world design challenge!
#WomenInspiringWomen: Primrose Chareka, Citibank Software Developer
Inclusion on the Dean’s List in her graduating class at Queen’s University, Schulich Leader Nominee, high school athlete – Primrose Chareka is your classic over-achiever. She currently works as a software developer at Citibank – a huge accomplishment when you think about how under-represented women are in the technology field. All of these things are […]
What’s possible in a month online at Shad
Students reveal their experiences in the online STEAM and entrepreneurship program.