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.
Introducing The Shad Pad — an innovative approach to fighting gender inequality
When thinking about gender equality, one rarely thinks of space exploration, let alone menstruation in space. One group of Canadian students looked to help change this with their project for Shad Canada’s first ever spaceflight competition, in partnership with Blue Origin. Their invention, The Shad Pad, is an innovative approach to fighting gender inequality within the […]
Shad alum solving complex problems with systems design and capital
Whether it’s for sustainable fishing or other cleantech ventures, Shad2002 Greg FitzGerald believes in the power of funding models that expand social and environmental impact.
Canada’s first ever spaceflight experiment with Blue Origin is selected
One lucky Shad team will journey to send a payload to space
Canadian astronomers share innovative research during ShadOnline
Four researchers from the National Research Council of Canada joined Shads in virtual field trips about Canada’s unique contributions to astronomy.
A small tour of a big Universe
Dr. James Di Francesco is one of four National Research Council of Canada astronomers who shared their research during ShadOnline.