Shads learn this year’s Design Project theme
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. […]
Laurier prepares to welcome grade 10 and 11 students during Shad Laurier 2024, empowering future STEAM and entrepreneurship leaders
Wilfrid Laurier University will welcome 64 grade 10 and 11 students from across Canada from June 30 to July 26 as part of the Shad Laurier program. The experiential program aims to build high-potential high school students’ skills and knowledge in science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics (STEAM) and entrepreneurship. The vision for Shad Laurier 2024 […]
Entrance Scholarship for Black Student Recipients
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 […]
FMPSD Students Shine at Canada-Wide Science Fair
Students from Westwood Community High School have made Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) proud by excelling at the Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF), held in Ottawa, Ontario, from May 26 to 31st. Their innovative projects garnered medals, special awards, and scholarships, showcasing their exceptional talent and dedication to scientific research. Medal-Winning Projects Senior Bronze Medal: Tanya […]
Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Student Recipients
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 […]
Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students from the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan
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. […]
Full STEAM ahead for Sault teen who earned rare scholarship
Korah’s Ada Speck one of only 54 students in the country awarded a full scholarship to Shad Canada’s summer program on science, technology, engineering, art and math. The Sault’s Ada Speck is getting ready to enjoy an academic adventure few young people get to experience. The Grade 11 Korah Collegiate student will be attending a Shad […]
Celebrating Pride: Shad Alum shares the importance of community and allyship to the 2SLGBTQI+ community and our shared progress
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 […]
Uplifting Asian Heritage: Shad Alum shares how creating space to celebrate cultural differences brings us all closer together
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 […]
Fencing to Fundraise: A Shad Alum shares how he turned his passion for fencing into an opportunity to elevate deserving athletes and support the Paralympics
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 […]
2024 Loran Scholars
When Shad Alums Billy Truong, Mark Seeman, Katie Yu, and Sadie MacDonnell were told that they had earned a Loran Award, one of Canada’s most prestigious and comprehensive undergraduate awards, they felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment and support from the Loran community. The Loran Scholars Foundation looks beyond grades to identify values-driven youth who demonstrate strength […]
Future is NOW! for Moncton teen
Award goes to promising children looking to defend children’s rights and tackle urgent issues that matter most to Generation Z Chinazam ‘Zammie’ Igwe believes that if you want to see change in the world, you have to work to make it happen. That attitude has resulted in the 16-year-old Monctonian being selected as one of […]
