Shad Alum shares the importance of Black Leadership and how it shapes his STEAM goals

As Vice President of the Black Student Association at his high school in Brampton, Ontario, Adrian McCalla has spent weeks preparing for Black History Month. Celebrating the contributions of Black Canadians to the country and the world is something he tries to do every day, but having the opportunity every February to celebrate Black Excellence […]

Shad Alum Colin McCready shares why he returns to Shad every summer as a team member 

One of Colin McCready’s favourite things about working as a doctor in a rural area is the continuous learning opportunities it presents. In his role at an urgent care clinic in a remote part of Alberta, he regularly encounters a wide range of health issues that expand his knowledge base and understanding of medical diagnostics, […]

Meet Raina Garland, Shad2024 Alum and Recipient of Shad’s Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students

Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. Hello, my name is Raina Garland and this year I was a part of ShadOnCampus at ULethbridge in Alberta. I am going into grade 11, which made me the younger year of the Shad program. I was a recipient of the Scholarship for Indigenous Students and I’m from […]

Aadrika Bhakt uses STEAM and her ShadAnywhere experience to drive innovation with an impact

As a physics-loving flutist, Aadrika Bhakt has always looked for ways to embrace her authentic complexity and meet others whose interests are as broad as her own. She often found those opportunities in extracurricular programs, so when she came across ShadAnywhere, a program that allowed her to dive deep into STEAM on a digital campus […]

Shad motivated Fatema to pursue biomedical research

Fatema Riaz loves science. The daughter of doctors, she has watched the positive impact that medicine has on communities, which motivates her own wish to make a difference through STEAM. To reach her goals, she’s sought out opportunities to explore her passions, which led her to Shad in 2023 and to a coveted spot in […]

Shad Alum shares how Shad helped him grow his passion for computer programming and explore ways to use his skills to improve lives

Chi Azuhnwi has long had a passion for computer programming. He’s spent time online building his skills and nurturing his innate digital talents, learning from expert videos and practicing those lessons through technical experimentation. Knowing this is the career path he wants to pursue, Chi has set his sights on a degree in Computer Science, […]

Shad Alums share what Shad and competing in the North American Indigenous Games in Halifax taught them about personal growth, community and pursuing their goals

Brooklyn Ouellette has long been interested in her Indigenous roots. Her Grandpa had been the member of her family most deeply connected to that part of her heritage, and when he passed away when Brooklyn was little, she felt she lost an important link to that part of her family’s culture.  So, when Brooklyn had […]

Shad Alum shares how she explored her passion for sports medicine and grew the confidence to pursue her dreams at Shad Dalhousie

From a young age, Rihanat Alawiye knew she wanted to pursue medicine, drawing inspiration from her mom who works as a pharmacist and demonstrates daily the positive impact medical professionals can have on the communities they serve. So, when a guidance counsellor told her about Shad, Rihanat knew it was a unique opportunity to explore […]

Shad Alum shares how her summer at Shad’s bilingual Laurentian University campus grew her confidence and opened her eyes to new post-secondary possibilities

As a native Quebecois, Anya Figlarz-Grassino finds the daily din of the French language being spoken all around her both beautiful and comforting. For her, the French language represents the cultural vibe of the Montreal community she lives in, while also connecting her to the rich history of the province she loves. So, when she […]

A Day at ShadAnywhere 2024

This summer, Shad welcomed over 200 students from across Canada (and the world!) to the four digital campuses of our ShadAnywhere program. Exploring the world of STEAM and entrepreneurship, students learned from university professors and industry experts, took virtual field trips, and made lasting connections with peers from across the country, all while building their […]

Shad Alum shares how the program helped her to turn her passion for STEAM into a community project serving children with disabilities

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 […]

Shads unveil their innovative Design Challenge projects to help youth in Canada adopt green energy solutions

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 […]

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