Dr. Osman Hamid empowers youth through entrepreneurship, storytelling, and lived experience

Jackie Han transforms origami into community healing by teaching thousands mindfulness through folds, focus, and creativity.

At Shad, students gain future-ready tools through integrated learning that blends hard skills, soft skills, and boundless curiosity.

Shad gave Sarina Virani the confidence to embrace her Muslim and South Asian identity, inspiring her to be a leader in equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Jocelyn’s experiences in FIRST Robotics and Shad inspired her passion for engineering, teamwork, and environmental sustainability.

Inspired by her family’s Shad experiences, Gita discovered her passion for STEM and now mentors the next generation of young innovators.

Shad connected students with leading researchers, giving them firsthand insight into cutting-edge science and its real-world impact.

Shad introduced students to nuclear waste management, exploring the science and engineering behind Canada’s long-term energy solutions.

The 2022 Shad Design Challenge Theme is Promoting Well-Being

From first code to flashing lights, Shads power up possibility turning curiosity into hands-on innovation.

Jayhan, Shad alum, talks health, timelines and learning to adapt when faced with diversity.

Kendrick Lounsbury received his Indigenous name, Gwayumgalis, strengthening his connection to his community and heritage.