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.

Designing CASTOR: Canada’s flagship space telescope

Dr. Patrick Côté is one of the four National Research Council of Canada astronomers who shared their research during ShadOnline.

Our journey to Arrokoth

Dr. Abedin Y. Abedin is one of four National Research Council of Canada astronomers who shared their research during ShadOnline.

Canada’s contributions to the James Webb Space Telescope

Dr. Chris Willott is one of the four National Research Council of Canada astronomers who shared their research during ShadOnline.

Student microgravity experiments in spaceflight competition revealed

Sixty-two microgravity research experiments were designed during ShadOnline, and five have moved on in the race to be flown in space

Texas Instruments brings its hands-on coding workshops to ShadOnline

Hundreds of ShadOnline participants solve coding problems virtually during Texas Instruments’ innovative workshops.

Professors, Canadian Space Agency engineers, and other experts guide Shads through design project mission

Subject-matter experts mentor Shads and provide insight on designing a payload for microgravity

NASA Research Scientist on rerouting her passions and helping astronauts explore space

Darlene Lim reflects on recent NASA field investigations, SUBSEA and BASALT, and what she learned at Shad over twenty years ago

Students get a lesson on strategic thinking from former Disney leader Kenton Low

Shad participants listened attentively as former Disney VP Kenton Low provided tips and tricks to weave the human element into design —a key element for this year’s Shad design challenge.

Shad Canada’s first online program lifts off with a Blue Origin space mission

Student ideas are being launched into space with Blue Origin and Luna Design and Innovation.

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