In the winter of 2020, Markus Marosits was at an impasse. He was having trouble engaging with his coursework at McGill University and struggling to see a clear path ahead. He knew he had to do something different, to take a risk and find inspiration by getting outside of his comfort zone. He decided that […]
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Hudson Jantzi, and I am a Grade 11 student at Elmira District Secondary School, where I’m the First Robotics Competition (FRC) 4917 Senior Team Leader. I attended Shad at the University of British Columbia in July 2023. I have always enjoyed STEAM but have really […]
Katelyn Wu has always been fascinated by science, her curious nature motivating her need to know how things work. Throughout school, she loved to learn and explore new ideas, believing that science offers a pathway to making a difference and having an impact.
Designing solutions for the many challenges facing Canada’s living spaces is something that might puzzle many of us; but not the Shads! In just four weeks, they produced some truly innovative and novel solutions for some of the most pressing issues affecting our communities. From bricks made of recycled plastic to transformational picnic tables to […]
We are proud to celebrate fourteen of our Shad alum who have been honoured for their leadership and outstanding work in STEAM. Every year, the Schulich Foundation awards exceptional students from across Canada with a financial scholarship worth up to $100k towards their pursuit of a postsecondary degree in science, technology, engineering or math. Since […]
Shad is not only a place where future leaders are challenged to solve real-world problems; it’s also where they gain some of the tools and knowledge needed to do so. This means introducing them to some of Canada’s leading researchers, those who spend their days working on solving the kinds of problems the Shads have […]
As the Shads entered the lecture room, their faces a mix of trepidation, curiosity and excitement, they weren’t sure what to expect. They knew that they would be learning about coding but knew little else. Would it be a lecture? Computer work? It was anyone’s guess. Little did they know they’d be leaving the room […]
As we continue to face the challenges of our changing climate and growing social and financial inequities, we increasingly rely on the innovation and expertise of those working to solve some of our most pressing social and environmental problems. This week, Shads were introduced to some of these amazing problem-solvers as they learned the theme […]
As a kid, Emily Nichols wasn’t thinking about being “one of the guys”. Growing up on a family farm meant everybody pitched in – there was no indication that certain jobs were only for boys.
This early experience informed her TEDx talk, delivered recently at McMaster University. She challenged the audience to imagine a gender-equal world, asking them, “What does my gender have to do with my job? I never asked to be a ‘woman in engineering’. I just wanted to be an engineer.”
Robyn Chow, a proud member of the Red River Métis Nation in Manitoba, knows the value of representation and sharing Indigenous history and culture with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations. As a member of the Kiskentamowin Advisory Council, which operates under the Indigenous Inclusion Directorate, Robyn and other members of the Indigenous community advise the Government of Manitoba on Indigenous education in the public school system.
Growing up as newcomer to Canada, having immigrated from China, Luna Yin (she/they) struggled to connect to the Asian part of their identity, feeling it sometimes conflicted with their desire to fit in with their peers and avoid feeling different. This feeling of conflict grew as they came to terms with their sexuality and their […]
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 […]
