Dr. Alishya Burrell advocates for accessible opportunities, inspired by her Shad journey.

At Shad2023, one Alum discovered the strength of connection through shared purpose and curiosity.

Labs, laughter, and leadership—Shad2023 empowered these students to dream bigger, think broader, and build lasting bonds.

Shad deepened Charlotte’s purpose—driving her passion for innovation, equity, and environmental impact.

From coast to coast—and beyond—ShadAnywhere brought STEAM learning and lifelong connections to students in every time zone.

What started at Shad turned into a triathlon journey—three friends chasing limits and cheering each other through every finish line.

From First Lego League rookie to First Robotics Competition team leader, Hudson uses robotics to solve real problems and lead in STEAM innovation.

Katelyn Wu turned curiosity into impact by designing award-winning, low-cost tech to teach braille and empower others.

Shads used STEAM and heart to reimagine how communities can live, connect, and thrive.

Fourteen Shads earned the prestigious Schulich Leader title for 2023, recognized for excellence and leadership in STEAM.

Shads explored sustainable building with NRC expert Dr. Roche, diving into codes, climate resilience, and construction innovation.

Using only their creativity and curiosity to try something new, Shads lit up the room coding music, lights, and rovers.