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Stories

Madison-Zanette

Build

Madison Zanette’s Shad experience helped shape her confidence and curiosity, leading her to earn a prestigious $15,000 scholarship at McMaster University.

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Explore

Shad helped spark the confidence that fueled Reka Winslow’s path from curious teen to leader in space research and mission development.

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Innovate

Newfoundland native Robert McCarthy used the creativity and empathy he gained at Shad to design assistive tools for his former teacher.

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Yassen

Impact

From Shad to the global stage, Dr. Yassen Tcholakov has dedicated his career to advancing public health on an international scale.

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Felicity

Discover

My name is Felicity, and I’m passionate about learning and enjoy participating in competitions like DECA, STEAM, and the environment.

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Tanish

Discover

My name is Tanish Shah, and I’ve always been drawn to understanding how things work.

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Science

Inspired by her Shad experience, Zoë Golay turned curiosity into a lifelong mission to understand and protect our forests through science.

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naja

Exploration

Hi, my name is Naja Ejesiak. I attended Shad York 2025 and had an unforgettable experience!

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Exploration

I’m a Grade 10 student with a strong passion for coding and technology, and how they can be used to positively impact lives.

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EFG

Innovation

From Shad to Mobot, Eden Full Goh’s journey shows how curiosity, collaboration, and bold engineering drive innovation that changes the world.

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Innovation

Shad students turn bold ideas into real-world solutions for sustainable transport in the 2025 Design Challenge.

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Meera

Leadership

I’m Meera Nelson, a student attending high school in the GTA, heading into Grade 12 this September. I’ve always been drawn to STEAM, but since starting high

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