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Stories

small-town

Discovery

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

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Charlotte-Bolduc

Innovation

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

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Virtual

Connection

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

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Ironman

Friendship

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

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Hudson

Innovation

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

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Katelyn-Wu

Curiosity

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

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Barriers

Innovation

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

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Schulich

Excellence

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

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Roche

Sustainability

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

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Coding

Discovery

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

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Design-Panel

Sustainability

Shads launched into their design challenge with insights from expert leaders shaping sustainable, equitable, and human-centered living.

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TedX

Belonging

Engineer, speaker, and Shad alum Emily Nichols is breaking barriers with bold ideas on equity, inclusion, and human-centered design.

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Early Bird Advantage

Be among the first 650 students to submit your application before Nov. 3rd, 2025, and lock in your top choice campuses!
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Early Bird applies to the first 650 completed applications submitted by Nov 3, 11:59 PM (ET). Guarantee applies only if accepted into the program, and placement will be made at one of the applicant’s Top 10 campus choices. Shad reserves the right of final interpretation.