Shad Canada's Futures Day | Edmonton

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Shad Canada & U School's

FUTURES DAY

Edmonton

STEAM & Discovery
with Shad Canada & U School

February 20, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.- 2:45 p.m.

Sessions held at University of Alberta (North Campus)

February 20, 2026

STEAM & Discovery

9 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

with Shad Canada & U School

Sessions held at University of Alberta (North Campus)

In partnership with:

Futures Day Schedule

TIME

SESSION

LOCATION

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Arrival

University of Alberta
(North Campus)

9:30 a.m.

Welcome & Keynote

University of Alberta
(North Campus)

10:15 a.m.

Session A

University of Alberta
(North Campus)

11:15 a.m.

Lunch

University of Alberta
(North Campus)

12:15 p.m.

Session B

University of Alberta
(North Campus)

1:15 p.m.

Session C or Closing 1

University of Alberta
(North Campus)

2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Closing 2

University of Alberta
(North Campus)

9:00 a.m. | Arrival

University of Alberta, North Campus

9:30 a.m. | Welcome & Keynote

University of Alberta, North Campus

10:15 a.m. | Session A

University of Alberta, North Campus

11:15 a.m. | Lunch

University of Alberta, North Campus

12:15 p.m. | Session B

University of Alberta, North Campus

1:15 p.m. | Session C or Closing 1

University of Alberta, North Campus

2:15 p.m. | Closing 2

University of Alberta, North Campus

Workshops, Seminars &
Place Explorations

With many dynamic sessions led by industry experts, these hands-on workshops, seminars and place explorations bring the future to life—immerse yourself in groundbreaking technologies, innovation, and future pathways.

Tap each card to see the workshop description

Designing Fatigue-Free Classrooms

MacEwan University

Why do some classrooms make you feel energized while others make you tired and exhausted (and even put you to sleep….)? In this workshop, you’ll explore the science of fatigue and discover how lighting, sound, and design impact focus and wellbeing. Using a digital platform, you’ll redesign a virtual classroom to make it “fatigue-friendly.” By the end, you’ll have created your own digital model of a classroom that helps students feel more awake, comfortable, and ready to learn.

Designing Your Life After High School

University of Alberta

During this workshop, you will…

Explore how design thinking tools and mindsets can be applied to design your life after high school intentionally.

Discuss the value of “prototyping” future lives for yourself, including while you’re in high school and in post-secondary studies.

Apply ideation and brainstorming approaches to identify possible prototypes for yourself to “build your way” toward your goals.

Design of Rocketry Avionics

Student Team for Alberta Rocketry Research

Through this presentation students will receive an introduction to design considerations and problems for electronic systems in high powered rocketry. By taking part in this seminar you will learn how you can tackle difficult problems and work through them with a team of talented individuals. You will also gain insight into a typically unseen yet critical part of sounding rocket development.

Let's Get Active Together! Exploring Adapted Physical Activity

The Steadward Centre | University of Alberta

Recreation and physical activity are part of what makes life fun! How can we ensure access to quality participation in physical activity for everyone in our community? Explore adapted physical activity at The Steadward Centre for people experiencing disabilities- try unique equipment, experience inclusive design, and think reflexively and creatively about exercise and recreation!

Oh, the Places You Will Go: Tracing a Path to a Scientific Career

MacEwan University

In this session, you will consider how early aspirations endure despite social and structural barriers. You will explore the question, What does it take to pursue a path when others doubt your potential? Drawing on my experiences growing up in Türkiye, I will discuss how gender expectations, fear of failure, and limited opportunities shape the confidence of young people. You will examine real examples from my journey and reflect on how persistence, curiosity, and a commitment to learning can strengthen your own goals.

Planes, Trains, and TI?

Texas Instruments

In this hands-on session you will experience Python coding with TI technology to drive robotic cars, fly drones and control Micro:bits. No coding experience required!

Keynote

Coming soon!

For more information or questions about the day, please contact:

Natalie Peter, U School Program Lead uschool@ualberta.ca

Alvina Mardhani-Bayne, External Relations Manager at Shad Canada alvina@shad.ca

Shad Canada & U School's

FUTURES DAY

Edmonton

STEAM & Discoverywith Shad Canada & U School

February 20, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.- 2:45 p.m.

Sessions held at University of Alberta (North Campus)

February 20, 2026

STEAM & Discovery

9 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

with Shad Canada & U School

Sessions held at University of Alberta (North Campus)

In partnership with:

Sponsored by:

Futures Day Schedule

TIME

SESSION

LOCATION

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Arrival

University of Alberta (North Campus)

9:30 a.m.

Welcome & Keynote

University of Alberta (North Campus)

10:15 a.m.

Session A

University of Alberta (North Campus)

11:15 a.m.

Lunch

University of Alberta (North Campus)

12:15 p.m.

Session B

University of Alberta (North Campus)

1:15 p.m.

Session C or Closing 1

University of Alberta (North Campus)

2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Closing 2

University of Alberta (North Campus)

9:00 a.m. | Arrival

University of Alberta, North Campus

9:30 a.m. | Welcome & Keynote

University of Alberta, North Campus

10:15 a.m. | Session A

University of Alberta, North Campus

11:15 a.m. | Lunch

University of Alberta, North Campus

12:15 p.m. | Session B

University of Alberta, North Campus

1:15 p.m. | Session C or Closing 1

University of Alberta, North Campus

2:15 p.m. | Closing 2

University of Alberta, North Campus

Workshops, Seminars & Place Explorations

Designing Fatigue-Free Classrooms

Designing Your Life After High School

Design of Rocketry Avionics

Let's Get Active Together! Exploring Adapted Physical Activity

Oh, the Places You Will Go: Tracing a Path to a Scientific Career

Planes, Trains, and TI?

Keynote

For more information or questions about the day, please contact:

STEAM & Discovery
with Shad Canada & U School

University of Alberta
(North Campus)

University of Alberta
(North Campus)

University of Alberta
(North Campus)

University of Alberta
(North Campus)

University of Alberta
(North Campus)

University of Alberta
(North Campus)

University of Alberta
(North Campus)

Workshops, Seminars &
Place Explorations