The UPEI campus is located in the city of Charlottetown (population: 40,000), the vibrant and provincial capital of Prince Edward Island (PEI). PEI may be Canada’s smallest province, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in heart! PEI is known for its red sandy coastline, its green rolling hills, and its reputation as a culinary and cultural destination.
The UPEI campus is located in the city of Charlottetown (population: 40,000), the vibrant and provincial capital of Prince Edward Island (PEI). PEI may be Canada’s smallest province, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in heart! PEI is known for its red sandy coastline, its green rolling hills, and its reputation as a culinary and cultural destination.
Academic programs at UPEI are offered in Arts, Science, Sustainable Design Engineering, Education, Nursing, Business, and Veterinary Medicine. There are many unique programs at UPEI, here are just a few highlights. The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) offers a high-quality doctor of veterinary medicine education. The AVC features the only veterinary teaching and referral hospital east of Montreal and north of Boston and is an internationally renowned research institution. The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering is housed in a cutting-edge 78,000 square-foot facility that was opened in August 2016. The building represents a move away from the traditional classroom and includes design studios, ideation spaces, state-of-the-art assembly labs, and a design competition centre. The UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation offers students and researchers the unique experience of learning climate science with an innovative design and delivery structure. Students use highly advanced technology such as drones, virtual reality, and “big data” analytics to address the issues of climate change. During Shad UPEI you’ll get to meet faculty and staff from a variety of programs across campus.
UPEI is home to over 5,000 students, who are supported by over 800 top-notch faculty and staff. Students cite small class size and easy access to professors as top reasons for choosing UPEI. UPEI is also proud of its growing international student population: The campus welcomes and supports over 1,500 international students who come to UPEI from 98 countries, making up 30.3 per cent of the student population.
The faculty and staff at UPEI are looking forward to participating in Shad UPEI 2022 with all sorts of interesting and dynamic activities. There will be inspirational lectures and intriguing workshops from phenomenal people who work at UPEI.
For more information on UPEI, please visit www.upei.ca.
Academic programs at UPEI are offered in Arts, Science, Sustainable Design Engineering, Education, Nursing, Business, and Veterinary Medicine. There are many unique programs at UPEI, here are just a few highlights. The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) offers a high-quality doctor of veterinary medicine education. The AVC features the only veterinary teaching and referral hospital east of Montreal and north of Boston and is an internationally renowned research institution. The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering is housed in a cutting-edge 78,000 square-foot facility that was opened in August 2016. The building represents a move away from the traditional classroom and includes design studios, ideation spaces, state-of-the-art assembly labs, and a design competition centre. The UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation offers students and researchers the unique experience of learning climate science with an innovative design and delivery structure. Students use highly advanced technology such as drones, virtual reality, and “big data” analytics to address the issues of climate change. During Shad UPEI you’ll get to meet faculty and staff from a variety of programs across campus.
UPEI is home to over 5,000 students, who are supported by over 800 top-notch faculty and staff. Students cite small class size and easy access to professors as top reasons for choosing UPEI. UPEI is also proud of its growing international student population: The campus welcomes and supports over 1,500 international students who come to UPEI from 98 countries, making up 30.3 per cent of the student population.
The faculty and staff at UPEI are looking forward to participating in Shad UPEI 2022 with all sorts of interesting and dynamic activities. There will be inspirational lectures and intriguing workshops from phenomenal people who work at UPEI.
For more information on UPEI, please visit www.upei.ca.
Shad2022 runs from July 3-29. We kindly request that you arrive on campus between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, and ideally between noon and 4 p.m. Please note that rooms will be available from noon onwards and programming starts at 6 p.m. There will be a place to hang out for those arriving before noon.
Note that you are responsible for your own travel arrangements and cost to and from campus.
Each room will be a double room with a complete bathroom shared between two rooms. Rooms are fully furnished with large wardrobes for storage, workstations with overhead shelves, single size captain’s beds, desk chairs, bulletin boards, and a vanity with sink. Rooms come with complimentary wireless internet service.
Each floor has a TV lounge, study room, kitchenette, and laundry facilities. The residence provides bedding (pillow, pillowcase, blanket and sheets).
Be sure to bring your own towels, soap/shampoo and other toiletries.
There is no air conditioning in the residence, but each room will have a fan.
You will be living in residence on the university campus, and because we will be using a limited number of rooms there may be other paying guests using the residence accommodations as well.
You have the responsibility for keeping your property safe and keeping your room door locked.
Most of our meals will be eaten on campus. Keep in mind that it is a university, so the food may not be like your home-cooked meals. There will be a variety of food that accommodates most tastes.
Please ensure you let us know of any dietary requirements or allergies if you have not done so already.
You will be given residence keys for which you will be responsible. More information will be shared by your program director.
We recommend that you bring some pocket money with you for transportation to and from the airport, laundry, and purchasing souvenirs. There are no additional mandatory expenses.
There are bank ATMs available on campus should you need to withdraw additional funds.
You have an option to bring a laptop, tablet, or another personal computing device for research, word processing, and other tasks related to the program. Wi-Fi access is available in residence and elsewhere on campus. Shad team members will assist you with Wi-Fi setup upon arrival. The University and Shad Canada do not take any responsibility for lost/damaged/stolen valuables or property.
There will be pay-per-use washers and dryers available. Laundry detergent is available on campus. If you have any allergies to certain types of detergent, please bring your own.
While there are no irons in the rooms, if needed, an iron can be borrowed for use.
Program Director
Charlene completed her Bachelor of Applied Science at the University of Guelph, and later degrees from the University of Ottawa and the University of Prince Edward Island. She’s currently Coordinator of the Teaching and Learning Center at UPEI. Teaching and learning is intertwined in much of what Charlene does, it’s one of her passions.
Outside of work, Charlene is an avid reader of mystery novels. As a volunteer she spends LOTS of time on the pool deck officiating swim meets and as a board member to a local organization that works with farming communities in Kenya, where the majority of farmers are women. She shares a love of gardening with her husband, where they happily divide up the gardens so Charlene gets the flowers and he has the veggies.
Assistant Program Director
Born and raised on the Island, Tyler completed his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at UPEI. His passion to help others and interest in academic research, guided Tyler to pursue a Master’s degree in Human Biology. His thesis focused on visual cueing in Parkinsonian patients, as an aid to promote safer turning strategies. Tyler has presented findings from his research at regional, national, and international conferences.
This is Tyler’s first year as Assistant Program Director. He is immensely looking forward to experiencing first-hand the powerful impact of Shad and its ability to ignite youth and have a lasting impact.
Outside of the Kinesiology teaching lab, Tyler enjoys watching and playing hockey, listening to his favorite band The Tragically Hip, and spending quality time with his purebred German Shepherd Gibson.
Program Manager
She hails from small town Prince Edward Island and is thrilled to get to share her home with all the Shads this summer. Bronwyn is currently studying Art History at Concordia University and is a graduate of the Teacher Training Program at Canada’s National Ballet School. Bronwyn is very passionate about the intersection between fine arts and academics and looks forward to bringing this perspective to the 2022 Shad program.
Assistant Program Manager
She will continue her studies this fall at the University of St Andrews, Scotland, where she will complete a Master’s in 19th century British literature. Outside of school, Emma enjoys swimming and has competed in open water races. She also has two dogs, named Lucky and Lola.
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A diverse and inclusive community is an important value of the Shad program. You will meet students from across Canada, with different lived experiences and backgrounds. Some of you have experience with complex, high responsibility activities such as traveling or being away from home, while for others, this may be your first time being apart from family. Respect for all individuals is a requirement for a successful community.
Community must be preserved and protected in the Shad program. There are no exclusive relationships at Shad, whether for the purposes of romance, clique, gender, ethnicity, or any other reason. Relationships that exclude (or attempt to exclude) others will not be accepted. Intentionally excluding others is a form of bullying and could result in dismissal from the program. The month at Shad provides you the opportunity to make connections with a community of other exceptional students. We hope that this tight-knit community that forms at Shad will continue for many years after the program.
Shad is a supervised community. Every member of the program team is charged with the responsibility of ensuring your safety and protection. We take this responsibility seriously! This means that we will need to know approximately where you are and what you are doing at all times. This level of awareness ensures that in case of an emergency, we can account for your whereabouts quickly.
You are also a partner in ensuring your own safety and the safety of the Shad community. You are expected to ensure that your behaviour is always aligned with the Shad values.
Just because the community is supervised does not mean that you won’t have freedom to engage in a range of activities across the university campus. We take advantage of many of the various programs, departments, recreational facilities and spaces on campus to ensure that you enjoy an exciting university experience.
You can expect life at Shad to be busy, but don’t worry, we have downtime and recreational activities built into the program as well. Each day, you can expect a different combination of lectures, workshops, recreational and cultural activities, as well as unscheduled time that you can use to connect with your peers, work on your design project, and reflect on what you’ve learned and accomplished so far.
The ability to rapidly access relevant information can be key to innovation. There is no question that effective use of technology can be a useful tool. That said, the appropriate use of technology is essential for an effective learning/teaching/cooperative environment. There is etiquette for the use of technology. Rather than provide a long list of rules that will define acceptable use of technology, our technology policy is governed by the same core values as Shad.
All use of technology — including cell phones, notebooks, tablets, translators and the like — must uphold the principles of excellence, responsibility and creativity. While you might be an exceptional multitasker, maintaining devoted attention to a task at hand is a hallmark of responsibility and maturity. When it comes to the use of technology, know what’s right, do what’s right and be respectful!
We have time set aside for recreational activities. These include cultural events, field trips and many opportunities to take in the beautiful scenery of the area.
Shad is most enriching when we have sufficient energy to be fully engaged in all program activities. After a long and busy day, everyone needs adequate rest. We also need to respect others and allow them to re-energize themselves by getting the rest they need. Please manage your energy levels appropriately and allow others to do the same by going to bed at the appropriate time.
Our values are what make Shad the incredible program that it is. At our Shad campus these values are vigorously embraced – just like they are at each of the other campuses across Canada. Being a Shad means accepting these values fully into everything you do! Adherence to these values determines how successful your Shad experience will be. They are sacred trusts.
We aspire to excellence in all we do.
We value diversity and open discussion.
We cherish the freedom to explore, create, and innovate.
We are committed to the respect, cooperation, and shared fun that builds a powerful, supportive community, while remaining mindful of the safety and well-being of that community.
Our behaviour is always governed by respect for others and the highest standards of ethical conduct.
What happens when a diverse group of high school students from across Canada come together in the spirit of science, technology and entrepreneurship? Shad Open Day is a day to put your campus and your accomplishments on display for the community.
On Thursday, July 28th, family, friends and community members are invited to join us for a day of demonstrations and exhibits. You will get the chance to showcase your team’s innovation and your own special talents for the extended community.
We understand that some of you will be traveling far from home to attend Shad and therefore it will be more difficult for your family members to make it for Open Day. Do not worry – there will be many of your fellow Shads in the same position and you will still enjoy the magic of Open Day!
The program ends on the morning of Friday, July 29, and some may need to leave very early to catch a flight or bus. Rooms are required to be vacated by 11:00 a.m. that day.
If you have a bus/train/plane to catch, you will need to make arrangements to get from the campus with plenty of time before your scheduled departure time. If your parents/guardians are picking you up by car, they should plan to do this before 11:00 a.m.
Please note that the Shad program concludes at 11:00 a.m. on July 29 and Shad will no longer be responsible for you after this time.
To help us get to know everyone you will be asked to prepare a 5-minute presentation on a topic of your choosing. Select a topic on which you are comfortable speaking. Others will find this topic fascinating once they hear your amazing presentation!
We are interested in learning something about you and what you are enthusiastic about. Because we want to be dazzled by your passion and your words, each presentation will be technology-free (i.e., no PowerPoint), just you and your enthusiasm.
Our instructions are deliberately vague. We do not want to limit your freedom. We want your creativity and passion!
In addition to your Shad Speak, please prepare a Bio-Tile to bring to the program as a visual representation of who you are, your interests and experiences. Your tile should tell us something about yourself that you would like to share with us… an interest, a passion, an insight into who you are. You may make your tile out of anything using any medium or style. Be creative! Use text, images, graphics, textiles, etc.
Incorporate your full name on the front of the tile so that those viewing it can easily see whose tile it is. It must measure roughly 15 cm by 15 cm. We will be attaching the tiles to a display, so be sure not to use anything too heavy! Show us all the things that you are passionate about.
Q: I have a special accommodation request. How do I submit my request and will you be able to help me?
A: You will need to inform us of the special accommodations that you require ahead of time. We will let you know what we can do to support you as best as possible. We want to help make sure your experience here is exceptional.
Q: Can I have visitors during Shad? Can my parents take me off campus for a non-emergency reason?
A: No. Visitors are only welcome to come to Shad on Open Day on Thursday, July 28.
Q: How can my parents contact me during Shad?
A: Your parents can contact you on your cell phone (although you may not be able to answer due to program activities).