One of Colin McCready’s favourite things about working as a doctor in a rural area is the continuous learning opportunities it presents. In his role at an urgent care clinic in a remote part of Alberta, he regularly encounters a wide range of health issues that expand his knowledge base and understanding of medical diagnostics, […]
The Shad program has thrived at Memorial for more than two decades. Hundreds of high school students from across Canada gain life-changing experiences during the annual summer educational experience. The program’s success is no accident. Every year leaders, staff, faculty volunteers and others invest substantial time and energy to ensure every Shad student has the opportunity for […]
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. Hello, my name is Raina Garland and this year I was a part of ShadOnCampus at ULethbridge in Alberta. I am going into grade 11, which made me the younger year of the Shad program. I was a recipient of the Scholarship for Indigenous Students and I’m from […]
As a physics-loving flutist, Aadrika Bhakt has always looked for ways to embrace her authentic complexity and meet others whose interests are as broad as her own. She often found those opportunities in extracurricular programs, so when she came across ShadAnywhere, a program that allowed her to dive deep into STEAM on a digital campus […]
Fatema Riaz loves science. The daughter of doctors, she has watched the positive impact that medicine has on communities, which motivates her own wish to make a difference through STEAM. To reach her goals, she’s sought out opportunities to explore her passions, which led her to Shad in 2023 and to a coveted spot in […]
At Shad Canada, our goal is to inspire youth from across Canada to solve problems and influence positive change in the world through STEAM and entrepreneurship. We believe that when young people are empowered to take risks and explore their potential, they go on to impact their communities in meaningful ways and inspire others to […]
St. Thomas University is the newest university partner of Shad Canada. Beginning next summer, grade 10 and 11 students from across Canada will enjoy the ShadOnCampus experience on STU’s beautiful campus in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The goal of the Shad program is to gather some of the most motivated students in the country and provide […]
Sadie MacDonnell, Faculty of Science Sadie MacDonnell was introduced to McGill in July 2023, through SHAD Canada, a non-profit organization that fosters entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership among Canadian high school students. Over the course of the month-long program, MacDonnell fell in love with both the University and Montreal. “I knew this was where I wanted to spend the next […]
Chi Azuhnwi has long had a passion for computer programming. He’s spent time online building his skills and nurturing his innate digital talents, learning from expert videos and practicing those lessons through technical experimentation. Knowing this is the career path he wants to pursue, Chi has set his sights on a degree in Computer Science, […]
Brooklyn Ouellette has long been interested in her Indigenous roots. Her Grandpa had been the member of her family most deeply connected to that part of her heritage, and when he passed away when Brooklyn was little, she felt she lost an important link to that part of her family’s culture. So, when Brooklyn had […]
From a young age, Rihanat Alawiye knew she wanted to pursue medicine, drawing inspiration from her mom who works as a pharmacist and demonstrates daily the positive impact medical professionals can have on the communities they serve. So, when a guidance counsellor told her about Shad, Rihanat knew it was a unique opportunity to explore […]
As a native Quebecois, Anya Figlarz-Grassino finds the daily din of the French language being spoken all around her both beautiful and comforting. For her, the French language represents the cultural vibe of the Montreal community she lives in, while also connecting her to the rich history of the province she loves. So, when she […]
