Shad Mount Allison returns virtually for 2021
Students from across Canada come together online for a month of STEAM programming and activities Shad Mount Allison has returned to the University for another year. Part of a nationally-run […]
STEAM power: High schoolers tackle Canada’s water woes at Shad2021
High-achieving high schoolers from across the nation will dive into Canada’s fresh water woes this week, hoping to find solutions allowing residents to be “more respectful” of the essential resource. […]
Hundreds of high school students design solutions to protect Canada’s fresh water
In one month, students from across Canada will go from strangers to teammates in Shad’s real-world design challenge, where their #STEAM4Good solutions will help Canadians treat fresh water with respect.
Virtual Shad program includes five NNDSB students
Five students at the Near North District School Board are taking part in what’s described as a highly acclaimed summer enrichment program. The Shad program is designed for well-rounded and […]
Almaguin students get chance to expand horizons
Alyssa Jolliffe and Megan Lee spending July learning at virtual campus Two Almaguin Highlands Secondary Students will be taking part a highly-acclaimed summer enrichment program for well-rounded and academically successful […]
Laurier to welcome Grade 10 and 11 students from across Canada virtually as part of inaugural Shad Laurier program
Wilfrid Laurier University will welcome 64 Grade 10 and 11 students from across Canada – and one from the United States – from July 5 to 30 as part of […]
Young scientists pioneer Canada-Wide Science Fair projects and win Shad2022 grants
From the Yukon and Bruce Peninsula, these young scientists are taking the first step in driving real environmental change.
Meet some of this year’s Loran Scholars
To date, 101 Shads have been recognized with this 100K investment towards their undergraduate education.
Shad alum on social entrepreneurship and criminal justice reform
Baillie Aaron shares her experiences in the social impact sector and how Shad helped define her future.
CCHS Student Accepted to Shad Program
“Immersing myself into the Shad community will be such a gratifying experience for me,” says Grade 11 Crowsnest Consolidated High School (CCHS) student Kasey Walters. Kasey has been accepted into […]
Shad alumni give back during pandemic with #RisingYouth grants
Shad partner #RisingYouth helps young change makers give back. Meet some of the Shad alumni making a difference in their communities.
Healthcare spotlight: Shad alumni recognized for their leadership and vision to make an impact
Christian Farrier and Matthew Hynes are both pursuing careers in healthcare, and join 34 other Shad alumni who’ve received the Rhodes Scholarship.