A look into Shad’s real-world design challenge
Previous themes. Diverse teams. Real impact. Learn more about our real-world design challenge!
#WomenInspiringWomen: Primrose Chareka, Citibank Software Developer
Inclusion on the Dean’s List in her graduating class at Queen’s University, Schulich Leader Nominee, high school athlete – Primrose Chareka is your classic over-achiever. She currently works as a software developer at Citibank – a huge accomplishment when you think about how under-represented women are in the technology field. All of these things are […]
What’s possible in a month online at Shad
Students reveal their experiences in the online STEAM and entrepreneurship program.
Introducing The Shad Pad — an innovative approach to fighting gender inequality
When thinking about gender equality, one rarely thinks of space exploration, let alone menstruation in space. One group of Canadian students looked to help change this with their project for Shad Canada’s first ever spaceflight competition, in partnership with Blue Origin. Their invention, The Shad Pad, is an innovative approach to fighting gender inequality within the […]
Shad alum solving complex problems with systems design and capital
Whether it’s for sustainable fishing or other cleantech ventures, Shad2002 Greg FitzGerald believes in the power of funding models that expand social and environmental impact.
Canada’s first ever spaceflight experiment with Blue Origin is selected
One lucky Shad team will journey to send a payload to space
Canadian astronomers share innovative research during ShadOnline
Four researchers from the National Research Council of Canada joined Shads in virtual field trips about Canada’s unique contributions to astronomy.
A small tour of a big Universe
Dr. James Di Francesco is one of four National Research Council of Canada astronomers who shared their research during ShadOnline.
Designing CASTOR: Canada’s flagship space telescope
Dr. Patrick Côté is one of the four National Research Council of Canada astronomers who shared their research during ShadOnline.
Our journey to Arrokoth
Dr. Abedin Y. Abedin is one of four National Research Council of Canada astronomers who shared their research during ShadOnline.
Canada’s contributions to the James Webb Space Telescope
Dr. Chris Willott is one of the four National Research Council of Canada astronomers who shared their research during ShadOnline.
U of A’s newest Schulich Leaders share entrepreneurial drive, passion for solving world’s problems
Six exceptional first-year students begin STEM studies this September with help from one of Canada’s most prestigious undergraduate scholarships. By GEOFF McMASTER Life has been far from easy since Shubhkarman Jaura arrived in Canada from India with his family three years ago. His family was forced to sacrifice to make ends meet, limiting groceries and […]
