Bursary funded by Shads to honour Program Assistant
In just 27-days, Shads form bonds with complete strangers, many staying connected long past the shared dorm rooms and early morning lectures. Nearly 12 years ago, at the Dalhousie campus, one Program Assistant, Lucas Parafianowicz, helped his Shads forge friendships by creating a safe space to embrace their individuality. And now his peers are celebrating his legacy.
Shad Program Assistant launches rocket in Norway
Megan is fresh off a trip to Norway, where she spent just one-week building, testing, and ultimately launching a rocket from the Andøya Space Centre! She was the only Canadian student chosen alongside 23 others for the Fly a Rocket! program, a collaboration between the European Space Agency and the Andøya Space Centre that hosts post-secondary students from around the world with a passion for space.
Canada-Wide Science Fair scholarship winner shares passion for STEAM
Last week’s Canada-Wide Science Fair was yet another reminder of how students across Canada are inspiring others with STEAM. We awarded three amazing finalists with scholarships to attend Shad 2020: Amy Gudmundson, Tamara Chisholm, and Penelope Armstrong. Amy took some time to answer questions about her project, interests and excitement for Shad!
Fellow brings Shad-inspired prototype to Canada-Wide Science Fair
Jonah Leinwand brought his group’s real-world design project to life using the skills and motivation he gained at Shad. In less than a year, he pitched, designed, researched and tested the product—and after bringing it to two science fairs, he’s ready to do even more.
Over 20 Shads among finalists at the Canada-Wide Science Fair
Less than two months before Shad 2019, 500 of Canada’s top young minds travelled to this year’s Canada-Wide Science Fair in Fredericton—their suitcases packed tight with creative STEAM solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems.
Bishop’s Falls teen determined to not let Tourette syndrome stand in his way
Bishop’s Falls teen determined to not let Tourette syndrome stand in his way
Shad and FIRST Robotics Canada
Shad welcomes FIRST Robotics Canada (FRC) students, Tasnia Rahman and Hunter McCullagh, with $5,700 scholarships to attend Shad2019. These students are go-getters on and off the FRC-field, and dream of using their STEAM-knowledge as force for good by making a lasting impact on the world.
Two ‘exceptional’ students accepted at entrepreneurial program
March 21, 2019 – Timmins Press A second Timmins student has been accepted into an exceptional-student entrepreneurship program for those excelling in science, technology, engineering arts and mathematics (STEAM). This is the first SHAD student from Thériault since 2005. Last month, the Northeastern Catholic District School Board announced O’Gorman High School student Mya Dolanjski had […]
Shad wants ‘curious’ Sault students for summer learning
Shad wants ‘curious’ Sault students for summer learning. Kyle Blaney’s Shad summer enrichment opportunity proved to be a turning point in his life.
Local student chosen to participate in Shad summer program
February 28, 2019 – Timmins Today Every summer, 1,000 students from across Canada spend 27-days at a Canadian university and engage in lectures, workshops, labs and hands-on learning. Shad is a premier live-in summer STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) and entrepreneurship program.
Barrie North student honoured for character, leadership and community work
Barrie North student honoured for character, leadership and community work. Each year, the Loran Scholars Foundation selects up to 35 Loran Scholars, Canadian students with a demonstrated commitment to character, community service and leadership potential.
Four Manitoba students earn Loran scholarships
Four Manitoba students earn Loran scholarships. Four Manitoba students have just been selected as Loran Scholars – among 35 recipients of Canada’s most comprehensive undergraduate scholarship for character, service and leadership, it was announced Friday.