UPEI’s Luke McCarvill named a Rhodes Scholar

Sustainable design engineering student will head to the University of Oxford in October 2024 The University of Prince Edward Island is excited to share the news that undergraduate student Luke […]
Pairing Grit with Ingenuity: Shad Alum uses STEAM to help solve healthcare problems

When Joshua Liu entered medical school in the fall of 2009, he thought he was simply following the path he had set for himself years ago. Little did he know, […]
Next-Gen Leadership: Shad alum explore their passion for STEAM through entrepreneurship

Before July 2009, had you asked Derek Jouppi where he’d be in 15 years, he would have told you he’d have finished a degree in mathematics, pursuing a career in […]
Feeling the Benefit: Shad2023 Alum shares how she earned extra credit for her time at Shad

Amitis at ShadCarleton in July 2023 When Amitis Hajmaghani applied to the Shad2023 program, she had post-secondary benefits on her mind. She had learned about the program from a peer […]
The Importance of Access: Dr. Alishya Burrell believes in paying the Shad experience forward

Dr. Alishya Burrell knew she wanted to be a physician from a young age. She set her sights on studying medicine in elementary school and looked for every science-related opportunity […]
The Power of Belonging: How one Alum found lasting community through shared interests at Shad2023

When Folasewa Ofurune first arrived in Canada from Nigeria two years ago, it was a big adjustment. Her new environment was very different from what she had been used to, […]
From Small Town PEI to Bigger City Campuses: Alum share how there’s a Shad experience for everyone

Before Amitis Hajmaghani arrived at the Carleton University campus for Shad2023, she felt herself questioning whether she belonged there. As a student from a small high school in Cornwall, Prince […]
Q&A with Charlotte Bolduc, First Robotics Competitor and Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students Recipient

Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Charlotte, a 16-year-old student in the eleventh grade. I call Oakville home, embarking on a daily hour-long journey to immerse […]
A Day at ShadAnywhere

This year, Shad welcomed students from across Canada (and the world!) to our new digital program, ShadAnywhere. While exploring the world of STEAM and entrepreneurship on our digital campus, students […]
Going the Distance: How friendships formed at Shad inspired 3 alum to tackle Ironman 70.3

In the winter of 2020, Markus Marosits was at an impasse. He was having trouble engaging with his coursework at McGill University and struggling to see a clear path ahead. […]
When passion meets purpose: A Q&A with Hudson, FIRST Robotics competitor and Shad2023 alum

Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Hudson Jantzi, and I am a Grade 11 student at Elmira District Secondary School, where I’m the First Robotics Competition […]
For the Love of Science: How a science fair winner used STEAM to help the visually impaired

Katelyn Wu has always been fascinated by science, her curious nature motivating her need to know how things work. Throughout school, she loved to learn and explore new ideas, believing that science offers a pathway to making a difference and having an impact.