Shad Valley
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| Founded | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Dr. Derek Lane-Smith |
| Type | Registered charity |
| Location | |
Area served | Primarily Canada |
Key people | Barry Bisson (President), Steve Fagan (Chair) |
| Slogan | Uncommon Purpose |
| Website | www.shad.ca |
Shad Valley (colloquially known as Shad) is a Canadian summer enrichment program for high-achieving high school students that runs every year, primarily in July. The program is open to both Canadian and international students, and runs in twelve participating university campuses across Canada, where the students live in residence. It is focused on business, science, mathematics, and engineering.
The Shad Valley program was founded by Dr. Derek Lane-Smith, a teacher, physicist, and entrepreneur. The first summer program ran at St. Andrew’s College in Aurora, Ontario in July, 1981,[1] and has since expanded to twelve university campuses across Canada.
The Shad Valley program is run by Shad Valley International (formerly known as the Shad Valley Centre for Creative Technology), a non-profit organization based in Waterloo, Ontario. Shad Valley International also ran the Pesk’a Aboriginal Shad Valley Program, which ended in the summer of 2009. Barry Bisson is the current president of Shad Valley International.
There is a rigorous application process, which goes in depth into both the students' academics and extra-curriculars. In 2013, over 1,000 students applied, with over 900 students meeting the requirements for Shad Valley. With only about 50 spots available per campus, 600+ students were accepted.
There are currently more than 14,000 SHAD alumni including 27 Rhodes Scholars, Top 40 under 40 and Top 20 under 20 award recipients, and many other accomplished professionals, all sharing the transformational SHAD experience and able to leverage their SHAD network for life.
The SHAD Program and SHAD Entrepreneurship Cup
The 2013 theme was: "How Might We Improve the Safety and Efficiency of Year Round, Human Powered Transportation". Previous themes have included: "Disaster & Emergency Preparedness" (2004),[2] "Health & Wellness" (2005),[3] "The Great Canadian Energy Challenge" (2006),[4] "Zero Waste Technology" (2007),[5] "Design with Conscience" (2008),[6] "Nature and Natural Fibres" (2009), "Designing for Canada's Aging Population" (2010), "Improving the Quality of Life for a Canadian Child with a Disability" (2011), and "Preventing/Reducing Obesity in North American Youth" (2012).
Eligibility
Students in Grades ten, eleven, or twelve (Secondaire IV, V, or CEGEP I in Quebec), or the international equivalent, may apply to SHAD. Application deadlines are in late November and mid-December[7]
Host universities
Current
There are currently 12 SHAD campuses:
- Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario (since 1989)
- Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia (since 2001)
- Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario (since 1999)
- Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador (since 2003)
- McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario (since 1998)
- Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario (since 2004)
- Université Laval in Quebec City, Quebec (since 2006)
- University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia (since 1986)
- University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta (1984-2008, 2013 - )
- University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, New Brunswick (since 1985)
- University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (since 2013)
- University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario (since 1983)
Former
- Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia (1988–2000)
- Bark Lake/Trent University in South Algonquin, Ontario (1997)
- Queen's University International Study Centre in Herstmonceux, East Sussex, United Kingdom (2001–02)
- St. Andrew’s College in Aurora, Ontario (1981–82)
- Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario (2005–08)
- Université de Sherbrooke in Sherbrooke, Quebec (1988–2000)
- University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba (1986–95)
- University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland (2000)
Internships
SHAD students are also eligible for a summer volunteer internship for the month of August, immediately following the July program.[8][9] SHAD assists students in finding an internship.
Alumni
SHAD has more than 14,000 alumni in 36 countries, 27 of whom are Rhodes Scholars.[10] Among SHAD alumni, there are also Loran Scholars[11] and Schulich Leaders.[12] Additionally, several Canadian post-secondary schools offer scholarships for SHAD alumni.[13][14]
References
- ↑ Aschaiek, Sharon (2003-01-08). "Shad students gain a career edge". Toronto Sun. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ↑ "2004 Projects". SHAD. Retrieved 2014-12-02.
- ↑ "2005 Projects". SHAD. Retrieved 2014-12-02.
- ↑ "2006 Projects". SHAD. Retrieved 2014-12-02.
- ↑ "2007 Projects". SHAD. 2007. Retrieved 2014-12-02.
- ↑ "2008 Projects: RIM/Shad Valley Entrepreneurship Cup". SHAD. 2008. Retrieved 2014-12-02.
- ↑ "Shad Valley Summer Enrichment Program". Kootenay Association for Science and Technology. 2007-08-15. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ↑ "Shad Valley". York Technology Association. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ↑ "Lab Lifestyle: Future Blue". IBM Canada Software Labs. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ↑ "SHAD Rhodes Scholars". SHAD. 2014. Retrieved 2014-12-01.
- ↑ "Five Shad alumni are 2014 Loran Scholars". SHAD. 2014-03-03. Retrieved 2014-12-02.
- ↑ "Five SHAD Alumni are 2014 Canadian Schulich Leaders". SHAD. 2014-07-04. Retrieved 2014-12-02.
- ↑ "SFU targets Shad Valley alumni with new entrance scholarships". Simon Fraser University. 2005-03-03. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ↑ "Dalhousie Announces Shad Valley Scholarships". Dalhousie University. 2005-02-27. Retrieved 2008-08-14.