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SHAD is a registered Canadian charity that empowers exceptional high school students – at a pivotal point in their education – to recognize their own capabilities and envision their extraordinary potential as tomorrow’s leaders and change makers.

Each year, SHAD provides the opportunity for 600+ students from across Canada and internationally to attend a month-long summer program, in-residence at one of 12 Canadian , including HÂþ»­ University.  focused on science, technology, engineering & math.

Fifty-four SHAD students spending a month on the Halifax campus will be on the Agricultural Campus today doing activities in Aquaculture, Animal Science, Horticulture and Enginnering.  Students will also enjoy a BBQ in Jenkins Hall with guest speaker Gordon Price.