Shad Carleton 2021 INFO GUIDE July 5 - July 30 1 Carleton University Even though you will be experiencing the wonder of Shad from the comfort of your home, we are proud to introduce you to your host campus. Carleton University is located in the heart of Ottawa, nestled between the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal. As members of a diverse community within the nation’s capital, we acknowledge and respect the location of our campus on the traditional, unceded territories of the Algonquin nation. This acknowledgement serves as a reminder of the importance of our location and our ongoing commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Founded in 1942, Carleton University is a dynamic research and teaching institution with an ongoing dedication to academic excellence and student achievement. We provide a robust student experience to more than 31,000 full and part-time students at the undergraduate and graduate levels and have supported over 169,000 alumni in reaching their goals. Our more than 900 faculty members are recognized internationally for their scholarship and cutting-edge research in more than 50 disciplines. Our reputation is built on an unwavering commitment to our student’s academic development and personal growth so that they may continue their academic journeys as engaged and active members of the community. Our programs are wide-reaching and span across a broad range of interests, yet our commitment to providing interdisciplinary, active and hands-on approaches to learning remains consistent across all departments. With a strong commitment to preparing students for a bright future, we provide unique experiential and co-op opportunities with government and private sector partnerships to provide them with the knowledge and skills to achieve their academic and career goals. Despite the challenges brought on by COVID-19, our university has not only adapted but flourished with new ways of learning, conducting research and interacting with each other. This year at Shad, we are looking forward to embracing technology to foster relationships and learn from one another, and develop important skills for academic and career success. Through the Shad Carleton experience, you will see first-hand everything that Carleton has to offer. Guided by a staff of core faculty that have a long history with Shad, and a sincere passion for providing transformative experiences to Shad participants, we are eager to welcome you to the Shad 2021 program. How to get in touch with your campus team Amanda Goth Program Director [email protected] | (613) 724 7456 | Shad Carleton website: Carleton.ca/shad 2 Shad Carleton Program Team Amanda Goth, Program Director BEd, MSc, GPC Amanda’s journey with Shad began back in 2009 as a Program Assistant at Shad Carleton. She served as Assistant Program Director for Shad Antares in 2020 and is excited to serve as Program Director for Shad Carleton this year. Professionally, Amanda is the University Secretary at Carleton University and is responsible the coordination of the Board of Governors, Senate and the Corporate Records and Archives. As University Secretary, she provides a link between the governing bodies of the University to ensure a healthy culture of governance. Amanda has been part of the Carleton community for nearly 18 years. Starting as an undergraduate, then graduate student, Amanda first became a Carleton employee as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant. She continued her career at Carleton with a variety of roles including proctor, tutor, instructor and coordinator for programs such as Let’s Talk Science. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Integrated Science and a Master of Science in Biology from Carleton University as well as a Bachelor of Education from the University of Ottawa. In addition, she holds a Management Development Program for Women professional certificate from the Sprott School of Business and holds a Governance Professionals of Canada Designation. An avid gardener, you can be sure to find Amanda tending to her perennial and vegetable gardens at her country home on the banks of the Rideau River. Amanda also loves to read fiction and non-fiction books and is always looking for book recommendations. Amanda is a mother of two active young boys. Vanessa Wiseman, Assistant Program Director BEd, BA Vanessa is a French Immersion teacher, who originally hails from New Brunswick, but now calls Saskatchewan home. Vanessa began her adventures with Shad when she attended the McMaster program in 2007. Vanessa returned to Shad at the University of Saskatchewan as Teacher Fellow in 2014, and has been the Program Manager at the U of S since 2015. She is thrilled to now have the role of Assistant Program Director for the first time this year! Vanessa completed a Bachelor of Arts with a focus in English Literature and History at Mount Allison University in 2012. She then completed a Bachelor of Education program at St Francis Xavier University in 2014, where she was inducted into the President’s Circle of Young Alumni. In her free time, Vanessa enjoys going to the movies, reading, directing musical theatre, or spending time near the ocean. 3 Shad Carleton Program Team Rebecca Drodge, Program Experience Manager Carleton University’s board meetings and events run smoothly thanks to Rebecca. As an administrative assistant, Rebecca provides administrative support to the University Secretary and also coordinates all meeting logistics for the board, including special event planning. Rebecca has held various positions at Carleton, and is joining us from the Student Experience Office where she worked as a Special Projects Assistant – Leadership Initiatives. Before this, she was the Strategic Integrated Planning Task Force Assistant and Events Coordinator. A Carleton alumna, Rebecca holds a Combined Honours Degree in Humanities and Biology. Erin Engelhardt, Design Project Faculty Erin Engelhardt was a Shad at University of Waterloo in 1990 and has been involved with Shad at Carleton University since 2009 including serving as Program Director from 2016-2019. Professionally Erin is a Patent Agent whose passion is working with inventors and small companies to obtain patent protection for their inventions and strategically develop their patent portfolios. In her spare time Erin loves to make things, deconstruct things, paint, garden, hike, and volunteer her time in STEAM education and the Ottawa entrepreneur community. Erin has an avid curiosity about the world and is ever seeking better ways to tread lightly and with joy within it. Erin is also a mother of two (including one Shad!) and wife to a fellow Shad. Brian Burns, Design Project Faculty Brian Burns has enjoyed being part of the SHAD Carleton program for many years and is predominantly involved with the challenging DE Design Project. He brings with him over 30 years of experience with the Carleton’s renowned School of Industrial Design and the Institute of Environmental Science, along with his work in Designing for the Environment. Over his career he has worked on the design of a wide range of products in many parts of the world and today focuses his work on innovative ways in which we can learn to live and design for eco-sustainability and the circular economy. He is currently working on sustainable food related initiatives with the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University in Melbourne, Australia. His accent will tell you that he was originally from London, England, where he supports Chelsea in the English Premier League. Every year he looks forward to the surprises and challenges that the new group of SHAD students will bring...and this year will be no exception...and he can’t wait to meet you all. 4 Shad Carleton Program Team Adrian Chan, Faculty Adrian is a Professor in the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering at Carleton University, and Director of the Research and Education in Accessibility, Design, and Innovation (READi) training program. Adrian is a biomedical engineer who has been recognized for excellence both as a researcher and as an educator, with expertise in biomedical sensors, signals processing, and image processing. He is a Registered Professional Engineer and a 3M Teaching Fellow. He has been involved with the SHAD program for over 15 years, including serving as the SHAD Carleton Program Director for 6 years. Adrian is an avid reader and runner, and a proud father of four wonderful children. Kaylee Mask, Faculty As an undergraduate science student, Kaylee was highly involved on campus at Carleton University. She loved her time on campus so much that she pursued a masters degree in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs at Western Illinois University, so that she could work as a professional staff member on university campuses, and continue to support students in the transitions they face while pursuing their degrees. After working as an Academic Advisor at WIU, and a Residence Manager at McMaster University, she returned to Carleton University in 2010. Kaylee has worked in the Student Experience Office, as well as the Centre for Student Academic Support, and coordinated the Peer Assisted Study Session program for over six years. Through this role she worked with high achieving student leaders to support students in their learning. Kaylee now works in the Office of Quality Initiatives as a Senior Quality Advisor, and supports managers and leaders do their best work. Kaylee is a certified Strengths Coach and believes that we can accomplish so much more when we lean into the things that make us unique. She is so excited to help you discover your strengths during your time at Shad! Lionel & Melanie Doonan, Faculty Lionel and Melanie are the founders and owners of New Again Fitness and DQ Ballroom and Fitness in Ottawa. Lionel is a Certified Personal Trainer. Melanie is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).