To thrive in an age of disruption and to contribute to a world grappling with a climate crisis and the Fourth Industrial Evolution, start with a STEM degree

They’re driven. They’re inquisitive. They’re community-minded. This year’s Dal Schulich Leaders embody the qualities needed to create and push new technologies forward for the benefit of all.

Early adopters? Not so much. In Atlantic Canada, many small farms and agricultural producers can't afford to implement the latest tech solutions, but a new Dal-linked initiative seeks to offer a path forward.

Rina Wehbe, a computer scientist with academic roots in psychology, created Above Water to help shatter the stigma around mental health disorders and encourage people to set actionable strategies to achieve personal goals.