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Seventh Round of BCIT Research Funds Awards

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We are pleased to announce the Institute Research Committee (IRC) recently approved the following 3 proposals, as recommended by their School Research Committees. The IRC received 5 applications for this round of funding, and while all were worthy of consideration, it was the Committee’s decision to approve 3 proposals. Dr. Mirela Gutica (SoCAS) – $25,000 […]

BCIT student works on life-saving technology

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In the Haiti earthquake in 2010, extensive damage to infrastructure resulted from the extremely poor quality of the concrete masonry blocks of which it was primarily composed. Since the primary method of testing the compressive strength of concrete is to measure the force required to crush a sample, which requires specialized and expensive equipment, it […]

Applied research at BCIT, enhancing the student experience

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Applied Research at BCIT is not just about discovering innovative solutions that shape  our world. It has also long provided students with a platform to expand their skill sets and challenge them with out-of-the-box projects. BCIT’s Natural Health & Food Products Research Group (NRG) has provided an interdisciplinary learning environment for students for over 15 […]

Breaking Down Walls, Building Bridges: A Community Dialogue

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In 2014 the VPD Dog Squad needed a new operational obstacle course for their dogs.  After many stops and starts, a diverse group came together with an idea for how to make it happen.  With support from the VPD and BCIT Applied Researchers a partnership was formed with BCIT Indigenous Initiatives and Aboriginal Trades Students and […]

Sixth Round of BCIT Research Funds Awards

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We are pleased to announce the Institute Research Committee (IRC) recently approved the following six proposals through the VP Research Seed Fund and Discovery Parks Fund, as recommended by their School Research Committees: Dr. Svetlana Nikolic-Brzev (SoCE), Dr. Neil Cox (SoE), and Dr. James Booth (SoCAS) – $25,000 (for 2015/2016) and an additional $25,000 (for […]