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
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
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
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 […]
Breadfruit: from staple food crop to mosquito repellent
After completing her second year of the joint UBC- BCIT Biotechnology’s Honours degree program this past summer, Caitlin Wong joined BCIT’s Natural Health and Food Product Research Group (NRG) as a cooperative education student. With an interest in applying the skills she acquired during her first two years of the program, Caitlin contributed to an […]
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