For a Complex World
The “Olympics of Tech” are happening in Vancouver next May. Students who may be interested in applying to volunteer to gain access can do so directly on the Web Summit Vancouver website:
Volunteer and attend Web Summit Vancouver for free – May 27-30, 2025
🗓️ Wednesday, November 27 | 🎟️ Register ($6)
Students in Term 6 (second term) of the BScACS program are eligible to apply for student bursaries. Deadline is October 30th. Please visit bcit.ca/financial-aid and https://www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/awards-scholarships-bursaries/bursaries/ for information.
Students interested in the upcoming DevFest Hackathon – please see the details on the registration page:
Sept. 20 – Sept. 29, 2024 (Hackathon) | Sept. 27 – Sept. 29, 2024 (Conference)
Location: University of British Columbia, Vancouver
The Q-SITE Conference is a three-day educational conference designed for students from across disciplines and levels of study to learn about the field of quantum information, science, technology, and engineering. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with programming on quantum computing architectures, quantum sensing, quantum algorithms, quantum cryptography, quantum materials, quantum simulation, and more!
Q-SITE is the perfect opportunity to learn about and expand your horizons in the quantum industry. Take part in exciting events such as:
Interested in programming and solving quantum challenges?
This year, the inaugural Q-SITE Hacks quantum hackathon will begin on September 20th and will feature coding and open challenges provided by Classiq, Xanadu, Haiqu, AWS and IBM. Compete for the chance to win cash, internship interviews, AWS credits, and company swag. Sign up here!
Interested in showcasing your research at the conference?
Applications are open for student research posters and talks. Submit your application here for the chance to present your work at Q-SITE.
Interested in seeing quantum tech in-person?
Early registrants get to participate in an exhilarating tour of Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute at the University of British Columbia. Sign up for the conference now to reserve your spot!
Learn more by visiting our website at https://www.qsiteconf.ca/ or the hackathon at https://www.qsitehacks.ca/.
Register today by clicking here!
Attention students! Get ready to level up your career at our exclusive Science World Spotlights event: Future Playgrounds: Exploring Careers in BC’s Video Game Industry!
Inspired by our newly launched Creative Technology Gallery, this event is your ticket to insider insights, expert advice, and exciting networking opportunities in the world of video game development.
Highlights Include:
As a student, you won’t want to miss this chance to explore your future in one of the world’s leading gaming hubs.
Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into the exciting world of video game development in one of the world’s leading gaming hubs. Reserve your spot now!
One week left to submit!
2024 BCIT Student Innovation Challenge is due next Tuesday, April 2nd!
The BCIT Student Innovation Challenge is an annual contest aimed at providing support and funding to BCIT students who have “bright ideas”. Any full time or part time student can submit a bright idea. Working on a great capstone or class project?
Have your own invention or business idea? Even if you have an idea that isn’t fully developed, that’s okay.
The top prize in each of these three categories is $3000: entrepreneurship, applied research, and sustainability!
Enter now. Deadline is Tuesday, April 2.
Check out the website for more info: www.bcit.ca/innovate
Questions? Email Antoinette_Jackson@bcit.ca
A new student club, “White Hat Cyber Crew” or WHCC was started by a student in INCS, and the faculty sponsor is Umme Salsabil.
If you’re interested in joining, their email/discord/Instagram are listed on the SA clubs page: