For BCIT alumnus Matt Cox, the road to the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) was far from smooth. At 17, Matt moved out to pursue hockey. He first landed in Saskatchewan and then to a small town in Nova Scotia called Pictou — 6,000 km from home. “I remember waking up the first morning … Read more
BCIT Computing faculty Dr. Borna Noureddin originally came to a career in technology focused on how to apply it to overcome human challenges, specializing in human-computer interaction (HCI). With a PhD in biomedical engineering he worked on assistive technology for people with mobility limitations: tracking eye movements, building a brain-computer interface, and using smartphone sensors … Read more
Growing up in Steveston, Sally Poon was always passionate about creating a sense of community. Starting in elementary school and continuing through to high school, Sally found enjoyment in engaging in various volunteer activities. Whether she was part of the yearbook committee or student council, she thrived in roles which allowed her to interact with … Read more
BCIT Geographic Information Systems (GIS) student Christian Calvo developed a new interactive parking map for the BCIT Burnaby Campus. Christian joined the Institute’s Campus Planning and Facilities team during his final year in his program for his student practicum. A first of its kind at the Institute, his innovative interactive parking map is now launched … Read more
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a very emotional day for my family and I, and for many Indigenous communities across Canada. I’m a third generation Residential School Survivor, as my late Dad Ron Smith attended Residential School in Port Alberni alongside with brother and sisters. I had a total of five of … Read more
The demand for professionals with the skills to help create, deploy, and manage data solutions is growing. BCIT Computing has responded by expanding its full-time Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Applied Computer Science with the launch of a January cohort in the Database Option with refreshed curriculum. We checked in with Database Option Head Dr. … Read more
Earlier this year BCIT Communication faculty Chris Ganeff initiated an applied end-to-end project offering authentic learning for TV & Video Production Diploma students. Communication Department faculty acted as “clients,” for whom first year student teams would develop classroom instructional videos. Students experienced the real elements of a client project while supported by faculty from the … Read more
On September 24, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and Cansel unveiled the Cansel Computer Lab at SW3 in recognition of the organization’s generous gift of Trimble Business Centre software valued at $1.4 million to the BCIT INSPIRE Campaign. In a surprise statement at the event, Cansel announced an extension of their gift ensuring … Read more
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was originally known as Orange Shirt Day and started in 2013 by Phyllis Webstad. It is a day to honour the survivors and to remember and mourn for the children that never made it back home from Residential schools. Established by the Canadian government, Residential Schools started to … Read more
Come Grow with Us spotlights the remarkable career progress of BCIT staff and faculty who have dedicated more than a decade to the Institute. Each story is a celebration of their growth and contributions to BCIT. Hoby Chou is the Manager of Service Management, IT Services at BCIT. He started out his journey at the BCIT … Read more