BCIT researchers join international team studying neutrinos in famous underground Japanese experiment

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BCIT neutrino researcher joins international team

BCIT Faculty members Dr. Barry Pointon and Dr. Michal Aibin recently joined the Canadian Hyper-K group to work with researchers and students involved in the existing Super-Kamiokande (Super-K) and the future Hyper-Kamiokande (Hyper-K) neutrino physics experiments in Japan. This Canadian collaboration included many Canadian universities and institutions such as BCIT and TRIUMF, Canada’s particle accelerator centre. … Read more

Profiling new threats and solutions at forensic research day

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The annual Forensic Science and Technology Bachelor of Technology Graduate Research Day always offers some surprising insights, along with research on new areas of concern. This year’s projects highlighted the increasing cybersecurity threats and digital safety concerns of our society, which is no longer just tech-enabled, but tech-dependent, right down to basic infrastructure. From Crime … Read more

Luk receives BC construction month community leadership honours

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Marita Luk has won a 2019 BC Construction Month Community Leadership Award. A popular figure in Lower Mainland construction circles, Luk is business development manager in the School of Construction and the Environment (SOCE) at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). Luk is well known as an enthusiastic advocate for both BCIT and the … Read more

Pre-transfusion testing

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Hey, everyone! Long time no blog.  Between moving, and studying for (and writing) the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science certification exam, I haven’t had much time to gather my thoughts. Though I’ve started working as a tech now, I wanted to touch on a few topics I missed before practicum finished. My last 6 weeks … Read more

BCIT graduates empowered, shaping BC, inspiring global progress

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BCIT Valedictorian Nic Johnson

Honorary doctorates encourage grads to use education to make the world a better place The vision for the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is to empower people, shape B.C. and inspire global progress. 2019 valedictorian Nic Johnson may just be the embodiment of those principles. “If there’s one thing that I’d like people to … Read more

Giving from loss: Why BCIT alumna Juli Leung is passionate about patient-centred nursing

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Juli Leung is crocheting a doll for her daughter, Hailey age 4. “I’m customizing the doll so that it looks like her,” she says. “Then I plan to make different outfits for the doll so that it will look like she is wearing one of those princess dresses.” If you know Juli, you wouldn’t be … Read more

BCIT Convocation photos and video – June 2019

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BCIT June 2019 Convocation

The annual spring convocation ceremonies returned to the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) from June 19-21. Families and friends celebrated over 1,600 students who crossed the stage to become graduates of BCIT. These graduates now join the growing family of 185,000 BCIT alumni who are everywhere, in every sector, conquering today’s complex world. Congratulations to … Read more

Analytics meetup brings industry experts to BCIT

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BCIT Analytics Meetup

With data everywhere – and constantly growing – how can BCIT make sure grads are well equipped to be able to harness it? That was a key theme at last week’s Analytics Meetup hosted by the BCIT Centre of Excellence in Analytics, Powered by SAP. Over 75 participants enjoyed presentations, industry panel insight, and collaborative … Read more

Graduating Student Awards Celebration: Recognizing student achievement and the generosity that makes it possible

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BCIT pride was everywhere—from the graduating students who received awards to the donors who made it all possible. They joined BCIT President Kathy Kinloch and faculty and staff to recognize the achievements of our students at the 2019 Graduating Student Awards Celebration on June 18 at the Burnaby campus. “The awards gave me time to … Read more

Building eco-literacy through applied ethics: enter the great debates

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The training needed to respond to today’s ecological realities is often seen as technical, from skills in green building design to electric vehicle infrastructure development to environmental restoration. However, as students in Michael Bourke’s BCIT Applied Ethics class come to learn, technical skills can be just the beginning of their journey. “For the first two … Read more