Nearly a decade ago, green jobs like energy management did not exist. However, with many countries such as Canada and the UK having declared a national climate emergency, sustainability is becoming increasingly top of mind for industry, government, consumers, and more. As a leader in sustainability research and education through partnerships with industry, BCIT is … Read more
Since Nepal’s 2015 M7.8 earthquake, significant reconstruction efforts have been undertaken to rebuild the extensive damage done by the earthquake and to increase risk preparedness plans for the future. Civil Engineering faculty member Bishnu Pandey, BCIT Civil Engineering students, and alumni have been supporting the reconstruction in Nepal. Danielle King and Harrison Dowd traveled to Kathmandu in … Read more
Michele Morrison doesn’t have a job that makes you think of waste reduction or recycling. As a manager in BCIT’s IT Services department she’s responsible for all the computers found in computer labs and used by instructors and staff. But she also helps to lead efforts that have seen six and a half tonnes of … Read more
Note to media: Photos of Pavilion available for download. Please contact Amy Chen for interview opportunities related to Pavilion. BCIT and the BCIT Student Association (BCITSA) joined forces to open the latest campus eatery, Pavilion. Located in the NE1 building of Burnaby Campus, Pavilion is a fresh new destination providing unique menu items in an inviting and modern … Read more
The 2 Day Challenge event returned to BCIT for its fourth annual year. An event led by Challenge Chairs Phyllis Chong, Laurie Stott, and Julia Alards-Tomalin, the 2 Day Challenge brings together students from seven different programs including Geomatics, Architectural Science, Civil Engineering, Forest and Natural Areas Management, Fish, Wildlife and Recreation, Ecological Restoration and Environmental Engineering. This year also … Read more
The second annual National Geomatics Competition was recently held at the University of Calgary with 12 teams of Geomatics students coming from universities and institutions across Canada to compete. Benoit Chevrette, Katie Conconi, and Meghan McLellan, third year students in the Geomatics Bachelor of Science degree program, did an excellent job of presenting their solution at … Read more
It can often be difficult to visualize the materials taught in a classroom setting, that’s when field-based study comes in handy. Field-based study provide the opportunities to present materials and structures that are otherwise not accessible Practice unique skills and techniques that cannot be carried elsewhere Reinforce previously taught classroom materials Lonergan & Andresen (1988) … Read more
The stretch of the Fraser River that falls between Mission and Hope is home to prime spawning locations for salmon and white sturgeon. Ken Ashley, Director of the BCIT Rivers Institute decided to make a documentary about the impacts humans are having on this sensitive area. The world premiere of the Heart of the Fraser documentary … Read more
As promised here is the future of ultrasound. As the technology is getting better, there are new ways of using ultrasound other than just diagnostics. Neurological Treatment New research is looking into taking the ultrasound system and using it to boost brain function. After 2 minutes of sending sound waves to the brain there was … Read more
Earlier this year, the BCIT Mining Engineering team participated in the 2019 Canadian Mining Games with their inaugural appearance to compete against 11 other Canadian Universities in a four day event. With the help and support from BCIT School of Construction and the Environment, Mining Faculty, and company sponsorship, the team traveled to Edmonton, Alberta for … Read more