I’m very excited to share this post. Being in this program, I can see how good the image quality is and how impressive the technology has gotten. I started thinking what did it look like in the beginning? The Beginning of Ultrasound Jacques and Pierre Curie in 1880, learned about the piezoelectric effect which is … Read more
The Honourable Jean Charest, former Deputy Prime Minister and Quebec Premier, visited the BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus on January 28 and addressed the risk of Canada losing its forefront in the global aerospace sector should the Canadian government not invest heavily and strategically into a long-term vision for the future of the Canadian aerospace industry. … Read more
Many Canadians were shocked recently to hear about a senior citizen who sent all his money to fraudsters overseas, all the while thinking he was cementing his relationship with his newfound true love. Steve Wilson, who teaches in BCIT’s Forensic Investigation of Fraud and Financial Crime Graduate Certificate program, and also leads the Vancouver Chapter … Read more
From the pub to the print room, BCIT’s Student Association is looking at all their options to reduce waste on campus. Last year, they overhauled their napkins, cutlery, cups and straws, sourcing eco-friendly and compostable options whenever possible. The need and the urgency is clear, explains Student Association Communications and Marketing Director, James Foran. “We’ve … Read more
The strength of a team lives in the hands of each team member, including those who work behind the scenes like BCIT MAKE+ team. BCIT MAKE+ team helped the Burnaby Rowing Club develop a FISA (World Rowing Federation) electronic starting system which was put to the test at the National Rowing Championships held at Burnaby Lake … Read more
Where there’s metal, there are welders. Welding is everywhere, from transportation to infrastructure and everything in between. As the demand for welders continues to grow, there is a need for specialized courses to train apprentice and certified welders in providing service unique to specific fields, such as marine. With collaboration from the National Shipbuilding Strategy and Seaspan, … Read more
Okay, folks. Time to get personal. As I’ve mentioned in a past blog, my journey in the Med Lab program has been longer than your average students’. That’s because once upon a time, in Level 3, I hit a roadblock and that roadblock was failure. I’m not talking about failing one test; I’m talking about … Read more
When it comes to ships, they are essentially a floating city. Because of this, there are wastes on board which cause pollution. In order to minimize this, there is a convention in place called MARPOL. The convention includes regulations aimed at preventing and minimizing pollution from ships – both accidental pollution and that from routine … Read more
Like many, Sean Ellis knew he wanted to make a career change. Sean, who was working for a small landscaping company in North Vancouver, had always been interested in computers and technology. After some research, he landed on the BCIT Technology Support Professional (TSP) program. He felt it was a great fit. Blended format and … Read more
