Apps that help cities be smarter

BCIT Computer Systems Technology (CST) Diploma program is in the thick of the data revolution and apps for helping cities – and their citizens – be smarter. Student Project Showcase Last week, 85 students showcased apps they’d created using New Westminster Open Data. The excitement was palpable as Computing students presented to New Westminster’s Mayor, three … Read more

The world is a team environment: career advice from a CTO/COO

Luke Lafreniere’s route to Founding Member/Chief Technical Officer at Linus Media Group wasn’t exactly traditional, but he knew he loved creating things from the start. There were early hints that he had potential as a how-to video star. In high school he gained some notoriety by submerging a computer in mineral oil in a fish tank, creating … Read more

De-stressing From Studying

Hello, it’s Megan! I’m starting to feel a bit overwhelmed with the last two weeks of school coming to an end. Before I can start doing all the festive things; gingerbread house making, bright lights in Stanley Park, catching up with friends, or just sleeping. Our set has also arranged to have a secret santa … Read more

Mark McDonald recognized with the 2017 ASTTBC Professional Achievement Award

Our congratulations go out to recently retired BCIT faculty member Mark McDonald. Mark was recognized November 18 with the 2017 Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) Professional Achievement Award. The award recognizes ASTTBC members who have distinguished themselves in their field of technology, or who have made a substantial contribution to the wellbeing … Read more

BCIT collaborates with Gundersen Health to advance energy independence

Gundersen Health is a physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system based in Wisconsin. In 2014, it achieved 100 percent energy independence—no small feat in a system with six hospitals (including a teaching hospital with 325 beds and a Level II trauma centre), and more than 50 clinics. With 1 billion dollars in annual revenues, and more than 7,000 … Read more

Getting Ready for Exams

Hello it’s Megan! It’s that time of the year where winter break is just around the corner. But before we get there we have to wrap up all of the group projects and then have exam week. (DUN DUN DUN) My group just finished a presentation yesterday and we have 3 big projects left before … Read more

Applying to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

The application for 2018 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is open!!! The program has changed, now there are 3 options: General Sonography Option Cardiac Sonography Option General and Cardiac Sonography Option This is my experience on applying to the program, but don’t worry if your experience is slightly different. Of my classmates, you will find that … Read more