Antoinette Jackson

BCIT part of national network to increase entrepreneurship and research commercialization in Canada

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As part of a national innovation strategy to increase entrepreneurship and research commercialization across Canada, the Government of Canada has awarded $24.1 million dollars in federal funding over five years to create the College-University Network for Entrepreneurship and Research Commercialization (the Network). BCIT is proud to be one of 38 post-secondary institutes from across Canada, … Read more

Dr. Kim Dotto retires after 30 years of outstanding service at BCIT 

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After three impactful decades at BCIT, Dr. Kim Dotto, Dean Applied Research and Centre for Applied Research and Innovation (CARI), will retire on January 31, 2025. His remarkable tenure has left a legacy of innovation, collaboration, and leadership that has elevated BCIT’s reputation as a trailblazer in applied research and education. A career marked by … Read more

BCIT student applied research project advances beaver habitat restoration

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Beavers are industrious engineers in the animal kingdom and play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Beaver dams create wetlands, which serve as crucial habitats for a diverse range of species and help to regulate water flow and mitigate the effects of floods and droughts. Understanding where to focus beaver-based restoration for habitat and … Read more

BCIT MAKE+ Team wins Gold and sets new record at 2024 CYBATHLON

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The BCIT MAKE+ CYBATHLON Team, led by team pilot Dr. Jaimie Borisoff, Director of BCIT MAKE+ and former Canada Research Chair in Rehabilitation Engineering Design, has won gold medal in the Wheelchair Race category of the 2024 CYBATHLON, held in Zurich, Switzerland on October 26 and 27.   The CYBATHLON is an international competition that draws … Read more

BCIT MAKE+ Team to showcase power wheelchair in 2024 CYBATHLON competition

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On October 26 and 27, Dr. Jaimie Borisoff, Director of BCIT MAKE+ and former Canada Research Chair in Rehabilitation Engineering Design, will lead the BCIT MAKE+ 2024 CYBATHLON Team to compete in the Wheelchair Race category at the prestigious CYBATHLON taking place in Zurich, Switzerland. The CYBATHLON, a global competition founded by ETH Zurich in … Read more

BCIT MAKE+ collaborates with Providence Research to pioneer medical innovations 

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The BCIT MAKE+ applied research group is collaborating with Providence Health Care (PHC) through Providence Research’s annual Skunkworks innovation competition. This collaboration is aimed at inspiring and developing new medical devices and health-related technologies, driven directly by insights and needs identified from the frontlines of care. The goal is to transform theoretical ideas into practical … Read more

BCIT receives $230k from Future Skills Centre to enhance Virtualized Experiential Learning Platform

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The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is pleased to announce that researcher Dr. Moein Manbachi of the Smart Microgrid Applied Research Team (SMART) has been awarded $230,000 in funding from Future Skills Centre. This funding will support the expansion of the Virtualized Experiential Learning Platform (VELP), developed to meet the growing demand for skilled … Read more

BCIT students win again: Using AI to solve maintenance-related challenges at YVR

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Student teams from colleges and universities across BC gathered at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in mid-April to participate in the second annual YVR Hackathon aimed at redefining the future of airport operations and maintenance. The event culminated in a triumph for BCIT students who secured first, third, and fourth places. Addressing real-world challenges The … Read more

Innovative projects showcased from winners of the 2024 Student Innovation Challenge

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BCIT celebrated many of our students’ brightest ideas and most creative innovations at the annual Student Innovation Challenge Pitch and Awards Ceremony. Each year, students from across BCIT submit their bright ideas for a chance to win. This year, after a challenging first round of review, 9 entries were short-listed to present at the Pitch … Read more

BCIT receives funding to build better wheelchairs and reveal the secrets of the cosmos   

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On behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport of Canada and Quebec Lieutenant, announced more than $515 million in funding for research infrastructure through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).   BCIT is among the 32 post-secondary institutes and research hospitals, as well … Read more