Cynthia van Ginkel 
Putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. We are committed to ensuring our people — those who make BCIT distinct, are developing while feeling valued, supported, and connected. BCIT is a people-first organization. We aim to celebrate our employees by sharing their stories through … Read more
The all-class end-to-end project done in the final term of the BCIT Computer Systems Technology (CST) Diploma’s Technical Programming Option is an opportunity to bring together the many skills learned throughout the two-year program. But that doesn’t mean the learning stops. This year, the class of 16 came together to create Claim Craft, an AI-powered … Read more
Over just a couple of decades the world wide web has transformed global communications, commerce, and society at large. And almost all organizations have found that a strong online presence is an essential facet of success in today’s market, both for local reach and far beyond. Essential tool for business “Whether it’s connecting with their … Read more
In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, students from 15 universities and colleges across North America competed in St. Petersburg, Florida, in the annual “Capture the Flag” (CTF) challenge organized by financial firm Raymond James, where they defended against potential hacking threats. BCIT’s team from the Bachelor of Technology in Forensic Investigation: Digital Forensics … Read more
BCIT Computing faculty Dr. Borna Noureddin originally came to a career in technology focused on how to apply it to overcome human challenges, specializing in human-computer interaction (HCI). With a PhD in biomedical engineering he worked on assistive technology for people with mobility limitations: tracking eye movements, building a brain-computer interface, and using smartphone sensors … Read more
The demand for professionals with the skills to help create, deploy, and manage data solutions is growing. BCIT Computing has responded by expanding its full-time Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Applied Computer Science with the launch of a January cohort in the Database Option with refreshed curriculum. We checked in with Database Option Head Dr. … Read more
Earlier this year BCIT Communication faculty Chris Ganeff initiated an applied end-to-end project offering authentic learning for TV & Video Production Diploma students. Communication Department faculty acted as “clients,” for whom first year student teams would develop classroom instructional videos. Students experienced the real elements of a client project while supported by faculty from the … Read more
Forest fires are an ever-growing topic of concern. At BCIT, researchers are combining Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) – better known as “drones” – with a field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) known as “computer vision” to try to prevent and improve forest fire management. Computer vision involves a computer deriving information and data from visual … Read more
British Columbia’s thriving tech sector is a powerhouse in driving economic development across Metro Vancouver. A recent report revealed that one in ten roles in the region is a tech job – one of the highest rates in Canada. BC is also the second-largest artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Canada. With global companies like Amazon … Read more
230 students. 48 teams. 13 sets, 2 intakes, 2 campuses. 11 faculty members. 5 weeks, 23 working days. Multiple geolocations. A gazillion slack and discord messages. Countless merge conflicts. Full stack of technologies. Endless chatlogs. 1 common goal. They did it. In their annual first year app-creating project, Computer Systems Technology (CST) Diploma students were … Read more