Cynthia van Ginkel 
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
It’s a challenge to know where and how to start a program and career in a new country, in another language, but for Zak Husayn the most important factor was doing it right. He’s now about to graduate from BCIT’s Architectural and Building Technology (ABT) Diploma and is already getting workplace experience through practicum placements. … Read more
Dom Toa is not the only person who joined the forensic science field after being intrigued by depictions such as those on TV’s CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. But he may be one of the few who has come full circle, now leading a program at BCIT Forensics that teaches others to follow his footsteps…or, footprints? … Read more
For those thinking of a career change, or enhancement, the leap is often daunting. How much time will it take? Will I like it? How will it work out? BCIT Computing’s 6-month Front-End Web Developer (FWD) Certificate Program is a relatively low time investment for a pivot into tech. Interest had been so strong recently … Read more
Roelle Kim graduated from the Computer Systems Technology (CST) Diploma Predictive Analytics Option in 2021 and works at SAP as a Full-Stack web developer. She told us what led her to BCIT Computing, and what she loves about working in the tech sector. What do you do when you don’t like your job? It’s challenging … Read more
Thank you to BCIT Technical Writing instructor Geraldine Eliot for this guest blog. In an ever-evolving digital landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the realm of technical communication almost daily, so it’s exciting to share these advances with students in our new online course, Using AI for Technical Writing. In my ‘day job’ as an … Read more
A career in tech offers the opportunity to create something meaningful and make a significant impact. – Anna Nguyen Computing student Anna Nguyen was recently awarded the prestigious 2023 BC Women in Technology Scholarship by the BC Scholarship Society. This annual scholarship is granted to 10 women who are pursuing post-secondary studies in British Columbia, … Read more
Q&A with Ken Schulz, Program Head of BCIT Forensics’ Crime and Intelligence Analysis (CIA)-focused programs, all of which now offer online delivery options Q: Why did BCIT Forensics develop a microcredential in Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation (FFCI)? Ken Schulz: The stability of our organizations and our larger economy depends on our ability to root … Read more