Cynthia van Ginkel 
230 students. 60 teams. 12 sets, 2 intakes, 2 campuses. 12 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. The school year for first year Computer Systems Technology (CST) Diploma students winds up with an intense … Read more
Computing recently revealed the evolution of its longstanding Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems to a Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science (BScACS), now open for Fall 2023 applications. Here’s a round-up of some of the changes, and how the new credential better meets the needs of both students and industry. How will the … Read more
We checked in with Computing instructor Prabhjot Lalli on his new course COMP 4016: Applied DevOps with Kubernetes. He told us how technology is making software run more smoothly, and how it can help IT staff avoid those dreaded 3am calls! “Students will be equipped with the right tools to hit the ground running, and … Read more
High school girls gathered at BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC) for the Technovation Girls BC Chapter Spring Break Learning Conference this month, where co-hosts BCIT Computing and UBC Geering Up offered hands-on workshops and career exploration opportunities. Technovation Girls is a non-profit tech entrepreneurship competition where girls aged 13-18 work in teams to develop a mobile … Read more
Working from home during the pandemic was challenging for energetic and outgoing Basic Health Sciences faculty Jen Kong. But boredom turned to frustration when she repeatedly witnessed viral headlines and social media posts that contained so much health disinformation. “I think everyone should learn how their body works,” explains Jen. “That helps them guard against … Read more
Facing both climate change and high fuel costs, reducing energy consumption is on everyone’s mind. So it’s exciting to hear that institutional organizations are contributing to this goal by researching and implementing technical solutions. Enter Spencer Wilson, BCIT Computer Systems Technology (CST) Bachelor of Technology (BTech) student and prior CST Diploma graduate, who spent last … Read more
BCIT’s new Technical Communication Essentials Microcredential sharpens skills employers want across roles and sectors. “Successful organizations rely increasingly on effectively gathering, managing, conveying, and exchanging substantial amounts of information,” explains Nick Fox, BCIT Communication Department Faculty Member. “Technical communicators ensure that information is clear, coherent, organized, and targeted, so it meets audience needs and business … Read more
Steve Corbeil knew he wanted to work in law enforcement. The BCIT Bachelor of Technology in Forensic Investigation: Crime and Intelligence Analysis (CIA) helped him develop his skill set. Now he loves his work in helping keep kids safe in and out of school. Here’s our chat: Q: What were you doing before you started … Read more
Most of us have hired or worked with a BCIT grad. But BCIT Computing seeks to support organizations far beyond just graduating (a lot of!) job-ready talent. Here are some of the ways your organization might benefit from connecting to BCIT Computing: 1. Industry-focused courses to support in-demand jobs Like recent new offerings in MS … Read more
It would be hard to find an organization that didn’t want to save resources or increase revenue by better understanding their data. From customer behaviour to energy use, leaders across the world know that they may be missing out on critical insights. Skilled individuals who can harness the power of data, by creating visualizations and … Read more