Cynthia van GinkelCynthia van Ginkel

A BCIT Business Development Manager, Cynthia is ever-curious, passionate about the power of education, and a sustainability advocate.

International team measures antimatter falling for the first time: Q&A with BCIT physicist Alex Khramov

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We’ve previously talked to BCIT Physics Faculty Dr. Alexander Khramov about his work in the Antihydrogen Laser Physics Apparatus (ALPHA) scientific collaboration. After the international ALPHA team made headlines with the first laser-based manipulation of antimatter, thanks to a Canadian-made laser, the research group turned its focus to measuring gravity’s effect on antimatter. It’s with a lot … Read more

Is programming for you? Q&A with Computing Flexible Learning lead instructor Jason Wilder

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BCIT Computing has a long track record of teaching programming for software development. Meet faculty Jason Wilder, curriculum lead for the BCIT Computing Flexible Learning programming fundamentals stream, to learn more about how students can best explore essential IT skills. [Pictured: thank you note to Jason from a student] Q: Where can students start if … Read more

California State University students visit BCIT to experience Canada’s most comprehensive forensic programming

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This year’s BCIT Forensics Field School kicked-off with an extensive outdoor mock crime scene day on  Burnaby Campus. The two-week, hands-on program offers international forensic experience to 25 Criminology and Criminal Justice undergraduates from the California State University Long Beach (Cal State). It’s the first time the session has run since 2019. “In recent years, … Read more

Impactful Intelligence: Computing students use AI to power web applications

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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 unveils new Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science (BScACS)

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BCIT Burnaby campus in spring.

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

Deploying software across regions and keeping apps running smoothly: Why DevOps needs Kubernetes

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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

Computing hosts spring break camp to encourage girls in tech

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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

Fighting health disinformation with free open source pathology resources

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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

Student’s green computing paper recognized internationally

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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

These 5 communication skills can help you make a move into technical writing

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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