Cynthia van Ginkel 
Princeton Dychinco just returned from competing nationally at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) DeepRacer WildCard Race in Ottawa. We checked in to learn more about his experience at the event, and in his Computer Systems Technology (CST) Diploma program. After completing a degree in Psychology from Simon Fraser University, Princeton found himself working in tech … Read more
“I’ve loved computers and technology all my life, I can’t remember a time when I haven’t been heavily involved with them, though they were largely kept as a hobby,” explains James Black, graduating this spring with his Bachelor of Technology – Forensic Investigation, Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Option. James took some time before finding his … Read more
Dr. Maryam Tanha’s research and work projects read like news headlines: critical infrastructure security, intelligent transportation systems, android malware detection. “Information and communication technologies (ICT) affect almost every aspect of our lives,” says Maryam. “We’re interacting with other people using social networks or email, we use online resources to learn new skills, we use navigation … Read more
“Never in my academic career would I have expected to verbally present my research in a conference” says BCIT Forensics grad Eva Ip. “It was such an incredible experience.” Eva just graduated from the Forensic Investigation (Forensic Science Option) Bachelor of Technology program. She transferred into the program after initially studying criminology and linguistics. Why … Read more
Computer Systems Technology (CST) students took home a number of awards at the recent nwPlus cmd-f hackathon for their webapp LinkAge. The team of Alissa Graham, Cindy Liu, Deanna Lepke, and Melanie Ta earned three sponsor awards: 1st place for TELUS’ Leverage technology to support social sustainability and community building, Most Creative Use of Twilio, … Read more
BCIT’s Communication Department is offering a new badge in Communication for Team-based Collaboration, created by faculty member Lisa Allen. Learn more about the badge in our Q&A with Lisa – maybe it could help you or your team! Q: Who is the new Communication for Team-based Collaboration badge for? Lisa: This badge is for anyone looking … Read more
BCIT is known for its connections to industry and ensuring that grads come out ready to integrate into their workplace. But while established connections to industry, like Program Advisory Committees, are great for keeping curriculum current, sometimes an instructor takes some time to get the feel of industry from the inside. Trevor Lord (TL), BCIT … Read more
“It’s with great pleasure that I announce that SoCAS has successfully filled the position of Associate Dean of Computing with one of our very own!” announced Dean Hildebrand, Dean, School of Computing & Academic Studies (SoCAS). Donna Turner is already known by many at BCIT as Program Head, Student Success for the Computer Systems Technology … Read more
You’ve been trying to get into the Vancouver real estate market. You’ve found a place that you like and can afford: how much should you offer in your bid? You are a public health official advising lawmakers on lockdown measures in a pandemic: how far should the government go in constraining individual freedoms in order … Read more
Hans Hwang relocated to Canada from China in 2015. He brought 20 years of experience as a software developer specializing in Quality Assurance (QA) and testing, and held a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science. Nevertheless, in Canada, he struggled with finding local employment. He was lucky to be able to work remotely for a past … Read more