Youri van Vliet 
“I always knew that I wanted to go into science. But I also knew that I wanted to have a lot of variety during my undergrad, and ideally after graduation. And that’s what really attracted me to this program. You get all your theoretical knowledge from UBC, but then you go to BCIT, and you … Read more
Internet traffic is growing at an exponential rate, yet the Internet infrastructure is struggling to keep up with this ever-increasing demand. But BCIT’s Dr. Michal Aibin and his Computer Information Technology (CIT) students don’t shy away from innovative challenges. “With the ever-growing demand of data, we’re pushing our technological infrastructure to its physical limits as … Read more
The new Full-Stack Web Development Diploma program (FSWD) presented its first showcase of interdisciplinary student projects (IDSP) on May 22. The project-based course saw students from the Digital Design and Development program (D3) of the School of Business and Media, and BCIT Computing and Academic Studies collaborate on four different projects during a four-month period. … Read more
When DNA was first used as a forensic tool, it was deemed the holy grail of the justice system: bare, scientific facts that could outwit the challenges associated with human perception, motivation and bias. But while forensic DNA technology is evolving, Forensic Science and Technology alumna Michelle Le has shown that DNA science also has … Read more
Computer Information Technology (CIT) Diploma program students presented their Industry Sponsored Student Projects (ISSP) on April 3. Instead of gathering in the Technology Education and Collaboration (TEC) Hub at the Downtown Campus though, students, instructors, and industry partners met online for the project showcase. From improving Search and Rescue (SAR) technology, and implementing a deep … Read more