A five-year, $550,000 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Alliance grant has been awarded for the Road Salt and Salmon Project. BCIT’s students and faculty have been conducting research in this multi-institute effort to understand how the use of salt for de-icing roads is affecting the salmon population in Metro Vancouver. A … Read more
“BCIT was my first love story; Jim was my second,” says BCIT alumna Peggy Waldbauer, Medical Lab Technology, ’67. Peggy recalls that she loved her classes and the memories made with friends on the BCIT Burnaby Campus. Little did she know, her affinity for BCIT would lead to finding her future soulmate, sparking the next … Read more
BC is shifting towards a Clean Economy— with big changes in fossil-fuel-reliant industries and an increased demand for other natural resources. With it, new career paths will emerge and existing jobs will transform. A more robust set of environmental and sustainability skills will be in demand to mitigate the effects of climate change. To help … Read more
BCIT is honoured to have been voted first place in the Continuing Studies Institution category of the annual Stars of Vancouver Readers’ Choice Awards from Vancouver is Awesome. This award recognizes the strength of BCIT in providing industry-focused and flexible upskilling options to help learners quickly advance into in-demand jobs in Canada. Historically, Continuing studies … Read more
Whether you’re a high school student exploring your post-secondary options or a working professional looking to upskill for a future-proof career, the BCIT Big Info is an open-house event that you’ll want to attend on February 15, 2023 from 4-7 pm at the Burnaby Campus. Unlike many post-secondary recruitment events, the bi-annual Big Info offers … 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
What do the world’s greatest leaders have in common? Not as much as you might think. That’s because there are as many different leadership styles as there are individuals, and every industry and business needs decision makers who can see the big picture, motivate people, and inspire change. Maybe you’re already working and you want … Read more
Embarking on a journey into post-secondary is exciting and momentous but this experience could feel different than usual during the COVID-19 pandemic. BCIT recognizes the challenges many current and prospective students are facing in these uncertain times, and we are here to support you on your educational journey. Big Info, our largest program expo and … Read more
BCIT Applied Research MAKE+ researcher Nancy Paris successfully defended her doctoral thesis at Royal Roads University in the College of Interdisciplinary Studies and earned her Doctor of Social Sciences (DSocSci) credential. “Many congratulations Dr. Nancy Paris on this tremendous milestone in your life and career,” said Kim Dotto, Dean, BCIT Applied Research and Centre for … Read more
Congratulations to Dr. Jennie Moore, BCIT Director of Institute Sustainability, for being awarded a Knowledge Synthesis Grant from the Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). This funding will support Jennie and her team’s research project on Measuring and Managing Living within Earth’s Carrying Capacity, part of the Knowledge Synthesis Program. SSHRC is the federal research funding … Read more