We’ve all been looking at a lot of health data over the past few weeks, learning about flattened curves and infection rates. But the statistics and graphs on which major decisions of life and freedom are based, are only as good as the quality of data behind them. Gordon Hamilton has been focused on this … Read more
It was like any other day for Joshua Bradshaw, until it wasn’t. While getting his order at a fast-food drive-thru, as he had done many times done before, he noticed that nearly every employee was wearing a ball cap. And a light bulb turned on. Up until then, Joshua, President of Vital Manufacturing and a … Read more
For the past several weeks, loud cheers have been heard from patios and balconies across Canada as communities rallied for a nightly applause to show support and gratitude for our frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, the cheers and clanging of pots and pans will be louder than ever in celebration of … Read more
Take a look around you, and you’ll likely see some examples of marketing—maybe just a few, maybe a few dozen. Marketing is everywhere, and comes in different forms as it’s needed by different industries. It’s the primary means for brands—whether small businesses, large enterprises, public sector organizations, or charitable non-profits—to make sure consumers are hearing … Read more
We caught up with Quan Nguyen to learn more about his career path since completing the Technology Support Professional (TSP) program. What were you doing before studying at BCIT? Prior to enrolling in the Technology Support Professional (TSP) program, which in 2010 was co-hosted by BCIT and The University of British Columbia (UBC), I completed … Read more
Mechanical ventilators are important medical equipment that provide life-saving respiratory support for patients with moderate to severe COVID-19. While the use of ventilators could prevent as many as tens of thousands of deaths in well-resourced countries and millions in low- and middle-income countries, the shortage of ventilators across the globe is a major and complex … Read more
There’s nothing that better prepares you for working on a client project than working on a client project. That’s why BCIT Computing students work on over a hundred actual client projects every year through the Industry Sponsored Student Project program (ISSP). A Computer Systems Technology (CST) project team recently took on a project for airG. … Read more
Donors and other BCIT supporters gathered at the Motive Power Campus on March 3 for BCIT Foundation’s 2nd Annual Bursary Tea. They were there to hear how their gifts were impacting the lives of students and enabling them to build better futures for themselves and their families. “Last year, because of you and others like … Read more
It’s amazing what you can do with a graphic design career these days. From creating beautiful logos to perfecting digital interfaces, every organization that engages customers with a website or mobile app needs a designer’s keen eye. At the same time, there’s never been more variety in media and entertainment—all the content on HBO, Netflix, … Read more
There has been a lot of talk recently around single-use plastics. In June of 2019, the Canadian Federal government raised eyebrows over its intention to eventually ban single-use plastics. In British Columbia, the Provincial government is engaging citizens on its intention to do away with single-use plastics through the CleanBC Program, using jarring graphics to help highlight … Read more