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BCIT computing student helps disrupt the online entertainment space

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BCIT student, Nathan Miles, is making the most of his summer co-op placement. The second-year Computer Systems Technology student landed a coveted spot with online distribution start-up dotstudioPRO. The much-lauded company has given Nathan hands-on experience in the emerging industry. For example, he’s got to help launch the company’s major new initiative for online content creators —  the mySPOTLIGHT.TV Video … Read more

BCIT grads reach impressive heights

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Two BCIT alumni have been named ‘NextGen leaders’ by Wings magazine. The  Canadian Women in Aviation & Aerospace edition highlights a group of women it calls ‘the difference makers.’ Both were also recently named to the magazine’s Top 20 under 40 list. Graduates of different programs, both women have risen though the aviation ranks. Jocelyn Lebell (pictured above) joined Hawkair shortly … Read more

Fun and games at the end of a busy year

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Photo: The NoteAble team, L-R – Elisa Chu, Janelyn Ballena, Sophia Lindgren, Ariana Farkhondeh, Meghan Tius (Photo: Johnny Lee) The first year of the BCIT Computer Systems Technology (CST) diploma program is known to be challenging, but that doesn’t mean it can’t end in fun and games. Students wrap up the year by presenting games they have … Read more

Podmore’s Scrapbooks: how the BCIT Trades Discovery programs came to be

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David Podmore sits in his boardroom, surrounded by the Georgie trophies his company—Concert Properties—has won over the years. He’s not looking at the building awards, however; he’s reading through a scrapbook. It’s one of five laid out on the table. “Isn’t it great?” he asks. “It’s fantastic.” The carefully constructed scrapbooks are filled with hand-written … Read more

Dominic Barton, McKinsey & Co., to receive Honorary Doctorate of Technology from BCIT

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 24, 2016 On Friday, June 24 at 9:00 a.m. the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) will recognize Dominic Barton, Global Managing Director of McKinsey & Company, with an Honorary Doctorate of Technology. This degree is presented to individuals who are widely acknowledged for outstanding and sustained achievement in their area … Read more

Dominic Barton on BCIT as a world-class institution

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Dominic Barton at BCIT

Dominic Barton, Global Managing Director of McKinsey & Company, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Technology today from BCIT. In his keynote address, Dominic told the BCIT Class of 2016: “You should be incredibly proud of the institution that you come from. It is world class and the results show you deliver more jobs for students … Read more

Broadcasting greatness: BCIT alumna awarded again

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BCIT has been aware of Ceilidh Millar’s greatness for a while now. She was hired on as a student employee in her first semester, back in 2011. She was named a Distinguished Alumna in 2013, and appointed as BCIT’s Ambassador & Spokesperson. This week, the British Columbia Achievement Foundation recognized Ceilidh, too. The Broadcast and … Read more

Jiu Jitsu master visits campus

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BCIT students, staff and faculty recently spent an afternoon throwing each other around. The wrist grabs and ‘trap and rolls’ were all a part of a free self-defense class organized in a joint effort between BCIT and the BCIT Student Association. It was taught by instructors from North Vancouver Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In a mixed crowd of men, women, staff … Read more

Computing students compete for attention

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At Open House—which ran April 8th & 9th on the Burnaby Campus—Computing students showcased their projects for a wide range of campus visitors. Bachelor of Technology students showed off hands-on computer games in the Great Hall. They were joined by IUGO Mobile Entertainment representatives, showing a popular mobile game that our grads have worked on. Another hit display … Read more

Engineering the future

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“Women who are hesitating to try engineering are missing out on fascinating careers,” says electrical engineering instructor Rosamund Russell. The BCIT Automation & Instrumentation instructor says anyone with an interest in science and math should consider engineering. “I think some women may feel that they won’t be accepted into the field in the same way … Read more