SMART News

From concept to prototype: BCIT students pitch at 2026 Student Innovation Challenge

BCIT students pitched projects ranging from tested prototypes to market-ready ventures at the 2026 Student Innovation Challenge Pitch Round, a fast-paced, intense, Dragon’s Den-style challenge finale held at the Burnaby...

BCIT Computing graduate students train AI to improve results

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Computing students are finishing up their first year of courses, preparing to go into industry internships and projects, or to pursue a thesis, in...

BCIT researcher spotlight: Meet Alan Stewart

With more than 40 years of experience in software development, Alan Stewart brings deep technical expertise to BCIT’s Smart Microgrid Applied Research Team (SMART). Alan’s work focuses on building and integrating systems...

BCIT researchers contribute to global dialogue on kratom

With several research presentations and a leadership role on the organizing committee, BCIT applied research played an instrumental role at Fifth Scientific Kratom Symposium hosted by the University of Florida...

BCIT receives funding to increase electric vehicle awareness in underserved communities

BCIT Applied Research has received $300,000 from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)’s Education and Awareness Project Funding to support national and regional electric vehicle awareness initiatives, including in underserved communities. This...

Burnaby City Hall now has 100 EV charging stations powered by solar panels (Daily Hive July 13, 2022)
New EV Fast Charger in Cache Creek Connects EV Drivers to Northern BC (July 23, 2019)

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