SMART News

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...

Big ideas wanted: 2026 BCIT Student Innovation Challenge

Do you think BIG? Are you a problem solver? Innovator? Visionary? The 2026 BCIT Student Innovation Challenge is your chance to innovate, compete, and win! If you are a full...

Largest Mitacs funding commitment in BCIT history: $1.3M pre-approved for disaster resilience research

BCIT has secured the largest Mitacs funding commitment in the institution's history: $1.3 million in multi-year research funding focused on intelligent disaster management systems. Master of Science in Applied Computing Program...

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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