The BCIT School of Energy recently hosted its annual Engineering Project Expo, where students from Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics and Chemical and Environmental Technology programs showcased their capstone projects to the public.
This year, the event expanded beyond the Great Hall to also include SW1 Gateway, providing additional space for the growing number attendees. A total of 55 student projects were on display for employees, industry partners, prospective students, and alumni to view. Attendees had the opportunity to explore innovative student work and connect directly with the student groups. Industry partners continue to be impressed by the quality of the projects presented. The event provided students with a platform to showcase their skills to industry professionals, creating opportunities for networking, recruitment, and future career prospects.
Hundreds of attendees gathered at the BCIT Burnaby campus to discover innovative student projects and interactive demonstrations. The event highlighted students’ ability to turn their learning into practical solutions, showcasing the skills they developed through hands-on education, collaborative teamwork, and guidance from dedicated faculty members.
Featured capstone projects
Lithium-ion battery recycling project
Students present an industrial design for a lithium-ion battery recycling process developed through collaboration across Electrical, Mechanical, and Chemical and Environmental Engineering programs. Supported by the Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery and Wawanesa Insurance, the project demonstrates a sustainable process to safely recover valuable materials and support the circular economy.
Supporting pediatric long-term care
Yizuo (left), Josh (center), and Sasha (right), Electrical Engineering students, collaborated with UBC’s NEST lab to develop interactive features—such as storytelling, exercises, jokes, and dances—to support pediatric long-term care by reducing anxiety and assisting physical therapy for children with cerebral palsy.
Healthcare simulation communications platform
Students from the Mechatronics and Robotics program present a healthcare simulation communications platform developed in collaboration with the School of Health Sciences. As part of their capstone project, the team created a centralized system for BCIT’s simulation labs, supporting more seamless and realistic training environments used across 25 health-related programs. Learn more here.
Modified 3D printer
A Mechatronics team applies their interdisciplinary skill set in computing, mechanical design and electronics to modify a 3D printer into a functional non-planar 3D printer.
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