25 Years of Applied Research at BCIT

James Albright

Acting Dean, Applied Research & Director, Applied Research Liaison Office (ARLO)

British Columbia Institute of Technology (“BCIT”)

Our Applied Research Mission

Applied Research advances the state of practice by applying technologies and creating innovative solutions to industry problems.“To maximize the institute’s impact on economic development and environmental sustainability through student training and enhancement of the learner experience while conducting Applied Research projects to solve industry problems.”

Student learning + Student Applied Research projects, = Highly desirable employment candidates.

Applied Research today• Applied Research advances the state of practice by applying technologies

and – Starting with creating innovative solutions to industry problems.1989 Mandated to preform Applied Research.

Today at BCIT we have: 4998 Sq. Meters of lab space; 20 research labs; $28 million Centre for Applied Research and Innovation; $2.5 million of industry services contracts annually; $10 million of research grants annually

Why we do Applied Research

lied Research advances the state of practice by applying technologies and creating innovative solutions to industry problems.

- Improve economic development

- Engage British Columbia, Canada and the world

- Train to meet industry requirements

- Projects sponsored by companies, increases employment.

Gala night

Student Creativity at work VCC Quartet

• Applied Research advances the state of practice by applying technologies and creating innovative solutions to industry problems.

Student Creativity at work VCC students

Bob McDonald – Students from Polytechnics across Canada

Student Innovation at work Showcase presentations

BCIT Student – Joel HoogeNon-Destructive strength testing

of concrete building blocks

Minister Findlay with Kathy and Joel

Innovation at workShowcase students