Getting Involved with Events at BCIT

Hello all,
BCIT can be demanding, but it's important to recognize your long term goals after the completion of your program.  Make an effort to get involved in as many clubs and events as you can.

The ASHRAE October 11th dinner-meeting at the Italian Cultural Centre in Vancouver is a great place to meet potential employers and learn about industry standards.  Randy Zimmerman will be presenting on improving acoustics in duct systems.  Poor acoustic performance can decrease the comfort of occupants and are typically indicative of excessive air velocity.  Tips on sizing and material selection can be applied directly to your future designs and improve your ability to solve problems in pre-existing systems.

Working on my Baja Capstone project from last year.

I am also part of BCIT Racing: Baja, which was great not only for learning about vehicles but also developing some proficiency with power tools, welders, general fabrication techniques and solid design practices.

Engineers without Boarders (EWB) is a wonderful organisation that is committed to helping people in need.

Life after BCIT is longer than life in BCIT, so take advantage of events such as the Western Engineering Competition which is going to take place at BCIT this year.  Presentation Idol is a great place to practice your presenting and public speaking skills.

Make the most of your time here and get involved!

Cheers,
Todd Backus