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BCIC Expands Science Fairs to Students Throughout B.C.
Above: Making ice cream from liquid nitrogen at BCIC's 2008 Innovation Exploration in Vancouver.
BCIC and the Science Fair Foundation of British Columbia (SFF BC) have partnered to enhance and deliver The Science Fair Program across B.C.
$9 Million for Solutions in Natural Resources, Applied Sciences and Engineering
Post-secondary institutions will receive up to $9 million in the next three years for projects providing social, economic and environmental solutions for B.C. Projects will be supported in the areas of natural resources, the applied sciences, and engineering.
Innovators Honoured at the MISTIC Science, Technology, and Innovation Awards
Above: Dean Rockwell, BCIC's CEO, at the MISTIC Science, Technology, and Innovation Awards
On November 6, 2008, MISTIC (Mid-Island Science, Technology & Innovation Council) hosted the 3rd Annual MISTIC Science, Technology & Innovation Awards, celebrating the accomplishments of innovation leaders in the region.
BCIC Leads Mission to Vermont to Study Anaerobic Digesters
Above: Not your ordinary farm - Vermont is home to anaerobic digesters producing "cowpower".
BCIC sponsored a Vermont educational mission to provide a valuable learning experience for power producers about the production of biomethane from anaerobic digestion. Anaerobic digestion is a sustainable solution turning organic waste such as manure into renewable natural gas.
Students Put on their "Media Hats" at the Launch of Science Scrum
Above: The launch of Science Scrum underway at the Brighouse Science Bash in Richmond, B.C.
On October 24, 2008, BCIC and NSERC-Pacific launched Science Scrum, a multimedia science journalism competition challenging students to communicate science and technology in exciting and creative ways.
BCIC and VEF Momentum Focus on the Economy
VEF Momentum and BCIC (Technology Champion Supporter of VEF Momentum) addressed a diverse crowd of entrepreneurs, investors, mentors and professionals on November 19, 2008 to pinpoint business success factors during economic lows.
Innovasion Shares the How-to’s of Entrepreneurial Success
Above: Brian Scudamore, founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK speaks to student entrepreneurs about what it takes to succeed.
BCIC was pleased to support Innovasion, an event showcasing successful entrepreneurs, who shared their insight with young innovators on how to turn innovative ideas into reality. Innovasion attracted over 1500 visitors and a lineup of entrepreneur speakers, which included:
