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Burnaby, BC-based British Columbia Institute of Technology Appointed Matthew Smith as Director, Centre for Welding Technologies and Metallurgy Research
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BCIT is one of British Columbia`s largest post-secondary institutions with more than 48,000 students enrolled annually (16,600 full-time, 31,600 part-time). We offer practical career credentials designed for the workplace, including degrees, diplomas and certificates spanning Applied and Natural Sciences, Business and Media, Computing and Information Technology, Engineering, Health Sciences and Trades. Established in 1964, BCIT now has five main campuses as well as satellite locations province-wide. BCIT`s international partnerships span training, education and research initiatives in South America, Central America, East Asia and Eastern Europe. At BCIT, students learn theory and put it into practice all in one process. We work with industry to ensure that our training remains on the cutting edge of current practices, and engage our students in the classroom, in the lab, and in the field, building a broad and relevant spectrum of skills. When our students graduate, they’re ready to jump in and contribute—right from day one. Our applied research activities help to bring new products to the marketplace and address industry-specific problems. Together with our graduates contributions, our research helps drive our economy forward.
About the Person
Matthew Smith is Director, Centre for Welding Technologies and Metallurgy Research at British Columbia Institute of Technology. Previously, Matthew held various senior IT leadership roles in the industry.
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