BCITSA Resources: Beyond the Books

Many people experience personal struggles and new challenges while they’re away from home, and it’s not easy to face these alone. A student’s life in Canada can sometimes get overwhelmed by immense academic pressure and other environmental stressors. As such, universities combine various support systems for students. In particular, they can help students easily navigate…

building near library that looks like blocks

summer days in the city

Spinning Chandelier by Rodney Graham As much as I enjoy staying in with some takeout and Netflix, going out for a walk around the city is crucial for my mental health and well-being. So, after two years of being mostly stuck indoors due to the pandemic, I’m excited to head outdoors more often this summer!…

A robot with arms

Automation in Medical Technology

The use of “cobots” (collaborative robots) and artificial intelligence (AI) in today’s medical system has revolutionized the capacity of healthcare practitioners to perform a variety of medical and diagnostic tasks. But could there be unintended consequences for surgeons and other doctors using these robots and AI? The term cobot is derived from a combination of…