BCIC is pleased to share with you news and updates from BCIC and its partners over the past two weeks.  Join BCIC on Twitter at @bcic, Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn.

BCIC Young Innovator Scholarship inspires career choice

Gordon Minaker always had an interest in science but it was his experience with high school science fairs, and a resulting $4,000 Young Innovator Scholarship that affirmed the first year UBC science student’s desire to pursue a career in health sciences or medicine. BC high schools have until February 24, 2012 to enroll in the Young Innovator Schloarship program. http://ow.ly/94us5

Five reasons to be excited about AAAS in Vancouver February 16-20, 2012

In only a few shorts days, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) will host its Annual Meeting here in Vancouver, shining the spotlight on Canada's contribution to solving global issues through science and innovation. There are many reasons this is a big deal for BC’s science community. Here are BCIC’s top five: http://ow.ly/94u55

Saving our oceans one spill at a time. Regional New Ventures finalist Global Endeavours

Global Endeavours Ltd. is changing the outcome of potentially devastating spills or leaks from vessels carrying hydrocarbons, such as crude oil or diesel fuel, with its technology that can prevent or stop a spill in progress. Register to attend the BCIC-New Ventures Competition: Regional Awards Ceremony February 23, 2012 in Kelowna. http://ow.ly/938Ko

Technology Impact Awards now accepting submissions

BCTIA is now accepting submissions for the TIAs. With nine awards up for grabs this year, there is a category for every company including a ‘Community Engagement’ award that is open to non-technology companies. Learn more about the awards and the criteria for submissions. http://ow.ly/94tBH

Upcoming Events:
Feb 16: Vancouver | DigiBC | Networking Event http://ow.ly/937pC

Feb 16: Vancouver | BCTIA | GrowthWorkshop: Employee Attraction & Compensation http://ow.ly/8YRFn

Feb 16-20: Vancouver | 2012 AAAS Annual Meeting http://ow.ly/937sa

Feb 22: Vancouver | BCIT | Advancing IDEAS http://ow.ly/8YRKc

Feb 22: Vancouver | BCTIA | TechForum: Talent Diversity http://ow.ly/8YRDo

Feb 26-28: Vancouver | 10th Annual BioPartnering North America http://ow.ly/8YROz

Feb 28: Vancouver | VEF | A Look At Local Accelerators http://ow.ly/8YRQi