Dr. Sumi Siddiqua, Professor of Civil Engineering and Associate Director of Graduate Studies for UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering, has been honoured by the Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS).
Dr. Siddiqua was presented with CGS’s Geoenvironmental Award at the organization’s annual conference (GeoMontréal 2024), held this year from September 15 – 18 in Montréal, Quebec.
“It’s a great feeling to be recognized by our peers. I am humbled and happy. I hope that events like this will motivate women engineering students to take on exciting roles and create opportunities to thrive,” said Dr. Siddiqua.
CGS President Rob Kenyon presents the 2024 Geoenvironmental Award to Dr. Sumi Siddiqua.
“Congratulations Sumi, to you and to your entire research team, on this well-deserved recognition. Thank you for modeling the way for us, and for continuing to elevate our School as a leader in research, training and collaboration in geomaterials,” said Dr. Will Hughes, Director of the School of Engineering at UBC Okanagan.
Watch a video about the award.
Further reading:
- Dr. Siddiqua was recently profiled by Engineers Canada
- UBC Applied Science Research in Action profile of Dr. Siddiqua
- Media Release: UBCO researchers look to the past to improve construction sustainability
- Dr. Siddiqua UBC Faculty Bio page
About the Canadian Geotechnical Society
The Canadian Geotechnical Society is the leading organization for geotechnical engineering and related geoscience in Canada. The CGS is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the creation of opportunities to exchange information among individuals from academia (both faculty and students), consulting, government, industry, contractors, and various providers of geotechnical-related products and services.
With approximately 1,400 members across Canada and around the world, the CGS is a driving force in the geotechnical profession by providing opportunities for members to upgrade their skills, to present research and case histories, and to connect with other geotechnical professionals locally, nationally, and internationally.