Perspectives Newsletter Winter 2025
Vol. 47, no. 2 / Posted on March 21, 2025

amit kumarCongratulation to Dr. Amit Kumar, Professor at the University of Alberta and CSABE member for is induction as Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC).

The induction ceremony will be held on Saturday, 5 April at the HILTON LAC-LEAMY Hotel, located at 3 Casino Boulevard, Gatineau-Ottawa, QC. See the invitation below.

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Dear colleagues/friends of the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC),

The EIC, founded in 1887, is pleased to announce the winning recipients of its 2025 senior engineering awards and fellowship inductees. The senior awards of the EIC are the highest distinctions made by the Institute and are awarded to deserving members of its 14 constituent societies. Additionally, the EIC is happy to announce the election this year of an exceptional individual to the rank of Honorary Member of the Institute, an honour last bestowed in 2015.

Six professionals will be awarded EIC’s 2025 engineering medals in recognition of their outstanding achievements and service to the engineering profession. In addition, a total of 21 engineers will be inducted as 2025 EIC Fellows for their exceptional contributions to engineering in Canada.

The list of 2025 award winners may be viewed/downloaded: English version / French version. If the name of someone you have nominated this past round is not among the current winners, please kindly consider resubmitting your nomination in a future year.

The EIC Gala has a very long history of being uniquely treasured as a warm/joyous in-person celebration with family and friends. The 2025 edition will be held on Saturday, 5 April at the HILTON LAC-LEAMY Hotel, located at 3 Casino Boulevard, Gatineau-Ottawa, QC. The gala will be a formal ceremony, including a cocktail reception (@ 6 PM) followed by a sit-down 4-course dinner/banquet (@ 7:30 PM) during which the awards will be presented.

We invite you to join us to celebrate these truly outstanding professionals. Gala seats and supportive sponsorships may be purchased/reserved online at https://eic-ici.ca/eic-awards-gala/.

Best regards,

(Sent on behalf of:)

Marius Paraschivoiu, FEIC, FCSME
President
Engineering Institute of Canada