Perspectives Newsletter Winter 2025
Vol. 48, no. 2 / Posted on March 30, 2026
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stephane godbout

Chères et chers membres,
 
Déjà à la mi-mandat et plusieurs choses encore à accomplir. Je m’étais donné entre autres comme mandat d’augmenter la visibilité de la société pour consolider et augmenter le membership. Dans cette foulée, en août dernier à titre de président, j’ai présenté à NABEC sur l’impact de l’ingénieur en agriculture depuis les années 20.  Puis dernièrement, au congrès annuel du CDDI (voir texte) où je présentais l’importance du génie agricole et des biosystèmes pour un système agricole et alimentaire durable. Dans les prochaines semaines je serai présent à la rencontre du conseil de l’ASABE. Cette dernière a démarré un large chantier sur le membership. Nous avons déjà tenu des rencontres thématiques pour discuter de la durabilité du membership pour les deux sociétés. Puis, je serai présent au Canadian Food Engineering Conference qui se tient à Guelph, Ontario. Dans un horizon plus large, je représente notre société sur le conseil exécutif du CIGR et en janvier 2027 je vais débuter un mandat de deux ans à titre de président. Finalement je vous invite chaudement à participer en grand nombre à notre AGM qui se tiendra à Saskatoon cet été. Pour ceux qui veulent vivre une expérience européenne, vous êtes bienvenues au congrès conjoint EurAgEng/CIGR qui se tient à Turin en Italie du 24 au 26 juin (CIGR 2026 | Join the Global Biosystems Engineering Congress!).
 
Dear members,
Already halfway through my term, and there's still much to accomplish. One of my mandates was to increase the society's visibility to consolidate and grow membership. In line with this, last August, as president, I presented at NABEC on the impact of agricultural engineers since the 1920s. Then, more recently, at the CSE annual conference (see article), I presented the importance of agricultural engineering and biosystems for a more sustainable agricultural and agrifood system. In the coming weeks, I will be attending the ASABE board meeting. They have launched a major initiative focused on membership. We have already held thematic meetings to discuss the sustainability of membership for both societies. I will also be attending the Canadian Food Engineering Conference in Guelph, Ontario. In a broader perspective, I represent our society on the CIGR executive council and in January 2027, I will begin a two-year term as president. Finally, I warmly invite you to participate in large numbers in our Annual General Meeting, which will be held in Saskatoon this summer. For those who want a European experience, you are welcome to the joint EurAgEng/CIGR congress which will be held in Turin, Italy from June 24 to 26 (CIGR 2026 | Join the Global Biosystems Engineering Congress!).

Stéphane Godbout
Président CSABE-SCGAB

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Hello CSABE-SCGAB members,
 
Thank you for your interest so far in the CSABE Annual Meeting. We have received over 175 high-quality abstracts, and we are currently reviewing them. Confirmations will be sent out on April 15. In the meantime, here are a few reminders:

  • The conference Registration is now open. Early bird registration ends on June 1, 2026. Authors must register before June 8 to be included in the program.
  • Access the Preliminary Program to learn more about the technical sessions, social activities, workshops, and the technical tour.
  • Book your Accommodation early at conference rate.

We look forward to your timely responses and having you in Saskatoon, this JULY.
 
Regards,

The Local Organizing Committee
CSABE-SCGAB 2026 AGM
CONTACT: venkatesh.meda@usask.ca or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Important Dates:

Abstract Submission: Closed
Notice of Acceptance: April 15, 2026
Early bird rates ending: June 1st, 2026
Authors registration deadline: June 8th, 2026

Abstract and registration portal: https://www.conftool.com/csabe-scgab2026
Author Guidelines: https://csabe-scgab.ca/saskatoon2026-papers/author-guidelines

Each year, the CSBE/SCGAB presents Awards and Grade of Fellows during the AGM to celebrate and encourage excellence within the Canadian bioengineering community. Please consider nominating a member.

Only CSABE/SCGAB members in good standing may nominate or co-nominate candidates for the Society's awards. The recipient shall be a member of CSABE/SCGAB except for nominees for the Industrial Award. The recipient shall have made noteworthy contributions of achievement as described in each award (https://csabe-scgab.ca/about/awards).

Awards

  • Maple Leaf Award – Leadership in the profession;
  • John Ogilvie Award – Recognize innovation and ingenuity;
  • Young Engineer of the Year Award – Outstanding work by young members;
  • John Turnbull Award – Building and waste management;
  • Glenn Downing Award – Machinery and bioenergy;
  • Jim Beamish Award – Soil, water and environment;
  • John Clark Award – Food engineering;
  • Industrial Award – Outstanding product or service;
  • Fellow Award – Honorary status.

Student Awards and Scholarships

  • CSABE/SCGAB Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
  • CSABE/SCGAB Foundation Student Team Competition Funding Program
  • CSABE/SCGAB Undergraduate Design Project Award
  • CSABE/SCGAB Undergraduate Thesis Award
  • ***NEW*** CSABE/SCGAB National MSc/PhD Thesis Award (Submit before May 1st)

Please use the nomination form in each award description for submitting a nomination. The nominator of the candidate for the Award shall submit a nomination toThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Attn: Awards Committee Chair) by May 15, 2026.

Notre président, Stéphane Godbout a donné le 1er mars à l'UQTR une conférence intitulée « L’ingénieur en agroalimentaire : Au-delà du diplôme ». Cette conférence était dans le cadre de la 8ième édition du Congrès sur le développement durable en Ingénierie (CDDI) et abordait de façon générale le rôle ainsi que les différentes associations et sociétés savantes chapeautant l’ingénierie agroalimentaire. Cet évènement regroupe 43 institutions universitaires à travers le Canada. L’objectif de ce congrès est de sensibiliser et d’éduquer la communauté étudiante en génie sur les enjeux de la durabilité et de l’ingénierie environnementale, tout en les incitant à réfléchir et à proposer des solutions concrètes.
 
The society President,  Stéphane Godbout, delivered in March 1st at UQTR a presentation entitled “The Agri-Food Engineer: Beyond the Degree.” This presentation, part of the 8th Congress on Sustainable Development in Engineering (CDDI), provided a general overview of the role of agri-food engineers and the various associations and technical societies that oversee the field. This event brings together 43 university institutions across Canada. The congress aims to raise awareness and educate the engineering student community on the challenges of sustainability and environmental engineering, while encouraging them to reflect on and propose concrete solutions.