Suzanne Lacasse, O.C.
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec and Oslo, Norway
Suzanne Lacasse is a leader in the field of geotechnical engineering. Her work in soil mechanics and risk assessment has led to the advancement of engineering practices around the globe. As one of the first women to graduate from the civil engineering program at École Polytechnique de Montréal, she went on to lead the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute in Oslo, the largest research organization of its kind in the world. This generous leader has secured her stature within the discipline through her engagement in various organizations, and has been recognized with many prestigious accolades over the years.