Sorry - but soapbox time.  No I am not, and seems I never shall be.  Although I do a lot for the IET (and don't begrudge that), because I am not a researcher (breaking down the limits) or an educator (doing something remarkable to promote engineering) I shall never be a Fellow.



It seems that if you are an engineer - doing your job (unless you have a LOT of spare time to do other things !!!)  then there is very little chance you could ever be a Fellow.



Sorry - strong feelings about this.

Hi Victoria,



That's ok - Everybody is encouraged to give their honest opinion, in a professional manner, as you have done here.



I appreciate your participation on this forum.



Kind regards,

Jo

The last time that I asked - a couple of years ago - we had reached 100 women Fellows.



Personally I have found it very beneficial - it was something that I was aiming for and has really boosted my confidence.



I became a Fellow about 5 years ago, and I know that the process has changed since then so I suspect my knowledge is too out of date to be of assistance.



Victoria, I'm really saddened that you think that you won't be able to get FIET because you're not a researcher or an educator.  I'm neither but I was successful and most of the Fellows that I know are engineers doing their job. 



I'll send you a private message so if you want to make contact you can do so.



Kind regards



Virginia

Do we have anybody currently applying for Fellowship?