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What is Fellowship?

Alex Barrett
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A question, what is Fellowship in the context of the IET? Is it the recognition by the profession of somebody who stands out in their field, their profession and in general as an engineer and character? Or is it just a "supersize" membership.

As the only route to Fellowship of the IET seems to be by applying on your own behalf, it looks like the latter. There doesn't seem to be any scope for recognising those engineers who really do stand out, but aren't self-seeking enough to look for recognition. I know personally some engineers who in my opinion are natural Fellows but would never put themselves forward for this recognition.
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    Hello Alex

    From where I stand the issue is unlikely to affect me personally, thus I have not paid much attention other than believing one had to be nominated by other Fellows in the first instance (perhaps not in the IET). I feel it is complex once we start to dissect the good, bad, and downright glory seeking. I trust in the examiners to consider each case on its individual merits, I believe this does happen. In my opinion, Fellow status should be by invitation, or at least nomination.

    Mike


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    Hello Alex

    From where I stand the issue is unlikely to affect me personally, thus I have not paid much attention other than believing one had to be nominated by other Fellows in the first instance (perhaps not in the IET). I feel it is complex once we start to dissect the good, bad, and downright glory seeking. I trust in the examiners to consider each case on its individual merits, I believe this does happen. In my opinion, Fellow status should be by invitation, or at least nomination.

    Mike


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