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What is Fellowship?

Alex Barrett
I'm not sure which forum this belongs in, this seems to be the closest?


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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    Alex Barrett:

    Andrew, you would seem to relish seeking out new awards & recognitions. Would you consider this an essential attribute of a Fellow?






    That is a good question...


    Students of psychology will have met Abraham Maslow who proposed his Heiracrchy of Needs... as a Professional Engineer, I am always seeking to improve myself - induging in a bit of "self-actualization". By definition, meaningful self-improvement is measured by benchmarks ("awards and reognitions" if you like!) but equally important is sharing my experiences and skills with others. Not least my children!


    I hold my FBCS in high regard (more than I do the BCS, but that's a separate discussion) because I was recommended/nominated for it (albeit then submitting an formal application)


    But rest assured, one does not (eg) sit on standards committees to boost one's own ego!

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    Alex Barrett:

    Andrew, you would seem to relish seeking out new awards & recognitions. Would you consider this an essential attribute of a Fellow?






    That is a good question...


    Students of psychology will have met Abraham Maslow who proposed his Heiracrchy of Needs... as a Professional Engineer, I am always seeking to improve myself - induging in a bit of "self-actualization". By definition, meaningful self-improvement is measured by benchmarks ("awards and reognitions" if you like!) but equally important is sharing my experiences and skills with others. Not least my children!


    I hold my FBCS in high regard (more than I do the BCS, but that's a separate discussion) because I was recommended/nominated for it (albeit then submitting an formal application)


    But rest assured, one does not (eg) sit on standards committees to boost one's own ego!

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