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WHAT and WHO inspired you to become an engineer

Suzanne Flynn
I am carrying out an unscientific piece of research.  Please can you help me by telling me WHAT inspired you to become and engineer and WHO inspired you to become an engineer?  I am hoping to use the anonymized information at a networking event for IET Fellows later in the year.  Thanks for your help.  Suzanne Flynn, Deputy Chair, IET Fellows Panel
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    Hi Suzanne,  so initially a Maths Teacher at my secondary school, he was the one who told me I was capable when everyone else told me I was stupid.  Later I was told by careers staff that my only options for career was as a teacher, but knew (much as I respect the teaching profession) that this was not for me.  I was offered a place on an EITB, one day introduction to engineering course at Manchester Polytechnic, the only reason our school offered this was because it was free.  I was hooked - later the same year (I was already 17) I went on a one week course, again with the EITB to Bradford Uni.

    I never looked back. :)



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    Hi Suzanne,  so initially a Maths Teacher at my secondary school, he was the one who told me I was capable when everyone else told me I was stupid.  Later I was told by careers staff that my only options for career was as a teacher, but knew (much as I respect the teaching profession) that this was not for me.  I was offered a place on an EITB, one day introduction to engineering course at Manchester Polytechnic, the only reason our school offered this was because it was free.  I was hooked - later the same year (I was already 17) I went on a one week course, again with the EITB to Bradford Uni.

    I never looked back. :)



    Vikki
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