b'20 Member News March 2020Member updatesSay hello to a Fellow:Michael Logan MSc CEng FIET During his career as an engineer, Michael Logan, HeadKnowing that I am helping the of Operations - Transmission Products at Siemens, hasnext generation of engineers, worked alongside some of the best in the industry, manyand maybe even motivating of which have been IET Fellows. They had both excellentthem to become Fellows inknowledge and skills, but importantly for me, were alsothe future is very satisfying.approachable and generous with their support, he says.And what advice would Michael give to those who Having always been interestedcontacted by engineers forare looking to play a bigger in solving technical problems,advice on the IET, on howpart in the engineering Michael welcomed theto become a Charteredcommunity? Michael Logan MSc CEng FIETopportunity to get involvedEngineer and even for generalin the future of engineering is in situations where his ideasengineering queries, he says. I would say give it a go. Makingdefinitely a worthwhile step.can contribute to a workingan application is relatively solution, even when it comesFor me, being a Fellowsimple and, in my experience, to people! The recognition ofprovides me with additionalthe IET were very supportiveTo find out more about how my skills and experience thatopportunities to give back toduring the process with adviceyou can contribute to thecomes with an IET Fellowshipthe engineering communityon where there were gaps inIET and influence the future is great, however one aspectthrough technical support,my initial submission. Becomingof engineering as a Fellow, I have really enjoyed is beingmentoring and career advice.a Fellow to be more involvedvisit: theiet.org/fellowsCelebrating outstanding contribution:Gordon Dixon awardedHonorary Fellowship Esteemed Electrical Engineer, Eur Ing Gordon Dixon BSc was rewarded for his exceptional contribution to the engineering profession with an Honorary Fellowship from the IET in October 2019. Honorary Fellow, Eur Ing Gordon Dixon BScInstitutions Committee and subsequently In the month that followed, volunteers andguidance for the many other volunteersthe Project Director of work aimed at the fellows of the Solent Network gathered forthat have since also played their part inInstitutions support for schools through the an annual dinner in Fareham with a specialsteering the network. highly regarded Winchester Science Centre.twist: to pay tribute to Gordon who, after over 55 years of volunteering in various rolesA lifetime of engineeringGordon was elected Deputy Chairman of within the Institution, and many directly endeavours the Institutions Centres Board, leading the for the Solent Network, had decided torestructuring of the UK networks in 2000 retire from his formal front-line committeeWorking for IBM, Gordons activities includedand contributing to the regional plans for role.As part of the surprise, IET Presidentcomputer-aided design systems, technologythe creation of the IET.Dr Peter Bonfield also attended.assurance and managing a multidisciplinary team to select, develop and implement aHe was a member of a multi-institution Gordon was thanked for his tireless andstate-of-the-art disk file technology in agroup that led to the creation of a joint long-standing contribution to the Networkproduct, which won a Queens Award forBritish Institutions Group in Egypt. He since 1963, during which time he held aTechnological Innovation. was a member of the Council, chaired range of formal roles including that ofthe Members Board Finance Committee, Chair, inspired and led several successfulHe became the inaugural chairman ofand was also the first recipient of the IET initiatives and generally provided wisethe Southern Professional EngineeringVolunteer Medal in 2015.'