b'Member News November 2023 7Member updatesBig engineering names celebrated at IET Achievement AwardsAn impressive list of engineers has been recognisedOther Achievement Medals went to:at our annual awards ceremony in London. Professor James J. Collinsfor pioneering work on synthetic gene circuits and programmable cellsThe most prestigious award, our Faraday Medal, was awarded toProfessor David Cumming FRSE FREng FIET FIEEE Professor Arogyaswami Joseph Paulraj for the invention, advancement,for major contributions to sensing arrays, optical sensing and commercialisation of MIMO (Multiple-antenna Input, Multiple- and mid-wave infrared sensing and imaging antenna Output) wireless technology. Much of todays pervasive 4G/5G mobile and WiFi networks wouldnt be possible without it. Professor Mark Lythgoe PhDfor pioneeringwork in developing cutting-edge imaging technologies, advancing early diagnosis and treatment of cancerI am humbled to be included in thisand neurodegenerative diseases.distinguished cohort of former recipients.The celebrations dont stop there though, with other categories Though the prize is presented to anrecognising the incredible impact of engineers at all career stages.individual, it also recognises the fieldCheck out page 17 to learn more about our incredible early of wireless communications systems,career medal winners, and page 24 for more information onand the thousands of researchers andour volunteer award winners and finalists.engineers who contributed to MIMO technology for the benefit of humanity.Professor ArogyaswamiNominations open again in Spring 2024 theiet.org/achievementJoseph PaulrajResolutions carried at The Meeting considered the proposed amendments to the Royal Charter andbyelaws, with three purposes:Special General MeetingProfessional conductmodernisation of the byelaws relating to breaches of professional conduct, aligning with the requirements of the Engineering Council on standards of All resolutions were carried at the IET Special General Meeting (SGM) heldconduct, and non-compliance with Continuing at Savoy Place, London, on Thursday, 15 June 2023.All six resolutions willProfessional Development requirements.be put into effect once they have received formal approval from the PrivyModernising governing instruments Council. 9,859 members voted at the SGM and the resolutions carried were: allowing virtual attendance and voting at Annual General Meetings and removing the For Against Abstain For Against need to physically sign on admission as a member.Also, an update of the wording Resolution 1Royal Charter 9,522 211 126 97.8% 2.2% around powers and the management of Resolution 2Professional conduct 9,388 325 146 96.7% 3.3% conflicts of interest, in accordance with modern good practice and the expectations of the Resolution 3Powers of the Institution 9,484 229 145 97.6% 2.4% Charity Commission, providing clarity on both Resolution 4Member behaviour 9,445 273 140 97.2% 2.8% personal benefits and conflicts of interest.Administrative changesincluding theResolution 5General meetings 9,486 231 141 97.6% 2.4% removal of one instance of gender-specific Resolution 6Administrative matters 9,514 199 145 98.0% 2.0% language and clauses relating to the 2016 transition arrangements.Minutes and information from the SGM and the most recent AGM can be found on our website:theiet.org/about/governance/annual-general-meetings-and-special-general-meetings'