b'8 Member News November 2020IET@150The wait is over. Letthe celebrations begin!Our 150th anniversary year has officially begun, and were thrilled to share more of our action-packed programme with you.Engineering and technologychange the dialogue, andAddress: 150 years of are more important nowinspire them to reimaginedifference makers. We met than ever. Our industry andscience, technology,our new IET President, its people continue to solveengineering and mathsProfessor Danielle George, many of the worlds greatest(STEM) as a force for goodand celebrated the people challenges, from climateand catalyst for a betterwho have inspired her change and unsustainabletomorrow. Our IET@150 throughout her career to living to the global pandemicline-up aims to do just that. date.We also took a look were still fighting. People stillat the future and what have misconceptions aboutWith the aim to transformengineering and technology engineering and technologythe perceptions of STEM, weideas could inform the way though, so we need to reachkickstarted the celebrationswe live, with the help of a them in unexpected ways,with the IET Presidentsfew very special guests. If you missed Danielles talk, dont worry! You can catch up with the on-demand videoat theiet.org/presidents-addressComing up.Being trulyLook out for:Global Volunteer Engagement Fund activities international Earlier this year we announced the winning fund bids, from robot fighting leagues and sustainable community projects to carnivals, conferences and hackathons. We cant wait to see Our members, volunteers and partners arethese come to life! Find an event near you and get involved. based far and wide across the globe, soEngineering Open House Day were thrilled to use this milestone year toAfter an incredibly successful five years in the UK,engage with you all and make even more ofcompanies globally are opening their doors to show young people what incredible opportunities a career in engineering an international impact. and technology can bring.The more the merrierso if your company wants to sign up, get in touch: communications@theiet.orgI ET@150 events Were working with volunteers around the world to deliver engaging talks and networking opportunities for our members and beyond. Keep your eyes peeled next year for more information.'