b'Member News July 2023 21Equality, diversity and inclusionResearch to drive changeWere now analysing the results, and our aim is to provide clear guidance The project is led by an Advisory Group withabout action that needs to be taken to create a more inclusive workplace lived experience of neurodiversity who workenvironment for neurodiverse professionals in the future.with our EDI team and research consultants who themselves are neurodiverse or have experience of working with neurodiverse people.Its important that the IET does this work to support neurodiverse We conducted a desk review of recentengineers and techniciansdiverse ways of thinking generate diverse publications from which it was clearideas that are essential to building a better, more inclusive world.that creating an inclusive workplace for neurodivergent people requires systemic change. We have conducted focus groups to hear first- Andy Parker CEng MIET Chair of IET Neurodiversity in Engineering and hand experiences from IET members around howTechnology Advisory Group, and member of the IET EDI Working Partywe create a culture in which all engineers thrive.To join the IET Neurodiversity Member network contact the EDI team at inclusion@theiet.orgEDI updateWhat has been going on recently in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) across the IET? Here are a few of the recent highlights:Our YoungWe launched our Inclusive thinking Woman Engineercampaign. Were sharing tips, insights and (YWE) of the Year Awards have beenhacks on how to embed inclusive thinking celebrating womenacross engineering and technology.in engineeringTake a look and share your inclusion tip: for over 45 years.theiet.org/inclusion-hubWeve beenWeve also working with YWEpublished our alum, corporate2022 EDI Year partners and thein Review. Take wider communitya look at what to identify new opportunities to grow theWaterloo Bridge is often referred awards and continue to inspire women andto as the Ladies Bridge due to thehappenedgirls. Thank you to all who took part. undocumented contribution of femaleduring 2022: construction workers at the time thetheiet.org/edibridge was rebuilt in the 1930s.We continue to work with our We marked International Womens Day, partners to learn and share best 8 March, with a variety of activities:practice in EDI within the sectorour work is even more powerfulI n the UK we opened applications forwhen we come together.YWE 2023. Were now working on our VolunteerTogether with Wiley, our journal partner,EDI action plan as well as continuing our China team shared interviewsto develop practices and processes In February, we supported STEMettes focusing on gender equality in the sector. across the Institution to improve with a march across Londons WaterlooIn India, we celebrated by highlightinginclusivity for our members, volunteers Bridge, followed by a reception hosted at IETincredible inventions led by womenand the wider engineering community. London: Savoy Place, celebrating STEMettesthroughout history.and the incredible impact of women in STEM.'