b'For a complete list of events from the 28 Member News November 2021 IET please visit: theiet.org/eventsCommunity spotlightEngineering liveIET eventsand on-demand EngTalk on Geoengineering: DPSP 2022: Developments inIn case of emergency, break glass Power System ProtectionCelebrating Women 25 October 2021 | Online 7 - 10 March 2022 | Newcastle, UKUpcoming IET eventsOur next EngTalk sees Rupert Read andThe only UK conference focusing on power in Engineering Winter 2021 Andy Parker debate the critical topic ofsystem protection and control systems. Geoengineering. Earth is facing a climateMeet protection specialists from all over the emergency. In the wake of this crisis, whatworld, hear the latest research, results and options do we have? All EngTalks are free toinnovations, and engage in debate around Advice to the women attend - register for your place now. ongoing challenges and solutions for grid With the IET Coventry and Warwickshire Local Network engineers of the future, fromiet.tv highlights protection as we move to carbon-neutral four fantastic engineers. https://events.theiet.org/events/ energy production.geoengineering-in-case-of-For the first time in our history, we have an all-women Local NetworkDeflector Shields, Space Lasersemergency-break-glass/ theiet.org/dpsp(LN) leadership team, with all Chair positions held by women until and Blockchain(and including) 2023! Take all the opportunitiesNick started with BAE Systems (thenRenewable Power Generation you can. Try it. Dont feelBritish Aerospace) in 1990 as a technical(RPG 2022) ACDC 2021: AC and DC Power Over the past eight years, Agataapprentice. Over the past 26 years aTransmissionhas been instrumental in supportingdiscouraged because it mightlarge proportion of Nicks career has22-23 September 2022aerospace manufacturing throughnot be a girls jobif youbeen within a research and development7 -8 December 2021 | Glasgow, UK and onlineintroduction of automation: Ive beenengineering environment where he has beenThe 11th International Conference on dont like it, try something else! instrumental in the research, developmentRenewable Power Generation will be focusingThe electrical power system is changing working to grow my skills and knowledgeand demonstration of a number of state-of- on meeting net zero carbon. Submit yourand we face new challenges. Attend ACDC from the start of my career, she said.the-art technologies achieving company, UKabstract by 10 December 2021. to learn about new challenges in the Im currently working towards achievingand World firsts. energy industry, arising from environmental, an MBA to develop my leadership andAgata Suwala CEng MIET theiet.org/rpg regulatory, political and social factors; and management skills, which are just ashttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbGqLoT-AVI how they impact on the development of important as technical knowledge. Dont take no for an answer, saidtransmission schemes.Marcelle Batson-WarnerDr Paula PaladeMarcelle. Theres always a way to CEng MIET PhD CEng MIET The panel also shared insightslearn and grow through mistakes.Better than Passive House?! theiet.org/acdcinto what they think we can doWere problem-solvers, right? DontNet zero energy housing retrofit to support the next generationfear failure; its not failure, its anin actionLN Chair, Dr Paula Palade PhD CEng MIET, LNof young engineers, and whyopportunity to learn. Also, connect to Senior Vice-Chair, Marcelle Batson-Warnerengineering companies needpeople in any way that you can. BowTieSprong show a net zero energy CEng MIET, and LN Junior Vice-Chair, Agataa more diverse workforce. housing retrofit in action. Ever wondered Suwala CEng MIET, all from the IET Coventryhow can I reduce energy consumption in my and Warwickshire LN, led an exclusive virtualThe end goal, the panel agreed, shouldhome? Well, an environmental house design panel discussion along with immediate IETor energy efficient retrofit will help reduce be to promote engineering to children asWhats your passion? Whatenergy use at home and potentially give Past President, Professor Danielle Georgeearly as possible. It shouldnt matter whatare your interests? Get outbetter results than Passive House design. IET Network eventsMBE CEng FIET, to celebrate Internationalgender you are. We need more female Women in Engineering Day (23 June) andthere, find them and pursuehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-5ffkJU4MUour 150th anniversary.role models for all children, said Agata. them. My family have alwaysVirtual Team Meetings Commercial Awareness for Things have progressed a lot, saidinspired me as an engineer,Technical PeopleWhat does an engineer look like? Paula. Its not only about gender, but18 November 2021 | Free online webinarits also about diversity. A diversetheyve always encouragedMind Control Implant?06 December 2021 | Live online learningThere are a lot of different routes toworkforce = better resource; there alsome to believe I can achieveInvestigating Elon MusksOrganised by the Professional Development becoming an engineer and different waysneeds to be diversity in the productsNeuralink Courses Team Organised by Professional Development to progress in your career. After startinganything I set my mind to. Courses Teamwere creating as engineers. Smashing out in academia, Paula currently works instereotypes is very important. In todays modern age, neuroscience has Human Resources at Jaguar Land Rover,fundamentally influenced the way weElectrical Safety ManagementUK: It might seem totally off for anWe lack women in senior roles, saidLN Chair, Dr Paula Paladeunderstand the brain. Neuralink is currentlyProject Management Techniquesengineer, but I get to use my programmingMarcelle. Sadly, it is different forPhD CEng MIET working on designing the first neural implant26 - 28 October 2021 | Virtual coursebackground and other skills I picked upwomen. Hearing from women in thesethat will allow you to control computers and throughout my career. Engineering canroles helps those starting out. even mobile devices. But how does it work,28 - 29 October 2021 | Live online learningAnd finally, from our immediate IETand what challenges remain?happen in all different departments! At the IET were committed to equality,Past President, Danielle: Embrace andOrganised by Professional Development Marcelle also shared a similar perspective:diversity and inclusion. We workcelebrate failures. Its a big part ofhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-c1lyxoYjQ Courses TeamIm an Independent Projects Engineer,hard to create campaigns that focusbeing an engineer. My final take-home having worked for Tata, Jaguar Landspecifically on gender equality withinmessage: Do engineering!Rover, Aston Martin, and Lear, and amengineering and technology and to currently working towards my DBAencourage women to consider a careerKeydoctorate. My career has been quitein these sectors, said Danielle. Id loveIf youd like to be involved in a future IETOn IET.tv Sectorvaried, from working at Ford Motorto get to a point where we dont haveCommunity spotlight feature and shareOn demandBuiltHealthcareCompany to financial services to a spellto do that, but were not there yet asthe activities of your network, please getenvironment Information andThe Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is working to engineer a better world. 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