IET Past President and Fellow recognised in the King’s New Year Honours list
Danielle has received a CBE for services to public engagement in engineering and Sir Jim McDonald has been appointed Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE) for his services to engineering, education and energy.
As an award-winning radio frequency engineer, astrophysicist, science communicator and broadcaster, Danielle has made significant contributions to the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
This latest accolade is in recognition of her work as an ambassador for women in engineering, for championing STEM education and inspiring the next generation to ensure the future skills pipeline.
Danielle joined the IET in 2017 as a member of our Board of Trustees before becoming President in 2020/21. During her Presidency, she led our 150th anniversary, where she coined the term ‘Difference Maker’ and actively promoted engineering beyond those with a natural interest in STEM.
Sir Jim is a British engineer and educator, serving as Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Strathclyde since 2009, along with being co-chair for the Scottish Government’s Energy Advisory Board with the First Minister.
Having co-authored over 600 papers and three books, he is a specialist in the field of electrical power systems and received a knighthood back in 2012.
Congratulations to Danielle and Jim – this recognition is a testament to their hard work, commitment and success in engineering and technology.