In this episode of Notes from a NED, host Samuel Kasumu interviews Dr. Raffaella Ocone, Vice President of the Institution of Chemical Engineers and an academic leader with a career spanning Italy, the USA, the UK, and beyond. Raffaella shares her journey into chemical engineering, the challenges she faced as one of the few women in her field, and her vision for a more diverse and ethical engineering profession. This conversation explores Raffaella’s journey from feeling like an outsider to becoming a leader in engineering, discussed the challenges she faced and how she transformed obstacles into opportunities, with a focus on gender diversity and inclusion in the engineering field.

Key Takeaways:

• Mentorship is vital for building confidence and navigating challenges.
• Diversity and inclusion drive innovation in engineering.
• The pandemic has impacted teamwork skills among students, creating new challenges for educators.
• Engineers must embrace their ethical responsibilities in addressing global challenges.

From her early academic days in Naples to her leadership role in global engineering, Raffaella’s story is a testament to resilience, mentorship, and the power of education.

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