STEMcast Episode 37 | Empowering Diverse Voices in STEM - a STEMcast Special

STEMcast Episode 37 | Empowering Diverse Voices in STEM - a STEMcast Special

From STEMcast by STEMcast

October 2, 2025 · 53 min · Episode 37

About this episode

This episode features a panel discussion with professionals discussing their experiences with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM.

This week on STEMcast, we interview three professionals doing impressive technical and advocacy work across academia and industry, and ask them about their experiences with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in a panel-style format. You'll hear from Aflah Hanafiah, a graduate student researching epigenetics and a prominent advocate working to uplift LGBTQIA+ voices in academia; Mel Rees, an oil and gas systems operator with expertise in the energy sector, who also shares a passion for advocacy and promoting inclusivity in STEM; and Anmol Nagpal, the CEO and co-founder of a start-up specializing in therapeutics for genetic neurological disorders, and a passionate advisor in the biotech start-up sphere.Tune in for inspiring stories, insights on current DEI challenges, and discussions on how we—as students and professionals—can help shape a future where all voices are empowered in STEM spaces.

People in this episode

Host: STEMcast

Guests: Aflah Hanafiah, Mel Rees, Anmol Nagpal

Topics covered

  • Diversity
  • Equity
  • Inclusion
  • STEM
  • Advocacy
  • Panel Discussion

Keywords

  • Diversity
  • Equity
  • Inclusion
  • STEM
  • Advocacy
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Biotech
  • Epigenetics
  • Energy Sector
  • Neurological Disorders

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