The 2024 Young Investigator Embassy of Italy Award honors outstanding Italian researchers in USA in the field of Artificial Intelligence, for their crucial role in shaping its future, promoting innovation, and addressing global challenges.
ISSNAF is very grateful to the Embassy of Italy in Washington for having sponsored this Award since 2020. The award focuses each year on a different field of research of outmost importance. Last year, the award focused on research in neurodegenerative diseases.
INTERVIEW WITH AMBASSADOR MARIANGELA ZAPPIA
In this interview recorded during the 2023 ISSNAF annual event at the Embassy of Italy in Washington, Italian Ambassador Mariangela Zappia shared her insights on diplomacy, science, and the future of international collaboration. Ambassador Zappia emphasized the crucial role of science and technology in addressing global challenges such as climate change, health crises, and digital transformation. She highlighted the importance of fostering strong transatlantic relationships and supporting scientific communities to advance innovation and progress.
THE ROLE OF THE ITALIAN EMBASSY IN SUPPORTING ISSNAF YI AWARDS
The Italian Embassy in the US has sponsored the ISSNAF YI Embassy of Italy Award since 2020. Each year the Embassy selects a focus for the award, that is aligned with the latest scientific trends and global innovations in science, technology, and society. In today’s fast-evolving world, where science and society must rapidly adapt, collaboration and international partnerships are essential for fostering a more connected and innovative global community. The support provided by the Embassy to initiatives benefitting the Italian research community is truly invaluable.
For more information about the ISSNAF Awards, visit https://www.issnaf.org/celebrate
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