The Italian Research Meeting in Houston is an annual event celebrating Italian scientific excellence and connecting researchers across Houston. Co-organized by ISSNAF WSC, Com.It.Es. Houston, and IWUSA Houston, with support from Rice University's Smalley-Curl Institute, it strengthens local ties and collaboration among universities. Italian PhD students and postdocs (within 7 years) in TX, LA, AR, or OK are invited to submit an abstract; researchers of any nationality under a

ISSNAF is pleased to announce the appointment of Giorgio Natili as its new Vice President, effective September 1, 2026,.

Through a partnership with Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna and Scuola Superiore di Studi Avanzati di Sapienza, ISSNAF has launched a new academic mobility initiative supported by NRRP funding. Thirteen outstanding students — spanning STEM, humanities, and social sciences — have been matched with leading institutions across the U.S. and Canada, including Columbia University, Harvard Medical School, and UC San Diego.

Dr. Luca Pani has been appointed as ISSNAF new President starting July 1, 2026.

In this #ISSNAFStory, Professor Francesco Borrelli (UC Berkeley), recipient of the 2025 ISSNAF TEF Innovator Award for STEM Entrepreneurs in Robotics, explores how predictive control enables autonomous systems to act intelligently by anticipating the future. He reflects on the impact of AI on his field, his experience bridging academia and industry, and the importance of pursuing passion in scientific careers.

Gianni Cicali, Professor at Georgetown University, Department of Italian Studies, joins ISSNAF as a new member of the Scientific Council.

On March 11, Emanuele Orru (Chair) and Carlo Maria Rosati (Co‑Chair) walked through a clear, honest, and comprehensive overview of what it really takes to train and work as a physician in the U.S.

The ISSNAF DMV Chapter is thrilled to shine a spotlight on Dr. Francesco Ciabattoni, Full Professor of Italian Literature and Director of Global Medieval Studies at Georgetown University.

DMV Member Spotlight - Dr. Valentina Angelici Avincola, Lead Engineer at MPR Associates, whose story opens the first chapter of this initiative.

ISSNAF Welcomes Three New Chapters, Expanding Its Network Across North America: Idaho, Québec and the new Physicians and Surgeons thematic chapter