ITALIAN SCIENTISTS & SCHOLARS IN NORTH AMERICA FOUNDATION
Connecting, Empowering, Celebrating the Italian Intellectual Diaspora
CELEBRATE
Every year, ISSNAF celebrates the achievements of outstanding Italian researchers in North America at the ISSNAF Annual by presenting the following awards:
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The ISSNAF Young Investigator Awards honor outstanding early-career researchers
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The ISSNAF Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates outstanding individuals of Italian origin who have honored Italy and given a significant contribution to research, leadership, and mentorship
Partner organizations co-sponsor additional awards.
ISSNAF celebrates the Italian Diaspora via its social media and by facilitating their engagement at local events, for example the BAC Talks (YouTube channel).
YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARDS
PAST AWARDEES
Year | Name | Award | Placement |
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2022 | Marzia Cremona | Mario Gerla Award for Research in Computer Science | Finalist |
2022 | Annamaria Gullà | Paola Campese Award for Research in Hematologic Malignancies | Finalist |
2022 | Bartolomeo Stellato | Franco Strazzabosco Award for Research in Engineering | Winner |
2022 | Camilla Hawthorne | RnB4Culture Award for Innovation in the Study of Italian Culture | Winner |
2022 | Claudio Emma | INFN Bruno Touschek Award for Research in Elementary Particle Physics | Winner |
2022 | Cristian Cassella | Embassy of Italy Award for Research in Food Equitability | Finalist |
2022 | Fabio Ravera | INFN Bruno Touschek Award for Research in Elementary Particle Physics | Finalist |
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The ISSNAF Lifetime Achievement Award acknowledges outstanding individuals of Italian origin who, thanks to their pioneering spirit and lifetime commitment, have honored their country of origin and given a significant contribution to research, leadership, and mentorship in any field.
Robert Wallace Professor of Applied Physics, Harvard University ISSNAF Founder
Liew Family Professor, University of Chicago - Senior Scientist, Argonne National Laboratory
Presidential Chair Professor, University of Southern California
Robert Wallace Professor of Applied Physics, Harvard University ISSNAF Founder
OTHER AWARDS
ISSNAF collaborates with other institutions and manages the award process in celebrating Italian talents in all disciplines.
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Leonardo 500, Award sponsored by the Leonardo da Vinci Society in the Bay Area in cooperation with the ISSNAF Bay Area Chapter
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Intesa Sanpaolo Award for Innovation & Circular Economy Award in 2017, managed by the ISSNAF Open Innovation and Entrepreneurship Chapter
Contact awards@issnaf.org to learn how your institution can sponsor an award.