The 2025 ISSNAF Year in Review highlights a year of significant growth, strategic engagement, and impactful contributions to the scientific and academic collaboration between Italy and North America.

April 15th, Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday, marks the Giornata della Ricerca Italiana nel Mondo (Italian Research Day in the World), an annual global celebration by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. ISSNAF Chapters, in partnership with Italian consulates, cultural institutes, and scientific communities, organized events that highlighted innovation, collaboration, and the global impact of Italian science.

Here are the highlights of a successful year!   2023 Annual Event   As in previous years, the 2023 ISSNAF Annual Event was held at the Italian Embassy in Washington D.C. and was honored by the High Patronage of the President of Italy.   The event on November 8 opened with a video message from the Minister of Health Orazio Schillaci, followed by live addresses by Ambassador Mariangela Zappia, INFN Vice President Diego Bettoni and ISSNAF President Cinzia Zuffada. The mee