CONNECT
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ISSNAF reaches out to and connects the Italian Intellectual Diaspora in North America. The guidelines to be considered part of the Diaspora are:
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Be first generation Italian
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Hold a university degree
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Conduct or have conducted research or development in any discipline
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Have, or have had, at least one year of affiliation with a public or private institution in North America
Today, ISSNAF connects more than 3600 scholars, researchers and technologists in North America.
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ISSNAF Chapters carry out the ISSNAF mission at the local level. Supported by active members and volunteers, our Chapters are active in:
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Promoting networking with colleagues with a shared heritage
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Organizing in-person and online events of interest to their community
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Highlighting talent, including early career researchers
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Partnering with local institutions on synergistic programs, including the Italian Consulate and the Italian Cultural Institute
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Assisting in the implementation of national ISSNAF programs, such as awards and fellowships
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Nominating candidates to leadership roles in ISSNAF