ISSNAF - Italian Scientists and Scholars in North America Foundation

ISSNAF is a 501 (c)(3) non profit foundation whose mission is to connect, empower and celebrate the Italian Intellectual Diaspora in North America, with a network of over 3000 scholars, researchers and technologists in NA in all disciplines. We promote networking and cultural, scientific, academic and technological cooperation within our community and organizations in NA and Italy.

The ISSNAF CHAPTERS support the mission in their geographic area and bring members together with networking/educational events in partnership with local organizations. 

The ISSNAF PROGRAMS help early career members and Italian students reach their professional goals.

Our PARTNERS are academic/research organizations, corporations engaged in science/technology, and government institutions that sustain our programs, receive assistance, or cooperate in synergistic programs.

The prestigious ISSNAF AWARDS celebrate our members’ achievements (Young Investigator Awards and Lifetime Achievement Award).