Bridging Worlds: Italians at the Forefront of Science and Space
Tuesday June 10, 2025 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM. Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, 644 North Main Street, Los Angeles, CA. A conversation with the Italian Scientists and Scholars in North America Foundation (ISSNAF) shaping the future across science, technology, and beyond. Join us for an special event celebrating the groundbreaking work of Italian s...
The Italian Space Economy shines at Innovit in San Francisco
Last week the Italian Space Economy cohort brought incredible energy and innovation to San Francisco. At Innovit - Italian Innovation and Culture Hub, participating startups and scaleups were warmly welcomed by Consul General Sergio Strozzi, kicking off an intensive program designed to connect Italian space technology entrepreneurs with Silicon Val...
LJI Professor Alessandro Sette receives Order of Merit from the Italian Republic
La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) is pleased to share the news that LJI Professor Alessandro Sette, Dr.Biol.Sci., has been awarded the Order of Merit from the Italian Republic. Sette was granted this honor, and the status of “Knight,” in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to immune system research. The Order of Merit was presented...
Generosity transforms Chapman U’s Italian Studies program
As an Italian American, I know that our story is one of perseverance, passion and a relentless pursuit of excellence. It is a legacy of individuals who, despite challenges, have built thriving communities, contributed to society in remarkable ways and remained deeply connected to their roots. My father emigrated from Brienza, Italy, located in the...
Italian companies showcase cybersecurity innovations in San Francisco
From artificial intelligence that protects physical devices and business digital infrastructures to quantum number generators that make cryptographic keys unbreakable, 16 Italian companies will present their technological solutions at the RSA Conference 2025 (RSAC), the largest cybersecurity event in the United States in San Francisco up to May 1....
IM classes connect online with sister city in Italy
Two classes at Iron Mountain Schools are taking part in a unique online cultural exchange with students in a school in Italy. On Wednesday, seventh grade students in Eric Penn’s social studies class had their third meeting with their counterparts in Iron Mountain’s sister city of Sassoferrato, Italy. The students in Italy all speak English. North E...
Festa di Carnevale 2025 at Fondazione Italia!
Saturday, February 22, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Emmanuel Church – Lower Auditorium – 438 E. Harvard, Burbank, CA. General – $15, Kids – $12, under two years old – Free. Must purchase tickets before the event. Space is linited. Come celebrate Carnevale with us! Join us at our family-friendly fun fundraiser to support Italian language and culture! Ticketed...
Free Mental & Emotional Health Support from Italian Women USA in Los Angeles
Thanks to the generosity of licensed professionals, Italian Women USA (IWUSA), a volunteer community of over 8,000 Italian women across the United States, is offering free mental health and emotional support to Italian-speaking individuals in Los Angeles. These professionals are donating their time and expertise to help individuals navigate stress...
Italian Trade Agency to host "Italy on the move 2025"
To promote investment opportunities in Italy in 2025, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be hosting the eighth edition of "Italy on the Move," a side event of the 43rd annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2025. The event will take place at INNOVIT (710 Sansome Street), San Francisco's Italian Innovation and...
Space Day: celebrating Italy’s achievements in space exploration
From Houston to Washington, DC, and Los Angeles, December 12 marked the celebration of the launch of San Marco 1, Italy’s first satellite, sent into orbit on December 15, 1964. This milestone established Italy as a key player on the global space exploration stage. To highlight the contributions of Italian science and technology to humanity’s progre...
No. 1 book of the century, ‘My Brilliant Friend’, is subject of UC Berkeley research, courses
My Brilliant Friend, by the pseudonymous Italian author Elena Ferrante, is the New York Times’ No. 1 book of the century. This recognition, and the recent adaptation of Ferrante’s four-novel Neopolitan Quartet into an HBO series, underscores this writer’s profound influence. Ferrante’s popular novels, translated into English by Ann Goldstein, are...
San Francisco, Conference Growing Together: Building Public-Private Partnerships to Boost the AI Revolution
Artificial intelligence has become increasingly central, which is the reason why we have made it a priority on the agenda of the Italian G7 Presidency and in Europe. Its impact affects not only our lives, our societies, our economies, but also international relations and security strategies themselves. Artificial intelligence confronts us with impo...