ISSNAF is a volunteer-based organization with the mission to connect, empower and celebrate the Italian Intellectual Diaspora in North America.  501(c)(3) nonprofit.

ISSNAF has a network of over 3000 Italian scholars, researchers, and technologists in NA in all disciplines.  The ISSNAF CHAPTERS support the mission in their geographic area and bring members together with networking/educational events in partnership with local organizations. 
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- Bay Area #issnafbac
- CAIF (Fermilab) #issnafcaif
- DMV #issnafdmv
- Los Angeles #issnafla
- New York #issnafny
- Pacific Northwest #issnafpnw
- San Diego #issnafsd
- Southeast-US #issnafseus
- West South Central #issnafwsc

The YOUNG ISSNAF programs #youngissnaf support early career members and Italian graduate and undergraduate students
- Mentoring programs accelerate their career development
- Internships and fellowships provide opportunities for research and training experiences in NA.

ISSNAF promotes cultural, scientific, academic, and technological cooperation between NA and Italy. 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 to outstanding early career researchers
-	Lifetime Achievement Award to individuals of Italian origin who have honored Italy and significantly contributed to research, leadership, and mentorship

ISSNAF was established in 2007 by 36 prominent Italian scientists and scholars in NA, including 4 Nobel Prize winners, under the auspices of the Italian Embassy in Washington DC. 

ISSNAF is honored to be under the High Patronage of the President of the Italian Republic.

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