On the National Week of the STEM disciplines (4-11 February) established by the MUR Ministry of University and Research to promote initiatives to raise awareness and stimulate interest, choice and learning of these disciplines, necessary to promote innovation and development of the sector in our country, and on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, scheduled for February 11, INFN is participating with a rich calendar of events and initiatives throughout Italy. Established in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly, this day is dedicated to promoting the equal participation of women and girls in the world of science, highlighting the importance of equitable access to education, training, employment, and decision-making processes. This is a concrete commitment to inspiring and supporting new generations of female scientists, reaffirming the crucial role of women in research and innovation. All the initiatives at this link.
XXIII FERMI DAY
In honor of Enrico Fermi, the INFN Section of Padua and the University of Padua organize the annual Fermi Day, an event dedicated to physics and its dissemination.
This year, the theme will be "Physics in Space," featuring two seminars scheduled for February 6, starting at 10:30 AM, in the Rostagni Lecture Hall of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Padua.
February 6, 10:30 AM
The Euclid Space Mission and the Dark Side of the Universe
With Chiara Sirignano, University of Padua and INFN
Asteroids Under Examination: The DART and HERA Missions Between Planetary Defense and Exploration
With Fiorangela La Forgia, University of Padua
The conferences will be available via live streaming on the channel.
THE HIDDEN FORCE | Puglia
In February, the INFN production The Hidden Force. Women Scientists in Physics and History will tour for the first time in Puglia, with stops in two cities and three performances.
February 6, Teatro Tarentum, Taranto
Performance dedicated to schools
February 7 (morning), Teatro Kursaal Santa Lucia, Bari
Performance dedicated to schools
February 7, 7:00 PM, Teatro Kursaal Santa Lucia, Bari
Performance open to the public.
On the evening performance, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science and the 70th anniversary of CERN will be celebrated, with contributions by Antonio Zoccoli, President of INFN, and Luciano Musa, CERN representative.
For more information about the event and bookings.
