“progettoDiventerò nel Mondo” [Project ‘I will become’ in the World]: Awards Ceremony Held in New York on November 10

On November 10, 2026, the Consulate General of Italy in New York hosted the awards ceremony for the second edition of "progettoDiventerò nel Mondo" [Project 'I will become' in the World]. This initiative, promoted by Fondazione Bracco in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), aims to engage younger generations with scientific culture and foster gender equality within STEM fields.

This edition involved students from Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, France, and the United States, who created digital projects inspired by the "Mind the STEM Gap" manifesto. Their work explored scientific professions, environmental issues, and the contributions of women to science.

The ceremony, which also marked the launch of the third edition of "progettoDiventerò nel Mondo" for the 2026/2027 academic year, featured contributions from: Giuseppe Pastorelli, Consul General of Italy in New York; Adriana Apollonio, Head of Office V (DGIT, MAECI) — via video message; Claudio Pagliara, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute in New York; Gaela Bernini, Secretary General of Bracco Foundation; Valentina Fossati, Co-Director & Principal Scientist at JAX | NYSCF; Alberto Spinazzi, Chief Medical and Regulatory Officer at Bracco; Serena Bonito, Head of the SFIM Valorization Section (Office V, DGIT, MAECI); and Marco Pietrangeli, Cultural Promotion Officer (Office V, DGIT, MAECI).

Watch the event recording on the YouTube channel

The winning projects

• “Guglielmo Marconi” Italian School, New York – Upper Secondary School

  A three-episode podcast explores the dialogue between science and other disciplines through three questions: How does our vision of humanity change? Is it founded on certainty or doubt? And to whom does it belong?

  Listen to the podcast

• “Leonardo da Vinci” Institute, Paris – Primary School

  An “impossible” interview between Sophie Germain, Marie Curie, and Rose Dieng-Kuntz: an audiovisual work created by primary school classes weaves together three scientific stories to challenge stereotypes and make room for individual aspirations.

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• “Istituto di Cultura Italica,” La Plata – Upper Secondary School

  From gravitational waves to the study of viruses and biodiversity, “Argentine Women in STEM” highlights the contributions of Gabriela Gonzalez, Andrea Gamarnik, and Sandra Diaz to our understanding of the world and its challenges.

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• Bilingual Section of the “Ismail Qemali” Institute, Tirana – Upper Secondary School

  “The Courage and Choice of Sabiha Kasimati” pays tribute to a pioneer of Albanian biology. Her story—marked by political repression—invites reflection on freedom of thought and determination in scientific research.

  Watch the video