On the occasion of the National Week of Scientific, Technological, Engineering and Mathematical Disciplines, the Conference ‘STEM subjects was held at the Chamber of Deputies: the professions of the future’ at the Sala della Regina di Montecitorio. After a message of greetings from the President of the Chamber, Lorenzo Fontana, Diana Bracco, president of the Bracco Foundation, Laura Ramaciotti, rector of the University of Ferrara, Alessandro Cacciotti, director of the San Giuseppe – Institute of Merode, Amalia Ercoli spoke. Finzi, aerospace engineer, Walter Villadei, astronaut of Air Force, the deputy Marta Schifone. Moderated by the journalist Barbara Carfagna, the event was also broadcast live webtv.
“It is necessary to encourage the choice of technical-scientific training courses as much as possible,” said President Lorenzo Fontana. “And I refer in particular to the students. Parliament is dedicating due attention to this issue. For example, the recent approval of law no. 187 of 2023, which has established the national week of scientific, technological, engineering disciplines, demonstrates And mathematics to raise awareness and stimulate the interest, choice and learning of these subjects. own talent “.
At the end of the works, the photographic exhibition ‘A scientist life – the faces of the project #100esperte’ was inaugurated, made by the Bracco Foundation. Biologists, chemicals, pharmacologists, engineer, astrophysics, mathematics, surgeons, paleontologists, computer science are just some of the professions, conducted at the highest levels, of the scientists portrayed by the famous photographer Gerard Bruneau, eclectic author and sensitive artist.
Diana Bracco, ‘no to gender disparity in the scientific field’
The exhibition is part of “100 women against stereotypes”, a project started in 2016 with the aim of fighting discrimination and stereotypes and giving voice to women in strategic sectors such as science, economy, international politics and cultural institutions . The exhibition, born six years ago, was brought to numerous Italian and international locations, from Washington to Prague, from New York to Mexico City, from Israel to Brazil
“We are particularly proud that our exhibition landed in Montecitorio: a beautiful goal. For this I thank President Lorenzo Fontana and the honorable Marta Schifone, promoter of the project,” said Diana Bracco, president of the Bracco Foundation, speaking at the Materie conference Stem: the professions of the future. A real cultural battle is needed in society that points on meritocracy and skills. Science I tell you to conquer your role in society with confidence, courage and tenacity! “.