The Ferrucci Institute

for Italian Experience and Research

presents

Space & Culture: An Italian Experience

Join us for a thought-provoking celebration of the Italian contribution to the exploration and engineering of space, viewed in its scientific and humanistic dimensions, featuring panels and talks with astronauts, artists, and leaders in the sector.

10:00–10:10 a.m.

Opening Remarks

Federico Pacchioni, Director of the Ferrucci Institute

Emanuele Amendola, Director of Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Los Angeles

Cinzia Zuffada, President of Italian Scientists & Scholars in North America Foundation 

10:10–10:30 a.m.

“Living in Orbit, Italian Experiences”

A Presentation by Dr. Justin Walsh, Space Archeologist 

10:30–11:00 a.m.

“Wonder is the Destination” 

A Talk by Artist Lia Halloran, Chair of Chapman’s Art Department

11:00–11:10 a.m.

Intermission

11:10–11:50 a.m.

“The Engineering of Space: Italy’s Contribution.”

A Panel Moderated by Dr. Thomas Piechota, Dean of the School of Engineering featuring:

Fabio Bressan, Vice President at Persico

Jonathan Lunine, Chief Scientist at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Agostino Neri, Program Manager at the European Space Agency

Nicola Pecile, Pilot at Virgin Galactic

11:50 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Closing Remarks

Federico Pacchioni

12:00–1:00 p.m.

Reception with Light Refreshments - Mezzanine Level

Tickets

Chapman Students/Faculty/Staff: Free | Community: $20

A portion of your ticket goes in support of Italian Studies. The ticket includes parking.