STS Italia, the Italian Society for Social Studies on Science and Technology, is a newborn non-profit association that aims to promote social studies on science and technology in Italy and Europe. STS Italia Mission is to become a scientific reference for anyone interested in science- and technology social studies, science communication, as well as social impact and utilization of technologies. The focus is on relationships between scientific, technological and social stakeholders.
First date for STS Italia members and supporters was a workshop (reservation required) in Rome, Einaudi Foundation/Fondazione Einaudi, November, the 25th -26th. The workshop, springboard for social evaluation and public debate on Italian science and technology, will also set down action plans for the association.
More details on www.stsitalia.org