Why support us?
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Because independent research matters
Your support ensures we can pursue bold questions in cosmology and space science - free from outside influence.
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Because young minds need room to grow
Supporting us means giving bright, passionate researchers the chance to contribute to humanity’s understanding of the cosmos.
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Because science belongs to everyone
With your help, we promote scientific culture, encourage critical thinking, and spotlight Italian research on the global stage.
Founders
The founding members of the Lo Spazio nel Tempo - SNT Association are distinguished figures from the academic and scientific communities:
- Dr. Sabrina Casanova (Max Planck Institute Heidelberg and Jagiellonian University - Krakow),
- Dr. Giovanni Imponente (ASML - Veldhoven)
- Dr. Kester William Smith (Max Planck Institute - Heidelberg)
- and, of course, the President, Prof. Giovanni Montani (ENEA - Frascati Research Center and Sapienza University of Rome)
Honorary member
Honorary member of the Association is Prof. Roberto Capuzzo-Dolcetta, a recognized expert in self-gravitating systems and numerical gravity. He is an associate professor at the Department of Physics at Sapienza University of Rome and Coordinator of the Master’s Degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Prof. Capuzzo-Dolcetta has authored more than 150 publications in international scientific journals.
Over the years, he has also carried out extensive science communication activities, notably through the La Gravità Association, of which he is President.
Our team
Giovanni (GianPaolo) Imponente
Board of Directors
Senior Lithography System Performance Engineer at ASML
Maria Costanza Priore
Treasurer
Certified Public Accountant at StudioEurPriore
A Foundation Built on Scientific Excellence
All founding members are internationally renowned researchers in the fields of astrophysics and cosmology, with hundreds of publications including scientific articles and books, dozens of university courses taught, and numerous participations in conferences and workshops worldwide.
United by a Passion for the Cosmos
Beyond academic achievements, what truly binds our members is a deep, enduring passion for understanding the universe. Whether scientists or professionals from other fields, each brings a shared sense of wonder and commitment to spreading knowledgeand advancing cosmological research for the benefit of all.
Meet the Real Stars of the Team
Meet our beloved mascots: a brother and sister duo, born from a breed between Pitbull and Corso, who've been with us through every brainstorming session, coffee break, and late-night research sprint. They might not understand dark matter, but they certainly know how to bring light to our days.
