Art&Science Across Italy is a national project by INFN and CERN aimed at Italian high school
students aged 16 to 18. Since its launch in 2016, more than 10,000 students have participated. The
initiative is grounded in the idea that creativity and imagination are essential in both science and
art. Scientists and artists alike are often called upon to look beyond what is immediately visible,
to envision hidden aspects of reality, and to adopt unconventional perspectives.
The project puts into practice the core philosophy of the STEAM approach, where science, tech-
nology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are combined with the arts—not in competition,
but in true collaboration. The goal is to engage students with scientific concepts through artistic ex-
pression, regardless of their academic background or prior knowledge. By doing so, Art&Science
Across Italy fosters a deeper and more personal connection with scientific research

