Spotlight on IUPAC Italian Young Observers

The IUPAC Young Observer Programme strives to introduce the work of IUPAC to a new generation of distinguished researchers and provide them with opportunities to address international science policy issues. For many Young Observers, the up-coming IUPAC General Assembly will be the first opportunity to meet each other and also meet IUPAC members. To get an early start on this unique encounter, Brian Li, a IUPAC Young Observer from UK, initiated a round of interviews with several YOs from Italy. In this article, you will read an introduction by Matteo Guidotti about Italian National Commission for IUPAC and the YO Programme, followed by interviews with eight Italian YOs about their research interests, knowledge of IUPAC, and career advice for young chemists.