From Italy to the United States: Applied Research in Partnership

What can researchers and practitioners in Italy and the United States learn from one another to better address today’s social challenges? This panel brings together leading scholars from Italy and the United States for a conversation about how international collaboration can strengthen evidence-based initiatives to build assets for children’s futures. Grounded in recent research, a new book publication, and policy developments, the panel will explore how researchers and practitioners work across borders to share knowledge, compare approaches, and connect research ideas to real-world social policy challenges. Panelists will also discuss why global perspectives matter for understanding social problems and how comparing approaches across countries can lead to better policy and service delivery. Speakers: William Revello, Director, Fondazione Ufficio Pio Giovanni Vezzoli, Head of Operations, Fondazione Ufficio Pio Signe-Mary McKernan, Vice President of the Family and Financial Well-Being Division, Urban Institute William Elliott III, Professor of Social Work, University of Michigan and Founding Director of the Center on Assets, Education, and Inclusion Michael Sherraden (moderator), George Warren Brown Distinguished University Professor, Washington University in St. Louis and Co-Director and Founder of the Center for Social Development Sponsors: This event is sponsored by the Center for Social Development, Brown School, Washington University, the Brown School’s Global Programs Office, Washington University, Fondazione Ufficio Pio, and the Next Age Institute, Washington University. Lunch will be provided.