The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) is delighted to announce Professor Stefano Schiaparelli as the recipient of the prestigious APECS International Mentorship Award for 2025. Professor Schiaparelli, Associate Professor of Zoology at the University of Genoa and Director of the Italian National Antarctic Museum, has been recognized for his exceptional dedication to mentoring the next generation of polar researchers throughout his distinguished career. His impact on early-career scientists is evidenced through his pivotal role in advancing Antarctic marine biology research, facilitating the inclusion of young researchers in Italian SCAR Science Group meetings, and securing early-career representation in national Antarctic research priorities.
Top row (left to right): Valentina Cometti (PhD candidate, University of Siena), Stefano Schiaparelli, Marco Grillo (Phd, University of Siena), Alice Guzzi (post doc, University of Genoa). Connected on line (left to right): Lara La Tessa (PhD candidate, University of Genoa, currently at the Stockholm Natural History Museum), Tiziana Durazzano (Phd candidate at UiT, The Arctic University of Norway)
