Julia Favaro

Science communication & Community

Outreach & science engagement

I began collaborating with the outreach department of the European Gravitational Observatory (EGO), contributing to initiatives connected to the Virgo gravitational-wave detector.

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Project leadership & event organization

From coordinating Lights of Tuscany to serving on AISF committees and speaking at national conferences, I take an active part in community building.

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Physics private lessons

I tutor high school students in physics and mathematics. My goal isn’t just to get them through the exam — it’s to give them a logical framework they can work with, build their self-confidence, and the occasional reminder that the universe is genuinely strange and worth being curious about.

European Gravitational Observatory – VIRGO

I began collaborating with the outreach department of the European Gravitational Observatory (EGO), contributing to initiatives connected to the Virgo gravitational-wave detector.

I have supported a wide range of activities:

guiding high school groups from Italy and abroad through the world of VIRGO and gravitational-wave research;

welcoming children during our Open Day with tailored, hands-on activities;

contributing to Bright Night – the European Researchers’ Night, bringing science closer to the public through demonstrations and talks;

leading remote guided tours as part of the PICO (Physics for All) outreach program;

and assisting with gadget fundraising initiatives to help sustain and expand our outreach efforts.

Part of the EGO-Virgo outreach group at the Bright Night 2024 in Pisa, the European Night of Researchers edition held in Pisa.
Participants (in white) and Organizing Committee (in black) of Lights of Tuscany 2025 edition, in front of National Research Center of Optics (CNR-INO) site in Pisa.
Our students in front of the National Research Center of Optics (CNR-INO) site in Pisa

Lights of Tuscany

Lights of Tuscany is an annual international physics event organized by the Associazione Italiana Studenti di Fisica (AISF) to coincide with the International Day of Light.
Set in Pisa and Florence, it brings together students, researchers, and professionals from across Europe to discuss topics in optics and materials physics, showcasing different applications of optics and photonics from local centers of excellence.

I learned and grew behind the scenes of this event. I started as a secretary in 2025 and became the Lead Coordinator for the next edition in 2026.

Securing sponsorships

coordinating lab visit logistics, cultural partnership with Tuscan museums, and speaker recruitment,

supporting our communication efforts and editorial line, including on our national Podcast Fisicaffé,

drafting project proposals and budgeting,

and setting deadlines for every member of our small but incredible team.