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Artificial intelligence is not simply changing higher education — it is detonating old assumptions about how students learn and how professors teach. As universities worldwide grapple with how to respond, the Technion is working to confront the questions head-on. Here, AI is not treated as a threat but a catalyst, prompting careful reexamination at every […]
What if diagnosing cancer, Parkinson’s disease, or other serious illnesses could be as simple as breathing into a handheld device? That possibility is moving closer to reality thanks to the work of the Technion’s Prof. Hossam Haick, whose groundbreaking research is changing how diseases are detected around the world. In recognition of his extraordinary achievements, […]
This time of year, pomegranates are piled high in produce aisles, stacked in bins at the farmers market, and decorating Rosh HaShanah tables. When it comes to extracting the juicy seeds, everyone has their own unique technique. Some score the crown and pull the fruit apart in a bowl of water so the seeds sink […]
Every year, the European Research Council (ERC) identifies some of the world’s most promising early-career researchers and gives them the freedom to pursue bold ideas. This year, two of those ideas came from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. From cancer research to artificial intelligence (AI), breakthroughs that shape the future often begin with […]
He was given a prosthesis and what followed was months of determination and rehabilitation at Beit HaLochem, the IDF Disabled Veterans Center. Then on a trip to the United States with a delegation from the B’lev Ehad association, Y. was shown an advanced prosthetic unlike his own. Later, he received the same one, transforming his […]
Having grown up in grinding poverty, Reuven Aronashvili pledged to rewrite his fate. In this electrifying talk, he shares how he channeled his hunger for a better life to establish Israel’s first military “Red Team” and found a global cybersecurity empire. His message provides inspiration for anyone who feels stuck. This talk was given at […]
Have you ever been on a date where the person looked nothing like their profile picture? Venture capitalists often find themselves in the same predicament, argues Yasmin Lukatz. She suggests that the biggest mistake founders make is trying to sound perfect at the cost of authenticity. Drawing from real investment stories, she shows why investors […]
While AI has made our lives more convenient, it has also brought a tidal wave of fake news. In this sharp talk, Noa Tamir explores how the press must adapt to resist this onslaught. She suggests that the journalist’s role is shifting. Instead of just writing stories, humans must now act as the ultimate “verifiers,” […]
It’s Your Technion. The Technion has always been more than a university. It is where impossible ideas become world-changing realities. Where breakthroughs in medicine, artificial intelligence, climate technology, food security, aerospace, cybersecurity, and countless other fields improve millions of lives every day. It’s where the next generation of innovators is preparing to solve the challenges […]
Get to know the students of the Technion: innovators, problem-solvers, and big dreamers driven by curiosity and purpose. You’ll be inspired by their passion for science, their personal stories of resilience, and their commitment to building a stronger, brighter future for Israel’s next generation. From developing life-saving technologies to launching ambitious startups, these students are turning bold ideas into real-world impact, all while balancing exams, lab work, and the occasional all-nighter. Their stories are a reminder that behind every breakthrough is a person determined to make a difference.
Galit Shmueli is the Tsing Hua Distinguished Professor at the Institute of Service Science, College of Technology Management, National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan.Prof. Shmueli also serves as Vice President for Global Affairs at the university, and is the author of multiple books. She is a truly world-renowned authority in her fields of data science […]
Ilan Ben Meir is a senior board advisor in Starry Group; an entrepreneur who for the last 18 years has been living in Hong-Kong and China; the founder of a vertical integrated manufacturing plant there; and – a proud Technion Alum! In this episode you’ll hear all about his life and work in the far […]
Lior Jankelson is professor of medicine and biomedical engineering at NYU, where he is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist, and serves as director of the Inherited Arrhythmia Program; as well as leading the “AI in Cardiology group”. He is an entrepreneur, a surfer, and – a proud Technion Alum! In this episode we talk about AI and […]
Or Yochanan is a real-estate and relocation entrepreneur based in Austin, Texas – where he chose to relocate after spending some time in Silicon Valley. He is the founder of The Investory and ‘Austin Connections Group”; and these days he’s also doing exciting things as a content creator, podcaster, and youtuber extraordinaire. In this episode […]
Maia Hirsch is a Technion-trained mechanical engineer and a first-year Ph.D. candidate in Robotics at Cornell University, where she researches wearable haptics. At the same time, she designs robotic fashion pieces that have been showcased at New York Fashion Week. At just 24 years old, Maia is already making a remarkable impact in both technology […]
After just three years, Decart is on the verge of fulfilling the mission set by its co-founder Dean Leitersdorf: putting Israel on the AI map. If talks with artificial intelligence giant Anthropic lead to a deal to acquire the Israeli startup for $6 billion, Decart could become the foundation of Anthropic’s development center in Israel. […]
Despite New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s past calls to boycott Cornell Tech because of its partnership with Israel’s Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, city officials and Jewish community leaders on Wednesday announced a $250,000 investment in a Cornell Tech research initiative aimed at expanding New York City’s tree canopy to combat rising temperatures. New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin, the first Jewish woman to hold the post, and other officials unveiled the funding for Cornell Tech’s Urban Tech Hub at the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute on Roosevelt Island. The grant will launch the Generative Tree Canopy Project, which will use…
When I read that Hackney Council had voted to begin ending its twinning arrangement with Haifa, I couldn't help wondering: why Haifa? Whatever your views on the wider Middle East conflict, Haifa has always felt different. It is probably Israel's most multicultural city – a place where Jews, Muslims, Christians, Druze and Baha'is live alongside one another. It's a city where Hebrew and Arabic are heard every day, and where people from different communities don't just coexist; they work, study and build lives together. It isn't perfect, no city is. But if we're looking for examples of what coexistence can…
As more people turn to AI chatbots for companionship, life advice, or even as a stand-in for therapy, experts say the technology offers both new opportunities and risks when it comes to mental health. Prof. Tanzeem Choudhury is the chief of health innovation in the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute and has been studying AI and mental health for 15 years. She said AI tools are available any time, often at low cost, making it easier for people to access some form of mental health support.
Three Technion – Israel Institute of Technology faculty members have been awarded research grants from the Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF), a fund dedicated to turning cancer into a manageable chronic disease by supporting Israeli cancer researchers until it can be eradicated. Professor Irit Ben Aharon received a Research Professorship grant to support her research […]
Alumnus Aviad Maizels has founded multiple companies acquired by Apple in massive tech deals, one of which was responsible for the foundational technology behind Apple’s Face ID.
Alumnus Raphael Mehoudar developed the next generation of drippers, which revolutionized global agriculture — particularly in arid climates — by greatly increasing the efficiency of water use and enabling tremendous increases in food production in an environmentally friendly way. Today it is used in more than 110 countries.
Invented by Gavriel Iddan, recipient of three Technion degrees, this “pill” is an alternative to invasive procedures. The swallowable camera transmits 50,000 color images as it makes the journey through the digestive tract and is then naturally excreted.
Alumnus Dov Raviv envisioned this long-range mobile defense system and led the team that developed Arrow 1 in 1990. Other alumni later helped improve the system, including Arrow 3, first deployed in June 2025 to intercept Iranian ballistic missiles.
Alumnus Dov Moran invented the first thumb drive in 1995, followed by the USB flash drive in 1999. The invention revolutionized portable storage and was sold to SanDisk for $1.6 billion in 2006.
The first messaging platform, ICQ, that evolved into texting was developed by alumnus Dr. Yossi Vardi. It was sold to AOL for $408 million in 1998.
After spending four years at Microsoft headquarters in Seattle, Technion alumnus Yair Helman returned to Israel in 2014 to lead the company’s newly formed Excel group. With a focus on Excel’s cloud-based platform, the team has transformed the software from a desktop spreadsheet into a tool that is accessible from any device with a web browser.
