While 2024 has challenged the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Israel, and the global Jewish community, I have started to notice a more prominent feeling of hope and excitement for the future. In discussing what this new year holds for Israeli innovation with Technion President Uri Sivan and brilliant professors, it is clear that supporting scientific exploration has never been more urgent to usher in a year of rebuilding and economic progress for Israel.

I spoke with American Technion Society president Mark Gaines about the research that we’re excited to follow this year and how the Technion will be crucial for Israel’s resilience now, and for decades to come.

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This article was written by American Technion Society CEO Michael Waxman-Lenz.