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Among those who received a master’s degree during the Technion’s recent graduation ceremony, was the late Dov (Dovi) Moshe Kogan, z”l. An M.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering was awarded to him posthumously and accepted by his widow, Shaked, his son, and his mother, Chaya. Master Sergeant Dovi Kogan, 32, was deployed to the south on […]
A Juggling Act Even amidst her military role, she worked tirelessly to keep up academically, crediting her success to her ability to manage a complex schedule. “I think the answer is just managing the schedule of daily life. That’s how I integrated everything — reserve duty, courses, and being a mother,” she explained, detailing her […]
Designing a Way Back I.M.’s final project is a blueprint for rehabilitation — designed to rebuild Nir Oz not as a solemn memorial but as a vibrant, living community. His architectural vision incorporates the collective memory of its residents while fostering spaces for growth and renewal. He considered every aspect of life before and after […]
Uzi Halevy, of blessed memory, was an 11th-generation Jerusalemite and Technion alumnus with three loves: family, Israel, and the Technion. Bighearted and younger in spirit than his years — playing basketball his entire life — Uzi encouraged his three children to pursue their passions, expecting little in return. So when he asked them to continue […]
David Jaffa, a seasoned financial planner in the Detroit metropolitan area, has a deep commitment to philanthropy, focusing particularly on education. With more than two decades of support for the American Technion Society (ATS), he exemplifies how one can blend financial acumen with a passion for giving back to the community and securing a comfortable […]
Even amid the chaos of war, Assistant Professor H.R. never let his scientific work falter. As a reservist in the Alexandroni Brigade, he was called up for duty on the morning of October 7. Yet, even while fighting on multiple fronts, he continued to fight for something else – the highly competitive European Research Council […]
The American Technion Society’s lay leaders serve as strategic advisers to ATS, and in November the group convened in Boston to learn about the latest Technion innovations — and receive inspiration as they continue their work as Technion ambassadors. Attendees included the ATS National Board of Directors, Fellows in the current cohort of the Joel and Jeri Rothman Leadership program, which trains and develops ATS lay leaders, the New England Region Board, and the Boston Business Council.
The Technion has once again solidified its status as a global academic powerhouse. The recently released Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) places the Technion among the world’s top 100 universities overall, with additional standout rankings in five research fields: chemistry, aerospace engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, water resources engineering, and mathematics. These achievements build on its […]
The Hero at Home But it’s not just his studies that keeps M.W. going. His wife is “the real superhero.” With a young daughter to care for, she has been the rock that holds their family together, giving him the resolve to continue his studies and service. “I can’t imagine being in her shoes, managing […]
Following the events of October 7, Technion students have designed a pilot bus stop to address safety concerns. The stop acts as a shield for passengers from shrapnel and blasts and includes personal safety features such as phone charging, WiFi, and a system alerting bus drivers to waiting passengers. It was designed in three sizes […]
This has truly been a year unlike any other. When the American Technion Society began its fiscal year on October 1, 2023, we were brimming with excitement and grand plans for celebrating the centennial year of the Technion. Less than a week later, the events of October 7 would irrevocably change the course of the year for the Technion, Israel, and the world. As you read our Year in Review, we hope you’ll be inspired by how the Technion took care of the campus community – including the 3,500 students, faculty, and staff called to active duty — while caring…
Our Response to October 7 and the War When our 2024 fiscal year started on October 1, 2023, we were excited to begin celebrating the Technion’s centennial year with festive events throughout the country. We could never have conceived of the horrific events that would unfold in Israel only one week later. The Technion and the American Technion Society quickly pivoted to address the needs of a country and a student body at war. The start of the academic year for all Israeli universities was postponed from October to January. Due to our large percentage of student reservists and the…