The Technion’s story has been intertwined with Israel’s for more than a century, from laying the foundations for a new nation to shaping its future.
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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 […]
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 […]
Even in the face of the tragic events of October 7, Technion researchers have continued their work, breaking new ground in their respective fields and winning awards. Their resilience was recognized with the 85th spot in the Academic Ranking of World Universities and first place in Israeli academia in the Globes 2024 Brand Index, which focused on the relevance to the job market when choosing a university. Industry As the oldest university in Israel, the Technion has a deep history of ties with industry, sending a high percentage of graduates to the most respected multinational companies. Intel opened facilities in…
Researchers at the Technion, led by Professor Nabieh Ayoub and his team, are paving the way for future cancer treatments with a new study that could change how we tackle lung cancer. The team explored a specific form of lung cancer called lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD), which is often diagnosed in its advanced stages, leaving patients with limited […]
In the wake of the tragic events of October 7, Technion alumnus Sagi Alony ’04, an environmental management consultant, initiated a large-scale project to collect and document testimonies from survivors of the terrorist attacks. The project, named Edut 710 (Eyewitness Testimony 7th of October), is a grassroots effort to ensure the stories of those affected […]
David Wolpe is the Max Webb Emeritus Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles. He currently serves as ADL’s inaugural rabbinic fellow and a scholar in residence at the Maimonides Fund. Named the most influential rabbi in America by Newsweek and one of the 50 most influential Jews in the world by The Jerusalem Post […]
As the Technion prepares to welcome new and returning students for the 2024-2025 academic year, the atmosphere is both hopeful and somber. Despite ongoing rocket fire in the Haifa vicinity and escalations in the war with Hezbollah in the north, the Technion community stands united in its dedication to learning, perseverance, and the future of […]
Greg Tanenbaum developed his passion for the Technion in the same way he chose his baseball affiliation. “You’re watching your dad root for the Yankees, and you become a Yankees fan,” he said. “I saw how proud my grandparents were of the Technion. That was my foot in the door. Since then, it’s grown by […]
The emerging multidisciplinary field of mechanobiology is leading to advancements in constructing engineered tissues and organs, repairing and regenerating damaged tissue, providing therapy for diseases, improving plant growth and agricultural products, and developing new or self-repairing materials. The field studies how cells sense and respond to mechanical signals. Measuring the Unmeasurable New research in this […]
From Grief to Action But like all Israelis, Burstin quickly resolved to transform her grief into action and help in any way she could. “All the volunteer organizations were packed as everyone looked for a place to volunteer.” She explained the movements in place before October 7 that were organizing the protests against judicial reforms […]