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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Outside of Israel, headlines rarely portray the country in a positive light. Ambassador Reda Mansour — the Technion’s new senior director of global resource development and a decorated diplomat, poet, historian, and member of Israel’s Druze community — is committed to changing that narrative. Dr. Mansour has spent his career sharing positive stories about Israel, […]
Though invisible to the naked eye, every light wave contains tiny points of complete darkness. For half a century, scientists have theorized that these “dark points” move even faster than the light waves in which they’re formed. Thanks to a group of researchers from the Technion’s Andrew and Erna Viterbi Faculty of Electrical and Computer […]
In response, the Technion acted with one guiding principle above all others: Safety, first and foremost, is non‑negotiable. “Despite these immense challenges, the Technion community continues to adapt with flexibility, creativity, and solidarity,” said Dr. Rafi Aviram, executive vice president and director general at the Technion. “Each dilemma has been met with thoughtful solutions […]
Jacob Nagel on the U.S.-Israel War With Iran: Threats, Strategy, and an Unprecedented Alliance Prof. Jacob Nagel is a brigadier general (res.) and former acting national security adviser and head of Israel’s National Security Council. He has twice chaired government-appointed Nagel Committees, including the most recent commission established after the October 7 Hamas attack, which delivered strategic and budgetary recommendations to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the IDF’s force buildup and long-term defense posture. A key figure behind Israel’s decision to develop the Iron Dome missile defense system, he is currently a professor at the Technion, where he heads the…
Michael Oren, former Israeli ambassador to the United States, historian, and author, is a leading voice on U.S.–Israel relations and Middle East diplomacy. He was a guest speaker at an American Technion Society Board of Directors meeting in November 2025. Below is an excerpt from an incisive and illuminating Q&A. While the talk took place […]
But as he walked through the ruins of burnt kibbutzim and bullet-riddled cars, he thought about the victims: “What did they feel? What were they going through in those moments when it all happened? You look at their belongings and try to guess, ‘Who is this family whose table is set for the holiday?’ You […]
There were many weekends away from home, long sleepless nights, and days filled with demanding, repetitive work. “But the knowledge that my efforts contributed to a greater cause gave me the strength to persevere,” she said. “That sense of purpose is something I carry with me into everything I do.” In Uniform As an active […]
As the conflict with Iran unfolds, airpower, intelligence, and advanced defense technologies are shaping the battlefield in unprecedented ways. Israel’s decades-long investment in innovation is already proving decisive. Brig. General (res.) Prof. Jacob Nagel, former head of Israel’s National Security Council and Technion professor, and Dr. Rafi Aviram, executive vice president and director general of the Technion, give a timely briefing on the war and the technologies behind Israel’s early successes. Prof. Nagel discusses the threats posed by Iran and Hezbollah, the importance of U.S.–Israel cooperation, and how Israeli defense technologies—many developed by Technion alumni—help protect Israel’s citizens, soldiers, and…
When one of the world’s largest aerospace companies chooses an academic partner, it sends a powerful message. When that partner is the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, the message is even clearer: world-changing innovation is happening in Israel — and it is being driven by excellence. Boeing and the Technion have marked a major […]
The Technion Shines in World Rankings: Top 100 in Shanghai Rankings in Six Fields The Technion has once again proven its global leadership in science and technology. The University ranked among the world’s top 100 institutions in six key academic disciplines and secured the #1 position in Israel in 16 research areas, including, for the […]
Seeing a Different Kind of Picture While Prof. Bekenstein is transforming how images are detected, Prof. Kaminer is redefining how they are created. His project, known as Stork, addresses a longstanding limitation of transmission electron microscopes — tools essential for studying biological tissues and advanced materials. These microscopes often struggle with low-contrast images, making it […]
On any given day at the Technion dormitories, you might see parents pushing strollers through the hallways. Students preparing Shabbat dinner in the communal kitchen. International students honing their Hebrew. IDF reservists reflecting on their experiences in Gaza. “The Technion dorms feel like home,” said one student. “The ability to knock on a neighbor’s door […]