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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I’m 28 years old and in my third year in the Henry and Marilyn Taub Faculty of Computer Science at the Technion — a place that has shaped not only my academic journey but also my understanding of what it means to strive for excellence. I was born and raised in Ra’anana, just north of […]
In my final year as a Technion undergraduate, I tested positive for a BRCA mutation. This means I face an increased risk for breast and other cancers. This revelation altered the course of my life — making my longstanding desire to do scientific research not just an academic pursuit, but a personal one. I earned […]
I am 27 years old and was born and raised in Even Yehuda, a small town in central Israel, where I learned early on the value of community, responsibility, and giving of myself to others. From a young age, I was motivated academically and socially. I completed high school in three years with high honors, […]
At the heart of Israel’s innovation ecosystem stands the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, a place where curiosity meets ambition and ideas become world-changing realities. The Technion’s legacy is not just in its classrooms and labs, but in the remarkable journeys of its graduates, who are shaping the future of artificial intelligence across the […]
In the presence of the Defense Minister and the Chief of the General Staff of the IDF: The Technion awarded the Defense Minister’s Shield for its support of reserve-duty students With the outbreak of the war, the Technion established an unprecedented support system that provided reserve-duty students with financial assistance, academic accommodations, tutoring, and emotional support The Defense Minister’s Shield for 2025 was awarded to the Technion on Monday, December 29, in recognition of its outstanding support for military reservists. Technion President Prof. Uri Sivan and Vice President for Academic Affairs Prof. Oded Rabinovitch received the shield, which is granted to organizations…
For Margaret E. Kaplan, philanthropy is not an afterthought or an obligation—it is the lens through which she lives, creates, and connects. A former attorney turned full-time philanthropist, artist, and connector of people and ideas, the Sonoma, Calif., resident has shaped a giving legacy defined by passion, vision, and intellect. At the center of that […]
The Technion’s Role in National Security Levy credits the Technion not only for his own success but also for the strength of Israel’s entire defense sector. “The Technion’s role in producing world-class engineers is crucial for Israel’s security and economic prosperity,” he said. Today, IAI collaborates closely with the Technion on cutting-edge research in space, […]
From Steve and Ilene Berger When we attended our first American Technion Society event, we had no idea how profoundly the experience would impact our lives. Meeting a brilliant Technion professor and three of her students, we were deeply impressed by their professional work and personal stories — stories of ambition, courage, and resilience. The […]
During the Technion’s Centennial Board of Governors Meeting in June, Prof. Uri Sivan bestowed the President’s Award for Exceptional Achievement on four leaders from academia, science, and human rights advocacy for their efforts to combat antisemitism and defend the State of Israel. Following the ceremony, the distinguished honorees participated in a panel on confronting the […]
Bennett Rechler is continuing a long legacy of supporting the Technion that began with his parents, the late Morton and Beverley Rechler. The Technion was a natural fit for the couple given Morton’s career as an aeronautical engineer and the couple’s deep-seated love for Israel. “They did a lot to teach my siblings and me […]
Imagine: After a business lunch in Tel Aviv, you’re back in New York City in time for dinner. Your teen aces her afternoon math exam in Boston before kicking her way to victory at a twilight soccer match in Los Angeles. Academic researchers are discovering new minerals on their weekly expeditions to the moon. You’re […]
For Omer Sabary, life changed almost overnight. Days after winning top honors at Technion Pitch Night in New York City — a competition for t:hub students to pitch the next wave of Israeli startups — Iranian missiles rained down on Israel. His apartment was destroyed, his loved ones were in danger, and his world turned […]