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.
Everyone tried to talk him out of it: his parents, brother, cousins, friends, even his unit commander. “My commander told me, ‘Don’t worry, we’ll be fine. We have enough people. We’ll be in and out in days.’” As an Israeli student studying abroad, N., 32, was not obligated to serve. He had only two months […]
PTC is a U.S.-based global leader in software solutions, revolutionizing how products are designed, manufactured, and maintained. With 95% of Fortune 500 discrete manufacturing companies — spanning the aerospace, automotive, and health care industries — on its client roster, PTC is synonymous with innovation. So when the company sought a research partner with a bold, transformative mindset, the Technion was the natural choice. A Two-Way Street of Talent The PTC-Technion alliance stands as a model for how academia and industry can work together to push the boundaries of innovation, turning bold ideas into real-world advancements that will shape the industries…
Summer Sofer’s love for soccer began at the age of four and quickly became an indelible part of her identity. “I was always that athlete,” she explained. “Soccer gave me structure – it made me feel good, and it helped me manage life and school.” The sport wasn’t just a pastime; it was a training […]
Hope Amid Hardship Juggling the demands of reserve service, studies, and personal life have been no small feat for N. “I went straight from war into school,” he recounted. “It wasn’t easy, but the Technion postponed the start of classes, giving us time to settle in.” Despite the challenges, he finds moments of support and […]
Jacob Nagel, a brigadier general who still serves about 80 days a year in the reserves, is one of Israel’s foremost security experts and has served as acting national security adviser. He is also a Technion alum and visiting professor who heads the Technion’s Advanced Defense Research Institute and is a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a nonpartisan research institute based in Washington, D.C. In August 2024, Prof. Nagel was asked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to make recommendations for Israel’s security strategy and budget for the next decade. He formed a committee comprised of 12…
In a groundbreaking seminar presented at a National Board Meeting of the American Technion Society, Prof. Shai Shen-Orr of the Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine showcased his lab’s trailblazing efforts in harnessing computational tools and innovative methodologies to redefine our understanding of the immune system. A leading immunologist and director of the Zimin […]
Imagine a future where technology allows us not only to see and hear each other from great distances but also to feel – examining a sick patient or tucking in a grandchild from across the globe. Techion Professor Lihi Zelnik-Manor is on a mission to hone technologies that will realize these possibilities. “I love thinking about […]
Iftach Chaplin, who is pursuing a Master of Science in Medicine in the Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, understands the cultures in both the United States and Israel. He was born on a kibbutz in Israel, where he spent the first 12 years of his life. At the age of 12, his father’s […]
One of the American Technion Society’s most popular speaker series, the Ilene & Steve Berger Technion Visiting Fellows Program features the University’s greatest assets: its students. Known as the Berger Visiting Fellows, these select scholars represent the very soul of the Technion. Their visit provides an inspiring glimpse into the lives and minds of those who will help shape the future of Israel and the world. This year’s event series, “Meet Today’s Technion Students … Tomorrow’s Innovators” featured eight undergraduate and graduate students from the Technion.
Technion undergraduate Omer Dubowski is a member of the Technion Excellence Program and a student in the Faculties of Aerospace Engineering and Physics. As he studies these two fields, he views himself as a warrior in the battle against climate change. Omer, who is part of Technion faculty member Carmel Rotschild’s research team, is working […]