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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With thousands of graduates working in industries all over the world, it’s no exaggeration to say that Technion ingenuity is in action every single day. If you rely on a smart home device or cloud connectivity, live in an urban area, or watch “Monday Night Football,” you’ve got Technion alums like Omer Schneider ’05; Sharon Yavo Ayalon ’01, M.S. ’10, Ph.D. ’19; and Alon Kremer ’11 to thank. These Technion graduates are making the world better, safer, and more secure in some truly remarkable ways.
For newly minted Ph.D.s, choosing where to plant their academic roots can be an overwhelming decision. It shapes the direction of their research, where they live, and with whom they collaborate. The choice is also key for universities, which rely on recruiting top faculty to attract the best students. That’s why the Technion has long made faculty recruitment a priority. Donor-funded initiatives such as The First Steps Program, endowed Chairs, and the new Faculty Recruitment Fellowship Program allow the Technion to stay competitive with elite peers in the U.S. Despite the pandemic, the Technion recruited 36 new faculty last year,…
Modern-day Israel was built by hardworking pioneers, people like Avraham Ashkenazi ’66, M.S. ’72. Fleeing war-torn Europe, he studied engineering at the Technion and forged the nation’s infrastructure and industry. After a successful career in Israel, Iran, and the U.S., Mr. Ashkenazi can now pull back — and give back. He and his late wife Patricia have contributed to numerous causes, including Friends of the IDF, Jewish Film Festival, Israel Guide Dog Center, Chabad Beth El, and other synagogues in Hampton Roads, Va., near his home in Norfolk. But the American Technion Society holds a special allure. “The Technion is…
When sirens blared, warning of incoming rocket fire during this year’s Israeli-Gaza crisis, those within a safe distance watched as rockets streamed across the sky and exploded in mid-air. The pyrotechnic display was Israel’s missile defense system, Iron Dome, doing its job. In the 11 days of fighting prior to the May 21, 2021, cease-fire, Hamas militants launched 4,369 rockets from Gaza towards Israel. Nearly two-thirds missed their mark or malfunctioned, but Israelis still had to contend with some 1,500 rockets headed towards densely populated cities, including Tel Aviv. Astonishingly, Israel intercepted and destroyed 90% of them — thanks to…
She was studying chemical engineering and he was in his last year of medical school. Yet, their paths crossed. “I was taking a tennis class and Nathan spotted me,” said Fariba Ghodsian. The two later married. “Credit goes to the Technion,” she said. Now they are returning the favor. Drs. Ghodsian and Fischel have generously supported the Technion with the Dr. Fariba Ghodsian and Dr. Nathan Fischel Graduate Fellowships Fund in the Nancy and Stephen Grand Technion Energy Program and the Ghodsian-Fischel Fellowship Fund in the Center for Security Science and Technology. Both serve on the ATS National Board and…
Featuring Professor Emeritus Shlomo Maital, Rafi Nave ’74, M.Sc. ’79, and David (Dadi) Perlmutter ’80 What is it exactly about the Technion that makes it such a hotbed of innovation? In a fascinating follow-up to the wildly popular book, Technion Nation, Samuel Neaman Institute Senior Research Fellows Shlomo Maital and Rafi Nave interviewed 100 of the most brilliant Technion innovators – including former Intel Chief Product Officer David (Dadi) Perlmutter – to find out what makes them tick, and how the Technion’s academics and atmosphere foster a powerful fusion of creative thinking with enabling technology. In this one-of-a-kind discussion, Maital…
Buying clothing online has always been a hit-and-miss proposition. How will it fit? Will such a bold pattern overwhelm my frame? Technion alumna Yael Vizel ’10 came up with a solution — a virtual fitting room — that removes the guesswork. Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, was so impressed, it is buying Vizel’s startup.
One of the most diverse classes in Technion history received their Ph.D. diplomas on May 24. Approximately 43% of the 199 new graduates are women, a record, and a significant increase over previous years. Most of the graduates (124) are native Israeli, with the rest hailing from all over the world, including the U.S., Canada, France, Austria, Ukraine, Uruguay, Italy, Belgium, Brazil, Germany, India, and China. Most graduates had numerous mentors, a nod to the increasingly multidisciplinary approach to research and education across campus. This trend is reflected in the research of Dr. Gil Wang of the Faculty of Civil…
Featuring Technion alumni Oded Gal ’94 and Itzik Parnafes ’90 Zoom is the new conference room, the new water cooler, the new classroom, and even the new living room couch where grandparents read to their grandchildren. In short: Zoom is the new normal. Hear how the world leader in modern enterprise video communications for business […]
An ATS – Southern California Webinar In this intimate conversation, alumnus Eliad Peretz ’13 shares the challenges that instilled him with the right stuff to launch from his childhood in Afula, Israel to NASA, where he leads some of the biggest space endeavors humanity has ever undertaken. A masterful and engaging storyteller, he discusses how moments […]
Visby Medical, a Silicon Valley startup, broke new ground with its technology to produce PCR COVID-19 test results in just 30 minutes! Hear from Visby founder and Technion alumnus Adam de la Zerda ’05, a cancer researcher, entrepreneur, and TedTalk speaker who revolutionized COVID-19 testing. This game-changing device fits into the palm of your hand […]