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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An in-depth analysis of tech industry hiring trends highlights the unparalleled influence of the Technion in shaping Israel’s economy and security. Based on data from LinkedIn profiles of 8,360 graduates recruited by 28 leading tech companies between 2020 and 2024, the findings show that the Technion leads as the top supplier of tech talent for the Israeli subsidiaries of global giants such as Nvidia, Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Intel. Powering Israel’s Innovation Economy This impact is no coincidence. Technion President Professor Uri Sivan stated: “Technion graduates are the backbone of Israel’s economy and security, driving innovation, industry, and…
Maria Chudnovsky is a leading mathematician working in the field of graph theory. She is a professor at the Department of Mathematics and The Program in Applied and Computational Mathematics at Princeton University. She is also a Distinguished Fellow at the Faculty of Sciences at the Hebrew University Jerusalem, and a 2012 MacArthur Fellow – […]
This is the 16th year that Calcalist has ranked the 50 most promising private technology companies in Israel. To compile the list, we consulted a number of prominent investors, consultants, and entrepreneurs active in the Israeli market. We asked participants to identify the fastest-growing startups with the greatest potential to make significant business moves in the coming year, with an emphasis on companies not yet included in rating agency portfolios. After weighing the data and the range of expert opinions, Calcalist’s high-tech reporters and editors—well-versed in the inner workings of the tech sector—compiled this year’s list of the 50 most…
Wendy Ju, associate professor at Cornell Tech, the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science, and the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute, has been awarded a place in the Class of 2025 of the prestigious ACM SIGCHI Academy. The award honors her leadership and innovations in the field of human-computer interaction (HCI). ACM SIGCHI — the Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction — is one of the world’s largest associations of professionals who contribute towards the research and practice of HCI. The highly competitive SIGCHI awards uplift those who have changed the field of HCI…
Over one hundred years ago, a few bold visionaries recognized the imperative to establish a nexus of research and technological advancement on Haifa’s Mount Carmel. The goal: to build the State of Israel physically and discover breakthroughs that would drive change around the world. From their determination came the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. Film producer and director Uri Rosenwaks created the inspiring documentary “Technion 10²” to celebrate and reflect on the impact that the university has had on the State of Israel and beyond. As the documentary moves through the Jewish film festival circuit here in the United…
The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, one of the world’s leading research institutes, is celebrating 100 years since its founding. Israeli President Isaac Herzog hosted Technion President Prof. Uri Sivan for a special discussion reflecting on the University’s early days and its remarkable achievements over the past century. During the meeting, Prof. Sivan presented President Herzog with a special commemorative stamp, designed in collaboration with Israel Post’s Philatelic Service, in honor of the centennial. President Herzog commented, “The Technion is a symbol of Israeli excellence. One hundred years of innovation, groundbreaking research, and the continuous pursuit of world-class achievements….
Hen Davidov and Noam Morris have been selected as the 2025 Rhodes Scholars from Israel, earning a prestigious opportunity to pursue advanced degrees at Oxford University this fall. The Rhodes Scholarship, the world’s oldest and most prestigious, provides a comprehensive scholarship package worth up to $320,000 per student, covering tuition, living expenses, and more. This year’s selection process was unprecedented. The Rhodes Foundation extended its application deadline by two weeks due to the war in Israel. Many potential candidates were called to active or reserve military duty, making the extension essential for ensuring participation. Davidov, 25, from Haifa, is a…
In an exciting collaboration, award-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin and Warner Bros. are set to bring the extraordinary life of Al Schwimmer to the big screen. Schwimmer, an American World War II veteran, is celebrated as the father of the Israeli Air Force and the founder of Israel Aerospace Industries. His daring efforts in 1948 to […]
Among those who received a master’s degree during the Technion’s recent graduation ceremony, was the late Dov (Dovi) Moshe Kogan, z”l. An M.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering was awarded to him posthumously and accepted by his widow, Shaked, his son, and his mother, Chaya. Master Sergeant Dovi Kogan, 32, was deployed to the south on […]
Even amid the chaos of war, Assistant Professor H.R. never let his scientific work falter. As a reservist in the Alexandroni Brigade, he was called up for duty on the morning of October 7. Yet, even while fighting on multiple fronts, he continued to fight for something else – the highly competitive European Research Council […]
The American Technion Society’s lay leaders serve as strategic advisers to ATS, and in November the group convened in Boston to learn about the latest Technion innovations — and receive inspiration as they continue their work as Technion ambassadors. Attendees included the ATS National Board of Directors, Fellows in the current cohort of the Joel […]
The Technion has once again solidified its status as a global academic powerhouse. The recently released Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) places the Technion among the world’s top 100 universities overall, with additional standout rankings in five research fields: chemistry, aerospace engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, water resources engineering, and mathematics. These achievements build on its […]