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.
It’s Your Technion. The Technion has always been more than a university. It is where impossible ideas become world-changing realities. Where breakthroughs in medicine, artificial intelligence, climate technology, food security, aerospace, cybersecurity, and countless other fields improve millions of lives every day. It’s where the next generation of innovators is preparing to solve the challenges […]
This op-ed is authored by Jenny Goldstein, chief development officer of the American Technion Society. In my last blog post, I wrote that philanthropy is most powerful when it is connected to meaning. As fundraisers and storytellers, our responsibility is not simply to celebrate Israel’s achievements. It is to help people understand why those achievements matter, how they improve lives, and why they deserve our collective support. That challenge feels especially urgent as we navigate one of the most transformative moments of our time: the rise of artificial intelligence. Not long ago, AI belonged mostly to the realm of science fiction….
Dr. Martin and Grace Rosman believe that supporting students opens doors to education, opportunity, and national strength. Introduced to the Technion in the 1990s, they were enthralled by what the University was doing and by a desire to support Israel. The couple became deeply involved by funding scholarships, dorms, and the Rosman-Atidim Program, which helps […]
After more than two decades in philanthropy and development, I have come to believe that the most powerful driver of giving is not proximity – it is purpose. My career has been split almost evenly between two worlds that, at first glance, might seem distinct: the Jewish communal sector and international development. In reality, they have always been deeply intertwined. I have had the privilege of working and volunteering with extraordinary organizations – from Americares to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee to American Jewish World Service to Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion. Each experience deepened my understanding of…
Israel has long depended on the brilliant minds in the Stephen B. Klein Faculty of Aerospace Engineering to safeguard the nation’s skies and advance its technological leadership. Now, the University has a new way to recognize its aerospace stars. The Max and Desiree Blankfeld Endowed Prize for Transformative Innovation in Aerospace, made possible through a generous […]
Twenty-five years ago, carrying your data meant lugging around floppy disks or burning CDs — today, terabytes (TB) of information fit into a device no larger than a key. That transformation was recently celebrated at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology with a special event marking 25 years since the invention of the USB […]
At the November 2025 Board of Directors meeting of the American Technion Society in Scottsdale, Arizona, Michael Oren, a former Israeli ambassador to the U.S., recognized the Technion for world-changing discoveries. The gathering celebrated the transformative impact of visionary donors and dedicated board members, and featured extraordinary learning experiences led by renowned scientists — underscoring the Technion’s role as a global leader in innovation and excellence. Click on the image above to experience this webinar.
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 […]
Under the shadow of geopolitical tension and global uncertainty around the future of Israel, doubling down on international academic collaboration can serve as an antidote that allows us to envision a brighter version of this future. Calls for boycotts of Israeli institutions ignore the fundamental function of academia as an open forum of ideas and eliminates the infinite potential for innovation when cross-cultural work prevails. Reflecting on Israel’s global collaborations reminds us of what is possible when we meet face-to-face with our peers from halfway across the world and harness the full power of our compassion for each other. The Michigan-Israel…
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 […]