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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Could the entire internet fit inside a shoebox? As our world generates more data than our hard drives can handle, we are rapidly approaching a global storage crisis. Prof. Eitan Yaakobi reveals a solution that has been perfecting itself for billions of years: DNA. He discusses his team’s groundbreaking work to translate digital bits into […]
Ninety percent of startups fail. How can founders buck this trend? In this counterintuitive talk, Yonatan Stern argues that the traditional Silicon Valley playbook often leads founders astray. He offers a logical, repeatable process — based on four principles — that anyone can master to build a billion-dollar company. This talk was given at a […]
More than a century ago, the future of technological education in Israel was dismissed with quiet certainty: there would never be a need for more than a handful of engineers. History, however, had other plans. The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology began as an audacious idea that was imagined in the corridors of the […]
Resilience at the Technion: “We’ll Keep Doing What We’re Doing” As the war with Iran continues and its effects are felt directly on the Technion campus, President Prof. Uri Sivan offers a message of unity, and determination. He emphasizes that despite disruptions and moments of uncertainty, the Technion remains steadfast in its mission to strengthen the state of Israel while solving some of humankind’s most intractable problems through science. Faculty and researchers are adapting to the circumstances — researching, teaching, and supporting one another. Their approach reflects a shared spirit of resilience and continuity. Prof. Sivan underscores that the Technion…
As anti-Israel sentiment rises, many are concerned. A pressing question looms: Will the international scientific and business collaborations so vital to Israel’s prosperity withstand this moment? In the heart of NYC, the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute, housed at Cornell Tech and one of the first major Israel-U.S. academic collaborations, is a shining example of the innovation and economic output that emerge when brilliant minds from the U.S. and Israel come together through science. This unique partnership tackles some of the world’s toughest challenges while generating measurable growth for New York City and the Startup Nation. Lihi Zelnik-Manor of…
In this webinar, discover how the Technion’s leading minds are realizing this vision while also tackling issues of how to overcome age-related motor and cognitive decline. Technion alumnus Prof. Nir Barzilai, M.D., and Prof. Firas Mawase discuss their groundbreaking research on health across the lifespan — and how their work promises to make life’s next chapter the best one yet. Hosted by Judy Sager, ATS executive director of planned giving. Click on the image above to experience this webinar.
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.
Hanukkah is a celebration of courage, ingenuity, and light triumphing over darkness. This year, its message is more meaningful than ever. At the Technion, we are helping Israel rise from two challenging years. Our brilliant minds are: Developing new energy sources Creating breakthrough cancer therapies Building sustainable food and water solutions Performing fundamental science that helps our alumni protect Israel These innovations are transforming hope into reality — and rebooting Israel’s economy. Across labs, classrooms, and communities, Technion innovators are illuminating the path forward, embodying the spirit of the Maccabees and inspiring resilience, unity, and hope. The Technion built Israel….
We are delighted to share our 2025 Year in Review, reflecting the achievements, challenges, and financial milestones of the American Technion Society’s 2025 fiscal year, which began October 1, 2024, and came to an end on September 30, 2025. Please watch a short video of thanks to the ATS community from Prof. Lihi Zelnik-Manor, the Technion’s vice president for external relations and resource development. Click on the image above to watch our 2025 Year in Review video.
Maayan Kinsbursky “I am a 31-year-old industrial designer, a wife, and a mother to a baby. I hold a bachelor’s degree in industrial design from Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design and a master’s degree in industrial design from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, which I completed with honors. My thesis focused on […]
As we celebrate Rosh HaShanah and welcome a new year, we’re reminded of the sweetness of honey — and the importance of protecting the bees and environment that sustain us. At the Technion, scientists and alumni are leading groundbreaking innovations to protect bees, strengthen Israel, and build a more sustainable future for generations to come.