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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.
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.
For Omer Sabary, life changed almost overnight. Days after winning top honors at Technion Pitch Night in New York City — a competition for t:hub students to pitch the next wave of Israeli startups — Iranian missiles rained down on Israel. His apartment was destroyed, his loved ones were in danger, and his world turned […]
Meet U-Bra, the award-winning creation of Technion alumna Maayan Kinsbursky. This fully customized, 3D-printed bra with an integrated prosthesis is more than clothing. It helps women postmastectomy reclaim comfort, confidence, and a sense of normalcy. Maayan’s passion for creating meaningful solutions exemplifies how design and technology can improve lives — and this Breast Cancer Awareness […]
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.
Pitch Night isn’t just a student competition — it’s a launchpad for the next generation of Technion innovators. By turning bold ideas into real-world solutions, these students are gaining hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, engineering, and impact. It’s a powerful glimpse into how the Technion is shaping Israel’s future, and the future of technology itself. Keep […]
In the Stephen B. Klein Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at the Technion, bold ideas take flight. Established in 1954 by Prime Minister David Ben Gurion, the department has grown into a global leader in aerospace innovation, advancing the frontiers of propulsion, autonomous systems, and sustainable flight. World-class researchers and driven students work side by side to develop next-generation technologies that are shaping the future of space exploration, aviation, and defense. With cutting-edge facilities and a vibrant international community, the Technion is launching breakthroughs that are redefining what’s possible — in the skies and beyond.
Discover the science — and the people — behind Israel’s most powerful innovations. Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren joins former American Technion Society CEO Michael Waxman-Lenz to discuss the shifting Middle East, his role in advancing critical defense technologies, and what they mean for Israel’s future and global stability. The Technion has played a pivotal role in saving thousands of lives and enabling us to prevail against an enemy that’s many times our size. — Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S.
Discover the Next Big Ideas from Startup Nation Hear from Israel’s most intrepid minds: the Technion’s t-Hub students, who presented the next generation of innovative technologies, their business plans, and elevator pitches at Pitch Night 2025. Our exclusive panel of judges — all entrepreneurs and investors — interrogated their concepts, scaling and distribution plans, sales projections, marketing strategies, and more. If you love Israel, science, innovation, and investment opportunities, you won’t want to miss this recap!
What Cutting-Edge Technologies Will Keep Israel Safe? Security Briefing with Brig. Gen. (res.) Prof. Jacob Nagel The American Technion Society held a virtual security briefing with Brigadier General (res.) Jacob Nagel, Israel’s former national security adviser, who was tasked by Prime Minister Netanyahu to develop a defense strategy for the next decade. Brig. Gen. Prof. Nagel is also the head of the Technion’s Advanced Defense Research Institute where he coordinates between the University, IDF, and Israeli defense industry to promote high-value defense technology development. With Hamas and Hezbollah degraded, the collapse of the Syrian regime, and the Iranian axis unbalanced,…
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 […]