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.
Doctors assured him his prognosis was positive, provided he began aggressive treatment immediately. Without hesitation, he prepared for another battle — this time, a personal one. As soon as O. completed the first stage of chemotherapy, he began a new biological treatment delivered through a portable pump. This allowed him to leave the hospital while […]
Everyone tried to talk him out of it: his parents, brother, cousins, friends, even his unit commander. “My commander told me, ‘Don’t worry, we’ll be fine. We have enough people. We’ll be in and out in days.’” As an Israeli student studying abroad, N., 32, was not obligated to serve. He had only two months […]
Alexey Tomsov is food technology lead at Redefine Meat, and a proud Technion alum. He’s our first guest from the exciting world of food-tech… If you don’t know about Redefine Meat, it’s an Israeli startup company that uses advanced technology, to develop and produce animal-free meat or “new meat” as they like to call it. […]
During my time with the American Technion Society (ATS), I have always been blown away by how we have cultivated a united community from different areas of the country to support the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and the State of Israel. As a testament of that commitment, we are excited to announce the incredible milestone of having raised more than $1 billion over the last decade. Regardless of our backgrounds, each and every member has made a distinct impact on the future of the Technion, thereby ensuring the future of Israel itself. Philanthropy is an essential tool, not…
Summer Sofer’s love for soccer began at the age of four and quickly became an indelible part of her identity. “I was always that athlete,” she explained. “Soccer gave me structure – it made me feel good, and it helped me manage life and school.” The sport wasn’t just a pastime; it was a training […]
Hope Amid Hardship Juggling the demands of reserve service, studies, and personal life have been no small feat for N. “I went straight from war into school,” he recounted. “It wasn’t easy, but the Technion postponed the start of classes, giving us time to settle in.” Despite the challenges, he finds moments of support and […]
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 […]
One of the American Technion Society’s most popular speaker series, the Ilene & Steve Berger Technion Visiting Fellows Program features the University’s greatest assets: its students. Known as the Berger Visiting Fellows, these select scholars represent the very soul of the Technion. Their visit provides an inspiring glimpse into the lives and minds of those who will help shape the future of Israel and the world. This year’s event series, “Meet Today’s Technion Students … Tomorrow’s Innovators” featured eight undergraduate and graduate students from the Technion.
Technion undergraduate Omer Dubowski is a member of the Technion Excellence Program and a student in the Faculties of Aerospace Engineering and Physics. As he studies these two fields, he views himself as a warrior in the battle against climate change. Omer, who is part of Technion faculty member Carmel Rotschild’s research team, is working […]