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Dr. Yael Pilowsky Bankirer is a psychoanalyst and a poet, based in Cambridge, UK. She is a medical doctor and holds a Ph.D. in gender studies and psychoanalysis. Yael is a member of the Site for Contemporary Psychoanalysis in London, and a co-editor of Sitegeist — a journal of psychoanalysis and philosophy. This new episode […]
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel was in Israel this week for a visit that included Oct. 7, 2023, massacre sites, academic honors and scientific institution tours. Merkel, who was one of Israel’s most important allies in Europe during her long tenure spanning four terms from 2005 to 2021, toured the Nova Music Festival site on Wednesday with Gail Shoresh from the Dvora Forum that promotes women’s equality. She received explanations about sexual atrocities committed by Hamas some two years ago during the massive attack on the Gaza border communities, with German Ambassador to Israel Steffen Seibert sharing her visit on…
Shai Shen-Orr on the Future of Disease Modeling In this newly released podcast, Shai Shen-Orr, co-founder and chief scientist at CytoReason and professor at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, dives into the next frontier of health care: disease modeling. He explains how CytoReason transforms today’s overwhelming biological data into actionable insights that power […]
President Isaac Herzog this evening, (Wednesday, 22 October 2025), conferred the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor upon nine distinguished laureates from diverse fields, in recognition of their lifelong contribution to the State of Israel and the Jewish people. The ceremony took place at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, in the presence of U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, and with the participation of freed hostages Matan Angrest and Segev Kalfon and their families. Initiated in 2012 by the Ninth President of Israel, Shimon Peres, the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor is awarded to those “who, by virtue of their skills,…
The most popular programs — electrical and computer engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, and civil and environmental engineering — are engines of innovation, powering Israel’s recovery and growth. Science faculties like physics and biology have seen remarkable growth, with some programs expanding by 20% or more. The Office of the Dean of Students and the […]
Technion graduates have a high likelihood of success according to two recent independent studies. The first report, which came out earlier this year, concluded that the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, is the leading provider of talent for major tech companies in Israel and abroad. The second report, released in September, ranked the Technion in the top ten worldwide for entrepreneurial success for undergraduates. The release of these rankings is especially timely, as the Technion begins the academic year with a new cohort of international students participating in an immersive four-year bachelor’s degree program. The Technion is a prestigious…
Cornell Tech hosted the inaugural Disability and Access in Tech and AI Summit on Oct. 9-10 on its Roosevelt Island campus, bringing together researchers, technologists, and community advocates to explore how disability and accessibility intersect with innovation. The summit welcomed speakers, students, faculty, alumni, and community members from Cornell’s Ithaca campus, New York City, and around the United States. The event, designed to be a space for dialogue, lived experience, and cross-sector collaboration in addition to showcasing research, was co-organized by Omari W. Keeles, senior director for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and Thijs Roumen, assistant professor of information science…
Meet David (Dadi) Perlmutter, the newly appointed chairman of the Technion Council—the governing body that sets the course for Israel’s leading science and technology university. The Council is responsible for selecting the Technion’s president, guiding academic priorities, and steering the Institute’s long-term vision in research and innovation. It’s a role that calls for both strategic […]
Cornell Tech has announced that industry leader Joshua Ruch is now co-chair of the Jacobs Steering Committee, alongside Abby Joseph Cohen, current chair of the committee. Joshua has been a dedicated member of the Steering Committee for eight years and chaired the Runway Advisory Committee. In addition, the Steering Committee welcomes three new members: Nafea Bshara, Wendy Jones, and EB Kelly. The Jacobs Institute Steering Committee guides the strategic direction of the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute, a cornerstone of Cornell Tech’s mission to fuse academic excellence with real-world impact through programs in health tech, urban tech, and connective media, as well…
“After three years of studying very hard and one year of studying during military service, it just wasn’t the time to give up,” L. said. “I could have taken it easy and finished later, but it’s my life, our future, and no one else will do it for me.” In November 2024, just a month […]
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.
Universities bear the great responsibility of training and honing the skills of the world’s future leaders. Amid a pivotal moment for Israel and its path forward, the Ilene & Steve Berger Technion Visting Fellows are an uplifting reminder that our future is in great hands. A cohort of students across several departments at the Technion, the Berger Visiting Fellows represent some of the brightest minds at the Technion and in Israel. During an annual trip to the United States, the Fellows connect with American Technion Society (ATS) donors and bring a bit of Israel and the Technion with them to…