Message from the President
Michael Miller
The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology is both a critical contributor to the State of Israel and to technical advances in all sorts of scientific arenas.
It opened its doors a hundred years ago, before the State of Israel was even founded, and provided much of the necessary agricultural and engineering expertise needed to build the state. After the founding of the State, leaders like David Ben-Gurion turned to the Technion to provide the engineers necessary for many of the systems central to Israel’s defense.
More recently, it has pushed the boundaries in many scientific areas, with four Nobel laureates and many other distinguished researchers contributing advancements in areas from chemistry and medicine to aerospace and computer science. The Technion has 19 faculties (departments) but is also known for strong interdisciplinary work. Some of the more recent initiatives focus on sustainability, human health, and biotechnology and food engineering. These are important projects that could improve the quality of life for all of us.
And we can’t forget the Technion’s impact on the Israeli economy, helping to turn a small agricultural economy into one of the most vibrant high-tech economies on the planet – the so-called “Startup Nation.” An estimated 80% of Israeli companies listed on the NASDAQ exchange were founded and/or are led by Technion graduates.
At the American Technion Society (ATS), our mission is to support this wonderful institution. I’ve been pleased to be involved with the ATS for most of my life, and to be president of the ATS New York Metro chapter for the past few years. Along the way, I’ve been thrilled to see the Technion create a joint graduate institute with Cornell Tech on Roosevelt Island in New York – which brings much of the Technion DNA closer to home – and to have the opportunity to meet with scores of talented Technion faculty and students to discuss their research.
Please join us in our efforts to support the Technion, with its vital contributions to Israel and its economy as well as science and technology across the globe.
Donor Spotlight
For many years, the Tanenbaum family has championed the Technion through gifts like doctoral fellowships, a chair in preventative medicine, and the Tanenbaum Dormitory. Inspired by his grandparents Bernice and Joseph, Greg Tanenbaum now carries on the family legacy, leading the New York Metro Innovators program to engage a new generation of Technion supporters.
What We Do
Technion Fund
The Technion is contributing to Israel and the global good in unprecedented ways, and it depends on people like you to ensure its continued advancement as a world-class institution of higher education.
The Technion Fund will help ensure that our supporters have access to a broad array of opportunities for engagement at all levels. The Fund will support the entire ecosystem necessary to maintain the Technion’s distinctive strengths.
Planned Giving
Have you considered the Technion in your estate planning? The American Technion Society's support of Technion facilities, research, faculty, and students has led to discoveries that have made life better for people around the world. Be part of that legacy. A planned gift can lower your tax bill, increase your income and your heirs’ inheritance, and unlock value in your real estate.
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