Zuckerman Institute propels AI research at Technion
New Zuckerman Fund Helps US-Israel Research Ties Drive the Global Artificial Intelligence Revolution
“We are utilizing both the domestic and global resources of Israel’s AI research leader, the Technion, as a game-changing platform for positioning the ‘start-up nation’ at the forefront of the global AI revolution,” said James S. Gertler, Zuckerman Institute trustee at the announcement. “Supporting tomorrow’s technological solutions through today’s research is a crucial manifestation of our vision that philanthropy’s ultimate goal is the betterment of society as a whole,” added fellow trustee Eric J. Gertler.
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Zisapel brothers gift Technion EE a state-of-the-art facility
Since graduating from Technion, Zohar and Yehuda Zisapel have consistently invested in their alma mater. With their generous help and support, a new building will be added to the Electrical Engineering complex at Technion. As Technion’s largest faculty, the Andrew and Erna Viterbi Faculty of Electrical Engineering is one of the most important research centers for EE in the world, and the most illustrious in Israel.
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The new Zisapel Electrical Engineering Building will house cutting-edge labs, research facilities, and conference spaces and will function as a hub for basic and applied research for training scientists, students and engineers, and for developing advanced technologies.
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Medical Suturing meets hot glue!
… and would you believe it reduces pain and patient distress? Researchers at Technion's Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering have developed a hot glue gun for wound closure which uses a biocompatible adhesive. Read on
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Olympic Sports
Science-empowered athletes
Intelligent shoes, mechanical signatures of Olympic surfboard fins, embedded chips… Technion hosted the Belfer Symposium on Science and Olympic Sports, the 1st Conference of the Israeli Olympic Sports Research Center at Technion
Bridging natural talent with science and technology, Technion's researchers at the new Olympic Sports Research Center seek scientific solutions to enhance the performance of Israel's Olympic Sports professionals.
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2019 Pearl Seiden Symposium
Focus: tissue engineering & bioprinting
Participants presented innovative advances in Stem Cell Research and 3D Bioprinting providing a stage for scientists to interact and establish fruitful collaborations in search for therapeutic translation. The symposium was organized by the Lorry I. Lokey Interdisciplinary Center for Life Sciences and Engineering.
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Design-Tech 2019
Design meets technology in the first International Design-Tech Conference at Technion. Design-Tech 2019 showcased over 40 innovative projects by designers and researchers. Read on
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EMET Prize
Dist. Prof. Mordechai (Moti) Segev of the Faculty of Physics has been named Emet Prize laureate in the field of Physics and Space for 2019.
The Emet Prize acknowledges those who view excellence as a way of life and the fulfillment of human potential as essential to creating a better world for future generations.
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Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities
Prof. Ilan Marek of the Schulich Faculty of Chemistry was elected to join the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities.
The Academy enlists distinguished Israeli scholars and scientists to cultivate and promote scholarly and scientific endeavor.
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Technion’s new leadership
Scott Leemaster (l) is the newly elected Chair of Technion’s Board of Governors and Prof. Uri Sivan will assume office as the university’s 16th President, effective October 1, 2019
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(l-r) Chair Scott Leemaster; President-elect Prof. Uri Sivan; President Prof. Peretz Lavie; former president Prof. Yitzhak Apeloig; former chair Larry Jackier; Council Chair Gideon Frank
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An action-packed Board of Governors meeting 2019
Highlights of the International Board of Governors included the conferment of six Honorary Fellows and seven Honorary Doctors; a tribute to Larry and Eleanor Jackier; and the announcement of the Zuckerman Institute AI Fund. Ceremonies included the Adelis Brain Research Award; the Prince Theater Inauguration; and the Leesa Steinberg Wind Tunnel Control Room dedication. Guests lectures were given by Mellanox CEO Eyal Waldman and Jewish Agency Chair, Isaac Herzog.
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Stepping up the competition at TechnoBrain 2019
Inspired by the slinky, helical spring toy, Dr. Bob’s TechnoBrain 2019 competition challenged students to create a non-spill contraption capable of descending 18 stairs carrying an open standard-sized container filled with water. The winning team was chosen for speed and least amount of spillage. Read on
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Technion Mourns Norman Seiden
A steadfast friend and a champion for Israel and Technion, Norman Seiden (above left) was Technion Guardian, Technion Honorary Doctor and Deputy Chair of the International Board of Governors.
His numerous gifts to Technion included the Barbara and Norman Seiden Advanced Optoelectronics Center, academic chairs and research prizes. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute. Norman passed on his love for Technion to his children, and will be greatly missed by the entire Technion family.
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