American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science

American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science and JLTV Partner to Produce a Series On Science Innovation from Israel

2010-07-26T13:29:00-04:00

NEW YORK, NY—July 26, 2010—The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science is partnering with Jewish Life Television (JLTV) to bring Israel's most innovative discoveries in science and tec...

Weizmann Institute of Science Ranks High in "Best Places to Work in Academia" Survey

2010-07-06T10:19:48-04:00

NEW YORK, NY—July 6, 2010—The Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, was ranked second among the top international academic institutions on The Scientist magazine’s 8^th annual w...

Inside Stories: Beer, Science, and Good Spirits

2010-05-21T09:52:00-04:00

The Weizmann Institute is committed to making science widely accessible to all. As part of our ongoing public outreach efforts, scientists and graduate students ventured out to Rehovot’s coffee shops and pubs to share th...

Science and Peace

2010-03-25T09:44:22-04:00

Daniel Zajfman is the president of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel History—not to mention different languages, cultures, and values—can make peace difficult to achieve. Science is a common ground...

Richard L. Stone Chairs Palm Beach Region of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science

2009-12-01T05:51:46-04:00

NEW YORK, NY—December 1, 2009—Richard L. Stone, dedicated advocate of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science (ACWIS), has been appointed Chair of the American Committee's Palm ...

Weizmann Institute of Science Ranked Second in “Best Places to Work in Academia” Survey

2009-11-06T07:41:51-04:00

November 6, 2009—The Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, ranked second among the top international academic institutions on The Scientist magazine’s annual survey of “Best Places to Work in Academia....

Ira and Gail Mondry Create Professorial Chair Funded in Part with Income from a Charitable Lead Trust

2009-09-25T21:11:29-04:00

Ira Mondry has been actively involved with Weizmann for more than 20 years. He now serves on the International Board of Governors of the Institute, the Board of Directors of the American Committee, and as Chair of the Mich...

Annual Report 2009

2009-09-23T17:06:21-04:00

Weizmann Institute Program to Advance Women in Science

2009-09-08T20:37:00-04:00

REHOVOT, ISRAEL—September 7, 2009—Eleven young women scientists, who completed their Ph.D. studies with honors at various academic institutions throughout Israel, will each receive an award of betwe...

Jewish Agency, Weizmann Institute Send 3 Ethiopian Teens to Space Camp

2009-08-11T12:35:00-04:00

NEW YORK—Three Ethiopian teens, part of the Jewish Agency’s Sparks of Science program, were in Turkey last week at an international space camp run in partnership with NASA. The teens were sent at t...

Baroness Ariane de Rothschild Visits the Weizmann Institute of Science

2009-07-08T19:41:00-04:00

REHOVOT, ISRAEL— July 6, 2009—Baroness Ariane de Rothschild was at the Weizmann Institute yesterday to get a first-hand report on a one-of-a-kind pr...

The Weizmann Institute Mourns the Passing of Professor Ephraim Katzir

2009-06-03T19:45:00-04:00

REHOVOT, ISRAEL—May 31, 2009—Prof. Katzir passed away yesterday, Saturday, May 30, 2009, at his home in the Weizmann Institute of Science. He was 93. Professor Ephraim Katzir, fourth President of Isr...

American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Wins Bronze Telly Award

2009-05-19T19:49:00-04:00

NEW YORK, NY—May 19, 2009—The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science was recognized as a Bronze Winner by the 29th Annual Telly Awards. This is the second Telly, one of the most recog...

Weizmann Institute of Science Receives Israel Presidents and Prime Ministers Memorial Prize

2009-05-01T19:52:00-04:00

REHOVOT, ISRAEL—April 22, 2009—The Israel Presidents and Prime Ministers Memorial Prize was awarded to the Weizmann Institute of Science by President Shimon Peres for preserving the heritage of Israel�...

Scientific and Educational Activities for Residents of Southern Israel

2009-01-05T05:09:00-04:00

REHOVOT, ISRAEL—January 5, 2009—The Weizmann Institute of Science and its Davidson Institute of Science Education have proposed a variety of free-of-charge scientific and educational a...

Making Connections

2008-12-18T05:14:00-04:00

REHOVOT, ISRAEL—December 18, 2008—Top-level research institutions in the UK and Israel will collaborate, thanks to a bold new initiative of Weizmann UK. The program—...

Weizmann Institute of Science Ranked Top International Academic Institution

2008-11-05T04:18:00-04:00

NEW YORK, NY—November 5, 2008—The Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel was ranked the best international academic institution for which to work by The Scientist magazine. P...

Annual Report 2008

2008-09-23T20:33:01-04:00

The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science 2008 Gala

2008-09-11T13:30:00-04:00

NEW YORK, NY—September 11, 2008—The New York Region of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science will hold its annual dinner at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City on Thursday, Sep...

Focus on the Future

2008-01-07T06:45:00-04:00

BOCA RATON—Jan. 7, 2008—The Palm Beach Region of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science will hold its annual dinner at the Four Seasons Resort in Palm Beach on Tuesday, February 2...

Gift of the Week

2008-01-04T12:18:00-04:00

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Science for the People: Researchers’ Night at the Weizmann Institute of Science

2008-01-01T11:20:00-04:00

Five thousand people, including many families with children, visited the Weizmann Institute of Science campus recently to take part in “Researchers’ Night.” Researchers’ Night has been an annual event in Europe for...

Diamond Importer Maks L. Birnbach Honored at Annual Weizmann Institute National Gala

2007-11-12T06:06:00-04:00

NEW YORK—Nov. 12, 2007—The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science honored Maks L. Birnbach, chairman of diamond importer Fullcut Manufacturers, Inc., at a recent dinner event held at ...

Annual Report 2007

2007-09-23T20:33:42-04:00

Science on the Brain

2006-08-01T17:23:00-04:00

The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science (ACWIS) and New York University (NYU) recently held a Day of Science on the topic of “Unveiling the Secrets of the Brain: Collaborations in Neuroscience.” Wh...

New Weizmann Head

2006-07-28T17:53:00-04:00

The next head of the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot, Israel, says science can "bridge cultural differences" and should "never be a tool of politics." In December, particle physicist Daniel Zajfman, 47, will become the 10th�...

Building a Bridge from Brooklyn to Rehovot

2006-05-01T21:04:00-04:00

The Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) hosted a gathering of alumni from Polytechnic University of Brooklyn, New York, and its extension in Israel. Held at the Weizmann Institute campus in Rehovot, the event marked the 15...

Educating Scientists for the Future

2006-05-01T20:45:00-04:00

Dr. Ami Shalit admits that his job has its unconventional aspects. As the director and academic secretary of the Feinberg Graduate School, Dr. Shalit explains that a critical aspect of his role at the academic arm of the ...

Best Places to Work 2006

2006-03-01T11:30:00-04:00

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Weizmann Institute and NYU Host Special Forum on Neural Science

2005-10-10T15:15:00-04:00

NEW YORK, NY—October 10, 2005— The Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, and New York University have joined forces to present a special forum on neural s...

Annual Report 2005

2005-09-23T20:34:54-04:00

Annual Report 2004

2004-09-23T20:35:43-04:00

Annual Report 2003

2003-09-23T20:36:30-04:00

Annual Report 2002

2002-09-23T20:37:16-04:00

Science on Wheels

2001-11-01T06:23:00-04:00

The storm is at its peak. Heavy raindrops are beating against the windows as the van climbs up the winding mountain road. The powerful engine roars, and the fast-moving windshield wipers reveal a gray hilly landscape. Fog...

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