Dedicated to science education, the Weizmann Institute of Science – in addition to its graduate school – facilitates science classes for schoolchildren at all levels of ability, as well as programs aimed at encouraging girls and minority students. Weizmann’s professional development for teachers produces an Israel-wide network of skilled science, math, and technology educators. Online programs teach math and other skills to young students worldwide. Festivals, workshops, science mobiles, and an interactive, outdoor science museum engage the public. By opening the doors of the Institute—both real and virtual—to the community, Weizmann is sharing the creative spirit of discovery...and inspiring scientists of tomorrow.
Girls and boys start to see math along gender lines as early as 2nd grade
Award-winning, interactive, outdoor science museum has 100,000 visitors/year
STEM-related occupations are projected to grow to more than 9 million by 2022
Our women’s postdoctoral award has supported more than 100 female scientists
Ranking of students’ math & science scores place the U.S. 28th in the world
When you support Weizmann Institute scientists that inspire you with their vital work, and encourage others to join your effort, you become partners in the search for meaningful solutions to the world's greatest challenges.
It is common knowledge that women are underrepresented in the sciences – a situation that the Weizmann Institute finds unacceptable. To help turn things around, a comprehensive program was established to recruit, mentor, and advance talented female scientists, including an award to support postdoctoral work abroad.
Each year, hundreds of people come to the Weizmann Institute to learn about science. With programs for everyone from young children to high school grads to teachers to the general public, Weizmann is inspiring new scientists, creating science-literate citizens, and sharing our love of science.
