About Us
Founded in 1944, the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science develops philanthropic support for the Weizmann Institute in Israel, and advances its mission of science for the benefit of humanity.
President Prof. Alon Chen welcomes us to the 72nd Annual Meeting of the International Board of the Weizmann Institute of Science.
January 12, 2021
The start of a new year is always a time of optimism, yet more so than ever as we begin 2021. Science has offered hope for some of the world’s most devastating problems, particularly COVID-19 – but in order to continue its forward progress, science needs new researchers to take up the mantle and introduce fresh ideas and approaches.
That’s why we are also finding hope in the form of the Weizmann Institute of Science’s newest members: brilliant young investigators in fields from antibiotics to astrophysics. The Institute recruits only a handful of new scientists each year, searching worldwide for the most talented thinkers, the ones who will take Weizmann – and science – into the future. Here are a few of these remarkable researchers.
2020 was a difficult year for humanity, but one that demonstrated the power of science to heal our world. In this video, we look back at the Institute’s remarkable progress—starting with its rapid response to the coronavirus crisis. From developing potential vaccines and treatments to modeling a smart lockdown plan, Weizmann scientists such as Dr. Nir London and Prof. Sarel Fleishman were key players in the global fight against the viru
January 05, 2021
The Vera and Chaim Weizmann Honor Society is a community of dedicated people who help secure the future of science by including the Weizmann Institute in their estate and legacy planning. In this video, learn about the legacy of Dr. Chaim Weizmann, who envisioned a scientific institute in the Jewish homeland—as well as the early visionaries of the American Committee, who helped make Dr. Weizmann’s dream a reality. Honor Society members become Founders of the Future—key partners in the Weizmann Institute’s search for solutions to humanity’s most urgent problems. By following in the footsteps of Vera and Chaim Weizmann and dedicated philanthropists who came before, they help shape a better world through science.
January 05, 2021
The Vera and Chaim Weizmann Honor Society hosted its first virtual event. The event began with three moving testimonials from Honor Society members Ruth Yancovich of Hartford, CT, Raymond Shwake of Washington, D.C., and Marie and Leo Gosser of Parkland, FL, who shared why they decided to make Weizmann part of their lasting legacies. Executive Committee member and Honor Society Co-Founder Alan Fischer offered greetings before introducing American Committee CEO Dave Doneson and Vice President of Personalized Philanthropy Stacy Sulman. Ms. Sulman moderated a discussion with Mr. Doneson about the Weizmann Institute’s latest breakthroughs and collaborations, its remarkable response to COVID-19, and more.
December 21, 2020
As we draw to the close of a year in which humanity faced unprecedented difficulties ranging from COVID-19 to climate change-related fires and storms, we look forward to the new year with hope – an optimism that is fueled by a belief in science and its power to heal the world.
But before we put 2020 behind us, it is worthwhile and inspiring to review the many advances made by Weizmann Institute scientists.
The Institute has been increasing diversity among its scientists, postdocs, and students, with new recruits from Germany, China, France, Austria, and Japan. This video takes us to the new Gershon Kekst International Office, which helps arrivals from overseas to be comfortable in their home away from home.
December 02, 2020
The Jerusalem Post writes about the Institute’s high placement in the Leiden Rankings, which compare over a thousand of the world’s top universities to determine research quality.
November 10, 2020
REHOVOT, ISRAEL—November 9, 2020—The Weizmann Institute of Science has been ranked eighth globally for research quality in a weighted (proportional) ranking conducted by the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) of Leiden University, the Netherlands.
November 09, 2020
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