• Donate Fighting Coronavirus
  • About Us
    • Education
    • Our Mission
    • Our History
    • Board of Directors
    • The Campus
    • Careers
  • Our Achievements
    • Cancer
    • Technology
    • Education
    • Our Planet
    • Health & Medicine
    • Physical World
  • Get Involved
    • Partners in Science
    • Estate & Planned Giving
    • Attend an Event
    • Gift Opportunities
    • project based fundraising
  • News & Media
    • Coronavirus
    • Feature Stories
    • News Releases
    • In The News
    • Video Gallery
    • Ad Campaigns
    • The Weizmann Effect
  • Blog
  • Contact
Donate
Contact
X
About Us
  • Education
  • Our Mission
  • Our History
  • Board of Directors
  • The Campus
  • Careers
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.

Our Achievements
  • Cancer
  • Technology
  • Education
  • Our Planet
  • Health & Medicine
  • Physical World
Our Achievements

The Weizmann Institute’s fundamental research has led to discoveries and applications with a major impact on the scientific community and on the quality of life for millions worldwide.

Get Involved
  • Partners in Science
  • Estate & Planned Giving
  • Attend an Event
  • Gift Opportunities
  • project based fundraising
Get Involved

Join a community of dedicated people who share the Weizmann Institute’s commitment to shaping a better world through science.

News & Media
  • Coronavirus
  • Feature Stories
  • News Releases
  • In The News
  • Video Gallery
  • Ad Campaigns
  • The Weizmann Effect
News & Media

Learn about the Weizmann Institute’s latest groundbreaking discoveries and the American Committee’s activities across the country.

Blog
  • The Curiosity Review
Blog

Popular science for the curious-minded: The Curiosity Review brings discovery to life.

Fighting Coronavirus Donate
  • All
  • Cancer
  • Technology
  • Education
  • Our Planet
  • Health & Medicine
  • Physical World
  • Culture & Community
  • Coronavirus
X
  • Culture & Community
    The 72nd Annual Meeting of the International Board: Prof. Alon Chen, President’s Address

    President Prof. Alon Chen welcomes us to the 72nd Annual Meeting of the International Board of the Weizmann Institute of Science.

    January 12, 2021

  • Culture & Community
    Back in Time: Weizmann Institute 2020 Year in Review

    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

  • Culture & Community
    Founders of the Future: The Vera and Chaim Weizmann Honor Society

    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

  • Culture & Community
    Vera and Chaim Weizmann Honor Society Virtual Event

    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

  • Culture & Community
    A Window to the Campus #6: A World of 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

  • Culture & Community
    2020 Midwest Women for Science Virtual Luncheon

    The Midwest Region hosted its tenth annual Women for Science Luncheon, this time in a virtual format. Chaired by Midwest Regional Board member Rona Wolf and Bess Ekstein, the event honored Dr. Melissa Simon of Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine with the Vision & Impact Award.

  • Culture & Community
    What’s Next for Weizmann: Transformative Flagship Projects

    In this American Committee webinar, Weizmann President Prof. Alon Chen presents the Institute’s vision for the future in the form of three flagship projects: the Institute for Brain and Neural Sciences, the Artificial Intelligence Enterprise for Scientific Discovery, and Frontiers of the Universe.

    September 30, 2020

  • Culture & Community
    Favorite Spots and Hidden Gems #4, with Prof. Oded Aharonson

    In this installment of the Institute’s Favorite Spots and Hidden Gems video series, astrophysicist Prof. Oded Aharonson takes us to the Koffler Particle Accelerator, the distinctive structure topped with the Kraar Observatory.

    September 22, 2020

  • Culture & Community
    A Window to the Campus #4: From a Mountain of Sand to a Flourishing Garden

    In this installment of the “Window to the Campus” series, we learn about the vision of Dr. Chaim Weizmann to transform the sandy hills of Rehovot into a green campus that would rival the great universities of Europe and the United States.

    August 17, 2020

1 2 3 4 Next
Our Achievements

Our Achievements

Learn more about remarkable Weizmann Institute achievements that are enhancing and transforming our lives.

Learn More
tree of life

Start a Project-Based Fundraiser

Support a life-changing project, and use the power of crowdfunding to inspire others to join you.

Learn More
 
 
tree of life

Sign Up for Our E-Newsletter

Get the latest news and breakthroughs from the Weizmann Institute of Science.

About Us
  • Education
  • Our Mission
  • Our History
  • Board of Directors
  • The Campus
  • Careers
Our Achievements
  • Fighting Cancer
  • Advancing Technology
  • Enriching Education
  • Protecting Our Planet
  • Improving Health & Medicine
  • Exploring the Physical World
Get Involved
  • Partners in Science
  • Estate & Planned Giving
  • Attend an Event
  • Gift Opportunities
Blog: Curiosity Review
About Us
Our Achievements
Get Involved
News & Media Careers Contact Us Privacy Policy Gift Acceptance Policy Financial Information

©2021 American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science