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 future of humanity.
Oct 31, 2019... The ocean is one of the largest and most mysterious ecosystems on Earth. In the tenth episode of Weizmann in Focus, Dave Doneson describes the fascinating research of Weizmann Profs. Ilan Koren and Assaf Vardi who set sail aboard the Tara schooner to unlock some of these mysteries. They were among a select group of scientists who traveled thousands of kilometers across all the world’s oceans to advance research and increase environmental awareness. The research conducted on board the schooner yielded hundreds of scientific papers as well as a better understanding of the ocean ecosystem and how it impacts the entire planet.
Jan 03, 2011... REHOVOT, ISRAEL—January 3, 2011—Thirty Israeli high school students entered a new training program at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot—one of the world's top-ranking multidisciplinary research institutes—for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). Held annually as part of the International Science Olympiads, the mathematics competition involves teams of high school students from more than 100 countries. Through the training program, Israel aims to improve its performance at the 2011 event, which is scheduled to take place in Holland in July.
Jan 16, 2013...
What do you see as the Weizmann Institute of Science’s main aims and objectives?
The Weizmann Institute of Science has two aims. The first is to educate the next generation of scientists in Israel at the highest possible level. We want them to be able to contribute to all parts of Israeli society: industry as well as academia and education. This is a particularly important objective for us, as Israel’s economy is heavily dependent on scientific and technological innovation. Our second aim is to produce the best possible body of knowledge in all areas of science, for the benefit of humanity. We believe the best way to achieve this aim is to recruit top scientists and allow them the freedom to think. Our job is to provide them with the best possible scientific environment and infrastructure. These two objectives are clearly linked; it is impossible to achieve one without the other.
https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/video-gallery/the-nextgen-initiative/
Jun 07, 2016... Introducing NextGen, the American Committee's new initiative dedicated to inspiring the philanthropic leaders of tomorrow. The NextGen Committee recently held its inaugural “Science on Tap” event at City Winery in New York. This evening of science, networking, and wine tasting featured three stellar students from the Weizmann Institute's Feinberg Graduate School.
Nov 05, 2008...
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. Participants in the magazine’s annual survey of “Best Places to Work in Academia” cited Weizmann’s research resources, infrastructure, and work environment as particular strengths.
The survey, published in The Scientist’s November issue, reviewed entries from over 2,300 qualified respondents. These respondents represented a total of 73 institutions: 54 from the U.S. and 19 from abroad. Survey respondents were asked to assess their work environments by indicating their level of agreement with 41 criteria, in eight different areas. Categories included the quality of mentoring, infrastructure and environment, pay, research resources, and tenure.
https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/in-the-news/making-science-and-family-fit/
Feb 05, 2010... Israeli structural biologist Michal Sharon has made some bold decisions in her young scientific career. After productively using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to study protein structure during a Ph.D., she switched to structural mass spectrometry for her postdoc in the United Kingdom. Upon taking a tenure-track position at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot 3 years ago, she set out to create the first structural mass spectrometry lab in Israel. And when she wrote the proposal that won a European Research Council starting grant, she let her scientific ambition run free, asking herself, “What will I want to investigate ... if money was not a concern?”
Jan 16, 2019...
Elizabeth and Jeffrey Jeep of Western Springs, and Mike and Patti Blazer of Westchester. (Lee A. Litas)
Event: Midwest Region of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science annual gala
Benefiting: The Weizmann Institute of Science’s vision to be a place of peace, collaboration and scientific excellence with investment in advancement of scientific innovation and entrepreneurship.
https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/news-releases/weizmann-house-reopens-to-the-public/
Jul 03, 2017...
Renovations to the Weizmann House include repairing the courtyard pool, dry for decades. This restores famed architect Erich Mendelsohn’s vision that the central tower be reflected in the pool. Credit: Mikaela Burstow
REHOVOT, ISRAEL—July 3, 2017—A water tank concealed below the eastern patio, cork insulation inside the walls, and a drainage system hidden in the columns of the pool – these are just a few of unique features uncovered as Weizmann House underwent an extensive restoration and conservation process over the past year. The house has now reopened to the public.
Sep 19, 2017...
Abraham Druck spent a month at the Weizmann Institute of Science as part of the Dr. Bessie F. Lawrence International Summer Science Institute (ISSI).
Last month, one of New Jersey’s budding scientists, Abraham (AJ) Druck of Englewood, returned from four weeks on the Weizmann Institute’s campus in Rehovot, Israel. The Weizmann Institute of Science is one of the world’s leading scientific research institutions, with nearly 4,000 researchers making a global impact in areas ranging from health and medicine, to alternative energy, to space exploration.
Nov 05, 2018...
Prof. Alon Chen will be the 11th president of the Weizmann Institute of Science. Credit: Axel Griesch
REHOVOT, ISRAEL—November 5, 2018—The Executive Board of the Weizmann Institute of Science, headed by Shimshon Harel, announced that they have elected Prof. Alon Chen to be the 11th president of the Weizmann Institute of Science. The board accepted the recommendation of the Presidential Search Committee, headed by the chair of the International Board of the Institute, Prof. Jehuda Reinharz. Out of several candidates presented to the search committee, its members unanimously voted to put forward Prof. Chen’s name for the position.