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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.
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Jul 28, 2006...
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—and youngest ever—president of the 72-year-old institute. Zajfman, who has been at Weizmann for 15 years, wants to strengthen curiosity-driven research and preserve "complete academic freedom."
https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/video-gallery/weizmann-in-focus-episode-11-time-to-get-fit/
Feb 07, 2020...
We’re well into the New Year and many of us have resolved to get fit in 2020 … but does the time we work out make a difference? In the latest episode of Weizmann in Focus, Dave Doneson discusses the research of Dr. Gad Asher, who studies the effects of our biological clocks on everything from fitness to jetlag to liver disease.
Find out Dr. Asher’s take on whether mornings or evenings are the best time to hit the gym. Please share the video with friends via email or social media.
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Mar 21, 2019... The Midwest Region’s annual Gala Dinner took place at The Geraghty in Chicago with over 600 guests in attendance. Local civic and community leaders came together to honor Michael Polsky, Founder and CEO of Invenergy. A dedicated philanthropist and energy industry pioneer, Mr. Polsky received the Weizmann Leadership Award. The evening’s program, emceed by ABC 7 reporter Janet Davies, also consisted of presentations by University of Chicago President Robert Zimmer and Prof. Avigdor Scherz, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, who discussed his cutting-edge cancer research. Chaired by Janet and Steven Anixter and JoAnn Anixter Silva, the highly successful gala raised over $1.3 million in support of the Weizmann Institute.
Dec 06, 2012... SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA—December 6, 2012—Dr. Gladys Monroy and her husband Charles L. "Larry" Marks, dedicated advocates for the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science, have been appointed co-chairs of its Bay Area Region. They succeed Dr. Jay A. Levy, who has served as the region's chair for 10 years. In their new roles, Dr. Monroy and Mr. Marks will spearhead efforts to develop philanthropic support for the Weizmann Institute of Science. Located in Israel, the Weizmann Institute is one of the world's top-ranking centers of multidisciplinary science research and graduate study.
Jan 07, 2019... The freckled eight-year-old boy smiles widely at the two men seated to his left and right. One pats the boy on the head and ruffles his red hair. The other, bald and goateed, looks into the boy’s eyes and places both hands on his arm. A few older children gather behind them, grinning and waiting their turn. But for now, it is “Gingi,” as the ginger-haired boy is called, who has captivated their attention…
Sep 11, 2014...
Part of a new series “He for She” – inspired by UN Women and heforshe.org
As a writer about women’s issues in business and life, I’ve tackled many aspects of what hinders women from advancing to equality – in the domestic arena, the global economy, and in political and business life and leadership. It’s a vast topic – complex, rich and multifaceted – with factors and influences that defy easy quantification or understanding.
Aug 28, 2019... Did you know that malaria kills about half a million people each year? In the eighth episode of Weizmann in Focus, CEO Dave Doneson explains how Weizmann is helping to fight this terrible disease. Using computer-based tools, PhD student Adi Goldenzweig developed a groundbreaking malaria vaccine in the lab of Dr. Sarel Fleishman. Because the vaccine is inexpensive to produce and does not require refrigeration, it has the potential to help millions of people in developing countries where the battle against malaria is particularly devastating.
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Dec 02, 2012...
Prof. Daniel Zajfman President, Weizmann Institute of Science
Prof. Daniel Zajfman, President of the Weizmann Institute, was born in Belgium and made aliyah to Israel at age 20, going straight to studies in the Technion. “I went to study engineering, because I spent most of my childhood in my father’s plant. I knew how to solder before I learned to read. I continued in physics because I wanted a deeper understanding of the things happening around me.” For 15 years, up to age 46, Zajfman conducted a career as a respected atomic physicist at Weizmann and part of that time, department head. And then he received a surprising offer — to be president of the Weizmann Institute. He accepted the offer because “I live for challenges; when I don’t have any, I get very bored.” In the six years in which he had served as Institute president, Zajfman has dedicated much of his time to stemming the brain drain and bringing researchers back to Israel (and to the Institute), as well as to broadening access to science among youth and the general public. Last year, the Weizmann Institute was ranked by the magazine The Scientist as the best place to work in academia outside the US. The Institute has 250 research groups, 1,150 masters’ and doctoral students, and 300 postdoctoral fellows. The Institute’s annual budget is 1.2 billion shekels.
Mar 03, 2016...
At the inaugural Women for Science virtual conference, guests watched a live video broadcast by Prof. Idit Shachar. Credit: Melanie Einzig
On Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016, the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science hosted the first Women for Science (W4S) virtual conference. Spanning four time zones and attracting over 100 participants, the conference linked attendees to the Weizmann Institute campus from seven video conferencing sites across the U.S. – New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, North Miami, FL, and Coral Gables, FL. Live from Rehovot, Prof. Idit Shachar, Head of the Department of Immunology and incumbent of the Dr. Morton and Anne Kleiman Professorial Chair, discussed the role of immune cells in health and disease.
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.
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