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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 benefit of humanity.
Oct 04, 2022... Washington, D.C.—September 19, 2022—Gary Abramson, one of the region’s most prominent business figures and real estate innovators, was recognized on an international level by the Weizmann Institute of Science during a ceremony held at American University. A partner at the Tower Companies since 1970, Abramson was honored for his lifelong philanthropic leadership and support of science for the benefit of humanity. He received an honorary doctorate in philosophy from Weizmann Institute of Science President Prof. Alon Chen to celebrate Abramson’s decades-long dedication to the Institute’s world-changing research and commitment to developing young scientists. The honorary doctorate is Weizmann’s highest level of recognition.
https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/in-the-news/expanding-the-limits-of-the-possible-1/
Nov 07, 2022...
A rock star, a Paralympic swimmer, and a Nobel Prize in Physics laureate were among the nine recipients of honorary Doctor of Philosophy degrees from the Weizmann Institute of Science on Monday, November 7, bestowed upon them in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to society.
"Each one of tonight’s honorees has expanded the limits of the possible, while inspiring others to fulfill their own boundless potential," Prof. Alon Chen, president of the Weizmann Institute, said at the conferment ceremony, hosted by news anchor Lucy Aharish on campus at the Michael Sela Auditorium. Part of the Institute’s 74th Annual General Meeting of the International Board, the ceremony and related events are taking place in person — and as usual — for the first time since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 03, 2023...
The official seal recognizes philanthropic organizations that demonstrate a deep commitment to transparency, accountability, and inclusivity, and that operate from a position of strong financial health.
To earn Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency the American Committee shared financial details and information about their leadership and board as well as their goals, strategies, metrics, and impact on the world.
https://www.weizmann-usa.org/blog/2023-impact-report-a-year-of-boundless-exploration/
Mar 08, 2023...
Through the generous support of our donors, Weizmann scientists and students made 2022 another stellar year of innovative research. You can learn all about it in the 2022 Impact Report from the Weizmann Institute of Science.
This new, digital-only publication highlights the phenomenal people, incredible achievements, and vital research advances at the Institute this past year.A digital format helps us reduce our environmental footprint, allows us to share videos, animations, and links, and makes it easy to forward the report to friends and family.
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