About Us

The Samuel Neaman Institute for Advanced Studies in Science and Technology is an independent, interdisciplinary public-policy research institute, established in 1978 and located at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. The mission of the Institute is to research, identify and evaluate solutions for national problems in the areas of science and technology, education, economics, industry, and social development. Through its sponsored research, workshops and publications, the Institute serves as a bridge between academia and decision makers in government, public institutions and industry.

The S. Neaman Institute is now considered the largest and leading research institute in Israel for economic and social policy related to science and technology.  The country's top scientists and experts are conducting research under its auspices – developing solutions for national challenges in the areas of economic, social and scientific development in Israel. 

The scope of professional activity at the S. Neaman Institute is the interface between science, technology, economy and society. In Israel, as in many parts of the world, science and technology are major driving forces behind economic growth and prosperity, and are making a profound impact on almost all areas of society. As such, the Institute’s multi-disciplinary research activity is more important than ever before.

To achieve its mission, the Institute undertakes sponsored research, organizes workshops and implements continuing education activities on topics of significance for the development of the State of Israel. It also maintains a publications program for the dissemination of research and workshop findings. Specific topics for research may be initiated by the Institute, researchers, government agencies, foundations, industry or other concerned institutions. As an independent not-for-profit research organization, the Institute does not advocate any specific policy or embrace any particular social philosophy. Each research program undertaken by the Institute is designed to be a significant scholarly study worthy of publication and public attention. These studies and reports are distributed to Israel's policy-makers, and are available, free of charge, on the website.  A survey of these studies is presented in the Institute's series of Annual Reports. 

Organization
The Director of the S. Neaman Institute, appointed jointly by the President of the Technion and the Chairman of the Institute’s Board, is responsible for formulating and coordinating policies, recommending projects and appointing staff. The current Director is Professor Moshe Moshe. The Institute’s Board of Directors is currently chaired by Professor Zehev Tadmor. The Board is responsible for general supervision of the Institute, its overall policy, approval of research programs and overseeing financial affairs. An Advisory Council, made up of members of the Technion’s Senate and distinguished public representatives, consults on program development.

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