Press Release From 2012

Yanai at a roundtable on employment responsibility in the high-tech field, held as part of the "Globes" Israel Business Conference: "the Russian immigration brought big boost to the industry in the '90s"

Economy Vice president of Tax Authority: Smart Grid applications will also serve the tax collection mechanisms. Director of the Cleantech field, Office of the Chief Scientist at the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor: "It resembles the invention of the car. At the time, people said it was no better than a horse"

At the conference, Giora Shalgi described how the students built a robot in teamwork and without a defined leader.

Air emissions of greenhouse gases are gradually causing climate change manifested in dissolving glaciers, rising sea level (causing fear for flooding populated coastal areas), and a radical change in precipitation regime in various parts of the globe. These emissions are generated as a result of human activity in agriculture, transportation, and industrial activities. Environmental advocate organizations, investors and consumers demand less pollution. Even if there are non-scientific community arguments - about the rate of climate change and human involvement as a result of greenhouse gas emissions, the scientific world and most decision makers indicate the direction of the need to transition to low-carbon economy.

The Misgav Industrial Park management, "Daroma-Tzafona" company and the Technion Innovation Center opened a course in Misgav, on innovation in the industry. CEOs and VPs of companies operating in the Misgav Industrial Park are participating in course.

A new survey reveals that Israel fell to the 23rd place in the worldwide quotes index, which is a tool to evaluate the quality of publications. Doctors in hospitals belonging to the nonprofits organizations - like Hadassah and Shaare Zedek - research more, publicize more and submit more patent applications than their counterparts.

Eexpired drugs, detergents, paint removers and more can be found in every household, yet, the public is not aware of the hazards, there are no publications nor explanations as to the possible threats. Children are much more vulnerable, but the authorities are not promoting regulation nor supervision.

23% of all Israeli academic publications are in the field of clinical medicine. This data of the National Council for Research and Development in the Ministry of Science, was collected in conjunction with CBS, indicating a relatively large volume of engaging in research among physicians, however, in quality measures -  it's a different  story

While Israel has eroded the governmental research budgets for scientific research and development over the last decade, the Arab countries have increased their investments in scientific research and development by tens of billions of dollars.

Lack of orderly approval process for various proposed projects for oil shale mining and utilization as a source for producing liquid fuels, and lack of coordination between relevant ministries - a significant problem of regulation - constitute an extreme burden on entrepreneurs interested in operating in this field in Israel. This is the main conclusion reached by a consensus of special experts at the "Energy Forum" discussion in mid-October.

Prof. Ofira Ayalon has presented in the first "Haifa cleantech conference" the need to implement cleantech technologies in the industry and the role of governmental regulations to pull these technologies into the Israeli market.

From "Ladaat.net":

Many are familiar with Hezki Farkash from Haifa, the Operations Officer of ZAKA’s  Northern Command.   ( ZAKA = Zihuy Korbanot Ason).

It turns out, that throughout the last year his span of activity in the area of helping the Ultra-Orthodox public, did not fall from his ZAKA activity.

Farkash led  the coordination of Ultra-Orthodox youth volunteering into the National Civic Service, particularly in the "Respect the Elderly" project,  of the Ministry for Senior Citizens.  This is in addition to his high involvement in the Ultra-Orthodox Project at the Samuel Neaman Institute at the Technion in Haifa.  His vast activities for the public, are probably part of the man's DNA.

The Local Government Center is happy to welcome aboard Mrs. Tal Goldrath, as the new coordinator for the "Environmental Tag" project.

Tal holds a B.Sc. degree in Chemical engineering and a M.Sc. in water, soil and environmental engineering, both from the Technion, Haifa. Tal has a wide experience in policy research on environmental and energy issues, after working for the last five years at the Samuel Neaman Institute. Tal was involved in cooperative work with government offices and significant stake holders on various environmental issues, especially energy and greenhouse gas reduction plans. In addition, Tal is a PhD candidate at the Natural Resource and Environmental Management department at Haifa university, conducting research on energy efficiency measures in the Israeli electricity market.

The Israel Executive Forum conference will be held in November in Herzliya, and will be attended by Tower - Jazz CEO Russell Ellwanger, and executives from Broadcom, Microsemi and SanDisk.

Excellent researchers, thorough research work and the absence of any sectorial agenda - this is our formula and our mandate." Explains Rand, the new CEO of Samuel Neaman Institute, his philosophy and the philosophy of the institution he began to manage. "The reputation of Samuel Neaman Institute derives from being an independent institution without bias, that produces trustworthy data and conclusions."

That’s the billion-dollar question. Israel prides itself on being the start-up nation, but many contend that it would be better off creating its own homegrown multinationals.

Recently published survey carried out by the Planning and Budgeting Committee of the Council for Higher Education  indicates a change in  higher education in Israel.

 In the last decade the number of haredim entering the labor market jumped by 28%

Scholarship program of the PBC: the state will grant loans to haredi students that will turn into scholarships upon completion of their studies. This layout was chosen in light of a Samuel Neaman report that found a high dropout rate of haredi students, about 50%, in preparatory or freshmen courses.

As Technion continues to make headlines, many have asked how a small Israeli university became the powerhouse that has had a $60 billion impact on the Israeli economy, transforming it from one focused on agriculture to one based on high-tech – in other words, from Jaffa to Java.

The book Technion Nation, by Profs. Amnon Frenkel and Shlomo Maital, senior research fellows at Technion’s Samuel Neaman Institute for Advanced Studies in Science and Technology, tells how Technion scientists have given the world discoveries leading to treatments for cancer and Alzheimer’s and countless innovations that enrich the lives of people everywhere – winning Nobel Prizes along the way.

In the book’s foreword, Israel’s President Shimon Peres says, “It was lucky the Technion was founded prior to the establishment of the State of Israel, helping us prepare for the future.”
Also discussed in the book are the many start-up companies that emanate from Technion researchers and alumni, and facts that include:
•More than two-thirds of the Israeli companies traded on the tech-heavy NASDAQ stock exchange have Technion alumni as founders or senior managers.
•There are more firms from Israel listed on the NASDAQ than from France, Germany and the UK combined.
•17 percent of Technion graduates work in high-tech start-ups – three times the general rate.

Rise in the rate of employment of the Haredi Sector: A research report of the Samuel Neaman Institute points to a rise from 35% (in 2002) to 45% (in 2011) in the rate of employment of Haredi men in Israel.

"The way to success of the Israeli industry is in creating the right combination between traditional practice and high-tech industry" said Shalom Simhon, Minister of Industry, Trade & Labor during the second Misgav conference for classic industries, held in Yuvalim, Misgav. The conference was attended by leaders in the economy and academia, including Oded Tira, Chairman of Phoenicia Israel - America, Israel Makov, Chairman of Given Imaging, Avi Hasson Chief Scientist of the ITL Office and Professor Miriam Erez director of the Center for Innovation at the Technion and Israel Prize laureate.

BoI stats show 27% uptick in working ultra-orthodox males over 10 year span, but percentage remains well below national average.

An examination of the Samuel Neaman Institute at the Technion found that the employment rate of Ultra-Orthodox men aged 25-54 increased between 2002-2011 from 35% to about 46%. Among Ultra-Orthodox women, the employment rate in recent years has crossed the 50% bar.

If you liked Start-Up Nation, you’ll be intrigued by this new book, Technion Nation: The Technion’s Contribution to Israel and the World by Amnon Frenkel and Shlomo Maital.

Nimble and flimsy startups, without a deck and railing, open up and close down – the successful ones are sold overseas. How do you build stable industrial flagships alongside them that are able to provide for thousands of families and navigate the Israeli economy to safety?

National infrastructure and its negative influence on the level of hi-tech – a matter of concern for Jonathan Korpel.

180 million NIS will be invested until 2016 in the UOF (Ultra-Orthodox Framework) program of the Ministry of Education, to integrate Ultra-Orthodox students in the Academy. 10 universities opened special branches , and the students will receive scholarships. The goal is to enable them at the end join the labor market.

Data received Chief Scientist's Office indicate a 20% gap between the productivity of a high - tech industry to that of their counterparts in the U.S. ■ Chief Scientist Avi Hasson decided to establish a committee headed by Zvi Eckstein, former Deputy Governor, Bank of Israel, to examine the causes of fertility differentials

Rabbi Yehezkel Fogel training institution founded by Orthodox say that a lack of funds inhibits the integration Orthodox Academy.

Samuel Neaman Institute report Orthodox growing number of students from five in the last decade

Minister Shalom Simhon: "The way to the success of the Israeli industry is by creating the right mix between the traditional industry and the high-tech industry"

Representatives of the manpower department suggest reducing the age of enlistment to ultra-Orthodox tracks to 20 and canceling stage 2 of the Shin Yod Lamed administration: to extend the period of national-civil service.Eugene Kendall: Carrot for servants and stick to draft dodgers. Warns: low participation rate in work - an existential threat.

Misgav Conference For Promoting Classic Industries in Israel, will be held on Tuesday, June 12th at Yuvalim in the Galilee. The subject of the conference will be the  "Israel 2028" Report.

The PEB Committee engaged in recruiting Ultra - Orthodox and Arabs, but the sectors officials did not show up in discussions.

A study at Haifa University shows that environmental label on products improves the feeling of the consumer and becomes more and more significant in purchase considerations.

The conference will be held on June 12. Giora Shalgi will attend on behalf of Samuel Neaman Institute.

Dr. Asher Bashiri grew in a large family in Be'er - Sheva. When he decided to study medicine, he recieved the help of the international ISEF foundation.

Prof. Eppie Yaar's Publication "Science and technology in the Israeli consciousness" from 2006 was cited in Chapter 7 of the Science and Engineering Indicators 2012 report by the NSF

Dr. Reuven Gal - Orthodox integration team at the Technion talks about the messy situation where the Tal Law by the fact that no one knows the fate of the government. Opinion cancel the Tal Law will cause endless

When multimedia is integrated into the design: TNN Telecom has established a sophisticated conference room management of Samuel Neaman Institute for National Policy.

This article reviews the role of biofuels in energy independence of the State of Israel. The article cites the work done on by the  environment and energy team at the SNI in 2008

easy way to water conservation

The report present the unique contribution of the Technion to the economy through its graduates and testify to the integration of the graduates and their leading position in the growth branches of the Israeli economy.

Dozens of intellectuals signed a petition against the initiative to allow Israelis who left the country to vote for the Knesset: "trampling of democracy".

Mission agencies working in the field of affordable housing in Boston, visited Israel and was unpleasantly surprised by the "local patents".

A historic achievement for tens of thousands of orthodox women with the recognition of the Szold tests as Bagrut Exams by the Minister of Education.

Creation of human capital investment at the Technion yields high rates of 76 to 197 percent and in absolute terms at least 35-60 billion dollars of yield during the 50 years cycle of graduates.

How can we maximize our preparedness for the challenges that the globe will face due to climate change?