Science and Technology in the Israeli Consciousness
We present the main results and conclusions of a public opinion survey concerning the attitudes of the Israeli public towards various aspects of science and technology (S&T) in Israeli society. The survey was done in January and is based on telephone interviews with a random sample of about 490 adults (18+) representing the entire Israeli […]
Air pollution in Haifa Bay – Status and recommendations
During 2006, the Environmental Protection Minister Gideon Ezra has initiated the establishment of a professional team to assess air pollution in Haifa Bay and its possible impacts on public health. The Neaman Institute for Advanced Research in Science and Technology has undertaken to coordinate the activities of the team, headed by Prof. Yoram Avnimelech, who […]
Tuition Fees in Higher Education in Israel
Higher education policy in Israel did not conceder tuition fee as a major factor for developing Strategic policy for higher education. This paper analyses the main factors of tuition fee in Israel and suggests some recommendations for the future.
Proceedings of the International Conference: “Transition to Mass Higher Education – International Comparisons & Perspectives”
Zehev Tadmor, Nava Ben-Zvi, Sheldon Rothblatt, Martin Trow,David Bloom, David Pierpont Gardner, Pier Paolo Giglioli, Shlomo Grossman, Haim Harari, Grant Harman, Joshua Jortner, Guy Neave, Thorsten Nybom, Henry Rosovsky, Ulrich Teichler, Leslie Wagner This volume contains the papers presented at an international colloquium entitled “Transition to Mass Higher Education – International Comparisons & Perspectives” which […]
The Society and National Security
What Affects Technion Faculty Members’ Decision to Found a Start-Up Firm? Effects of the Business Opportunity and the Entrepreneur’s (faculty)
While research has recognized the importance of the entrepreneurial opportunity evaluation (EOE) stage in affecting overall entrepreneurship activity, only venture capitalists (VCs) perspectives were explored. No research has attempted to understand the crucial and complementary role of entrepreneurs points of view. In an effort to fill this gap, the current study focuses on the entrepreneur […]
Towards Establishment of Environmental Committees in the Local Councils
A joint activity between the Samuel Neaman Institute and the Ministry of the Environment, a survey was carried out, as well as other activities, to evaluate the existing situation and prepare for establishment of Environmental Committees in the Local Councils. (Hebrew Version)
Investments in civilian R&D, human capital, and scientific-technological output of R&D in Israel: Data as a basis for discussion for formulating national policy
Science and Technology Indicators in Israel: An International Comparison
It is well recognized that human capital, especially in the areas of science and technology, (S&T), is the main growth-enabling resource in Israel. How can this recognition be evaluated in light of the economic and statistical data over time? In this new Neaman Institute study we propose a systematic set of indicators, which can and […]
From Ivory Tower to Industrial Promotion:The Case of Yale University and the Biotechnology Cluster in New Haven, Connecticut, STE-WP-28
In 2001 Ernst & Young ranked the state of Connecticut seventh in the nation with respect to the number of biotech firms operating within its borders relative to its population (Ernst & Young, 2001). In 1993 there were only six such companies in the state. What led to this increase? This case study describes the […]