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Neaman in the media
Research evaluation in Israel: Interview with Dr. Daphne Getz
In 2013, the Samuel Neaman Institute published a report covering the Israeli scientific output from 1990 to 2011, identifying the country’s leading scientific disciplines and comparing them to countries around the world. With its unique geographical location and demographic composition, Israel presents an interesting case of scientific capabilities and output as well as collaborative trends. For this issue, we interviewed Daphne Getz, the lead investigator of this report.
A Model for Environmental Behavior
100 shades of Green is a new initiative by Maariv, which rated the most influential “green” people and organizations in Israel. Prof. Ofira Ayalon, head of environment cluster at SNI and a professor at Haifa University, was elected. Prof. Ayalon is a co-author of reports for the Ministry of Environmental Protection, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Infrastructure and other government agencies, and has published many articles in the popular and professional media.
Will the professions of cleantech and renewable energy conquer the future?
Prof. Ayalon, a senior researcher at SNI, is also a lecturer and researcher at the University of Haifa. Prof. Ayalon is the head of the Energy Policy and Management at the Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Management. In the article Prof. Ayalon describes the tools given to the students in the program.
How to harness the traditional manufacturing to the startup nation
Alongside the thriving high – tech industry, where innovation is a leading value, operates in Israel widespread traditional industry where innovation is low and employee productivity is lagging behind the world. Enterprises-LOCK in Ashkelon and Lachish Industries and Synergy in Sderot are an example of how innovation can create a global competitive advantage in the traditional industries as well, and provide stable jobs.
Managing waste and biological contamination – Where to study?
Prof. Ofira Ayalon, head of environmental cluster at the Samuel Neaman Inst., is also a lecturer at the Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Management at the university of Haifa and is the head of the Energy Management and Policy program. In the article Prof. Ayalon is giving an overview of the curriculum of the program.
The contributing to the public I absorbed at home
Arnon Bentur
Professor Arnon Bentur completed a series of senior positions at the Technion, and the last of which is the Vice President and CEO of the Technion.
Dry January: Global warming is now
The Israeli Climate Change Information Center and its recommendation for adaptation to climate change are important than ever- the climatologists’ alarming forecasts are becoming evident.
The Haredim will adjust quickly to the military reality
Former IDF chief psychologist, Dr. Reuven Gal, estimates that after the huge demonstrations will subside, the Haredim will enlist and fit quite well. “They can see those who have already enlisted and make a decent living.”
The storm visited our region
Prof. Ofira Ayalon explains that the snow storm in Jerusalem in the winter of 2013 is a clear indication for climate change. Israel will need to deal with these issues of climate change.
The Prediction: Severe shortage of science teachers
Data from Samuel Neaman Institute in the Technion: Only 10% of students studying 5 units of mathematics; if the number of high school pupils who study STEM in the high school is duplicated, Israel will face a serious shortage in teachers in most of the TSEM subjects.