Further Investigation in the Evaluation of Scientific Activity
This publication includes two papers presented at the “Info 92” Conference, the Israeli Information week in the framework of the session on “The Evaluation of Scientific Activity – Methods and Tools” organized by the Samuel Neaman Institute. E. Granit and B.C. Peritz summarize their study on “Scientific Cooperation between. Israel, German and French Scientists in […]
Science Indicators and the Evaluation of Scientific Activity
The evaluation of scientific activity has always been a difficult endeavor because of both its long-range effects and the intrinsic uncertainty of this kind of research. In these times of growing budgetary constraints, such evaluation has become a significant tool in assessing the “track records” of scientific organizations (universities and research institutes) and of funding […]
Electronics 2000: Developments in Academic Engineering Education in the Field of Electronics
This review of developments in higher education in Israel and the world in the field of electronics and computer engineering, including implications on curricula updating, constitutes one of four stages of the “Electronics 2000” project aimed at creating an updated infrastructure for Israel’s electronic industry. A survey was conducted on the development of higher education […]
Evaluation Methodology for Research Productivity of Universities
The objective of this exploratory study was to develop a methodology to estimate research productivity of academic units, which may be used also for disciplines where bibliometric data are not available. For this purpose peer recognition items which may be integrated into a comprehensive number related to research productivity were tested on a limited scale.
Absorption of Soviet Immigrants at the Technion
This report describes the Technion’s activities in absorbing immigrant students, scientists, research engineers, the Centre for Pre-University Studies, special courses carried out by the Samuel Neaman Institute, the Division of Continuing Education and External Studies and the entrepreneurial projects already in progress. The report was prepared by the Samuel Neaman Institute, following its pioneering effort […]
Development of Higher Education Systems in the Arab Countries – 1965-1988, the Quantitative Dimension. Report No. 7 (for internal use) Project No. 161
During the 1970’s and the second half of the 1980’s the systems of higher education in the Arab countries underwent several transformations which fundamentally changed it. These transformations are divided into three main categories: (1) quantitative changes; (2) quantitative changes that, in themselves, have qualitative implications; and (3) clear qualitative transformation (a-priori). In this brochure […]
Engineering Education 2001
The book is the final report of a Technion Israel Institute of Technology working group on the future of engineering education. The report reviews the evolution of modern engineering education and recommends contextual and organizational changes facing the 21st century. Among others the report recommends that university trained engineers, after receiving the B.Sc. degree after […]
Business Plan – The College for Entrepreneurship and Export in Tefen
This document provides a detailed description of plans for establishing and operating an entrepreneurship and export college in Tefen. Under discussion is a system for training and educating towards entrepreneurship. Its core will be a training process based on combining project work with teaching know-how in areas relevant to the functioning of the entrepreneur. We […]
The Higher Education System in Israel – Issues, characteristics and unique Aspects
A broad view on the Israeli system of higher education is described. The development of the Israeli system has been influenced by developments in some other countries. Yet, this system is characterized by some unique aspects, including – education of prominence leaders, unprecedented national contribution, and worldwide research excellence – all these with relatively modest […]
SCHOLAR SHIELD Initiative – One Pager
Recognizing the potential harm of an academic boycott on Israel, the Samuel Neaman Institute has established an ad-hoc task force to address the issue under the concept of SCHOLAR SHIELD. This team collaborates with the University Heads’ Committee, relevant government ministries, and other organizations. If you come across any instances of an academic boycott targeting […]