First & second year report of Ramzor to the North Project
This is the first and second year (out of three) report submitted to Trump Foundation, the directors of the Northern Region of the ministry of education, and of Neaman Institute.
Is there a Shortage of Academic Degree Holders in Science and Technology?
This research extends previous work by the authors, “The Role of Research Universities in the Israeli R&D System”, by investigating the possible shortage of graduates with academic degrees in S&T. Contrary to common views, we conclude that there currently is no overall shortage in the number of S&T degree recipients. Some 10,000 receive a first […]
High school high-level Physics in the last 4 decades 1975-2014 in Israel: Changes and implications
This position paper presents and analyzes the changes that took place in high-level Physics matriculation exams during the last 40 years: 1975-2014. Section A reviews the changes in the scope and depth of the material included in the matriculation exam. Section B analyzes the changes in the contents on which the matriculation exam focuses and […]
The IDF Conscription Model: Alternatives and novelties. Summary of a Round Table in Ben-Gurion’s Spirit.
This report includes the proceedings of the ‘Round Table’ conducted at Samuel Neaman Institute on March 19, 2014. It is the first stage in a project entitled The IDF Conscription Model‘ initiated at SNI earlier this year. In addition, the report includes the invitation to the Round Table, comprising the rational and explanation to this […]
Success Stories
This book features 78 success stories that depict Ultra-Orthodox individuals, men and women, in Israel, who have successfully integrated into the world of academic education , employment and the military. The stories were compiled by researchers in the Ultra-Orthodox Integration Project at the Samuel Neaman Institute, using contacts and sources of information at their disposal […]
Predictions for human resources in science and technology :Models and Indicators
This work was commissioned by the subcommittee, Academia-Industry Relations of the National Council for Civilian R&D (Molmop). One of the goals of this committee is a re-examination of the suitability of the training provided by higher education institutions for the needs of the future economy. There is an agreement among policy makers and academics that […]
Unique Characteristics in the Development of the Technion – Academic Excellence, National Contribution, Managerial Culture
An attempt has been made, to understand how the Technion has succeeded to become a renown technological research University, and at the same time – to play unprecedented role in the development of Israel. Unique Characteristics that have been developed over the years are discussed – the academic culture, the managerial culture, the national contribution […]
EMC Studies – a Report
This report includes an analysis of the gap existing in the Haredi Education curriculum due to the lack of three subjects: English, Math, Computers. The report then presents 4 Policy Recommendations aimed at the integration of these subjects into the Haredi educational system.
Technion’s Contribution to the Israeli Economy through its Graduates
Investment in human capital at Technion generates a 76-197 per cent social rate of return, at least, or in absolute terms, some $35-$60 b. for 50 graduating classes. The annual output of Technion graduates in high-tech industries and computer services, communications and Research & Development is estimated at a minimum of $21 b. The median […]
A comparative study on the scientific and technological research in Israel and some middle eastern countries, using quantitative indicators, second ed
The study presents a comparative examination of the development process of scientific and technological research that has taken place in the Middle East, especially in the more advanced countries, and in Israel. The data presented are based on two main indices: the number of publications and the average citations per publication. The data indicate that […]