Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators in Israel: An International Comparison -2021 – part B
Neaman Institute is pleased to present the “Science, Technology, and Innovation Indicators in Israel: An International Comparison – 2021”. This publication contains many key figures for Israel regarding science and technology input and output, and covers more than a decade of international comparisons, as well as many other indices. This information can contribute to the […]
The Global Economic Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War
This survey was prepared 20 days after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. It reviews what we regard as credible knowledgeable insights on: stagflation, supply chain issues, ‘when the guns fall silent’, China as ‘monkey in the middle’, geopolitics and policy recalculation, and a conclusion.
Fundamental Elements in Designing Climate Law, and Recommendations for Implementation in Israeli Legislation
As part of a joint-venture between the Samuel Neaman Institute and the Ministry of Environmental Protection, a team of researchers from the Samuel Neaman Institute, the Faculty of Law at Bar Ilan University and the London School of Economics was formed in 2020. As part of a joint-venture between the Samuel Neaman Institute and the […]
Sex and Gender Informed aspects in medical and health professions curricula
The study was commissioned by the Health and Gender Subcommittee of the National Council for the Advancement of Women in Science and Technology. Gender and sex informed medicine is a field designed to develop tools for optimal diagnosis and treatment for men and women, with the awareness that the functioning of all body systems is […]
Advancing the acquisition of competencies, knowledge, skills, values and attitudes in the education chain
In recent years, significant insights have emerged regarding education across its various components, spanning from early childhood education to academia. It is now widely recognized that the mere dissemination of knowledge is insufficient in the modern era. The imparting of skills and competencies has become a crucial mission of educational systems, higher education institutions, and […]
Welcome to the real-unreal: Life in the Metaverse
Prof. Shlomo Maital is getting real with Metaverse, trying to understand whether it’s good for humanity – or bad…
How to bring (more) Ultra-Orthodox students to science and technology studies? Summary of a Round Table meeting, 19.12.2021
Sixteen researchers, experts and relevant officials gathered on December 29, 2021, for a “Round Table” meeting at the Samuel Neaman Institute at the Technion to discuss the numerical scope we could expect of Ultra-Orthodox young men and women who would choose science and engineering studies in the Universities, and the effective ways to encourage these […]
Always look on the bright side: What have we learned from COVID-19?
Prof. Shlomo Maital reflects on the Monty Python’s song while reflecting on the wrenching two years we’ve been through since the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in Israel, concluding with the proven benefits of optimism as a key driver of resilience.
Energy Forum 50: Agricultural land dual-use for photovoltaic electricity
The interest in agrivoltaics has emerged following the required and massive transition to renewable energy in the face of the shortage of land. This shortage will increase in the coming years due to the consequences of the climate crisis, the desertification process, dehydration and water shortages, and the expected population growth. The land is a […]
