Potential for Higher and Continuing Education: Profile of Achievements, Environment and Character of Gifted Individuals Identified in their Twenties
This report describes a research project by the National Institute for Examinations and Evaluation, commissioned by the Samuel Neaman Institute on the subject of follow-up on gifted pupils found through their achievements in the psychometric examinations. The research describes a profile of achievements, environmental background and personality characteristics of the gifted with high learning potential. […]
A Survey of Technion Graduates – Class of 1989
This report contains the responses of Technion students who graduated in 1989. The survey was carried out during January – May 1996, i.e. about 6 years after graduation.1052 questionnaires were sent out, 413 were returned and analyzed. Some of the major findings: There is a high degree of appreciation for the Technion among graduates. A […]
The Logic of Living Things
It was decided by the Neaman institute, which is engaged in policy, science and technology research, to work towards increasing and expanding the knowledge of natural and engineering sciences among youths and adults. One of the ways to achieve this objective is to translate a series of classical books on science and technology. As the […]
Report of the Samuel Neaman Institute Committee on the Advancement of Teaching at Technion
This report examines the problems of the quality of teaching in the technion. It addresses the various aspects of the relations between students and faculty, the first year “shock”, and different means which are essential in order to advance teaching in the Technion. Based on the examination of the above described problems, recommendations on ways […]
Attention and Performance XVII: Cognitive Regulation of Performance: Interaction of Theory and Application, Beit Oren
The central theme for the A&P XVII is Cognitive Regulation of Performance, with special emphasis on the interaction between theory and application. The topics to be covered include top-down regulatory processes and mechanisms of attentional control, strategies of performance, conscious appraisal of the world, pursuit of intentions, and the interplay between controlled and automatic processes […]
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 […]
The Impact of Computers on Teaching and Research in Mathematics and Related Subjects
The Neaman Institute/Technion Committee for Mathematics and Computers in the Teaching Schedule was appointed by Prof. B. Silver and Prof Z. Tadmor On 26 January 1989. The objectives of the committee as defined in the appointment letter were: a. To study in depth the scope and contents of the expected and desired mathematical foundations in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Examining the implementation of 21st century skills that promote excellence in STEM in advanced education systems in countries around the world.
Examining the implementation of 21st century skills that promote excellence in STEM in advanced education systems in countries around the world. Link to the full Report.
