About Us
Founded in 1944, the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science develops philanthropic support for the Weizmann Institute in Israel, and advances its mission of science for the future of humanity.
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May 16, 2016... Project-Based Fundraising empowers people of all ages to join the Weizmann Institute's search for answers to humanity's greatest challenges—from fighting cancer to protecting the environment to exploring space. This platform features 12 vital Weizmann research projects in need of support. After selecting a project that inspires you, you can set up your own fundraising page, and mobilize friends and family to join your efforts. Learn more—and get involved.
Jan 25, 2016...
(l-r) Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York State; Prof. Daniel Zajfman, President of Weizmann Institute of Science; Prof. Menahem Ben-Sasson, President of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Mortimer B. Zuckerman; Prof. Peretz Lavie, President of the Technion; Prof. Joseph Klafter, President of Tel Aviv University.
Unveiled at VIP event in New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks, attended by Nobel Prize Laureates, leaders from business, technology, politics, academia and the arts, Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program will be a game-changer for scientific collaboration between the United States and Israel
Oct 29, 2014... Prof. Israel Bar-Joseph, the Weizmann Institute's Vice President for Resource Development, opens the ""Partners in Innovation"" session of the 2014 Global Gathering. Speaking at Rockefeller University, he discusses the highly competitive process of recruiting the very best young scientists, and the importance of philanthropic support in helping to bring these top new researchers to campus.
Jul 18, 2016...
NEW YORK, NY—July 18, 2016—The Telly Awards, one of the world’s premier honors recognizing outstanding films and videos, has named the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science as the winner of a Bronze award in the 37th Annual Telly Awards in 2016.
A Bronze Telly was awarded in the category of Online Video, Fund Raising, for the film “Project-Based Fundraising.” The video introduces the American Committee’s online fundraising initiative, which encourages donors to create peer-to-peer fundraising pages to support research projects that match their personal passions and interests.
Nov 29, 2018... On November 29, 2018, American Committee supporters from across the U.S. tuned in for new CEO Dave Doneson’s first video conference, “Weizmann Science: Why Basic Research Matters and Merits Our Support.” In conversation with Bonnie Diamond, Senior Vice President of Donor Relations & National Programs, Mr. Doneson illustrated the value of basic science by sharing the stories of three transformative breakthroughs.
Jun 24, 2019... Technology can make our lives easier, but it also leaves us vulnerable to hackers. In the sixth episode of Weizmann in Focus, CEO Dave Doneson explores how Weizmann scientists are leading the way in cybersecurity. In a recent breakthrough, renowned cryptographer Prof. Adi Shamir exposed a major weakness in the “Internet of Things,” the growing world of smart devices that connect online. His groundbreaking work could result in better methods for keeping our private information safe.
Oct 31, 2018...
“Weizmann was never introduced to us,” says Linda Schoenheimer McCurdy. “It was always present in our lives, just as philanthropy was always present.”
For Linda and her sister, Joyce Schoenheimer Oleshansky, supporting the Weizmann Institute was “a given,” thanks to their father, the late Pierre Schoenheimer. A visionary leader and generous friend of the Institute, Pierre was a member of the American Committee’s National Board, the Institute’s International Board, and the prestigious President’s Circle.
Sep 27, 2019... Fall is here and school is back in session. In the ninth episode of Weizmann in Focus, CEO Dave Doneson shares a simple tip to help prepare for success this academic year. Weizmann Prof. Noam Sobel, who studies the olfactory system, found that people who inhaled when presented with a problem-solving task performed better than those who exhaled. So, the next time you’re faced with a difficult task, take a deep breath!
Jun 25, 2009... NEW YORK, NY—June 25, 2009—Dedicated advocate of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science, John L. Schwartz, M.D., has been appointed Chair of the Southern California Region’s Board of Directors. In his new philanthropic leadership role, Dr. Schwartz will head efforts to enlist new supporters and raise awareness of the Weizmann Institute of Science — one of the world’s foremost centers of science and technology research, located in Rehovot, Israel.
Nov 17, 2014... This lively video provides a graphic narrative of the Weizmann Institute of Science's goings-on in 2014. Set to music, it covers awards, successes, programs, new scientists, and more. Clever animations move us seamlessly from topic to topic, country to country.
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