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Feb 14, 2026, 9:40 AM

Technion Trailblazers: Introducing AI at home in Haifa with Einat Borohovich

Artificial intelligence is so much more than the latest buzzword. By blurring the line between human and technology, AI has proven its staying power and will undoubtedly shape the future of life on Earth. It is also no secret...

Feb 13, 2026, 11:38 PM

Technion Trailblazers: Jonathan Spitz on Transforming Industry with AI

The magnitude of artificial intelligence’s potential can cloud our imagination when trying to understand its specific real-world impact. Fortunately, the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and its expansive network of alumni around the world are working each day to ensure that its potential is honed for good and advance true transformation that...

Feb 5, 2026, 11:20 PM

Israeli Academia is Shaping AI’s Impact, Not Just Its Capabilities

While our understanding of artificial intelligence’s exact impact on society remains incomplete, its potential to touch every sector of our lives is well known and highly promising for science and scientific discoveries. However, we are at a critical juncture...

Dec 9, 2025, 12:58 AM

From New York: Without international partners, science will fall short

Under the shadow of geopolitical tension and global uncertainty around the future of Israel, doubling down on international academic collaboration can serve as an antidote that allows us to envision a brighter version of this future. Calls for boycotts...

Aug 19, 2025, 7:52 PM

Technion Trailblazers: What does it mean to be a student at the Technion?

Universities bear the great responsibility of training and honing the skills of the world’s future leaders. Amid a pivotal moment for Israel and its path forward, the Ilene & Steve Berger Technion Visting Fellows are an uplifting reminder that...

Jun 4, 2025, 8:48 PM

Technion Trailblazers: Behind the Scenes of the AI Revolution

Artificial intelligence is here to stay, and the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology will be instrumental in shaping the way it impacts all facets of our lives, from the cars we drive to how scientists develop medicine. To...

Apr 28, 2025, 6:08 PM

Technion Trailblazers: Philanthropy & Israel’s Academic Future

During my time with the American Technion Society (ATS), I have always been blown away by how we have cultivated a united community from different areas of the country to support the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and...

Feb 25, 2025, 6:11 PM

Technion Trailblazers: 100 Years of History Through Film with Uri Rosenwaks

Credit: Rami Shulesh

Over one hundred years ago, a few bold visionaries recognized the imperative to establish a nexus of research and technological advancement on Haifa’s Mount Carmel. The goal: to build the State of Israel physically and discover breakthroughs that would...

Jan 2, 2025, 10:34 PM

Technion Trailblazers: Ushering in a Year of Hope with Mark Gaines

While 2024 has challenged the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Israel, and the global Jewish community, I have started to notice a more prominent feeling of hope and excitement for the future. In discussing what this new year...

Nov 5, 2024, 12:13 AM

Technion Trailblazers: Lior Ron on the Global Impact of the Strongest Education

While many Technion – Israel Institute of Technology alumni move all around the world taking on leadership roles across the technology sector, they often find ways to stay close to the Technion and Israel at heart. I recently spoke with...

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About Me

Michael Waxman-Lenz is the former CEO of the American Technion Society. He joined ATS from the private sector as the CFO n 2017 then served in the CEO role for seven years.