Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program

09/11/2026

From all of us at the Zuckerman Israel Institute and the Zuckerman Family Foundation, we wish our friends, scholars, and colleagues a happy and peaceful Jewish New Year.
Shana Tova!

08/31/2026

In Memory of Professor Ada Yonath

We mourn the passing of Professor Ada Yonath, the 2009 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, whose groundbreaking work on the ribosome changed science and whose courage as a pioneering woman in research inspired generations.

In 2019, we had the privilege of hosting Professor Yonath at our conference, where she left us with words that captured her entire spirit as a scientist:
“Everyone asks me, ‘How do I win a Nobel prize?’ I have one piece of advice: Don’t look for advice. Do what you’re interested in.” —

In 2016, Professor Yonath joined us for the announcement of our STEM program, and her example has stayed with us ever since. In her memory, the Zuckerman Israel Institute renews its commitment to supporting women in STEM and to carrying forward the spirit of curiosity and perseverance she embodied.
Our deepest condolences to her family, Weizmann Institute of Science, and the wider scientific community. May her memory be a blessing.

07/13/2026

Congratulation to Gili Bisker
Zuckerman faculty scholar Tel Aviv University | אוניברסיטת תל-אביב on her leadership and achievements

06/17/2026

What's Next After Your PhD? Join us for a free event at Johns Hopkins University featuring Dr. Ido Goldstein.
Learn about:
✅ Postdoctoral opportunities
✅ World-class research in Israel
✅ Academic careers and international collaboration
✅ Life in a vibrant research ecosystem. Light dinner served Free, registration required.

🎓 PhD Student? Considering a Postdoc? Discover World-Class Research Opportunities in Israel Join Dr. Ido GoldsteinZuckerman Faculty ScholarThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem Learn about elite postdoctoral opportunities, cutting-edge science, and life in one of the world’s most innovative resear...

03/19/2026

A First for Israeli Scientists Abroad:
A Multidisciplinary Conference Coming to New York

The Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program is proud to partner with ScienceAbroad - The Organization of Israeli Scientists Abroad for its inaugural Multidisciplinary Israeli Science Conference, to be held in New York on May 18. More than an academic event, the conference is an invitation for Israel's brightest scientific minds abroad to reconnect, collaborate, and take the next step: return to Israel to shape the future of Israeli research.

🌟 Free admission for all Zuckerman Scholars (including alumni)
👉 Use registration code Zuckerman100

https://pisc.scienceabroad.org.il/

03/19/2026

We are pleased to welcome Roy Zektzer on his return to Israel as a Zuckerman Faculty Scholar and Assistant Professor at Bar-Ilan University Faculty of Engineering.

As Principal Investigator of the Hybrid Quantum Atom–Photon Chip Lab, Dr. Zektzer and his research team are bridging the worlds of light and matter to enable next-generation quantum technologies. The lab is jointly funded by the Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program, Israel’s Council for Higher Education, and Bar-Ilan University. We wish Roy and all our scholars much success in their next academic chapter.

https://zuckermanstem.org/scholars/dr-roy-zektzer/

03/19/2026

The World Laureates Summit 2026 in Dubai convened more than 150 of the world’s most distinguished scientists, among them Nobel laureates and internationally recognized researchers. Among them were our own Zuckerman Faculty Scholars, Yoav Shechtman, (Technion-Israel Institute of Technology) who was part of a panel, “Six Senses and the Brain Forum;” and Itay Tirosh (Weizmann Institute of Science), who participated in the “Genetic Science Forum” panel.

The summit’s theme, “Basic Sciences: Scientific Consensus for Addressing the Challenges of Humanity,” highlighted the central role of fundamental research in informing long-term decision-making and collective action.הטכניון - מכון טכנולוגי לישראל | TechnionWeizmann Institute of Science

02/18/2026

Rising Stars in Cancer Research: two of three inspiring women Scientists at Tel Aviv University are Zuckerman faculty scholars:
Dr. Yaara Oren: Targeting Cancer’s “Persister” Cells and Dr. Inbal Wortzel: Decoding Cancer Metastasis and Immune Defense. Tel Aviv University - Global TAU

On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we spoke with three outstanding female cancer researchers at Tel Aviv University’s Gray School of Medical Sciences. They shared insights into their groundbreaking work, what they love most about scientific discovery, and how they balance ambi...

02/18/2026

Rising Stars in Cancer Research: two of three Inspiring Women Scientists at Tel Aviv University are Zuckerman faculty scholars:
Dr. Yaara Oren: Targeting Cancer’s “Persister” Cells and Dr. Inbal Wortzel: Decoding Cancer Metastasis and Immune Defense. This is the Zuckerman spirit

01/29/2026

As we reflect on 2025, the Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program stands out for its significant achievements and the steadfast commitment of its community.
2025 year in review
https://effect2025.zuckermanstem.org/