Science education is a core endeavour of the Weizmann Institute of Science.

As well as having a graduate school it has science classes for school children at all levels and abilities. It also has programs that allow Australian graduates to visit and learn about science and the Weizmann Institute, while networking with other like-minded young scientists from around the world. Weizmann also has a successful online program that teaches maths and science to youth world-wide, while its programs for girls and minority students have provided support and encouragement for them to engage in science. Professional development held for teachers also provides Weizmann access to a network of skilled science, maths and technology education professionals.

Weizmann facts

Weizmann’s graduate school educates 1 out of 3 science and maths PhD’s in Israel

Science education is provided for over 300,000 children at Weizmann each year

Since it began in 1970, Weizmann’s tutoring program has helped over 1 million needy children

Weizmann’s award-winning, interactive outdoor science museum has 100,000 visitors each year

Selected Achievements

Seeking to instil a passion for science – with more than 300,000 kids engaged each year!

Cultivating schoolchildren’s interest and passion in science through extracurricular programs is a key goal of the Davidson Institute of Science Education at the Institute. Australian can also benefit from the Davidson Institute by using its web-based programs.

Seeking to be unique – visit the only outdoor science museum in the world!

The award winning Clore Garden of Science at Weizmann in Israel has over 100,000 visitors each year, with hands-on exhibits that appeal to the whole family – it is a once in a lifetime experience!

Seeking to educate those left behind by providing tutoring for around a million disadvantaged schoolchildren

Perach is a Weizmann mentoring program which pairs university students with children from under underprivileged backgrounds. Set up in the early 1970s this is a national project with around 15 per cent of all Israeli college students and tens of thousands of children participating each year.

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Other achievements

Advancing Technology

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Weizmann’s research into advanced technology is immense and acts as a time line for technology’s evolution.

Fighting Cancer

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Nearly half the life science research at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel is focussed on cancer.

Exploring the Physical World

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Although over the centuries we have learned much about our physical world, from the earth below to the stars above, there are still many mysteries to uncover.

Improving Health and Medicine

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Pioneers in research that has lead to better health and medicine world-wide, Weizmann has a long list of achievements.

Protecting our Planet

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Providing solutions to our planet’s environmental challenges is part of Weizmann’s business.