WIM no. 17 Spring 2020

מכון ויצמן למדע 52–53 S P R I N G 2 0 2 0 g L to R: David Blatt, Prof. Zajfman, Dita Bronicki, Meir Shalev Europe: A royal welcome in Liechtenstein H .S.H. Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein hosted Weizmann Institute scientists and leadership at his royal castle in January, including President Prof. Alon Chen; the former President, Prof. Daniel Zajfman; Bob Drake, Chairman of the European Committee; and Zohar Menshes, Executive Vice President of the European Committee. Prof. Chen offered a broad overview on major fundraising and scientific priorities. Next, the delegation from the Liechtenstein Society of Friends met with H.E. Dr. Mauro Pedrazzini, Minister for Social Affairs in the Government of the Principality of Liechtenstein, who holds a PhD in physics. The group then traveled to Clinicum Alpinum, a psychiatric hospital in Gaflei, Liechtenstein. Its founder, Dr. Marc Risch, a specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy, hosted the delegation. Prof. Chen gave a talk on the neuroscience of stress and its influence on disease. The event was followed by a festive dinner with spectacular views of the Alps. The visit and event was led by Rita Kieber-Beck, Chair of the Liechtenstein Society, and Werner Bachmann, the Vice Chair. g L to R: Zohar Menshes, Bob Drake, Prof. Alon Chen, H.S.H. Prince Hans-Adam II, Prof. Daniel Zajfman, and Rita Kieber-Beck. Israel: Investing in education T he Science Club of the Israel Association of Friends honored Prof. Daniel Zajfman for his 13 years as President, at an event at the Hilton on December 16. event involved a panel focused on the future of education in Israel. The panel included Prof. Zajfman; Dita Bronicki; the renowned Israeli author Meir Shalev; and professional basketball executive David Blatt. The conversation revolved around the best ways to educate future generations of students, teachers, and science enthusiasts, by providing them the right tools, resources, and equal opportunities. Mr. Shalev emphasized the importance of “hands-on” learning, and spoke about the roles of teachers in his books. Ms. Bronicki spoke about the importance of investing in education, and Prof. Zajfman, discussed the Davidson Institute and its role in advancing science literacy and education. Mr. Blatt discussed excellence and dedication as paramount in sports and education. The event was sponsored by the private banking unit of Credit Suisse. Weizmann MAGAZINE

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