Technion Decart Excellence Program

'BEYOND THE PROMPT' ALUMNI EVENT 2025

MUSIC GALA 2024

30 YEARS ANNIVERSARY ALUMNI PARTY

30 YEARS ANNIVERSARY ALUMNI EVENT

30 YEARS ANNIVERSARY ALUMNI PARTY

TECHNION RACE 2024

PROGRAM TRIP

INTEGRATIVE CANCER RESEARCH CENTER VISIT

תכנית הטכניון-דקארט למצוינים הינה תכנית לימודים אקדמית מותאמת אישית למיצוי הסקרנות, היצירתיות והעמקת תחומי הדעת.

התכנית מיועדת לסטודנטים המסוגלים והמעוניינים ללמוד “אחרת”, על פי תכנית לימודים אישית וייחודית, המאפשרת העמקה והרחבה במגוון תחומי ידע.

בתכנית ניתנים כלים מקצועיים ואפשרויות רחבות לקידום ופיתוח הפוטנציאל האישי, תוך עידוד היצירתיות, המקוריות והסקרנות בדרך של לימוד עצמי ועבודת צוות.

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תכנית הטכניון-דקארט למצוינים

Kira Radinsky

Co-Founder & CTO @ Diagnostic Robotics

As a scientist you always can either do something brave or go with the stream. If you decide to do great things the road might be rocky – but at the end – you might...

Sivan Bercovici

CTO & CBO @ Karius

For me, the Technion’s Excellence Program was all about acceleration. It was about meeting the strongest people in their respective fields, and interacting with leaders...

Gefen Baranes

PhD Student in Physics at MIT; Research Fellow at Harvard

The Technion Excellence Program was crucial in my early research involvement. It allowed me to engage in research from an early stage, providing a solid foundation for...

Hadi Khader

Graduate Student in Computer Science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison

It helped me find my passion by allowing flexible studies and exposure to different fields.

Yael C. Agmon

MSc in Architecture at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Art and Science, New York | Associate Architect at Moria Architects

The program was a fruitful multidisciplinary hub, which shaped my entire perspective around innovation and the future of design – the interesting things happen in...

Evgenii Zheltonozhskii

PhD Candidate at the Faculty of Physics at the Technion

It helped me to understand what actually interests me as a scientist. Also, both my Master's and Ph.D. advisors are program graduates.

Sari Hleihil

AI researcher @ Decart AI

Joining the Excellence Program completely reshaped my experience of studying Computer Science. The flexibility to skip introductory courses allowed me to dive directly...

Niv Cohen

Postdoctoral Fellow at New York University

I had the opportunity to engage in research from an early stage, allowing me to explore which type of research suits me best.

Noam Krupnik

MSc Student at the Faculty of Computer Science, Technion

The Program was more than just an academic track for me—it truly became my second home for three years. It provided me with the tools and freedom to practice academic...

Nofit Segal

PhD Candidate in Computational Materials Science at MIT

The Technion Excellence program provided me with the flexibility to explore my academic interests, paving the way for my research focus in graduate school.

Itamar Menuhin-Gruman

Data Scientist, Genetic Engineer

The program had much influence on my professional life. I had exposure to many different fields, allowing me to become a much better autodidact and entering new fields...

Itamar Salton

Resident Physician, Rambam Hospital, Haifa

The Technion Excellence Program had a profound impact on my professional life: Dual Degree Advantage: The program enabled me to pursue both medical school and a B.S. in...

Nadav Cohen

Professor of Computer Science, Tel Aviv University | CTO @ Imubit

During my undergraduate studies, the program allowed me to tailor my curriculum and combine a BSc in mathematics with a BSc in electrical engineering. This formed the...

Dore Kleinstein

AI researcher @ Decart AI

One of the most lasting gifts of the Excellence Program has been the people. The community of brilliant, curious, and generous minds I met there became my closest...

Eden Avishai

MD/PhD Student at the Technion

The personal attention I received from both the program head and the program manager was a tremendous source of support. They offered guidance and encouragement...

Ofir Shorer

MD-PhD Candidate | Cancer Immunology | Cancer Genomics | Single-Cell Analysis

The program enabled me to profoundly expand my knowledge beyond the traditional medical curriculum. By providing unique research opportunities, I could combine both...

Eitan Yaakobi

Professor at the CS Faculty, Technion | Head of Technion Excellence Program

Take advantage of the program’s lectures in order to learn about new research areas. Take advanced classes at an early stage of your undergraduate studies in order to be...

Renan Gross

Postdoctoral Researcher of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge

The program allowed me to take some courses without prerequisites. It allowed me to focus on my studies, and introduced me to a wide spectrum of topics. The program made...

Jenny (Evgeniia) Saiko

Algorithms Researcher, Jether Energy Research

The program left a lasting impression on my professional path, mainly through the wonderful people I met. Among them were individuals of exceptional brilliance, some of...

Itai Lavie

AI researcher @ Decart AI

The mathematical and physical principles I learned in the Excellence Program have stayed with me ever since. They broadened my perspective across both academic research...

Anna Zamansky

Professor of Computer Science at the University of Haifa

The Program opens doors for many opportunities and serves as a social framework for people interested in different research fields to meet, communicate and exchange...

Yael V. Hochberg

Ralph S. O’Connor Professor of Entrepreneurship and Professor of Finance | Academic Director, Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship

We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and...

Maria Chudnovsky

Professor at the Mathematics Department at Princeton University

Being in the Program provided the confidence boost and the flexibility that I needed to start on my path as a researcher, and I am incredibly grateful for that.

Guy Shemesh

Quantum Computing & Algorithms | MSc Mathematics at Technion

Extracurricular activities tend to be the gate to the most fascinating opportunities – take advantage of the benefits the program gives you. Help each other, having a...

Miel Sharf

Researcher @ Jether Energy Research

The program inspired me to always look at existing problems from new angles, to be open to exciting opportunities in other domains, and to try and find the common ground...

Eitan Kaminski

PhD Candidate at Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Technion

The program provided me with the opportunity to explore various fields of science, allowing me to choose courses across the entire spectrum. I gained valuable experience...

Antonio Abu-Nassar

MSc in Computer Science at Technion | Researcher in Cloud and AI @ IBM Haifa Research Lab

The Technion Excellence Program has helped build my confidence in research, giving me the chance – never taken for granted – to have hands-on experience in research from...

Neriya Golan

MSc Student at the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering | Senior Algorithm Engineer @ Rafael

Participating in the program has provided me with robust foundational knowledge and a broader perspective. It has refined my ability to delve deeply into subjects, all...

Ido Kaminer

Professor at the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Technion

Contrary to expectation, undergraduate-time is the best for taking advanced courses. So do not postpone anything you really want to know. Also, use the program benefits...

Gil Shamai

Postdoctoral Researcher in Computer Science at Technion, Head of the Digital Pathology Research Team at the Geometrical Image Processing Laboratory at the Faculty of Computer Science, Technion

The program profoundly influenced my commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, fostering a mindset that has propelled my academic pursuits and career...

Orian Leitersdorf

PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering | CSO @ Decart AI

The excellence program has for me been fundamental in developing scientific research skills early on while also providing several research opportunities that have...

Eran Avneri

Data Science MSc Student at Technion

The mandatory math courses helped me realize how much I enjoy math, which in turn guided my decision to focus on probability theory for my MSc research area. In...

Asaf Horowicz

MSc in Physics at Weizmann Institute of Science

The program encouraged me to study whatever I want, this led to a minor in Biology on top of a Math & Physics degree. Now as I'm facing the choice of the field for...

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