We have been awarded a prestigious grant from the Israel Innovation Authority, which will enable us to launch an innovative training program for IDF veterans and reservists. The program, in collaboration with the Haifa Innovation Labs (HIL) at the University of Haifa, will focus on training participants in the fields of blue economy and marine and coastal environments.
Last week, we proudly concluded our pilot course in marine surveying, led by our diving team. Designed to expand the expertise and diving skills of students who have already completed the AAUS scientific diving course, this course offered both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in marine surveys.
This week, we had the honor of participating in an important scientific event in Berlin, organized and hosted by major German research foundations: the Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft / Helmholtz Association and the Max Planck Society, with support from other German organizations including the Leopoldina Academy, the Leibniz Association, and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.
On July 31, at 04:00, thirteen brave students from our Hatter Department of Marine Technologies embarked on an exciting 18-hour adventure aboard the research vessel Bat Galim. Led by Dr. Derya Akkaynak, this cruise was a true hands-on learning experience!
Dr. Oren Gal from the Department of Marine Technologies recently participated in the prestigious Oceans Conference in Halifax. Autonomous Systems
Dr. Tal Luzzatto Knaan , from the Marine Biology Department has returned from an eight-day expedition to the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. The trip was dedicated to collecting crucial data on invasive seaweed species as part of a collaborative effort with the Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands and the Galápagos National Park.
We’re thrilled to announce that our exceptional student, Xiaoran Geng, has been awarded the prestigious Presidential Scholarship for the 2024-2025 PhD Direct Track program!
Congratulations to our Master's graduates! Today, we celebrated our graduation ceremony, awarding degrees to the future researchers of the sea and marine environment. We're proud of your achievements and wish you great success in your professional and scientific journeys ahead!
Congrats to Prashant Tewari, our talented PhD student in the Regulation and Evolution of Development (RED) lab, under the supervision of Prof. @Smadar Ben-tabou De-leon, for winning second place in the University of Haifa's 3-Minute Thesis Competition! Prashant's presentation focused on p21-activated kinase in sea urchin development and biomineralization. Great presentation and well deserved award!
Our department recently held its annual retreat, packed with enriching activities: Our students showcased their research on a range of topics, from oceanography to marine geology. It was truly inspiring to witness their passion and dedication! We then savored a delicious meal prepared by our own hands. It turns out our talents extend far beyond the laboratory! To conclude, we watched a thought-provoking film that provided us with new insights into our field.
