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The people of the Davidson Institute

The Davidson Institute for Science Education is a non-profit organization that serves as the educational arm of the Weizmann Institute of Science. We believe in the connection between people and science and therefore we initiate, organize and operate a wide range of educational programs.
Ruth Shoham

Chief Executive Officer of the Davidson Institute of Science Education

Ruth Shoham

Ruth Shoham, Chief Executive Officer of the Davidson Institute of Science Education, brings extensive experience in the fields of education and technology. Prior to her appointment as CEO of the Davidson Institute in September 2024, she served as President of the Open University of Israel, where she led the institution’s strategic transformation in response to the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
Learn more about her

Division and Unit Leaders

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Nissim Ashkenazi

Head of the Administration Unit
ירדן בן חורין

Yarden Ben Horin

Young Excellence and Leadership in Science Unit manager

Avner Schwartzberg

Head of Marketing and Science Communication Division
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Dr. Aurelie Lachish-Zalait

Professional Development in Science Education Unit manager

Dr. Yossi Elran

The Center of Innovation in Science Education Unit manager

Liran Gal, lawyer

General Counsel