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The Archimedes program aims to provide a college-level education in chemistry to high school pupils who are interested in scientific subjects Every year, approximately 50 outstanding students join the program. For up to three years, the pupils take courses in the Schulich Faculty of Chemistry and earn college credit points, which they can later use in any Israeli university. Depending on the number of participants, Archimedes can last up to three years through the end of high school
Archimedes
The essence of the project
The Goals of the Archimedes Program
to expose
college-level chemistry to scientifically talented pupils. The program focuses on excellent students in math and sciences
To establish
a community of high-achieving chemistry graduates who will advance the chemical industry and academic research in Israel
To change
the public image of chemistry as a profession and that of the chemical industry. We aim to highlight the fact that chemistry comprises a large variety of modern technologies which are important to Israeli industry
To create
Raising awareness among students, parents, and teachers about the importance and central role of chemistry in Israel's high-tech industry.
To Elevate
the standing of Schuliuch the faculty of chemistry at the technion as the leading faculty in Israel, both in the scientific field and in its activities for the community and the environment
To Integrate
Chemistry encompasses a variety of modern technologies that contribute to the Israeli economy
Archimedes is an entry ticket for its graduates to their career and their next position in life
Prof. Zeev Gross, the leader of the program
When Prof. Zeev Gross talks about the youth programs, a spark of happiness appears in his eyes. Zeev has been leading the youth programs for many years, out of a sense of commitment and a genuine will to raise the next generation of chemical scientists
Prof. Gross completed his doctorate in physical organic chemistry in 1987 at Bar-Ilan University. After two years of postdoctoral work at Princeton University in the field of porphyrin chemistry under Professor John T. Groves, he joined the academic staff as a professor of chemistry in the Schulich Faculty of Chemistry at the Technion
Over the years, Prof. Gross published over 200 peer-reviewed scientific publications by colleagues and holds many patents and was awarded the prestigious career award of Hans Fischer for the year of 2018 in porphyrin chemistry, and among others, the society prize. The Israeli Institute of Chemistry for the outstanding scientist and the "Henry Taub" Award for excellence in research
Archimedes Students' Testimonials
I joined the Archimedes Program in 10th grade, two years ago, with almost no prior knowledge of chemistry. Since then, I have studied courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, laboratory work, and much more. So far, I have accumulated 25 academic credits towards a degree. The program has enriched me immensely and presented me with intellectual challenges far beyond what I learned in school. It truly made me fall in love with the field of chemistry
This past summer, thanks to an initiative by Prof. Zeev Gross, I participated in a 'Research Project' course. As part of the course, I joined the lab of Prof. Renana Faran at the Faculty of Chemistry, where I researched carbon dioxide detector molecules using computational models. I found myself deeply connected to laboratory work, both to computational chemistry and to the project itself
When I completed and submitted the final project, I realized it opened doors to additional topics in chemistry. In a joint decision with my mentor and the professor, I officially joined the Faran Lab group and will continue this year with the research I began
I plan to complete a bachelor's degree in chemistry at the Technion, building on this foundation, and to pursue advanced degrees in the field. I am grateful for the Archimedes Program, which introduced me to the fascinating world of chemistry
Yaara Peleg
Graduate of the Archimedes Program, Faculty of Chemistry, Schulich Technion, and a member of the Faran Lab Group, Faculty of Chemistry, Schulich Technion
Hello, my name is Amit Nevo. I am a 17-year-old student living in Atlit with a passion for chemistry. Since the 8th grade, I have been studying at the Technion alongside my high school education, as part of the Odyssey and Archimedes programs. For the past three years, I have also been a member of Israel’s National Chemistry Team.
In recent months, thanks to the Archimedes Program, I had the opportunity to take part in a course called 'Research Project.' This course allows students to join a research lab for several weeks and gain hands-on experience in real scientific research.
For my research project, I joined the lab of Dr. Uri Green, whose work focuses on the development of molecular sensors for carbon dioxide. These sensors are molecules that selectively and irreversibly react with carbon dioxide molecules. The reaction products emit light, enabling us to measure the amount of carbon dioxide present
Throughout the project, I gained extensive knowledge—from fundamental principles of organic synthesis to advanced ideas and concepts at the forefront of research at the Technion and worldwide
I was fortunate to experience the early stages of establishing a new laboratory. I also enjoyed visiting other labs and attending seminars at the Schulich Faculty of Chemistry, which introduced me to fascinating new fields I had not known about before. While working in the lab and synthesizing the sensors, I found great satisfaction in seeing how the theories I had studied for years came to life in practice. It was always a pleasure to learn and work alongside people who share my passion for chemistry
I am confident that the skills and experiences I gained from this course will continue to benefit me in the future, and I can’t wait to return to the world of research
I want to express my gratitude to Dr. Uri Green for welcoming me into this project and for his exceptional guidance and teaching—always with a positive attitude and a deep love for knowledge. Additionally, I would like to thank the Archimedes Program team and its leader, Prof. Zeev Gross, for providing me with this extraordinary opportunity
Amit Nevo
Graduate of the Archimedes Program, Schulich Faculty of Chemistry, Technion. Long-standing member of the National Chemistry Team and first-place winner of the 5784 Israeli Chemistry Olympiad
My name is Tamar Barbash, and I am a graduate of the Archimedes Program. I joined the program in 11th grade (two years ago) and took advanced chemistry courses at the Technion, which ultimately allowed me to substitute my high school chemistry exams. I gained extensive knowledge of chemistry and now feel that I have a deep understanding of the subject
Towards the end of the program, I participated in a course called 'Research Project,' which provided me with an incredible experience. I truly enjoyed being part of it. The professors were highly professional, presented the material effectively, and I had the opportunity to make many new friends
For my research project, I joined the lab of Dr. Uri Green, where we explored possible structures for protein detection probes. In addition, I designed and conducted a mini-project to investigate the relationship between molecular structure and scent. I chose vanillin as my molecule, created various derivatives, and tested their scents. It was both fascinating and educational
I have since been accepted to the Faculty of Medicine at the Hebrew University and am currently enrolled in the 'Tzameret' military program. I highly recommend the Archimedes Program, as it not only helped me in the medical school admissions process but also significantly contributed to my personal growth and development
Tamar Barbash
Graduate of the Archimedes Program, Schulich Faculty of Chemistry, Technion
Hello, my name is Alexandra, and I am part of the 'Archimedes' program. My research is conducted in the organic chemistry lab under the supervision of Dr. Uri Green. The focus of my research was the development of fluorescent materials with high selectivity for CO2
The main goal was to develop a molecule capable of detecting CO2 molecules within cells. During the research, as I entered the lab, I had the opportunity to become familiar with organic chemistry lab work and how to use a fume hood. I also learned various analytical techniques such as column chromatography and TLC (Thin Layer Chromatography), which are used for separating compounds and fluorescence. I became skilled in using various chemicals and tools in the lab, which helped in advancing the research
Alexandra Pankov
Graduate of the Archimedes Program, Schulich Faculty of Chemistry, Technion
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Archimedes Program Coordinator
Schulich Chemistry Faculty
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
eMail: ch.youthpro@technion.ac.il
Youth Programs Coordinator
Schulich Chemistry Faculty
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Phone: +972-4-8293738
eMail: ch.youth@technion.ac.il
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