Israel Academy of Sciences
The Israel Academy of Sciences , more precisely the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities ( Hebrew האקדמיה הלאומית הישראלית למדעים), is a state scientific institution, it is the Academy of Sciences of the State of Israel .
founding
Just six years after Israel was founded, the Minister of Education, Professor Ben-Zion Dinur, and a committee of prominent scientists suggested the establishment of an independent national academy. After this request had been formally supported by Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion since 1957 , after preparations by the religious philosopher Martin Buber the academy was founded on December 27, 1959, which was confirmed by the Knesset in June 1961 . Martin Buber became its first president.
structure
The Israel Academy of Sciences has two sections: Natural Sciences and Humanities (also includes social sciences ). It is administered by the President and Vice-President, the Chair of the Sections and a Managing Director. There is an annual plenary meeting and the sections meet three times a year. The headquarters of the Academy is Jerusalem , Albert Einstein Square, 43 Jabotinsky St.
tasks
In addition to organizing the best scholars and scientists living in Israel, the aims of the academy are to promote science and research projects, advise the government in matters of research and science planning of national importance, maintain contacts with relevant foreign institutions and represent Israel at international organizations and conferences. The Academy also participates in the financing of national and international research projects (e.g. CERN ) and awards grants .
Members
According to the statutes, each of the two sections (natural sciences and humanities) can have up to 35 members, whereby members who are older than 75 years or do not (no longer) live in Israel are not counted. As long as the number of 35 is not reached, up to five new members can be elected per section and year. This is a lifetime membership.
List of presidents
The Israeli Academy of Sciences has been headed by the following presidents:
| president | from ... to | section | Area of Expertise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Buber | 1960–1962 | Humanities | Social philosophy |
| Aharon Katzir | 1962-1968 | Natural sciences | biophysics |
| Gershom Scholem | 1968-1974 | Humanities | Jewish mysticism |
| Aryeh Dvoretzky | 1974-1980 | Natural sciences | mathematics |
| Ephraim Urbach | 1980-1986 | Humanities | Talmud |
| Joshua Jortner | 1986-1995 | Natural sciences | chemistry |
| Jacob Ziv | 1995-2004 | Natural sciences | Electrical engineering |
| Menahem E. Yaari | 2004-2010 | Humanities | Economics |
| Ruth Arnon | since 2010 | Natural sciences | immunology |
Web links
- Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities (English, Hebrew)
Coordinates: 31 ° 46 ′ 13.7 " N , 35 ° 12 ′ 56.7" E