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Closing gala: focus on science education

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Date: December 24, 2017
Source: 
WeizmannDirect Issue 9

The closing gala of the 69th Annual General Meeting of the International Board focused on the longtime support and friendship of the William Davidson Foundation of Detroit, marking its most recent gift for iScience. The new initiative will enrich science literacy through modern technology. In attendance were Karen Davidson and Ralph Gerson of the Davidson Foundation. (Mr. Gerson is pictured above left with Prof. Zajfman).

The gala was also an opportunity to thank Ido Dissentshik, the outgoing chair of the Executive Board. Special thanks also went out to Lester Crown, the outgoing Vice Chair of the International Board, and Bob Drake, outgoing Vice Chair of the Executive Board and the new Vice Chair of the International Board.

(L-R) Prof. Daniel Zajfman and Ido Dissentshik

(L-R) Prof. Daniel Zajfman and Ido Dissentshik