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NEWS FROM THE UNIVERSITY
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Shattering the Glass Ceiling
For the first time ever, a woman will be the next Chair of the Tel Aviv University Board of Governors (BOG). Dafna Meitar-Nechmad, currently co-Chair of the Global Campaign and a TAU alumnus, has been unanimously recommended to the position. The BOG plays an integral role with oversight and control functions in the University's fundraising and development. READ MORE
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Vaccinations & Breastfeeding
A joint study conducted by TAU and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center found that vaccinating breastfeeding mothers against COVID-19 promotes the production of important antibodies in the breast milk, potentially contributing to the protection of their nursing babies. The antibodies in the breast milk hold the potential to neutralize the virus. READ MORE
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Computer Science Impact
Congratulations to Professor Zvi Galil, former President of TAU, who has been named the seventh most influential computer scientist of the past decade by Academic Influence. Galil is a groundbreaking researcher whose graph algorithms have been called the best possible mathematically speaking. READ MORE
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Do Not Call
A new study from the Dental Faculty at TAU shows that excessive use of smartphones and social media is likely to lead to teeth-grinding, problems sleeping, drowsiness, and fatigue during the day as well as pain in the mouth and jaws. READ MORE
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Leading the Way in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
TAU's newly-launched Multidisciplinary Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science will train a new generation of researchers and industrialists who will take Israel to the forefront of the global AI revolution with a program that encourages multidisciplinary research using the most advanced methods of AI and DS. READ MORE
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Taking Inspiration: Women in Media, Science and Entrepreneurship
Monday, March 22, 2021, 1:00 p.m. Eastern time
A celebration of International Women's Month, with Professor Milette Shamir, TAU VP, International Academic Collaboration; Dikla Barkai, Executive Producer of Shtisel; Professor Tova Milo, Dean of the Faculty of Exact Sciences; and Inbal Orpaz, TAU management alumnus. Register here
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Innovations in Learning
Thursday, April 22, 2021, 11:00 a.m. Eastern time
Featuring Professor Liat Kishon-Rabin, Dean of Innovation in Teaching & Learning and Professor of Communication Disorders. Register here
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Summer Session: Israel, the Middle East and Beyond
June 21–July 1, 2021
INSS's virtual summer program examines a new perspective after a decade of upheaval in the Arab World. Register here
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