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Hagit Messer-Yaron

Hagit Messer-Yaron is a professor of electrical engineering at Tel Aviv University, where she has been the vice president for research and development since November 2005. She served as chief scientist of the Israel Ministry of Science. Prof. Messer-Yaron is interested in various aspects of science ethics and science policy, including bioethics and technology transfer. She is also committed to the advancement of women in science and technology.

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Science in Israel

In Israel, awareness has grown recently that only through proactive effort can gender equality in scientific fields can be realized. Thorough investigations of inequalities have taken place, and actions are being taken to catalyze policy and systematic action to further women in science and technology.