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TAU Unbound - Episode #11: What is Material Science Prof. Noam Eliaz

In this episode of TAU Unbound our host, Ambassador Ido Aharoni Aronoff, is hosting Tel Aviv University’s Dean of Engineering Prof. Noam Eliaz to discuss the fascination subject of material science.
Why the strength of materials is so important of the future of humanity?
Why an interdisciplinary approach is needed to better utilize scientific breakthroughs in engineering?
Here we learn that materials engineering is not only about designing and improving materials but also about finding uses for materials in other fields and industries.
Join us for this important discussion and share if you like!
00:00 intro
00:50 Pedigree, Family tree.
05:00 Dean of the Faculty of Engineering
05:30 Architect of the School of Engineering Louis Kahn
08:20 From pianist to military reserve
11:20 Materials engineering then and now
14:15 Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials
17:00 Nano satellites
18:35 The uniqueness of the Faculty of Engineering
24:00 Collaborations with industry and society
26:06 Collaborations with other faculties
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TAU Unbound - Episode #2: How Quantum Computing Will Impact Our Lives?

Haifa-born Tel Aviv University physicist, Prof. Yaron Oz, spent decades learning the power of
computing and explored practical ways for humankind to harness computational
advancements to the betterment of life. In this episode of TAU Unbound, Prof Oz brilliantly
simplifies, with host Ido Aharoni Aronoff, complex subjects such as high energy particle
physics, quantum gravity, quantum information and computation.
Tel Aviv 360 – Tel Aviv University’s Podcast
00:15 Introduction
00:40 Personal history
06:45 The accelerator at CERN, Switzerland
10:20 Faculty of Exact Sciences, TAU
13:30 Quantum Field Theories
18:30 Quantum computing
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TAU Unbound - Episode #3: To Fall in Love with Israel

As a young person, the Switzerland-born Executive Director of Tel Aviv University’s
International School, Maureen Meyer Adiri, was always attracted to Israel’s energy and
vibrancy. Her ongoing love affair with Israel and her unique personal account of the Aliyah
experience, serve as an inspiration to the many international students that passed through
her program. In this episode of TAU Unbound, Maureen shares with host Ido Aharoni
Aronoff, personal anecdotes and ‘behind the scenes’ stories..
Tel Aviv 360 – Tel Aviv University’s Podcast
00:15 Introduction
00:50 Personal history
03:17 UN Watch Organization
05:22 Aliyh (immigration) to Israel
11:24 Tel Aviv University International School
maureenm@post.tau.ac.il
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TAU Unbound - Episode #4 - Siege Mentality - what is it and why it’s critical to understand?

Tajikistan-born award-winning social psychologist Daniel Bar-Tal, is known for his deep analysis of Israel’s “psyche”.
Imagine the national version of “In Treatment” - an entire nation in a therapy session.
In this episode of Tau Unbound, host Ambassador Ido Aharoni Aronoff will discuss with Bar-Tal what is the meaning of “siege mentality”
and how it affects peacemaking efforts in times of lingering conflict.
00:55 - Childhood in Tajikistan
03:30 - Scientist of the human society. Looking at conflicts from different angles
06:33 - Mantles of a siege
08:10 - Israel lives under an eternal threat, dictating the present
14:10 - Militaristic communication
16:08 - Intimidation of the citizens serves the leaders.
22:39 - Fake news and its social impact
29:00 - New book - "In the comfort zone"
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TAU Unbound - Episode #5 - What is the Future of American Politics?

The career of Israeli political scientist Prof. Udi Sommer brought him to America where he studies and taught American politics, politics of sexuality and gender,
judicial politics, pandemics and politics, and cyber Security.
In this episode of TAU Unbound, Prof. Sommer shares with host Ambassador Ido Aharoni Aronoff, his predictions for the future of the American political system,
analysis of the most recent mid-term elections and insights as to Israel’s positioning.
00:00 start
01:00- Personal biography, writing poetry
05:00 - Israel and the United States relations
07:00 - American democracy compared to Israeli democracy
15:00 - Fans of former President Donald Trump and their influence.
21:00 - Technology in the elections
25:00 - The two party system in the USA
28:00 - The effect of the mid-term elections in the United States on Israel
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TAU Unbound - Episode #6 - A Look Behind the Scene of Middle East Peacemaking

A former President of Tel Aviv University (1999-2007) and Ambassador to the USA (1993-1996), Prof. Itamar Rabinovich played an active role in some of Israel’s most critical and intriguing foreign policy moments.
In this episode of TAU Unbound Rabinovich shares with host Ambassador Ido Aharoni Aronoff some ‘behind the scene’ anecdotes about his close personal ties with the late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin,
what really happened between Israel and Syria during the negotiations on the early 1990’s,
the early years of Tel Aviv University and insights about the future of U.S.-Israel ties.
01:15 - Academic career, foundation of Tel Aviv University
04:45 - On his position as the head of the negotiations with Syria
05:49 - The connection with the late former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin
08:04 - On his role as Israel's ambassador to the United States.
13:30 - New book "Syrian Requiem" about the civil war in Syria
17:36 - The Jews in the United States
18:18 - The elections in the United States

TAU Unbound - Episode #1: How to Translate Medicine?

Born in an ambulance at the gate of the Weitzman Institute of Science, Tel Aviv University’s
Vice President, Prof. Dan Peer is an extraordinarily prolific scientist: he has more than 130
patents under his name and over 150 publications he has authored. In this episode of TAU
Unbound, host Ido Aharoni Aronoff, is engaged in an inspirational discussion with Dan Peer
about essential issues such as nano-technology, COVId-19, and translational medicine.
Tel Aviv 360 – Tel Aviv University’s Podcast
00:15 Introduction
00:45 Personal history
05:00 Research and development at Tel Aviv University
10:25 Translational science, Quantum Computing
12:24 Nano Technology
14:42 Covid-19
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