The Center partners with academic institutions throughout Israel, to provide specialized programs for gifted and talented high school students. The programs offer study and research in an academic environment, meeting and working together with leading researchers and academics in their fields, gaining exposure to the rich world of scientific knowledge, and participating in a variety of social activities.The extensive investment in these programs is intended to create an infrastructure for… Show more The Center partners with academic institutions throughout Israel, to provide specialized programs for gifted and talented high school students. The programs offer study and research in an academic environment, meeting and working together with leading researchers and academics in their fields, gaining exposure to the rich world of scientific knowledge, and participating in a variety of social activities.The extensive investment in these programs is intended to create an infrastructure for academic and research excellence, as well as develop a community of groundbreaking young people who will be tomorrow's leaders in a range of spheres. Show less

The master's program in educational counseling

Odisea program for excellent youth students in science:The program includes academic studies in the sciences, alongside work in research laboratories. The participants acquire knowledge, skills and experience coping with complex problems, while accumulating academic credits. The program is implemented in parallel with formal studies and during vacation, the students participate in workshops and full-day intensive seminars.Alpha program for gifted students in high school (9th grade… Show more Odisea program for excellent youth students in science:The program includes academic studies in the sciences, alongside work in research laboratories. The participants acquire knowledge, skills and experience coping with complex problems, while accumulating academic credits. The program is implemented in parallel with formal studies and during vacation, the students participate in workshops and full-day intensive seminars.Alpha program for gifted students in high school (9th grade graduates):The program was designed with the aim to provide for the specialized needs of gifted students, by enriching their scientific knowledge, exposing them to scientific research at a high level, and providing them with the skills required to formulate their own independent scientific research and implement it at a level consistent with academic standards. The concept underlying the program is to offer gifted students a meaningful intellectual experience, combined with social activities (and appropriate emotional support), so as to allow them to develop concurrently in both these spheres. Show less