AJA Student Wins at Jerusalem Science Contest
Liav Cohen was among the winners in the men’s category.
After months of advanced study in the field of nanotechnology, Jewish high school juniors and seniors traveled to Walder Science in Chicago to present their research at the Jerusalem Science Contest ceremony in March. These presentations on nanotechnology through a Torah lens were the culmination of stimulating lectures, engaging research, and comprehensive exams.
One Atlanta Jewish Academy student, Liav Cohen, was among the winners in the men’s category. Cohen’s research, “Making Insulin Smarter: Intelligent Nano-vesicles for Managing Type 1 Diabetes,” earned him joint fifth place with Fasman Yeshiva High School’s Asher Polsky and his research, “Combating Hospital Infections.”
Now in its 23rd year, Walder Science’s Jerusalem Science Contest (JSC) is a prestigious international competition that offers Jewish high school juniors and seniors a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge science while exploring its relevance through the lens of Torah. With its rigorous academic structure, the contest challenges students to dive deep into a new discipline each year.
“The dedication and intellectual curiosity these students demonstrate each year is remarkable,” shared Daniel Alkhovsky, director of Walder Science.
For Jewish high school students passionate about both science and Torah, the JSC gives a rare opportunity to grow intellectually, spiritually, and personally. Dr. Jody Zalkin-Weisskop, a parent of a former finalist, emphasizes its uniqueness: “There’s nothing like this program; you won’t find it anywhere else.”
JSC is the premier program of Walder Science, an organization that has been enriching the lives of students in the Chicago area and beyond for more than two decades. Founded by Dr. Joseph z’l and Elizabeth Walder in 2000, Walder Science aims to provide high-quality science education through the prism of Jewish values. JSC is excited to announce that next year’s topic will be astronomy, where participants will uncover the wonders of the universe and their connection to Torah. Registration is now open for current high school sophomores and juniors.
Learn more at walderlab.org/Jerusalem.
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