The Israeli Defense Ministry has been funding research projects at U.S. universities, including a 'Sealed Vircator HPM System' at Texas Tech and contributions to institutions like the University of Texas at Dallas. These funds, totaling over $300,000 in some cases, are linked to military applications such as targeting drone swarms with microwave technology. The disclosures highlight concerns under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act, which requires reporting of foreign gifts exceeding $250,000. However, weak oversight allows undisclosed funding from Israel, a country facing genocide charges, to support U.S.-based military research. Researchers like James Dickens and Andreas Neuber are tied to these projects, while companies like Elbit Systems provide in-kind support for surveillance technologies. The growing scrutiny comes amid U.S. public backlash against Israeli actions in Gaza and regional conflicts, with critics arguing universities should avoid funding entities linked to human rights abuses.

The 6th meeting of the Council for Science and Technology focused on strategies to strengthen university research capabilities and foster innovation.

Info-Tech Research Group emphasizes the importance of aligning IT with faculty research priorities to improve university outcomes and infrastructure.

A groundbreaking collaboration among Japanese universities has led to the world's first practical UHF rectifier diode using organic semiconductors for GHz applications, opening doors for IoT wireless communications.

The University Research Program by The Raymond Corporation invites proposals until October 31, 2025, to fund innovative material handling research.

Tokyo's 2023 proposal program invites citizens and university researchers to submit innovative ideas for municipal development. Join the initiative to shape the city's future!