Introducing a New Professional Chapter – Tel Aviv

Empowering Women. Advancing Computing.

The ACM-W Tel Aviv Chapter promotes equal opportunities for women in computing across academia and industry. We are committed to inclusion, leadership, and innovation, creating pathways for women to thrive as researchers, educators, and professionals.

Through community-building, global partnerships, and impactful events, we support a diverse and empowered computing community—locally and globally.

Our Agenda and activity:

The ACM-W Tel Aviv Chapter aims to catalyze a transformative movement in Israel’s tech landscape by bridging academia and industry to empower women from classrooms to boardrooms. With only ~36% of high-tech roles held by women—yet just ~17% in senior leadership and only 10% of startup CEO positions—there’s significant work to be done. However, with a 130% increase in women engaged in R&D over the past decade, we’re building on positive momentum and are committed to accelerating this trend. As we enter the AI era, we see an unprecedented opportunity to integrate women into emerging technological fields and shape the future of innovation. Through strategic initiatives—annual brainstorms with academic and industry stakeholders, flagship launch events, targeted workshops (AI, LinkedIn, professional development), mentoring circles, research collaborations, community projects, and awards—we will build a vibrant ecosystem that fosters networking, promotes leadership, and nurtures female talent across both academic research and industry practice. By aligning with key partners and women-in-tech forums, we will spark meaningful change and drive gender equity at every level of Israel’s tech ecosystem—from academia to industry—ensuring women are not just participants but leaders in the technological revolution ahead.

Dr. Mor Friebroon-Yesharim is a computer science education researcher and academic faculty member at the Holon Institute of Technology (HIT), currently completing her postdoctoral fellowship at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. She also teaches in the graduate program in Educational Technology at Tel-Hai College. Her research focuses on problem solving, abstraction, and the integration of artificial intelligence in computer science education, with a special emphasis on personalization and teacher professional development. With a background in curriculum design, award-winning publications, and impactful applied work, Dr. Friebroon-Yesharim brings a unique combination of theoretical expertise and field-based innovation. She serves as Chair of the ACM-W Tel Aviv Chapter, where she leads efforts to promote gender equity in computing and foster connections between academia and practice.

Dr. Liat Nakar is a computer science education researcher and academic leader, currently serving as Head of the Computer Science Program at Ono Academic College, Israel. Her work explores the integration of generative AI in computing education, with a particular focus on problem solving and abstraction. With over two decades of teaching experience and award-winning research in instructional design, Liat brings a deep commitment to inclusive, evidence-based pedagogy. As co-founder and co-chair of the Israeli ACM-W chapter, she is dedicated to advancing opportunities for women in computing and fostering a supportive, diverse professional community.

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