5 A few short months ago, our minds were filled with the work ahead: BINA’s new administration and the goals they’ve set out for themselves, the advancement of science, and the betterment of society through research. Following the abhorrent, horrific, and animalistic Hamas attacks against our people on October 7, 2023, our focus is decidedly divided in ways that we never imagined. The Bar-Ilan family is both resilient and, sadly, broken. As our fall semester is delayed yet again, with many of our students deployed on the front lines and around the country, we honor the memory of those children and parents, grandparents, and siblings, who will never return to us. In such a small country, there seem to be zero degrees of separation; some of those murdered and held captive— our civilians and our soldiers—were the immediate family of our faculty, staff, and student population. As we move forward in this new world, we continue to strive for excellence in our research and create innovation that will enhance the lives of all mankind. Nanotechnology has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of our world, bringing about significant advancements in science, technology, and everyday life. We at BINA pray that the merit of our advancements and the memory of our loved ones will be for a blessing.
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