Searching for the Next Einstein - Could it be you?

Hebrew University is looking for BIG Ideas to Improve the World

TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2013 /CNW/ - The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) in conjunction with the Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University (CFHU) is proud to announce the launch of Searching for the Next Einstein online campaign.  Innovative thinkers young and old are invited to submit their BIG ideas in English or French on how to improve the world at www.searchingforeinstein.com or www.leprochaineinstein.com. The person with the winning idea will be awarded $10,000 and an opportunity to be recognized at the prestigious Israeli Presidential Conference in June 2013 hosted by President Bill Clinton.

Albert Einstein, one of the original founders of Hebrew University was one of the greatest thinkers of our time who demonstrated that certain ideas can improve the world for everyone. Einstein, though regarded as a scientist by many, was a versatile individual with knowledge and experiences in all areas of life, ranging from the arts, environment, politics and philosophy. Participants in the Searching for the Next Einstein campaign are encouraged to look for their own inner Einstein, think outside the box and come up with BIG ideas on how they would make the world a better place.

The search begins on February 11th and runs until Earth Day on April 22, 2013. On April 5 the top 10 ideas will be open for online voting representing 50% of the final vote with the other 50% determined by the judging panel, chaired by Professor Roger D. Kornberg, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry (2006),  and distinguished HU scholars, scientists and alumni.

For further information on this online campaign including bios of our renowned judging panel please go to www.searchingforeinstein.com or www.leprochaineinstein.com

About The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU), founded in 1918, is Israel's leading university. Albert Einstein, Martin Buber, and Sigmund Freud, were among the university's founders, they were thinkers and visionaries whose genius inspired a university that would have no limits or borders. Ranked as one of the world's leading research universities (ranked 53rd in 2012), HU lies at the forefront of the international academic and scientific communities. Many top prizes and awards have been won by its graduates and faculty including eight Nobel Prizes, and the Fields Medal in Mathematics. HU is a pluralistic institution where science and knowledge are advanced for the benefit of humankind in an atmosphere free of discrimination and prejudice. The Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University (CFHU) facilitates academic and research partnerships between Canada and Israel as well as establishing scholarships, supporting research and recruiting Canadian students to attend the university. For more information, please visit: http://cfhu.org/about-HU

SOURCE: Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Esther Schlesinger- Event Coordinator, Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University at 416-485-8000 x 131 or [email protected]

Miriam Pilc-Levine - National Director Communications & Marketing,  Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University at 416-485-8000 x 121 or [email protected]