ד"ר שרה גנוט - Dr Sara Genut

• 1979 Bachelor of Education degree

     Michlalah – Jerusalem College of Women, Jerusalem, Israel

     In the fields of Judaica and Biology & Chemistry

• 1989Sc. degree

      Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel

The Periodic Table as an Inductive Tool                 

Faculty of Mathematics &Science

      Graduated summa cum laude

      Supervisor: Prof. Nava Ben-Zvi

• 2001 D. degree

      Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel

"Simplicity" Considerations in Chemistry Studies

Faculty of Mathematics &Science

Supervisor: Prof. Nava Ben-Zvi

Management

2007-2020 Coordinator of Biochemistry/Bioinformatics studies at the Lev Academic Center Jerusalem.

2013-2020 Academic head of the Tal Campus, Lev Academic Center Jerusalem. Representative in the Tal Campus of the rector of the Lev Academic Center Jerusalem.

2014-2020 Academic principal of Ofek Technological College for Engineers under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, combining academic studies at the Lev Academic Center:  Electronics Engineering Diploma with Computer Science B.Sc; Biotechnology Engineering Diploma in Health Systems combined with Nursing BSN;  Biotechnology Engineering Diploma combined with Computer Science B.Sc.

2016-2020 President's Advisor for Gender Equality at the Lev Academic Center Jerusalem. 

Teaching at Institutes of Higher Education

1990-2009 Lecturer, Michlalah Jerusalem College, Chemistry and Science Education.

2009 Lecturer, Michlalah Jerusalem College, Science Education Master's Degree program, 'Science, Ethics and Religion'.

2007-2020 Lecturer, Lev Academic Center Jerusalem, Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Curriculum Development

2014 Bioinformatics for the BSc Bioinformatics track at the Lev Academic Center Jerusalem.

2015 Pre-Med Specialization for the BSc Bioinformatics track at the Lev Academic Center Jerusalem.

2020 Pharmacy track at the Lev Academic Center Jerusalem in collaboration with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem for B.Sc. Pharm.

 Relevant Non-academic Employment

     1986-1999 Member of the chemistry staff at the Science Education Center at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem.

1992-1999 Developer of chemistry curricula, the Ministry of Education's program for technological education as part of the 90s' reform of technological education.

1993-1996 Researcher and scriptwriter of chemistry video series for the Unit for Educational Media & the Science Education Center, Hebrew University, Jerusalem.

1996 Developer and screenwriter in multimedia programs, the Science Education Center at Hebrew University, Jerusalem, & the Center of Technological Developments, Amal 1.

Management

1980-2013 Coordinator of Sciences at Ulpanat Horev, Jerusalem: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Biotechnology, Technology, Computers and Electronics.

1998-2013  Head of Eshkol Payis, Sciences and Arts Center, Ulpanat Horev, Jerusalem, Ministry of Education Israel.

1998-2013 Vice-principal, Ulpanat Horev, Jerusalem.

High-school teaching

1975-1976 Teacher of Chemistry and Mathematics at Pelech High School, Jerusalem.

1975-2013 Teacher of Chemistry, Physics, and Biotechnology at Ulpanat Horev, Jerusalem.

Development of Curricula and Study materials

1994 Writer and Developer of curriculum of Chemistry in Nutrition for the tourism track in technological schools, 3 & 5 Learning Units Bagrut, Ministry of Education, Israel, the Science Education Center, Hebrew University, Jerusalem.

1996 Writer and Developer of curriculum of Chemistry in Arts, for the art track in technological schools, 3 & 5 Learning Units Bagrut, Ministry of Education, Israel, the Science Education Center, Hebrew University, Jerusalem.

1996-1999 Developer and initiator of a biochemistry curriculum for high school students in the biology track: Chemistry in Life Processes, Ministry of Education, Israel, the Science Education Center, Hebrew University, Jerusalem.

2000-2002 Developer and initiator of study unit Technology and Halachah, Lehava Institute, The Institute for Technological Sciences and Halacha, Jerusalem.

2011-2012 Consultant and approver of a Bioinformatics study unit for 11th-12th grade students of Biotechnology: Bioinformatics in the Service of Biotechnology [Heb.], Science Education Center, Weitzman Institute and Ministry of Education, Israel.

2016-2018 Developer and initiator of the curriculum Biotechnology/Health Systems for Diploma studies of Biotechnology Engineers, Ministry of Education, Israel.

Development of Multimedia

1993 Genut S., Video series Chemistry & Technology: "A Chemical World I: A Green World; a Recycled World; Chemistry in Black and White (in photography)". The Unit of Educational Media & the Science Education Center, the Hebrew University, Jerusalem.

1994 Genut, S., Video series Chemistry & Technology: "A Chemical World II: Recycling; Standards for Synthetic Materials; 'Fingerprints' of Materials in the Service of the Police". The Unit of Educational Media & the Science Education Center, the Hebrew University, Jerusalem.

1996 Genut, S., Video series Chemistry & Technology: "What is in chemistry: Oil and water; Second-Rate Water; Chemistry & Cosmetics". The Unit of Educational Media and the Science Education Center, Hebrew University, Jerusalem.

1996 Genut, S., CD ROM: "A Chemical World". The Science Education Center, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, & the Center of Technological Developments, Amal 1.

Journal Editing

1985-1999 Chief editor of Newsletter for Natural Sciences Teachers, a journal [Heb.] for teachers in Elementary & Middle schools, Vol. 1-31, the Ministry of Education, Israel, the Jerusalem Teachers' Training Center & Jerusalem Municipality Education Administration.

1986-1992 Chief editor of Chemistry in a Modern Society, a journal [Heb.] for chemistry teachers in High Schools, Vol. 35-49, the Science Education Center, the Hebrew University, Jerusalem.

1992-1996 Member of editing board of Chemistry, Technology & Society, a journal [Heb.] for chemistry teachers in High Schools, Vol. 50-60, the Science Education Center, the Hebrew University, Jerusalem.

1999-2003 Chief editor of Newsletter for Science and Technology Teachers, a journal [Heb.] for teachers in Elementary, Middle, & High Schools, Vol. 32-40, the Ministry of Education, Israel, the Jerusalem Teachers' Training Center & Jerusalem Municipality Education Administration.

Teacher in-service training

1992-1994 Lecturer of a 56-hour course for teachers in technological schools in the Chemical World program, the Ministry of Education, Israel.

1992 Lecturer of a 56-hour course for teachers in technological schools in the Chemical World multi-media program, the Ministry of Education, Israel.

      1993 Honors scholarship from the Friends of the Hebrew University in Mexico, in the framework of PhD studies.

      2011 The Achlama Award, part of The Century's Best Teachers, for exceptional educational and pedagogical innovation and initiative, suitable for widespread distribution, Ministry of Education and the Administration for Religious Education.

1. Summary of Current Research and Development Activities

• Research: Computer science education of underrepresented societies in academics.
• Development: Writer and initiator of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics curriculum for biotechnological engineering diploma, Ministry of Education, Israel.
  1. Future Directions for Research and Development.
• Research & Development: 
  • Women, Science, and Academia, Undergraduate Education.
  • Computer Science as interdisciplinary field in undergraduate education: Bioinformatics.
  • Academic Success and Access as context Dependent.
  • Cultural Competence of Nursing Students from Minority Population.  

1. Summary of Past Research and Development Activities

• Research: Computer science education of underrepresented societies in academics.
• Development:
  • Developing curricula and study materials.
  • Initiating reforms in the Israeli educational systems, Ministry of Education, the Science Education Center, Hebrew University, Jerusalem.

Books

1. 1992 Genut, S., Chemical World – Materials in Action, chemistry text book for 10^th-11^th grades in technological schools, Ministry of Education, Holon Center of Technological Education, the Science Education Center, Hebrew University, Jerusalem.
2. 1994 Genut, S. Chemical World – Materials in Nature in the Technological Era, chemistry text book for 12^th grade in technological schools, Ministry of Education, Holon Center of Technological Education, the Science Education Center, Hebrew University, Jerusalem.
3. 1996 Genut, S., Chemical World – Materials in Action, Teachers Guide for chemistry text book for 10^th-11^th grades in technological schools, Ministry of Education, Holon Center of Technological Education, the Science Education Center, Hebrew University, Jerusalem.
4. 1996 Genut, S., Chemical World – In Nature and in the Technological Era, Teachers Guide for chemistry text book for 12^th grade in technological schools, Ministry of Education, Holon Center of Technological Education, the Science Education Center, Hebrew University, Jerusalem.
5. 1999 Genut, S., Chemistry in Life Processes: Proteins – Structure and Function, text book for 11^th-12^th grade biology students, the Science Education Center, Hebrew University, Jerusalem.
6. 2000 Gilad, B., Genut, S., Chemistry in Life Processes: Macromolecules in the World of the Living, text book for 11^th-12^th grade biology students, the Science Education Center, Hebrew University, Jerusalem.
7. 2004 Strauss, S., Genut, S., Haber, H., Stav, M., Technology in the Light of Judaism, text book in Technology and Halacha, Middle School, Ulpanat Horev, Jerusalem & Machon Lehava, Scientific-Technological Institute for Halacha.

1. Peer-Reviewed Papers in Refereed Journals

Before latest appointment

1. Ben –Zvi, N. & Genut, S. 1998. "Uses and Limitations of Scientific Models: The Periodic Table as an Inductive Tool." S. Sci, Edu., 20,.3, 351-360.
2. Zinn, B., Genut, S. & Kafkafi, U. 1999. "First-Rate Crops from Second-Rate Water." Science Activities, 35, 4, 27-30.

Since latest appointment

1. Ben-David Kolikant, Y., & Genut, (2017): "The effect of prior education on students’ competency in digital logic: the case of ultraorthodox Jewish students," Computer Science Education, 27, 149-174. https://doi.org./10.1080/08993
2. Genut, S., & Ben-David Kolikant, Y. (2017). "Undergraduate Haredi students studying computer science: Is their prior education merely a barrier?" Interdisciplinary Journal of e-Skills and Lifelong Learning, 13, 197-214. https://doi.org/10.28945/3878
3. Genut, S., Ori, B. & Ben-David Kolikant, Y. (2019). Factors influencing women's decision to study Computer Science: is it context dependent? Issues in Informing Science and informing technology, 16. 127-141. https://doi.org/10.28945/4296
   1. Peer-Reviewed Papers in Refereed Conference Proceedings

Before latest appointment

1. 1991 Genut,S. and Ben-Zvi, N, 23rd Congress of the Israeli Psychologists Association’ Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem: “Prediction in the Scientific Process”.
2. 1996 Zinn, B., Genut, S. and Ben-Zvi, N. “An STS Approach to designing Video-segments for High School Chemistry", 61st  Meeting of the Israeli Chemistry Society, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem.
3. 1996 Zinn, B., Genut,S. and Ben-Zvi, N.  “Video package for promoting interdisciplinary learning and    instruction”. Proceedings of 8th IOSTE Conference. University of Calgary Press: Edmonton, Canada. 

Since latest appointment

1. Genut, S. & Kolikant Y. (2017). The effect of prior education on students’ competency in digital logic: the case of ultraorthodox Jewish students. Proceedings of the 12th Chais Conference for the Study of Innovation and Learning Technologies 2017: Learning in the Technological Era. Raanana: The Open University of Israel.
2. Genut, S. & Kolikant Y. (2018). Concerned for Their Future: Haredi Women Study Computer Science in Academic Institutions. Proceedings of the 13th Chais Conference for the Study of Innovation and Learning Technologies 2018: Learning in the Technological Era. Raanana: The Open University of Israel.
3. Genut, S. & Kolikant Y. (2019). Women and Computer Science: Is the Connection Culturally Dependent? Proceedings of the 14th Chais Conference for the Study of Innovation and Learning Technologies 2018: Learning in the Technological Era. Raanana: The Open University of Israel.
4. Genut, S., Ori, B., & Kolikant Y. (2019). Factors Influencing Women Decision to Study Computer Science: Is It Context Dependent? Proceedings of the Informing Science & IT Education (InSITE) conference 2019,
5. Presentations at Peer-Reviewed Conferences

1. Genut, S. & Kolikant Y. (2018). Haredi computer-science students: How does their unique background influence their academic studies? The European Association for Learning and Instruction (Earli) Conference: Argumentation and Inquiry Venues for Civil Education. Poster Session. 9-10 Oct. 2018, Jerusalem, Israel.
2. Genut, S. (2018). Gender Equality at the Lev Academic Center - 53% of women undergraduate students in computer science. The 2018 Conference on Gender Equality, Ministry of Science and Technology, Israel.

Before latest appointment  

1. Genut, S. (1991). "The Effect of NO(X) and SO(X) on Plant Pigments," Biology Teachers Journal 125, Hebrew University - Center for Science Teaching.
2. Kafkafi, A., Etzion, B., & Genut, S. (1997). Plants with Irrigation with Salinized Water," Biology Teachers Journal 151, Hebrew University - Science Education Center.
3. Genut, S. (2009). "Exhaustion and Excellence: A Look at the Subjects: Science and Technology," Publication of Administration of Religious Education, Ministry of Education, September 2009.

Presentations with non-Reviewed Conferences

Since latest appointment

Genut, S. (2019) Chair of a session: "Medicine and Biology", The 26th Torah and Science Conference 11/4/2019, the Lev Academic Center Jerusalem & Bar Ilan University.

Seminar presentations

1996 Second summer seminar for research students in science and mathematics didactics, Tel Aviv University School of Education, Department of Science Education, "Simplicity in Chemistry Studies."

Other Relevant Academic and Professional Activities

Professional Training (short courses)

2001 Course for administrators of Eshkolot Payis Science and Art Centers, Kibbutz Seminar College

Courses taught

• Science Education in Middle School, Michlalah Jerusalem College, Department of Science, Bachelor’s degree, 1990-2009
• Chemistry Education in High School, Michlalah Jerusalem College, Department of Science, Bachelor’s degree, 1990-2009
• Science & Technology Middle School, Michlalah Jerusalem College, Department of Science, Bachelor’s degree, 1999-2009
•  Science, Technology & Halacha in Science Education, Michlalah Jerusalem College, Department of Science, MEd degree, 2009  

• Introduction to Chemistry, Bioinformatics Bachelor’s degree, JCT. 2007-2020.
• General Chemistry, Bioinformatics Bachelor’s degree, JCT. 2007-2020.
• Chemistry & Biochemistry Lab, Bioinformatics Bachelor’s degree, JCT. 2009-2020.
• Introduction to Chemical Bond, Bioinformatics Bachelor’s degree, JCT. 2007-2020.
• General Chemistry, Nursing Bachelor’s degree, JCT. 2017-2020.
• Clinical biochemistry, Nursing Bachelor’s degree, JCT. 2017-2020.