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Arie Noyoz Areen Usman

Born in a Haredi neighbor- Areen’s interest in the func-
hood of Jerusalem, Arie at- tioning of the human body,
tended ultra-Orthodox schools medical ailments, and potential
through high school. He then treatments, all led her to enroll
decided to acquire a profes- in HAC’s Department of Medi-
sion that would enable him to cal Laboratory Science. While
provide for his family and to she initially began her studies
Photo: Binyamin
develop a meaningful career. “I chose HAC’s Touito at one of Israel’s top universi-
Strauss Campus,” he explains, ‘’because of the ties, Areen quickly transferred
high academic level as well as the attentive and to HAC, after realizing that she wanted a more
caring staff that ultimately went to great efforts supportive learning environment where the
to provide me with all the support I needed to teachers were fully invested in the personal
succeed.’’ success of each individual student.
Today, with a B.Sc. in Computer Science under The second child in her family, Areen and her
his belt, Arie is a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer older brother (a lawyer and graduate of The
at Mobileye, a leader in vision-safety technol- Hebrew University of Jerusalem), were raised in
ogy for the automobile industry. He already had the Arab-Israeli town of Sakhnin in the Galilee,
a foot in the door at this prestigious company and are the first generation of college graduates
as a student intern, following a referral and in their family. Areen describes herself as a true
warm recommendation by Dr. Yoram Biber- go-getter. During her third year at HAC, she ap-
man, Chair of HAC’s Department of Computer plied for a place in the internship program and
Science. “HAC graduates are in high demand,’’ began working in a neurological research labo-
Arie says, “because we have a solid base of ratory at The Hebrew University. ‘’They were
practical, and not only theoretical, knowledge.’’ surprised at my skills, and I was surprised that
I was able to jump right in and work indepen-
While Arie’s career is not typical for someone
from his background, he feels that times are dently,’’ she says. ‘’I believe that HAC deserves
changing. The Haredi community is gradually a lot of credit for providing its students with ex-
accepting the world of technology, and entre- ceptional practical experience.’’
preneurs from the community are even estab- When Areen’s mentors at The Hebrew Uni-
lishing start-ups. Although Arie’s immediate versity suggested she pursue an advanced
plans are to remain at Mobileye, he also envi- degree, she was at first somewhat intimidat-
sions a day where there will be many new job ed. However, Dr. Ayelet Arbel-Eden, Chair of
opportunities for talented professionals work- HAC’s Department of Medical Laboratory Sci-
ing within the ultra-Orthodox community. ence, gave her the warm encouragement she
needed. Areen is currently completing gradu-
ate studies in the biomedical sciences at The
Hebrew University’s Department of Neurology,
and has already registered to begin Ph.D. stud-
ies there in the fall.

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