Engineers (Giving a Chance) Create Meaning
MENASIM is a community of engineers and data professionals who volunteer to provide precise, applicable solutions to environmental challenges.
- Knowledge-based
- Multi-generational
- From the oceans to outer space
90+ volunteers are already with us. Want to join?
Join us (opens in a new tab)Who are we?
We are a unique community of engineers and data professionals - young graduates at the start of their careers alongside seasoned experts with extensive industry experience. We all share a common goal: to join forces and provide precise, applicable, and knowledge-based solutions to complex environmental challenges.
- ~10%Life sciences professionals
- ~20%Data analysts and software engineers
- ~25%Mechanical engineers
- 50/50Gender diversity
Our community also includes professionals from diverse fields such as product design, physics, electrical and electronics engineering, BI, and more.
Ongoing Projects
Environmental projects based on scientific research, requiring engineering support, are currently in progress. Each project gets a small, professional team guided by a senior engineer or a field researcher.
Development of a mechanical solution to replace the lazy line safety rope and prevent dolphin entanglement and mortality in trawl operations.
Read moreA web application for managing around 12,000 shark and ray sightings from the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, for teams and volunteers.
Read moreDevelopment of an image-processing algorithm for coral classification in the Red Sea.
Read moreDo you have an environmental or engineering challenge? Tell us about it - together we will define it, assemble a dedicated volunteer team and develop a practical solution.
I have an environmental challenge (opens in a new tab)
Our partners in action
Focused work. Small teams.
Meaningful challenge. Real impact.
We are looking for people with technical thinking, professional integrity and a desire to take part in real-world challenges. Whether you are just starting out or bring years of experience - there is a place for you with us.
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Our ideal volunteer
- Has systematic thinking and strong problem-solving skills
- Open to working in a diverse, multi-generational team
- Committed to the challenge, not just the idea
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Nature of activities
- Weekly or bi-weekly work meetings
- Focus on a defined, ongoing project
- Guidance from a senior engineer or field expert
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What will you find with us?
- A respectful, professional, and non-judgemental work environment
- Freedom to act, alongside guidance and support
- Projects with a clear purpose and real impact
Yakov Geltser
Mechanical and electro-optical engineer, remote sensing researcher
Yakov Geltser is a mechanical engineer with experience in developing medical devices in compliance with FDA standards. He holds a Master’s degree in electro-optical engineering with a specialization in image processing. His research was conducted at the Earth and Planetary Image Facility (EPIF) at Ben-Gurion University. He enjoys traveling, surfing, playing bass guitar, and stargazing.
- M.ScMaster’s degree in electro-optical engineering
- FDAMedical device development
- She SpaceMentor for students in climate science and satellite studies
- SSPGraduate of the International Space University
Ben-Gurion University · Earth and Planetary Image Facility The organization acts as a bridge between the knowledge of its members and organizations facing environmental challenges that lack solutions.
Want to join us?
There’s a place for you.
We are looking for people with technical thinking, professional integrity and a desire to take part in real-world challenges.
Each volunteer joins a small, professional team, matched to their expertise, background, and areas of interest.
- Multi-generational team
- Professional guidance
- In-person or remote
- Weekly or bi-weekly meetings