Initiated by the chapters of the International Society for Optics and Photonics, operating under Yerevan State University and the Institute for Physical Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, the annual Physics and Us Summer Camp will be held from August 5 to 9, 2025.  

The camp brings together around 60 participants, including high school students interested in physics, as well as university students and lecturers from the Institute for Physical Research. 

Applications are open to first- and second-year undergraduate students and 11th- and 12th-grade high school students with a keen interest in physics, radiophysics, mathematics, mechanics, electrical engineering, or programming. 

The main goal of the camp is to introduce practical solutions to applied physics problems, highlighting the vital role of science in everyday life. Through group projects, participants will design and build functional prototypes of modern devices—some of which may evolve into real-world applications.

The camp also offers participants the opportunity to interact with professionals from various industrial organizations operating in the field of physics. Throughout the camp, experts will deliver engaging lectures on topics such as physics, data science, photonics, and artificial intelligence, identifying current challenges and offering insight into potential solutions.

Over the course of five days, participants—provided with all necessary equipment and resources—will work on several key tasks defined in advance. This year’s agenda includes two projects based on fundamental physics experiments. Students will be divided into four groups, with each group working on both projects over the course of one and a half days per project, under the guidance of experienced mentors.

On the first day, participants will attend introductory lectures and team-building sessions. And on the final day, each team will present the findings in short reports.

Project 1 focuses on designing and constructing an interferometer for seismic activity detection. Project 2 involves creating a light source using acoustic waves. 

At the official closing ceremony, all participants will receive certificates of participation, and group mentors will be awarded letters of appreciation.

Participation is free of charge, but confirmation of participation is granted only to those applicants who have successfully passed the interview stage.