Discovering the fascinating world of natural sciences: Workshop for schoolchildren at YSU

From June 2 to 25, 2025, the Continuing Education Center of Yerevan State University organized the now-traditional "Science is fun! See! Touch! Try!" workshop. The program brought together students from grades 9 to 11, offering them the opportunity not only to deepen their theoretical knowledge but also to apply it in practice through hands-on experiences in the university's laboratories.

Director of the center Lusine Kharatyan emphasized the importance of the program, noting that it has been implemented for the second consecutive year and continues to attract increasing interest.

"This initiative is designed specifically for those students who want to bring their school-acquired knowledge to life through real experiments—to see, touch, and explore," she said.

This year, participants engaged in laboratory work in biology, chemistry, physics, and geography at YSU. In addition, they visited the university library, participated in intellectual games, and in some sessions were even joined by university students. According to the participants, the involvement of students made the practical sessions even more engaging and easier to understand.

YSU provided professional guidance, as well as the necessary technical and laboratory infrastructure for the program. There was no competitive selection process for participation—every interested student was given the opportunity to take part.

Among the most active participants this year were Nane Sahakyan and Areg Khachatryan, who shared their impressions of the program.

"It was very exciting to conduct experiments in the lab—not just to watch but to actively participate in the process. The students explained everything to us and also showed how to work independently," said Nane.

"Natural science can be fun when you learn not only from books but also through real-life experience. I was especially fascinated by the chemistry experiments, and now I have a much clearer understanding of what real science means," stated Areg.

YSU Continuing Education Center also plans to expand similar programs in the future, providing schoolchildren with the opportunity to explore the university environment, learn about innovative equipment, and gain hands-on experience with various scientific experiments.