Science Week Armenia serves as platform for scientific achievements, with YSU among participants

Emphasizing the role and significance of science, representatives of YSU are showcasing the university’s advantages, broad opportunities, international partnerships, and ongoing research conducted at YSU within the framework of the Science Festival. They also present the specifics and benefits of scientific work. Furthermore, the activities of research centers and laboratories, available resources, and technological innovations are displayed, providing festival participants with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with university life.

Within the framework of the theme "Why Become a Scientist or Engineer?", visitors explore how university education opens pathways to science, cutting-edge technologies, and innovation through various YSU faculties and institutes. The theme also highlights how higher education fosters the discovery of new horizons in the field of science. 

On the opening day of the festival, the university booths were visited by the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan, YSU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Elina Asriyan, Vice-Rector for Scientific Affairs Rafayel Barkhudaryan, and Vice-Rector for Development and Innovation Mikayel Hovhannisyan.

Emphasizing the importance of YSU’s participation in such events, Mikael Hovhannisyan noted: "In Armenia, the development of quality human resources is highly prioritized. From this perspective, education is of paramount importance, and YSU is undoubtedly one of the leading educational institutions with much to contribute. For the second year now, we are participating in this unique science festival, where we aim to present a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines through interactive formats, ensuring that every visitor finds something related to their field of interest. We consistently participate in such events and festivals, and we also have our own—'Learn & Work' Expo."

At the booth of the Faculty of Geography and Geology, university representatives present the faculty’s activities and main academic programs—Geography, Cartography and Cadastral Work, Service, and Geology—along with their key features and opportunities. The booth features symbolic items characterizing each program. For instance, the Geology program is showcased through various geological samples—rocks and minerals—and a microscope, allowing participants to observe their internal structures. 

At the booth of YSU Institute of Pharmacy, the institute’s scientific and educational capabilities are demonstrated. These include medicines and various drug formulations prepared by students and faculty, along with methods used to monitor their quality. Additionally, visitors are given the opportunity to prepare tablets with their own hands.

At the booth of YSU Institute of Physics, sensors developed at the institute’s Center for Materials Science and Nanotechnology are showcased, along with a chamber used for scientific experiments. According to the institute’s representatives, the sensors are mounted on drones to study CO₂ concentration at various altitudes. Also on display are liquid crystals that alter light beams. The booth features a quiz competition, with prizes awarded to winners. A microscope is also available for detailed examination of the sensors. According to university staff, this activity is particularly engaging for schoolchildren, who eagerly observe the demonstrations and ask numerous questions, receiving comprehensive answers.

The Faculty of Biology also presents its research and practical work conducted in its research centers and laboratories, showcasing available resources and technological innovations.

At the booth of YSU STEM High School, visitors learn about the school’s admission process and academic programs. Students of the STEM school share captivating stories about their learning experience.

At the booth of YSU Marketing Department, visitors get acquainted with the university’s branded merchandise and receive detailed information about the department’s public relations efforts and strategic promotion initiatives.

The Faculty of History will participate with a dedicated booth tomorrow, presenting its strengths, wide-ranging opportunities, and international collaborations.

The Science Festival serves as another platform to present YSU’s innovations, new development programs, improvements, modern learning environments, advantages of international cooperation, and other relevant information. This initiative aims to guide participants in linking their professional development prospects with YSU and staying informed about the university’s ongoing improvements.

The Science Festival is organized within the framework of the Gituzh program, with the support of the Armenian Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, and in collaboration with the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, bringing together a large number of people interested in science.