Top achievers awarded at YSU for Chemistry Olympiad republican stage

Yerevan State University hosted the closing ceremony for the republican stage of the Chemistry Olympiad, awarding students with the highest achievements. Of the 96 participants who advanced from the school and provincial stages, 8 students received first-place awards, 11 received second-place awards, and seven received third-place awards. Additional students were honored with special category awards and certificates of merit.

The event brought together participants from schools across the country, along with their teachers and officials from the field, creating a platform for professional discussions.

This year's olympiad stood out for both its wide participation and strong competition. More than 1,600 students took part in the school-level stage, with the top 96 advancing to the republican stage. In the republican stage, participants completed both theoretical and practical tasks, fully demonstrating their knowledge and skills.

Andranik Davinyan, Chairman of the Republican Chemistry Olympiad Committee, noted that reaching the final stage is already a significant achievement, regardless of results. He added that while the tasks become increasingly complex each year, students' preparedness has also improved, reflecting systematic training and the dedication of teachers. Davinyan emphasized that such successes would not be possible without skilled educators.

Armen Galstyan, Dean of the YSU Faculty of Chemistry, highlighted the progress made in recent years, emphasizing the evident growth in students' abilities and knowledge. He underlined the importance of specialists in the development of the country and stressed the ongoing need for top talent. The dean noted that the award-winning students are the young people who could become important and sought-after professionals for Armenia, joining the university's strong community and continuing their education at the Faculty of Chemistry.

The event also included discussions with chemistry teachers, addressing both the olympiad's assignments and various organizational and field-related issues.