Time:
7:30 a.m. Pacific Time (North America)
3:30 p.m. Central European Time
6:30 p.m. Armenia Time
Location:
Online via Zoom
Register here by deadline of October 27, 2025 (Pacific Time).
Presentations:
If you would like to present a brief overview of your research areas at the conference, indicate that in your registration above. If you would like to use slides for your presentation (optional) then use this form to submit your slides by the deadline of October 27, 2025 (Pacific Time).
• Welcome and Goals – by the organizers
• Research Introductions – each participant gives a 1 to 2-minute / 1 to 2-slide presentation on their work
• Astronomical Sciences in Armenia (cick for slides) – overview by Areg Mickaelian, Director of BAO & President of ArAS
• Discussion on Goals – open discussion with all participants
• Build stronger connections among astronomers of Armenian descent worldwide
• Share research and expertise
• Explore avenues to support the growth of astronomy in Armenia
• Identify opportunities for collaboration, student exchange, and joint projects
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Astronomers of Armenian descent worldwide and all supporting the mission of ArAS — whether or not you are currently an ArAS member. Graduate students and postdocs are very welcome.
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We would be delighted if you could join us and contribute to this important initiative. Please register in advance; connection details will be circulated after registration.
Kevork Abazajian (University of California, Irvine)
Naira Azatyan (Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory)
Areg Mickaelian (Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory)
Levon Pogosian (Simon Fraser University)
Armen Sedrakian (Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies & University of Wroclaw)