ANSEF – FAR

[FAR New York]: In Memoriam: FAR Says Goodbye to Beloved Mentor and Partner Dr. Yervant Terzian image

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of world-renowned astrophysicist, educator, philanthropist and dear friend and partner to FAR, Dr. Yervant Terzian. He was 80 years old. A man of incredible integrity and limitless curiosity, Dr. Terzian made an enormous contribution to humanity through his work, which advanced the body of knowledge about our universe. In addition to his numerous activities in the international field, he also strongly supported the development of astronomy and science in Armenia.

[ANSEF]: ANSEF Grants Enable 88 Scientists to Pursue Innovative Work During 2019 image

The program, which aims to empower researchers to stay in their home country, was launched 19 years ago. Since then, more than USD 2.4 million has been invested in 488 grants, which have been given to 1,735 scientists.

[FAR Partnerships; ANSEF]: ANSEF Founder Dr. Yervant Terzian Honored in Armenia image

Held in honor of Dr. Terzian’s 80th birthday, the event began with an introduction by Dr. Areg Mikaelian, head of Byurakan Observatory, who summarized the achievements of this great Armenian-American scientist, who is a member of the Armenian National Academy of Sciences and co-chair of the Armenian Astronomical Society.

[ANSEF]: One ANSEF Team Tries to Combat the Overuse of Antibiotics image

Molecular biologist Dr. Mkhitar Mkrtchyan is on a mission. The 2018 Armenian National Science and Education Fund (ANSEF) grant recipient wants to help decrease the use of antibiotics by developing an alternative form of therapy to treat gastro-intestinal diseases.

[FAR Partnerships]: Renowned Astrophysicist and FAR ANSEF Chairman, Dr. Yervant Terzian Turns 80 image

All of us at FAR would like to wish Dr. Yervant Terzian, world-renowned astrophysicist, philanthropist and our organization’s dear friend and partner, a very happy 80th birthday.

[ANSEF]: ANSEF Group Focusing on Making Solar Energy More Attainable image

Gagik Kirakosyan, 60, together with his research group comprised of Janik Sevoyan, 24, Vachagan Melkonyan, 27, and Lilit Kirakosyan, 27, have been working on the new method that, quite simply put, will help individuals find a better way to not only access and use solar energy in their homes, but also to store it.

[Science and Education; ANSEF]: FAR-Supported Summer School Connects Physicists from Multiple Countries image

For the past four years, The International Summer School in Theoretical Physics has brought together young scientists as well as honorary guests to discuss current issues in the field and present their research and findings.

[ANSEF]: FAR Program Founder Receives NASA’s Highest Honor image

We are proud to announce that world-renowned Cornell University Astrophysicist Professor Yervant Terzian, will be given NASA’s highest honor, the Distinguished Public Service Medal

[ANSEF]: ANSEF Grants Awarded to 27 Innovative Scientific Groups for 2018 image

February 19th marked the start of yet another year of FAR’s Armenian National Science and Education Fund (ANSEF). That day’s ANSEF awards ceremony brought together 90 scientists from 27 different research groups who will start or continue their research during 2018 in the fields of physical sciences, engineering, humanities, and the natural sciences, etc., with the help of an ANSEF grant.

[ANSEF]: ANSEF Enables Young Scientist to Continue his Research in Armenia image

This year, members of five scientific groups have received special grants sponsored by FAR’s Armenian National Science and Education Fund (ANSEF) program, and FAR’s partners, the Young Scientists Support Program sponsored by the Armenian President, and the Youth Foundation of Armenia.

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