Armenia, Armenians and Armenian Science

by Ms. Lucine Kasparian and Mr. Joe Dagdigian,
AYF Camp Haistan, Franklin, MA

On Wed evening, August 21, 2002 Lucine Kasparian and Joseph Dagdigian, each gave two 45-minute presentations to campers at the Armenian Youth Federation's Camp Haiastan in Franklin, MA.

Ms. Kasparian, author of "Armenia: A Rugged Land, an Enduring People", spoke about role models that young people should emulate.

Mr. Joseph Dagdigian, a member of the Support Committee for Armenia's Cosmic Ray Division (CRD), displayed photographs from out of the way places he has visited during the past 4 years in Armenia and Karabagh. The latter part of the talk focused on higher education and science. The talk concluded with photographs and a discussion of the work being conducted at the CRD and the talents and dedication of the CRD staff.