presents an illustrated talk on
Armenia and Its Scientific Heritage
by
Joseph Dagdigian
Co-Chairman, Armenia’s Cosmic Ray Support Committee
in U. S.
Thursday - February 7, 2002 - 8 p.m.
NAASR Center for Armenian Studies and Research
395 Concord Ave., Belmont, Mass. - Tel.: 617-489-1610
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Over the past several years Joseph Dagdigian has been among a group of Armenian-American scientists actively involved in assisting and publicizing the plight of scientists in the Armenian Republic who are faced with severe difficulties. During this time he has made trips to historic Armenia and the Republics of Armenia and Karabagh and has learned a great deal about Armenia’s rich scientific heritage and the enormous potential for developing its scientific resources in the future. In this illustrated talk Dagdigian will show some of the treasures of Armenia’s past including archeological, architectural, and scientific works. Included are scenes from the Medzamor and Karahunj archeological sites – which contain ancient observatories -- as well as modern facilities such as the Byurakan Observatory. Also to be discussed is the Cosmic Ray Division with which Dagdigian has worked closely for two years. Joseph Dagdigian is a software engineer with Avici Systems of Massachusetts. He received Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees at Lowell Technological Institute (now UMass Lowell) and studied in Beirut under an Armenian Relief Society scholarship. He is an active member of the Armenian Engineers and Scientists of America. |
 Manoog Young, NAASR founder and chairman Emeritus introduces SCACRD co-chair, Joseph Dagdigian to the audience. |
 Mr. Dagdigian presenting the important role of science in Armenia and in particular about the successful work of Armenia's Cosmic Ray Division. |
 Some of the audience who came to hear the presentation. |
 Nancy Kolligian, current chair person of NAASR, and Joe Dagdigian fielding questions from the audience after the presentation. |
The evening was a huge success. Approximately 80 people came to hear Mr. Dagdigian's presentation on the historical and current importance science has played in the development and advancement of Armenia and its people. Many good questions and comments followed the presentation. Everyone walked away from the evening a little better informed about and a little more proud of our rich heritage.