Yerevan Physics Institute

The Yerevan Physics Institute provides modern experimental facilities along with senior staff members to encourage talented Armenians to represent Armenia and contribute to international scientific collaborations. The mission of Armenia's National Laboratory includes high standards of education in Master and PhD programs as one of its most important components. It demonstrates, in pragmatic ways, that science and education are vital components of Armenia's continuing development. The Master courses in physics prepare students for the PhD program. Upon completion graduates are prepared to do quality research in an academic environment, in national research laboratories, and in industry. Next on YerPhI's agenda was the fifth annual workshop on Thunderstorms and Elementary Particle Acceleration (TEPA 2015), which took place from October 5 through 9 and was organized by the Cosmic Ray Division. Participants from 7 nations gathered at CRD's Nor Ambert research station and conference center to discuss this hot topic. This area of research was originally introduced and is currently led by the scientists of the Cosmic Ray Division of Yerevan Physics Institute. Young CRD scientists have already made important discoveries and contributions to this field of study.