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Dr Marietta Gyulzadyan
Team Chair, NAEC team - Armenia
Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Team Chair, NAEC team - Armenia
Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Lilit Darbinyan
Team Member, NAEC team - Armenia
Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory
I represent the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO) and the Armenian Astronomical Society (ArAS), where I have been actively engaged in astronomy communication and outreach since 2018. I manage the social media platforms of both institutions, promoting Armenian astronomy to wider audiences and building connections with the global community.
I hold an M.Sc. in Pharmacy and Chemistry from Yerevan State University (2020), and my academic background, combined with a growing interest in astrochemistry, allows me to bridge the gap between natural sciences and astronomy. Since September 2024, I have also been responsible for preparing BAO’s press releases and daily news, while contributing to the ArAS School Lectures program and participating in key events organized by BAO.
Since 2021, I have been serving as Armenia’s National Outreach Coordinator (NOC) for the International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy Outreach (IAU OAO) and am also part of the global network of National Astronomy Education Coordinators (NAECs). In May 2025, I additionally took on the role of editor of the ArAS newsletter.
My dedication to astronomy communication has recently earned me the opportunity to give a contributed talk on “Innovative Strategies for Public Engagement and Scientific Literacy” at the European Astronomical Society Annual Meeting in Cork, Ireland (June 23–27, 2025).
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Team Member, NAEC team - Armenia
Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory
I represent the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO) and the Armenian Astronomical Society (ArAS), where I have been actively engaged in astronomy communication and outreach since 2018. I manage the social media platforms of both institutions, promoting Armenian astronomy to wider audiences and building connections with the global community.
I hold an M.Sc. in Pharmacy and Chemistry from Yerevan State University (2020), and my academic background, combined with a growing interest in astrochemistry, allows me to bridge the gap between natural sciences and astronomy. Since September 2024, I have also been responsible for preparing BAO’s press releases and daily news, while contributing to the ArAS School Lectures program and participating in key events organized by BAO.
Since 2021, I have been serving as Armenia’s National Outreach Coordinator (NOC) for the International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy Outreach (IAU OAO) and am also part of the global network of National Astronomy Education Coordinators (NAECs). In May 2025, I additionally took on the role of editor of the ArAS newsletter.
My dedication to astronomy communication has recently earned me the opportunity to give a contributed talk on “Innovative Strategies for Public Engagement and Scientific Literacy” at the European Astronomical Society Annual Meeting in Cork, Ireland (June 23–27, 2025).
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Ani Davtyan
Team Member, NAEC team - Armenia
Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory
My name is Ani Davtyan, and I serve as the National Astronomy Education Coordinator (NAEC) for Armenia within the International Astronomical Union Office of Astronomy for Education. I work as a Project and Event Manager at the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO), where I coordinate scientific, educational, and public outreach initiatives with a strong focus on astronomy education.
I collaborate closely with school teachers, educational institutions, and professional astronomers to strengthen the integration of astronomy into both formal and informal learning environments. I contribute to the organization of teacher training workshops that equip educators with modern tools and methodologies for teaching astronomy, enabling them to bring the wonders of the Universe into their classrooms. I am also actively involved in coordinating astronomical lecture programs for schools, organizing Byurakan science camps, regional and international summer schools for students. Through these initiatives, I strive to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that connect students directly with the scientific community and inspire curiosity about the Universe.
As Armenia’s NAEC, I am dedicated to building strong bridges between research and education, fostering national and international collaboration, and promoting accessible, high-quality astronomy education for learners of all ages. I believe that astronomy not only deepens our understanding of the Universe, but also inspires a sense of connection, responsibility, and shared curiosity about our place within it.
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Team Member, NAEC team - Armenia
Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory
My name is Ani Davtyan, and I serve as the National Astronomy Education Coordinator (NAEC) for Armenia within the International Astronomical Union Office of Astronomy for Education. I work as a Project and Event Manager at the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO), where I coordinate scientific, educational, and public outreach initiatives with a strong focus on astronomy education.
I collaborate closely with school teachers, educational institutions, and professional astronomers to strengthen the integration of astronomy into both formal and informal learning environments. I contribute to the organization of teacher training workshops that equip educators with modern tools and methodologies for teaching astronomy, enabling them to bring the wonders of the Universe into their classrooms. I am also actively involved in coordinating astronomical lecture programs for schools, organizing Byurakan science camps, regional and international summer schools for students. Through these initiatives, I strive to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that connect students directly with the scientific community and inspire curiosity about the Universe.
As Armenia’s NAEC, I am dedicated to building strong bridges between research and education, fostering national and international collaboration, and promoting accessible, high-quality astronomy education for learners of all ages. I believe that astronomy not only deepens our understanding of the Universe, but also inspires a sense of connection, responsibility, and shared curiosity about our place within it.
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Farmanyan Sona
Team Member, NAEC team - Armenia
Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory
Sona Farmanyan was born on 13.11.1991 in Yerevan, Armenia. She graduated from the Yerevan State University (YSU) in 2014 with MSc degree in Romance-Germanic Philology.
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Team Member, NAEC team - Armenia
Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory
Sona Farmanyan was born on 13.11.1991 in Yerevan, Armenia. She graduated from the Yerevan State University (YSU) in 2014 with MSc degree in Romance-Germanic Philology.
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Contact
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Astronomy Education in Armenia
For more information on Astronomy Education in Armenia, see the Astronomy Education in Armenia document (PDF file 222.58 kB Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) icons) prepared by our NAEC team
The Office of Astronomy for Education is hosted by the Haus der Astronomie on the campus of the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Heidelberg. The Office of Astronomy for Education is an office of the International Astronomical Union, with substantial funding from the Klaus Tschira Foundation and the Carl Zeiss Foundation. The Shaw-IAU Workshops on Astronomy for Education are funded by the Shaw Prize Foundation.
