When the world’s leading scientists come to Armenia to teach through a program, then that program itself is important. It helps introduce new experience, new methodology for work and a new world view into the Armenian learning environment. This is also made possible through the “Quanta” Master’s Degree Program in Quantum and Mesoscopic Physics of the “My Step” Charitable Foundation. This is what Professor of Université Laval (Laval University) in Canada, physicist Tigran Galstyan says.
“I also attach importance to this Program since it allows people involved or interested in science to see what is going on in the world, how people are taught and educated at the top universities and not be confined in their small environment. The “Quanta” Program is a great and very interesting program,” the Professor of Laval University noted.
The professor, who has come to teach through the “Quanta” Program for the second time already, says it is nice to see students interested in the subject, and this time, he can also compare and contrast.
“The students of last year were very smart and interested, and some of them even came to visit this year and had conversations with me. I felt proud as I saw that some of them have progressed to a certain extent and have become deeply involved in science. This year, I notice that the students are more active, and it is a great pleasure. If they continue like this, I believe they will have a good future. The most important thing is interest, and if they are truly interested in this sector, paths and opportunities will certainly open for them,” Professor Galstyan emphasized.
In Canada, Tigran Galstyan delivers lectures devoted to Engineering physics and directs the science laboratories at Laval University. Through “Quanta” Program, he is a lecturer of “Photonics”, but also delivers lectures devoted to optics and optical technologies. The Professor is certain that Armenia has great potential for development of science and particularly physics and that the students of his classroom are the key pieces of the puzzle.
“I believe the Program must be ongoing. The results aren’t seen right away because it requires time, and alongside education, it is necessary to shape the relevant eco-system. If I didn’t believe that it was possible, I wouldn’t be here. I fully hope that my students can help shape that eco-system with small steps,” the Professor stressed.
According to Professor Galstyan, most of the students can achieve great heights in science, and all they have to do is to love physics and spare no effort in working.
