Environment

Environment, Workshop

Developing a Green Concept Plan for Ayb School

AUA's Acopian Center for the Environment, Storaket Architectural Studio, and Ayb Educational Foundation are organizing a workshop focused on developing a green concept plan for Ayb School on April 27, 2013, from 10am to 5pm.

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AUA ACE Public Seminar: Using Algae to Remove Toxins Caused by Mining

AUA ACE Public Seminar: Using Algae to Remove Toxins Caused by Mining

Clean technology entrepreneur Dr. Andre Guschin will be speaking at the American University of Armenia (AUA) on the use of algae to remove mining runoff toxins such as Selenium. The public seminar, scheduled for Wednesday, April 17 at 6pm, is part of...

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AUA Evaluates 25 Toxic Waste Sites Near Communities in Armenia

Environment, Health Sciences, Research

Environment, Health Sciences, Research

AUA Evaluates 25 Toxic Waste Sites Near Communities in Armenia

The AUA School of Public Health and the AUA Acopian Center for the Environment have partnered with two Armenian governmental ministries to develop an inventory of toxic waste sites in Armenia.

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AUA ACE Public Lecture Examines Forest Management in Armenia

AUA ACE Public Lecture Examines Forest Management in Armenia

The AUA Acopian Center for the Environment organized a public seminar on Wednesday, March 27, exploring the challenges facing sustainable forest resource management in Armenia.

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AUA Partners with Ayb High School to Deliver Environmental Education

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AUA Partners with Ayb High School to Deliver Environmental Education

The American University of Armenia (AUA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ayb High School, expanding the university’s efforts to develop and implement environmental education in collaboration with local high schools.

Alen Amirkhanian Appointed New Director AUA Acopian Center for the Environment

Environment, Faculty Spotlights, Research

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Environment, Faculty Spotlights, Research

Alen Amirkhanian Appointed New Director AUA Acopian Center for the Environment

The American University of Armenia has appointed Alen Amirkhanian as the new Director of the Acopian Center for the Environment. He will continue the vital work of the center, while intensifying its research agenda, forging new partnerships, and expanding...

AUA Organizes Cleanup and Tree Planting for Yerevan Community Work Weekend

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AUA Organizes Cleanup and Tree Planting for Yerevan Community Work Weekend

AUA students, faculty and staff came together on Sunday, March 24 to clean up the university campus and plant trees as part of an annual community work weekend sponsored by the Yerevan mayor’s office. The cleanup at AUA was organized the AUA Eco Club...

AUA Acopian Center Chief Scientist Attends Barcelona Conference on European Breeding Bird Atlas

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AUA Acopian Center Chief Scientist Attends Barcelona Conference on European Breeding Bird Atlas

YEREVAN–On March 20-22,the AUA Acopian Center for the Environment participated in a two-day workshop in Barcelona, Spain, focused on preparing a new European bird breeding atlas. ACE Chief Scientist Dr. […]

AUA Signs MoU with Mkhitar Sebastatsi School, Partnership to Focus on Environmental Education