Program Overview

Yerevan, Armenia Project Center - IQP

Overview

The Yerevan, Armenia Project Center - IQP is a unique opportunity for students to contribute to the growth of Armenia in the post-Soviet era. Located in the Caucasus Mountains at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Armenia offers a rich cultural and historical experience.

Current Director(s)

• Michael Aghajanian
• Aaron Sakulich

Active Program Term(s)

• D-Term during spring

Project Opportunities

• Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP)

About Armenia

Armenia, one of the first Christian countries, is home to a large number of monasteries and offers a unique blend of European and Asian cultures. The capital city, Yerevan, is the administrative, cultural, and industrial center of the country, with a mix of Soviet-era architecture and modern construction.

Project Focus Areas

Projects typically focus on:

• Economic development
• Education
• Healthcare
• Poverty reduction
• Tourism

Past Project Sponsors

• Armenian Eye Care Project
• Armenian Tree Project
• World Vision Armenia
• Armenian General Benevolent Union
• AUA Acopian Center
• Orran

Past Projects

• Improving Eye Care Delivery Through Data Sharing Technology
• Smart Itinerary Smartphone Tourism Application
• Matching Diaspora Resources to Armenia's Needs
• Phytoremediation in Lake Sevan: A Pilot Project Using Duckweed
• Improving Sanitation and Student Health in Schools in Armenia
• Greenhouse Addition to ATP's Backyard Nurseries Program
• Cataloguing Resources for Poverty Reduction in Armenia

Partnership with American University in Armenia (AUA)

Some projects involve a partnership with AUA, where joint teams of WPI and AUA students work under the direction of faculty advisors from both institutions. Armenian students are embedded with WPI students on campus during C term and participate fully in project preparation, before returning to Yerevan to complete the project in D term.