
Voskehat village school computer project.
Dear Armenian Diaspora Foundation members,
I am honored to present to your attention a program that was the dream of my late mother. Having taught for 35 years in a preschool educational institution, she was deeply convinced that education is the basis of a prosperous society.
This project is about furnishing a computer and robotics laboratory in Voskehat secondary school of the Aragatsotn region where kids aged 10-18 are introduced to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education through interactive after-school classes, exciting competitions, innovative camps and more. The program will be implemented through the ARMATH Engineering Laboratories, which has many years of experience.
Important outcomes of the program are:
- Stimulation of technological education
- Regional development
- Boost economic activity in high-tech and related spheres
- Creation and strengthening of the bond between the school system, universities, and labor market
- Ensuring demographic stability of socially-vulnerable communities
- A new generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.
Briefly, ARMATH will furnish one laboratory with computers, a 3D printer, a CNC lathe, and other equipment and furniture. They will prepare a specialist who will teach students and organize competitions. The teacher’s salary will be funded by ARMATH.
Estimate of cost provided by ARMATH ENGINEERING LABORATORY
Name | Qty | Unit Price
AMD |
Total Price
AMD |
Total Price USD* |
“Aigestan Z” mini computer set (monitor, keyboard, mouse, extension cord, software) | 5 | 16,700 | 835,000 | $2,109 |
Computer (monitor, keyboard, mouse, extension cord) | 3 | 217,000 | 651,000 | $1,644 |
3D printer | 1 | 370,000 | 370,000 | $934 |
CNC lathe (set) | 1 | 350,000 | 350,000 | $884 |
Robotics training and automation – 1 set | 1 | 730,000 | 730,000 | $1,843 |
Computer desk | 8 | 31,000 | 248,000 | $626 |
Computer chair | 16 | 9,500 | 152,000 | $384 |
Teacher training – 4 stages | 4 | 40,000 | 160,000 | $404 |
Total | 3,496,000 | $8,907 |
*AMD/USD conversion is as of 02/25/2023 at *392.47
The cost of furnishing the laboratory in today’s dram/dollar conversion rate is approximately $8,907. I am committed to covering 50% of the total cost and the remaining 50% is proposed to the Armenian Diaspora Foundation for funding.
More details about the program or ARMATH Organization can be found in the attached documents.