Armenian Engineers and Scientists Association

AESA’s Environmental and Sustainability Sciences Symposium (ES³) 2025
2025-11-15 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hyatt Place Glendale, 225 W Wilson Ave, Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
AESA’s Environmental and Sustainability Sciences Symposium (ES³) 2025
🌍 Save the Date: November 15, 2025 @ 10:00 AM📍 Hyatt Place Glendale, 225 W Wilson Ave, Glendale, CA 91203
The Armenian Engineers and Scientists of America (AESA) is proud to host the 3rd Environmental and Sustainability Sciences Symposium (ES³), a premier gathering of innovators, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders dedicated to advancing sustainable solutions for a changing world.
This year’s symposium will highlight groundbreaking work in renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, carbon capture, climate change mitigation, and clean technology development. Join us for a day of knowledge exchange, networking, and actionable insights to drive a cleaner, more resilient future.

Why Attend ES³ 2025?

Learn from experts shaping the future of energy, environment, and sustainability.

Explore innovations in hydrogen, solar, wind, and carbon management.

Network with professionals across academia, industry, and government.

Collaborate on solutions that address the pressing environmental challenges of our time.

Featured Speaker: Serge Adamian
We are honored to welcome Serge Adamian, founder of Hydrogenian, Inc., as a keynote speaker at ES³ 2025. Adamian is a pioneering leader in hydrogen energy, electrolyzers, carbon capture, and CO₂-derived products.
With over two decades of experience, he has launched and led multiple clean technology ventures, including Ecotrade, Inc. (renewable project assessments), SunChiller, Inc. (solar thermal systems), H2 ECOnomy (hydrogen fuel cells), and SolarEn International (solar, software, and wind projects in the U.S. and Armenia).
Adamian has consulted for USAID, the U.S. Department of Energy’s NREL and Sandia Labs, and advised governments worldwide on renewable energy strategies. A licensed Professional Engineer in California and Certified Energy Manager, he holds degrees in Civil Engineering, Renewable Energy, and Business Administration.
Beyond his technical achievements, Adamian has served in leadership roles with the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) and the Armenian Engineers and Scientists of America (AESA), and contributed to global energy development initiatives. His keynote at ES³ 2025 will provide invaluable insights into the future of hydrogen and sustainable energy transitions.

North Meets South
2026-01-18 14:00 - 18:00 | Phoenicia Restaurant, 343 N Central Ave, Glednale, CA, 91203, United States
North Meets South returns for its eleventh edition, bringing together the young professionals of the Southland with Northern California to socialize, network, and raise funds for a cross-community Armenian charity! This year, the event supports the Lorik Humanitarian Fund, which provides housing and scholarships for Artsakh families in Armenia while preserving Artsakh culture.
REGISTER and DONATE TODAY, and support Lorik Humanitarian Fund, caring for families from Artsakh.

All registration and donations will be donated to Lorik Humanitarian Fund and benefit families from Artsakh.

Learn more about Lorik Humanitarian Fund here.

AESA Annual Membership Meeting - 2026 (Members Ony)
2026-01-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Hero House @ HyeRise, 326 Mira Loma Ave, Glendale, CA, 91204, United States
The Armenian Engineers and Scientists Association will hold its Annual General Meeting, the required yearly assembly of the AESA membership.
The purpose of the Annual General Meeting is to provide updates on AESA activities, receive reports from the Board and Officers, and conduct any membership business properly brought before the members in accordance with the AESA Constitution and Bylaws.
All AESA members in good standing are encouraged to attend and participate.
Agenda Overview:

Reports from AESA leadership
Review of organizational activities and initiatives
Membership business
Other matters properly submitted for member consideration

Date: Thursday, January 29
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM PST (Los Angeles time)
Location:Hero House @ HyeRise326 Mira Loma Ave.Glendale, CA 91204
Parking:Free street parking is available in the surrounding area. Additional free parking is available nearby at the Glendale Transportation Center, located at 400 West Cerritos Ave, Glendale, CA 91204.
Refreshments:Light refreshments will be provided.
Remote Participation:This meeting will be held in person. If a virtual attendance option becomes available, access details will be shared with members in advance.
Who Should Attend:All AESA members in good standing
Notice:This meeting is held in accordance with Article 3.5 of the AESA Constitution and Bylaws. Official meeting notice and any materials requiring member review will be distributed in advance of the meeting.

Community Event Spotlight: An Evening with Jivan Avetisyan
2026-02-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Hero House @ HyeRise, 326 Mira Loma Ave, Glendale, CA, 91204, United States
This is an independently organized event and not a AESA-sponsored program.
Jivan Avetisyan returns to Los Angeles from Armenia and will lead a masterclass hosted by members of AESA, offering a deep dive into his artistic and personal journey, using his forthcoming feature film REVIVAL as a case study.
📆: Sunday, February 1🕕: 6:00pm📍: Hero House🎟️: Free
Born in Gyumri, raised in Artsakh, and now based in Yerevan, Jivan Avetisyan is a filmmaker whose work is shaped by lived experience. In his career, he has directed more than 20 documentaries, shorts, and features, including TEVANIK, The Last Inhabitant, and Gate to Heaven — each grounded in real human stories from Artsakh.
His forthcoming feature explores war, memory, and the evolution of artificial intelligence. The film unfolds during the 2020 Artsakh War and the global pandemic, and imagines AI as a developing consciousness shaped by human experience. It recently completed post-production and is set for release in 2026.
The international cast includes Armand Assante, Maia Morgenstern, Heino Ferch, Robin Hairabian, Clémence Baudouin, Babken Chobanyan, and Narine Petrosyan.

AESA 24th Annual Science Olympiad 2026 (Rescheduled to March 22, 2026)
2026-03-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Glendale Community College
Please note an important update regarding the event date.
The 24th AESA Annual Science Olympiad has been rescheduled.
📅 New Confirmed Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026📍 Location: Glendale Community College (GCC) – Room SC 212💲 Registration Fee: $30
If you previously saved the date for March 15, please update your calendar.
We appreciate your flexibility and look forward to an exciting day of science and engineering!
🔬 24th AESA Annual Science Olympiad
Join us for an unforgettable experience celebrating science, engineering, and innovation!
Hosted by the AESA Science Olympiad Committee (SOC), this event is designed to ignite a passion for STEM and extend learning beyond the classroom while celebrating the accomplishments of students and educators
Registration has extended and will close on Friday, March 13, 2026 by 11:59 PM(Pacific Time).

By Thursday, March 13, 2026, the team will be required to submit project PowerPoint presentation in English, log book and any supporting documents you think will help for your interview. (Link will be emailed to registered students on March 9, 2026). Late submissions or sent by email will not be accepted.

One (1) registration form per project to be submitted by project team leader.
Each student can participate in one (1) project only. Maximum of three (3) students per team.

👉 Register here: https://stem.aesa.org/student-registration/
We can’t wait to see you there!
Location Information: Campus Map | Glendale Community College
AESA Science Olympiad Location 2026
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Book Launch: Smart Nation, A Blueprint For Modern Armenia, 2nd Edition By Sassoon Grigorian
2026-03-28 18:00 - 19:30 | AESA HQ – 326 Mira Loma Ave Glendale CA 91204, 326 Mira Loma Ave, Glendale, CA, 91204, United States
Join us for an insightful evening as we explore the vision presented in the second edition of “Smart Nation: A Blueprint for Modern Armenia” by author Sassoon Grigorian. 📖✨
​In an era of rapid global change, this book serves as a vital guide on how a nation can leverage technology, diplomacy, and innovative policy to build a resilient future. We will discuss how to transform bold ideas into practical, real-world success. Event Details 🗓️

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
​Location: Hero House 🏛️
Format: Presentation followed by an interactive Q&A session. 🎤

​Why Attend? 💡
​This session is designed for policymakers, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in how strategic leadership shapes a country’s destiny. You will gain a deeper understanding of the mechanisms that drive national progress and stability. Pro-tip: Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event! 📚💳

Please RSVP your seat here: https://luma.com/kzpqij5y

AESA @ Pasadena Armenian Festival 2026
2026-05-30 11:00 - 17:00 | Victory Park, 575 Paloma St, Pasadena, CA, 91107, United States
AESA invites its members to the 2nd Annual Pasadena Armenian Festival — a vibrant celebration of Armenian culture in the heart of Pasadena.
Enjoy authentic Armenian cuisine, live music and dance performances, artisan vendor booths, and the company of our community. Admission is free and all are welcome.
What to Expect:
– Authentic Armenian food & drinks
– Live music, dance & cultural performances
– Artisan & vendor booths
– Children’s play area
– Free admission
Parking is available at:
– Victory Park – 575 Paloma St, Pasadena, CA 91107
– AGBU – 2495 E Mountain St, Pasadena, CA 91104
– Norma Coombs – 2600 Paloma St, Pasadena, CA 91107
Carpooling and rideshare (Uber/Lyft) are strongly encouraged.
For full event details, visit pasadenaarmenianfestival.com.

CANCELLED: Speaker Julia C. Reisenbauer - Evolving Enzymes, Expanding Chemistry
2026-07-21 19:00 - 21:30 | AESA HQ – 326 Mira Loma Ave Glendale CA 91204, 326 Mira Loma Ave, Glendale, CA, 91204, United States
Speaker Series
Julia Reisenbauer
Join us for an engaging Speaker Series event featuring Dr. Julia C. Reisenbauer. This talk will explore how enzymes, nature’s powerful catalysts, can be repurposed and engineered to perform new chemical transformations beyond their natural roles. Dr. Reisenbauer will share how concepts such as catalytic promiscuity and directed evolution are expanding what is possible in enzyme-driven chemistry and opening new pathways for synthetic applications.
Short Abstract:
Enzymes are Nature’s catalysts, evolved to construct and break down chemical molecules with remarkable efficiency and selectivity. While their activities are shaped by natural selection, many enzymes exhibit promiscuous functions that provide starting points for synthetic applications. By leveraging fundamental concepts such as catalytic promiscuity and directed evolution, we repurpose and engineer these biocatalysts to perform non-native transformations, thereby expanding the accessible chemical space.
Bio:
Dr. Julia C. Reisenbauer has been an Assistant Professor in the field of biocatalysis and protein engineering at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) since February 2026, where her research group investigates how synthetic chemical methodologies can be replaced and further advanced through the use of engineered enzymes. After completing her doctoral studies in organic chemistry at ETH Zurich as an SSCI fellow, she pursued postdoctoral research in enzyme engineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) as an SNSF Postdoc. Mobility fellow. She has now returned to Austria to establish her own interdisciplinary research group at the interface of synthetic chemistry and biocatalysis.
Registration Link:
— THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED–
Event is free for AESA members. A donation of $10 is suggested for non-members.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: 326 Mira Loma Ave. Glendale, CA 91206
Light refreshments will be provided.
Event is free for AESA members. A donation of $10 is suggested for non-members.

Converge 2026: Where Medicine, Law, Engineering and Science Meet
2026-08-13 19:00 - 23:30 | The Room Santa Monica, 1325 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, 90404, United States
AESA is proud to invite you to Converge 2026, an evening dedicated to networking, conversation, and connection among Armenian professionals in medicine, law, engineering, and science.
Hosted in collaboration with the Armenian Bar Association, the Armenian American Medical Society, and AESA, this event will bring together professionals from across these fields to build relationships, exchange ideas, and strengthen our community.
Converge 2026 will take place on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM at The Room Santa Monica, located at 1325 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404.
As part of this event, we are also launching a special AESA membership drive. Our goal is to welcome 10 new members on or before August 13—and we would love your help reaching that goal.
The first 10 new members can receive 50% off AESA membership by using the code: CONVERGE2026
Whether you are looking to expand your professional network, connect with fellow Armenian professionals, or become more involved in the AESA community, Converge 2026 is a great opportunity to get started.
Space is limited, RSVPs are required, and spots are filling quickly.
RSVP here:https://luma.com/nihr0c0s
We look forward to seeing you at Converge 2026 and welcoming new members into our growing professional community.
