On May 11, lecturer of the Department of Business and Economics at the American University of Armenia Marie-Hrachuhi Poghosyan delivered a lecture entitled “Creativity, Innovation, Journalism and Public Relations” at the Ministry of Diaspora of the Republic of Armenia. Among the attendees were RA Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan, the heads of departments and divisions and employees.

As a longstanding revision and evaluation manager for innovative technology proposals part of the NASA Space Missions Development Program and with longstanding teaching experience in creative thinking, technological innovations, innovative entrepreneurship, systems design and cost assessment, the speaker presented the importance and formulas for applicability of creativity, innovation, journalism and public relations in our days.

“Creativity directly and indirectly improves our lives, arms us with new knowledge, gives birth to new ideas and approaches, enriches our daily lives, breaks conservative stereotypes and awakens the instinct within us to discover something new. At the end of the day, it helps creates a better state and environment. The goal of this lecture is to discover the basics, skills, elements and factors of creative and innovative thinking, encourage critical thinking and identify the importance of cooperation. Applying all this will allow you to move and grow along with the world.”

During the lecture, the participants asked questions, as well as expressed their opinions and shared their experiences.

The lectures will be ongoing, providing all employees of the Ministry of Diaspora with an opportunity to attend.