World-renowned mathematician, professor of Massachusetts Technology Institute Semur Papert is in Yerevan lately. He is the founder of artificial intellect and the author of Logo computer program. Papert has also contributed a lot in pedagogy, particularly in managing educational system through innovative technologies. Today he has initiated “A laptop to each child” project aimed to provide “very cheap, clear and accessible computers” to children.
To implement the project Papert needs assistance from countries that have the potential in the field. That is the reason for his visit to Armenia that, according to him “is one of the few countries that can give new breath to digital technologies.”
The renowned scientist told Panorama.am that he has heard about achievements of Armenia in mathematics and is happy to be in Armenia today.
Papert is very well informed about Mashtots alphabet but also thinks that “it is time to have new digital alphabet.” He hopes that Armenia can support him in his plan.
Yerevan State University has decided to give an honorable doctor title to S. Papert on June 1. The certificate with honorably handed him over today. The latter confessed that it was a surprise for him and even said “he feels a little Armenian now.” /Panorama.am/
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