Shaghig Chaparian

I am a dedicated Ph.D. Student in Science and Environmental Conservation Education with a robust academic background and diverse teaching and research experience. Developed expertise in developing and delivering science curricula, coordinating research projects, and fostering intercultural competency. Experienced in teaching and research with a commitment to education and community service. Proficient in multiple languages and digital tools, passionate about integrating innovative educational practices to promote community-based environmental awareness and initiate cross-sector partnerships in local communities, and seeking opportunities to leverage skills and experience to contribute to impactful educational and environmental initiatives.

• Date of Birth: 07/26/90
• Gender: Female
• Nationality: Lebanese/Armenian

• World Literacy Foundation (2020 - present)
• National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) (2019 - present)
• Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) (2022)
• North American Association of Environmental Education (NAAEE) (2022)

• New York University Doctoral Fellowship, 2021
• NARST Graduate Student Committee Award, 2020
• American University of Beirut Graduate Assistant Fellowship, 2016

• Trainer and Expert Facilitator, LearningLand Project, Malala Fund, Lebanese Alternative Association, Inspiration Garden - Tripoli, Lebanon, 06/2020
• Teacher Trainer and Consultant, EduArmenia Project, 11/2019, present

• Doctoral Student Representative, Teaching and Learning Department, New York University
• Graduate Education Student Forum Organizing Committee, American University of Beirut, 2018, 2020
• Core Leadership Initiation Committee, Graduate Education Students Network (GESN)
• Intern, AYB Educational Foundation, 06/2015, 08/2015

Book Review: 

Chaparian, S. (2024). Review of Greg William Misiaszek (2023). Freire and Environmentalism: Ecopedagogy: London: Bloomsbury Academic. 160 pp. ISBN 9781350292116 (E-Book). Postdigital Science and Education, s42438-024-00467–3. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42438-024-00467-3

Conference Papers
Chaparian, S.G. and Boujaoude, S., “Changes in NOS Understandings after Engaging in Reflective Discussions and Alternative Information Evaluation about Socioscientific Issues” National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), April 7-10, 2021
Chaparian, S.G. and Boujaoude, S., “Developing Argumentation Skills on Socio-Scientific Issues through Evaluating Digital Sources and Engaging in Reflective Discussions” National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), March, 7-10, 2022
Papers in Review
Skorupa, A. Mater L. Chaparian, S. Milne, C. (in press). Life science education as a material issue: A curricular network for equity, wonder, and practices in the Life Sciences and Beyond. In, Equity, Inclusion, Access, and Justice in Biology Education

• Administrator and Teacher, EduArmenia Online Schooling, 10/2020, present, Nagorno-Karabakh
• Co-creator and Fieldwork Team Leader, Together for Lebanon, 08/2020, present, Beirut, Lebanon
• Curriculum Developer and Teacher, AMENAH, 02/2019, 09/2019, Bar Elias, Beqaa
• Summer School Administrator, Curriculum Developer, and Teacher, National Orphanage of Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia, 07/2011, 08/2016

Playing the Harmonica, Travelling, Hiking, Stargazing and Camping, and listening to Jazz, Blues and Country Music. 

• Dr. Mary Leou, Clinical Professor, Wallerstein Collaborative For Urban Environmental Education, New York University, mary.leou@nyu.edu, 212-998-5474
• Dr. Saouma Boujaoude, Professor, Department of Education, Dean of Faculty of Arts and Sciences, American University of Beirut, boujaoud@aub.edu.lb, +9611 350000 Ext. 3094