The École polytechnique incubator is launching its 1st network events, Ecosystem Days, themed and open to all innovation players. On 30 November, the first event will focus on intellectual property and legal issues. We look forward to seeing you there!
Inass El Hajj is a postdoctoral researcher in materials chemistry at the Laboratory of Interface and Thin Film Physics (LPICM*), as part of the Sustainable Energy Chair, supported by EDF. Her research focuses on the synthesis of graphene obtained through liquid-phase exfoliation and its use as a protective coating for metals in marine environments. At the interface between fundamental research and industrial applications, she is developing innovative solutions to combat material corrosion, particularly in the context of sustainable energy.
On Saturday 11 April, almost 350 secondary school girls from the Île-de-France region were welcomed to the École Polytechnique campus. There, they had the opportunity to learn about scientific study programmes and careers in various fields, such as aeronautics, defence, artificial intelligence, energy and the environment, and research, from 47 female professionals and 15 students. They also had the opportunity to meet Elisabeth Borne, the former Prime Minister (who was the second woman to hold this position under the Fifth Republic), and Laura Chaubard, President and Chief executive of the École Polytechnique.
A newly signed Memorandum of Understanding between École Polytechnique and the Tandon School of Engineering at New York University (NYU) underscores the shared commitment to encouraging and facilitating international mobility between both institutions, particularly for research internships. Seven École Polytechnique students are preparing to begin their third-year research internships in various NYU laboratories starting at the end of March.
Adrien Bilal (X2010), an assistant professor of economics at Stanford University, has been awarded the 2026 Best Young Economist Award. Adrien Bilal’s research focuses on the economic consequences of global warming. Two of the three other economists honored with this award are also alumni of École Polytechnique.
École Polytechnique announces the launch of a new MSc&T track in the 2026 academic year, focused on how businesses can create value through AI. This 13th MSc&T track offered by École Polytechnique complements a curriculum centered on contemporary challenges and highly sought after by recruiters.
At the 2026 ‘AI for Impact’ Spring School, École Polytechnique’s ‘Data Science & Industrial Processes’ Chair is reaffirming its role as a bridge between cutting-edge research and the business world. By bringing together students, scientists and businesses from around the world in Morocco, the event demonstrates the ability of data science and artificial intelligence to unite talent, innovation and practical applications in the service of major industrial and societal challenges.
On 13 and 14 March, 400 secondary school pupils set their sights on the stars at the École Polytechnique campus as part of the RocketriX challenge, organised by the school's Equal Opportunities Unit and the AstronautiX student society.
The MSc&T « Visual and Creative Artificial Intelligence » ranks first in its category, the MSc&T « Energy and Environment: Science, Technology & Management » ranks second in its category, and the MSc&T « Internet of Things: Innovation and Management » ranks third in the Innovation Management category. École Polytechnique’s MSc&T program thus reaffirms its success and its ability to meet the expectations of students and their future employers in key fields of the future.
École Polytechnique’s team won the 13th French Physics Tournament. As a result, they have qualified for the International Tournament, which will be hosted in May by Oklahoma State University in the United States.
Against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, six second-year Cycle Ingénieur Polytechnicien students participated in the British Model NATO, held on February 25 at the British Foreign Office. This first French participation in the British Model NATO took place as part of the Model NATO course offered by the English section of the School’s Department of Languages and Cultures.
From 23 to 27 February, École Polytechnique organised its first internship for girls enrolled in preparatory classes for science-focused higher education institutions (CPGE), which took place on the school's campus. This initiative, which is without precedent, aims to promote greater gender diversity in engineering schools and, more broadly, in scientific careers. Other courses were also held last month in the CPGE classes of the Clermont-Ferrand academy to further enhance diversity in these fields of excellence.
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