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The “Space: Science and Spatial Challenges” Chair Celebrates Its Technological Ambitions

The “Space: Science and Spatial Challenges” Chair Celebrates Its Technological Ambitions Through an event bringing together scientists and distinguished guests from the French aerospace sector, the École Polytechnique’s “Space: Science and Space Challenges” Chair reaffirms its key role in educating young engineers in this field

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Fiona O’Brien (MSc&T) at the Transport Research Arena to present a joint research project

Fiona O’Brien (MSc&T) at the Transport Research Arena to present a joint research project Fiona O’Brien, a student in École Polytechnique’s Master of Science & Technology program “Economics for Smart Cities and Climate Policy”, was invited to present her joint research with Emma Jung, a master's student at TUM, at the TRA (Transport

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Éric Vivier, a professor at l'X, receives the prestigious 2026 William B. Coley Prize

Éric Vivier, a professor at l'X, receives the prestigious 2026 William B. Coley Prize Professor Éric Vivier, a professor at École Polytechnique and an internationally recognized expert in immunology, is the recipient of the 2026 William B. Coley Prize, one of the world’s highest honors in the field of tumor immunology. This award

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