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A new platform to boost project-based learning at EPFL

— A student is developing a new platform that will centralize all the resources needed to carry out projects at EPFL.

Creation of recycled plastic filament - 2024 EPFL/Alain Herzog - CC-BY-SA 4.0

“I spent all my savings on my first 3D printer”

— Sébastien Martinerie has been an expert in 3D printing for over 20 years. He’s modeled and printed thousands of prototypes in his career, including human organs for training surgeons. Today he coaches more than 500 EPFL students at SPOT.

A modified table soccer for children with cerebral palsy. © 2024 EPFL / Hillary Sanctuary

Making a difference with the MAKE Assistive Technologies Challenge

— Thanks to the dedication of EPFL students, all motivated by the potential to make a difference in someone’s life, six MAKE prototypes were built last semester with the aim of assisting the mentally or physically challenged.

© 2024 EPFL/Alain Herzog - CC-BY-SA 4.0

“Hardly a day goes by that I don't build something”

— Over two decades ago, Stéphane Clerc started getting involved in the technical work behind some high-profile projects involving EPFL – including Alinghi and Solar Impulse. For the past six years, he’s been drawing on that experience as a coach at EPFL’s SKIL workshops.

“This year, we’ve optimized the car for reliability", Jade Gibouin, CEO of the EPFL Racing Team. © Alain Herzog 2024 EPFL

Living life in the fast lane

— Mechanical engineering student Jade Gibouin is this year’s CEO of the EPFL Racing Team, which will unveil its new electric racing car on this Monday evening. She devotes all spare time to this project – and she’s proud that women now make up one-quarter of the team.

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