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MOOC for teaching assistants draws on EPFL student data

Published:29.03.19 — Doctoral teaching assistants play a critical role in many EPFL courses, but they often lack the time and resources to build their teaching skills. A new MOOC aims to meet this need using education data gathered by – and from – EPFL students.

EPFLinnovators turns PhD students into genuine entrepreneurs

Published:29.03.19 — The EPFLinnovators program – designed to give PhD students experience in the business world – has issued a new call for projects. We spoke with two program participants: Laura Hermans, who is investigating the neuronal activity of mosquitos; and Harry Vourtsis, who is developing drones that can travel long distances.

MT180: First place for the artificial ligaments of Alvaro Charlet

Published:29.03.19 — The winner of the fourth annual My Thesis in 180 Seconds competition, held last night at the Rolex Forum, was Alvaro Charlet – a PhD student in materials science. In just three minutes he explained to the 600 people in the audience how his hydrogels receipes could one day replace ligaments in the human body. His presentation – perfectly orchestrated and seasoned with humor – won over the jury.