Lucile Kien, engineering student specializing in Energy Engineering, class of 2018.
After completing her high school diploma in science, Lucile enrolled in a technical degree program in electrical engineering and industrial IT to build up her technical knowledge, with the aim of then entering an engineering school.
Choosing an energy sector
Lucile chose Arts et Métiers itsspecialized engineering programin Energy Engineering, offered on the Paris campus, as a continuation of her studies in electrical engineering. "In Energy Engineering, we acquire the skills essential to any industrial engineer (mechanics, mathematics, project management, management, English, etc.), but we also delve deeper into the field of energy (renewables, turbomachinery, thermodynamics, thermal engineering, etc.).
For the past two years, Lucile has been an apprentice engineer atENGIE Cofely. Her mission? To optimize energy consumption in data centers (server rooms) and audiovisual sites (television and radio stations). The engineering student is thrilled with this work-study program, which is very demanding but also extremely educational.
"Apprenticeship training allows me to consolidate my experience in the workplace and discover several practical professions. So I am both a student and an employee. It's an enviable situation for students because you earn a salary, really learn one or more professions, and discover the world of business, all over a period of three years."
I am both a student and an employee.
A decisive associative experience
In addition to her classes and her job at the company, Lucile is actively involved in community life. This year, she is head of the Media & Communication division within the Association des Ingénieurs par Apprentissage des Arts & Métiers de Paris ( AIA). It is a demanding role that Lucile takes very seriously and, for her, a first experience in management (the division is made up of three engineering students). Lucile is also coordinating the participation of Arts et Métiers students Arts et Métiers the Challenge des Grandes Écoles et Universités, which will take place on June 10 at the Charlety Stadium. She will also be leading a round table discussion on the manager of the future during the conference "Quelle éthique pour l'industrie du futur" (What ethics for the industry of the future), organized by Arts et Métiers the Institut pour la Réindustrialisation.
"We are responsible for informing student apprentices about events organized by the AIA and Arts & Métiers. We manage social media and organize events and media coverage (photos, videos, articles, etc.). The challenge has been to communicate as much information as possible to apprentices in the best way possible, while balancing this mission with our academic and professional lives."
Lucile is also an active member of the Elles Bougent and L'Oréal Foundation associations. These associations promote scientific studies, professions, and careers among women. The young woman is particularly sensitive to this cause: "This subject is very close to my heart because, as a woman in the scientific community, which is predominantly male (both in business and at school), I know how hard it can be to progress and dare to pursue your dreams."
These experiences proved decisive for the rest of his career: "These two extracurricular activities allowed me to develop my interest in communication, media, and events; that's why I would like to pursue this path after graduating: I am particularly interested in scientific communication so that I can continue to use and pass on everything I have learned during these five years of scientific studies."
