The Arts et Métiers campus Arts et Métiers will open its doors on October 8, 2026.
A variety of workshops will give elementary and middle school students the chance to explore the activities of a prestigious engineering school during Science Day.
You will select a one-hour time slot. Each student will participate in two workshops. We will be hosting three full classes from three different schools. Each class will be divided into small groups of 10 students. Three chaperones (teachers or parents) must be present. We will be forced to turn away any class that does not have the required number of chaperones.
The workshops are organized for an entire class.
Students will be divided into three small groups of 10 and will each participate in two workshops.
Duration of the visit: 1 hour.
A small souvenir will be given to the students at the end of the tour.
2 workshops per student
The Arts et Métiers campus Arts et Métiers its laboratories and technology platforms to introduce schoolchildren to research, engineering, and innovation. They will participate in interactive workshops, demonstrations, and a guided tour tailored to their level. The goal is to spark scientific curiosity, introduce students to engineering careers, and provide opportunities to interact directly with teachers, researchers, and students.
Non-binding program (under construction)
- Is my smartphone a friend I know well? Are you sure? Come and join us in thinking about the impact your phone has on you and on the planet (socio-environmental impacts, resources, manufacturing). Together, we will analyze the life cycle of your phone to better understand it.
- The process of making a metal piece will no longer hold any secrets for you. We invite you to discover the campus foundry workshop. Do you know how a metal medal is made? We will show you the entire process: from digital design to model creation, mold making, casting, and finishing.
- Come and discover how a treadmill speed reducer works through a 3D model. We will welcome you to our prototyping workshop, which has 3D printers for designing and manufacturing mechanical systems that meet specific specifications. You will learn all there is to know about every stage of the manufacturing process.
- The magic of materials. Come and test your strength and understand why some objects break more easily than others.
- Come and try out our new giant screen wall with us to discover how a collaborative, virtual reality environment works with your classmates!
Metal cutting will no longer hold any secrets for you. Come and discover the campus cutting workshop. Do you know how sheet metal is cut? We will show you the entire cutting process using a plasma cutting machine.
Practical information
- Location
Campus Arts et Métiers 2, cours des Arts et Métiers Aix-en-Provence - School sessions:
Thursday, October 8, afternoon: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM; 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM; and 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Reservations
Reservations required: registration - Contact
Cécile Pêcheur, Head of Communications and Events
cecile.pecheur@ensam.eu 07 71 37 37 57
Campus Arts et Métiers 2, cours des Arts et Métiers 13100 Aix-en-Provence - Target audience
, grades 4 through 8 Capacity
, 10 students per workshopTo find out about other events welcoming schoolchildren, click here.
Contact
Cécile Pêcheur (cecile.pecheur@ensam.eu), Communications and Events Manager
07 71 37 37 57
