"Inspiring vocations to meet the challenges of the industry of the future"

Each of the 18 portraits featured in the exhibition serves as a reminder, if one were needed, that women have a rightful place in the industrial world, which is still overwhelmingly male-dominated. From robotics to cosmetics, biomechanics, aeronautics, and virtual reality, these young women illustrate the diversity of professions and sectors open to all engineering school graduates. However, women remain under-represented in scientific and technical careers, accounting for an average of 28% of engineering students in France. Promoting science and technology to young girls is a priority for Arts et Métiers, a leading technology school.

"Technologie, nom féminin" aims to promote the careers of passionate female engineers in order to break down stereotypes and inspire others to follow in their footsteps. This is also why the association "Elles bougent" is a partner in the project. This commitment is shared by industry, which is now seeking to increase gender diversity in its teams. Companies have realized that diversity is an essential driver of innovation.

To meet this expectation, Arts et Métiers also Arts et Métiers to offering a variety of training programs to attract a wider range of profiles and meet the aspirations of each individual. The preparatory class, the university track, and the bachelor's degree in technology are all ways to become an engineer, through initial training or work-study programs. The aim of this exhibition, with its slightly provocative title, is therefore to highlight the inspiring careers of female students and engineers Arts et Métiers are putting their talent to work in the service of innovation and societal progress. In this way, it aims to encourage young girls to embrace careers with a promising future.

These 18 women have unique personalities and backgrounds, but they share a common passion for science and technology. And they are all driven by the desire to share it.

Encouraging girls to pursue promising careers

With an average of 28% of women enrolled in engineering programs, women remain underrepresented in scientific and technical careers. As a leading technology school, Arts et Métiers therefore committed to making the promotion of science and technology among young women a priority.

The exhibition Technologie nom féminin (Technology: A Feminine Noun) aims to highlight the careers of passionate female engineers in order to break down stereotypes and inspire others to follow in their footsteps. Each of the 18 portraits on display serves as a reminder that women have a place in the industrial world. From robotics to cosmetics, biomechanics, aeronautics, and virtual reality, these young women illustrate the diversity of professions and sectors open to allArts et Métiers graduates.

Exhibition booklet: https://www.calameo.com/read/0019153547e3ebba51472

Link to photos: https://phototheque.artsetmetiers.fr/index.php?/category/374 

A school operates on the basis of decisions made by all of its stakeholders (students, staff, businesses, the Department of Education, the local education authority, alumni, etc.) in various councils, each of which has its own role.

Projects concerning the school as a whole (all sites) are discussed and voted on in national bodies, while campus projects are discussed and decided upon by the center council within each campus.

Students, apprentices, and continuing education students sit on these committees. This is an opportunity to get involved in school life and to discuss, build, and decide collectively on issues that affect all school activities. 

Center advisors on each of the Arts et Métiers campuses

The center council advises the campus director on strategic directions. It may also be consulted on the organization and operation of the campus at the request of its director.

The topics covered include, for example, the ELF campus development project, an analysis of the skills required by local businesses for a campus, and the impact on the skills to be provided, including proposals for the development or creation of training programs.

School Life and Studies Council for the entire school 

The Council for Education and School Life is consulted on initial and continuing training programs.

The topics discussed include program training objectives, training facilities such as training spaces (including ELFs), the development of active teaching methods to motivate students, student life including the financing of numerous student associations, contributions to student and campus life (subsidies, social assistance, prevention initiatives), etc.

Scientific advisory board for the entire school 

The Scientific Council allocates the research budget as allocated by the Board of Directors and subject to the strategic framework for its allocation as defined by the Board of Directors.

Topics discussed include the link between training and research, scientific research projects conducted in collaboration with industry or other academic partners, the link between major research projects and technology platforms also used in training (including ELF), doctoral training, open science, research ethics, and the action plan and broad guidelines for SD&SR.

Territorial Council for Schools

Chaired by the Director General, it is composed of the presidents and directors of the teaching and research sites, as well as one representative from each region in which a site is located. This body is consulted on the school's regional policy guidelines.

Although this council does not include user representatives, it provides a forum for discussion on how the school's projects relate to local projects. This council is uniqueArts et Métiers the school's contribution to local ecosystems for the production of goods and services for the region is discussed. The fact that this council exists only at the school is because the concern for regional roots is particularly strong at this school. Discussions focus on the school's contribution to social, cultural, environmental, economic, and democratic initiatives in the region, linking the school's local contribution with its national policy and identity.

Board of Directors

It is the school's decision-making body, which determines the institution's policy. It deliberates on all important matters, including the school contract, the annual budget, agreements and conventions, and the school's internal regulations.

The topics covered encompass all of the school's activities, including training, ELFs, management, CSR, and research from a strategic and financial perspective. For example, budgetary decisions for the school (initial or revised budget) are voted on, as well as financial commitments related to training (CVEC, FSDIE), research programs, and real estate strategy; personnel management frameworks and various action plans such as the gender equality plan and the SD&RS action plan...