Mechanics & Materials Option: three questions for engineering students

Education Video interview
Published on 26 February 2026
To understand how the program combines science, industry, and career planning

In this video, Lora, Quentin, and Matias share their experiences in their third year at Mines Paris – PSL. They explain what they gained from industrial visits: discovering a variety of sectors (energy, health, luxury goods, sports, environment) and gaining a concrete understanding of the challenges of decarbonization and innovation in materials.

They also discuss the mini-project immersion, a unique feature of the program. For one week, students work on a real-world industrial problem. One of them mentions a project carried out at the CEA, dedicated to studying the aging of solar panel backsheets, supervised by engineers and researchers.

Finally, they emphasize the importance of personalized support: close contact with teachers, interviews dedicated to building a career plan, and access to a network of researchers and industrialists. This structured support is particularly valuable for students in specialized tracks.

The Mechanics & Materials option trains engineers to use mechanics, materials, and digital modeling tools to solve real-world industrial problems. For more information:

Option website

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