International Summer School In Science and Engineering

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1 CPE Lyon ECAM ISARA Lyon ITECH International Summer School In Science and Engineering Lyon, France 3 to 30 June, 2004 A four-week program in a French Grande Ecole to improve your French language proficiency and your scientific knowledge at the same time. All the people involved made for a great experience. Paul, North Carolina State University

2 The Program What is the IPL International Summer School? A four-week program organised by the four IPL engineering schools that provides the opportunity for students to live and study in France, to develop language skills and experience a different cultural environment, while at the same time taking a scientific course and an undergraduate research project. What does the program contain? A course of French as a foreign language. A scientific course in one of the specialities of the IPL engineering schools. An undergraduate research project, usually literature based, in a field chosen by the student, and supervised by a member of staff. An introduction to the history and culture of Europe. Visits to industrial companies in the Rhône-Alpes region. Social and cultural visits and events. Throughout the program, from your arrival at the airport to your departure, you will be looked after by the International Relations staff of the four IPL engineering schools. Who is it for? Undergraduate students in science and engineering who have completed their first or second year of study in a partner institution of one of the four IPL engineering schools and who expect to major in one of the disciplines of these engineering schools.

3 Must the student speak French? It is not necessary to be fluent in French but a basic knowledge (from High School study for example) is required. Classes will be given in French. However, professors and the International Office staff are fluent in English so communication is not a problem and during the classes explanations can be given in English if necessary. What will I get out of the Summer School? This Summer School is a wonderful opportunity for you to get to know France, its culture and educational system. You will improve your French language skills, have a first experience of scientific research, and discover the Rhône-Alpes region. You will also interact with French students in your area of study. You will realise that it is possible to plan to spend a semester or a whole year studying in Lyon as part of an exchange program. This could be to attend classes, carry out a research project, or a mixture of both. There may also be possibilities of planning an industrial internship in France. Where will classes take place? Most of the program will take place on the ECAM campus, close to the city center. For specific scientific courses and for the projects, students will go the school specialised in their field of studies.

4 IPL Institut Polytechnique de Lyon 4 Grandes Ecoles, 2,000 students, 30 laboratories, 600 researchers. CPE LYON ECAM ISARA LYON ITECH Industry - Entrepreneurship - Research - International - Chemistry - Chemical and Electronic Engineering CPE Lyon has two broad specialities to choose from: chemistry chemical engineering and electronics, telecommunications and computer science. In chemistry and chemical engineering: organic chemistry, analytical sciences, chemical and process engineering, sustainability, catalysis, polymers, product design and engineering. In electronics: microelectronics, telecommunications, networks, computer science, signal and image processing. 17 research laboratories, most associated with the CNRS. Generalist International Entrepreneur Humanist ECAM offers a complete range of courses, laboratory work and scientific industrial work in the fields of mechanical and electrical engineering; In mechanical engineering: mechanical design, energetics, materials. In electrical engineering: automation, electronics, electrical engineering, industrial informatics. Agriculture Food Environment Rural Development ISARA offers courses in agricultural production, transformation and market preparation of food products, rural development and environment. Polymeric materials Innovation International Industry ITECH offers a wide range of courses, practical laboratories and scientific industrial work in the area of polymeric materials. Skills are acquired in polymer synthesis, formulation, innovative products: paints inks adhesives cosmetics plastic materials textiles leather shoes leather goods The most important interdisciplinary courses are: microbiology formulation colorimetry environment quality - management

5 Lyon and the Rho^ne-Alpes region 1,2 million inhabitants, 110,000 students, 4 universities, 15 Grandes Ecoles, 7,000 research workers. Lyon is a youthful city, animated and creative, and with a city centre classified by UNESCO as a world Heritage Site. This cultural and historic richeness lives side by side with the creations of great contempory artists. Lyon has an intense artistic and cultural life, with the Opera House, the Audirorium, around 15 theatres, many museums, Roman remains... Lyon is the gastronomic capital of the world and the city where the Lumière brothers invented the cinema. Lyon is a major European city with an International conference centre and the world headquarter of Interpol. Lyon is close to the Alps where you can find 7,000 km of ski runs and the largest area of skiing in the world (220 ski stations such as Chamonix, Val d Isère, Courchevel and Miribel, around the highest mountain in Europe: Mont Blanc). Lyon is 1 h 45 mn by TGV (high speed train) from Marseille, the gateway to the Côte d Azur, and 2 hours from Paris. Practical information Fees and housing: IPL will pay for the tuition fees and half of the accommodation costs for the students from partner institutions as the programme is financed by the Rhône-Alpes Regional Council. Depending on their choice of housing, students will pay for board only: about 135 for a room in the ECAM student residence (single room with shared bathroom, no catering facilities) about 165 for a room with a family For application, please detach the enclosed form and return it together with the related documents to the local coordinator of your home institution. Registration deadline: February 15th, 2004 (at your local coordinator). A confirmation of application will be sent to you together with further practical information. Students will receive a student card allowing them to have access to University restaurants and a reduced price on public transport. PARIS LYON

6 Application form for IPL International Summer School 2004 Personal information (please write clearly). Miss Ms Mr Family name... First name... Date of birth (DD/MM/YY)... Age June Nationality... Current address (valid until...):... Telephone... Cellular... Fax Parent/Guardian address:... Telephone... Cellular... Fax Alternate emergency contact: (if parent/guardian not available in case of emergency) Name... Relationship... Tel... How did you learn about the program?,name: ForName: Educational background univercity: Post-secondary education (college/university) including current studies: Institution From/To (year) Degree/Studies Name: ForName: univercity: Previous studies abroad (if any) (name of institution, dates, type of studies): Name: ForName: Significant internships or work experience univercity: Function From/To (year) Employer (name, place, line of business) (please complete reverse side)

7 Application form to be returned to the local coordinator of your home institution together with the related documents no later than February 15th, French Language proficiency Current level High Moderate Low In which scientific field would you like to carry out your project during the Summer School? In which school? (choose one) CPE Lyon ECAM ISARA Lyon ITECH Choice of accommodation ECAM student residence Family Please enclose: three recent passport photographs with your name on the reverse side an official copy of your most recent academic grade report a letter of recommendation from your university giving information about your suitability for the Summer School

8 Contacts CPE Lyon Ecole Supérieure de Chimie Physique Electronique de Lyon 43, boulevard du 11 Novembre 1918 BP VILLEURBANNE CEDEX Contact: Pr Anthony SMITH Tel. 33 (0) mail: smith@cpe.fr ECAM Ecole Catholique d Arts et Métiers 40, montée Saint Barthélemy LYON CEDEX 05 Contact: Edith FREY Tel. 33 (0) mail: edith.frey@ecam.fr ISARA Lyon Institut Supérieur d Agriculture et d Agro-alimentaire 31, place Bellecour LYON CEDEX 02 Contact: Jean-Claude JAUNEAU Tel. 33 (0) mail: jauneau@isara.fr ITECH Institut Textile et Chimique de Lyon 87, chemin des Mouilles ECULLY CEDEX Contact: Nathalie PINTON Tel. 33 (0) mail: n.pinton@itech.fr This program is partly financed by the Rhône-Alpes Regional Council. Agence CRÉACTION - Photos Michel DJAOUI