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At the end of my training as an Industrial Risk Prevention Engineer at Polytech Grenoble, I was looking for meaning in what was to become my profession, to reconcile my values, to feel useful and to work for a better world. The Mastère Spécialisé® ECOD (Specialized Master's Degree in Industrial Risk Prevention) gave me the opportunity to add to my baggage with cross-disciplinary training in the circular economy. I learned an enormous amount during the year, and found my way through the courses, projects and company visits organized as part of the Mastère Spécialisé® ECOD. Today, everything makes sense, I'm fulfilled in my work and I'm very grateful to MS ECOD for that!

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My name is Vítor Fernandes Severino, I'm 26 years old, Brazilian and a recent graduate of Polytech Marseille's Mastère Spécialisé® Économie Circulaire et Organisation Durable, class of 2023. My academic background also includes degrees in Industrial Engineering and Computer Science from Polytech Marseille and in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Uberlândia, Brazil.

At the end of 2021, during my studies in Industrial and Computer Engineering, I learned of the opening of the new Mastère Spécialisé® in Circular Economy and Sustainable Organization (ECOD) at Polytech Marseille, created by Patrick Pujo and Fouzia Ounnar, my former professors, whose dedication had already marked my career path. As a Brazilian who has witnessed the ecological and social repercussions of meteoric economic growth linked to unbridled and unregulated industrialization and intensive agriculture, this opportunity resonated deeply with my aspirations.

The Mastère Spécialisé® ECOD is distinguished by its dynamic pedagogical approach and the distribution of its courses, supported by competent lecturers with extensive experience in the field. The courses offer a panoramic view of today's economy, exposing existing practices while forging alternative paths to lightening our footprint on the Earth. Thanks to this training, I have acquired the skills to Study, Change, Observe and Disseminate a sustainable future with passion and commitment.

My time at the Mastère Spécialisé® ECOD has been incredibly rewarding, both professionally and personally. Not only do I feel ready to enter a market in full ecological transition, but I also see myself as a more conscious individual, ready to contribute positively to a new world. It's not just training I've received, but a call to act for the good of all, which I now wear with pride.

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Specialized in concentrated solar thermal energy and energy storage. As part of my course on the heat equation, I invite students to think about the concept of solar furnaces. Then we move on to the practical realization of these furnaces, according to each student's plans. They are then tested and characterized. Since 2021, we have also been organizing a solar cooking contest, the "Massilia Solar Cooking Contest", in partnership with the solar restaurant "le Présage" and the association "les Festins Photoniques".

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Discovering the world of management and logistics was exciting, but I wanted to direct my skills towards more sustainable practices. Polytech Marseille's Mastère ECOD proved to be the ideal choice for me to specialize in the circular economy and sustainable organization.

During the program, I gained practical expertise in integrating the circular economy into today's society. What was even more interesting was that I discovered new horizons such as IT, the integration of technological solutions to make businesses more efficient.

It also introduced me to continuous improvement, a crucial skill in today's business world. Today, I combine this knowledge to tackle business challenges with a more sustainable and efficient perspective. The Mastère ECOD really opened unexpected doors and shaped my career in a positive way.

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After two years of MPSI and MP preparatory classes in Morocco, I'm now doing a work-study program at ST Microelectronics in Rousset, in research and development. I chose microelectronics because it's the cornerstone of all new innovations in everyday objects, and it's a job of curiosity and pure innovation.

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My career at Polytech Marseille has been very varied. Indeed, thanks to my involvement in the BDE association, its various clubs and the Gala association, I've developed a multitude of skills. What's more, Polytech Marseille also gives me the opportunity to go abroad. I spent 1 month in the Netherlands in 3rd year and 3 months in Tahiti in 4th year.

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"Passionate about the construction industry and intrigued by its various trades, I chose polytech after high school. I completed my preparatory cycle at Peip in Marseille and I'm now studying civil engineering. What really impressed me when I entered the school was the diversity of student activities on offer. Now that I'm in my first year of engineering, I wanted to try my hand at the BDE, so as to be able to offer even more activities and keep student life at my school going".

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During my three years at Polytech Marseille, I was very involved in the school's community life. In particular, I was elected president of the BDE and then treasurer of the gala association. These various roles have enabled me to develop a wide range of skills, particularly in management and project management. To further develop these skills, I did a work-study program at Sartorius in my final year. This enabled me to combine them with my scientific skills to develop as an engineer within a multinational company.

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Is it possible to combine the American dream with engineering studies?

Both as part of my engineering training and from a personal development point of view, I've always wanted to go abroad. I prepared for this goal during the first two years of my Mechanics and Energy specialization, during which I was able to develop my knowledge of fluid mechanics, heat transfer and computer languages through a variety of activities: group projects, practical work, exams, tutorials and theory classes! In short, I wasn't bored! Then finally came the semester abroad I'd worked so hard for: the American dream was mine. The partnership between Polytech Marseille and IUPUI (Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis) enabled me to discover a renowned university in the United States and to add to my scientific baggage.

Indeed, what better way to learn about motorsport aerodynamics than to study in the international capital of motor racing? I was able to take more advanced courses in heat transfer, engineering economics, an introduction to astronomy and motor sports aerodynamics. During these six months of immersion, I discovered teaching methods on the other side of the Atlantic, American campuses in all their splendor (Olympic-size swimming pool, state-of-the-art buildings, soccer fields, volleyball, American soccer, basketball...), students from all over the world - in short, the life of an Indiana student. I haven't mentioned it yet, but you've obviously guessed that this semester allowed me to perfect my English and, above all, practice it a lot!

Finally, I was able to organize mini-trips within the trip, and that's how I walked along the banks of the Mississippi, strolled under the screens of Times Square, tasted the famous poutines of our (almost) Quebec-speaking neighbors or smiled at my reflection in the famous "Chicagoan" Bean. I was also able to achieve this incredible goal thanks to all the opportunities offered by Polytech Marseille and more specifically the ME stream, whose representatives and teachers I salute. I highly recommend any student to have an experience abroad. Whether it lasts a few weeks or a few months, I'm sure you'll come out of it stronger, more confident and, above all, with your head full of memories, especially as the range of choices is so wide (Brazil, South Korea, Sweden, Canada, Spain...). Go for it!