Second edition of Polytechnique Montréal’s Week of the White Rose will be held from November 30 to December 6, 2015

November 26, 2015

December 6 – “It is by believing in roses that you make them bloom.”                                                                    - ANATOLE FRANCE

Tara Gholami, first recipient of the Order of the White Rose

November 25, 2015

In tribute to the victims of December 6, 1989, Polytechnique helps strengthen a passion, realize a dream.

MEDIA INVITATION: Polytechnique announces the first recipient of the Order of the White Rose in tribute to the victims of December 6, 1989

November 23, 2015

Toward a green economy: Laure Waridel becomes Executive Director of CIRODD

September 14, 2015

“The research world has a fundamental role to play in taking Québec toward a green economy.” – LAURE WARIDEL  

Researchers from Polytechnique Montréal and Imperial College London demonstrate the wavelike quantum behaviour of a polaritoncondensate on a macroscopic scale and at room temperature

July 14, 2015

A world first and a significant development in the understanding of macroscopic quantum behaviour

Polytechnique Montréal researchers develop Ultra-tough fibre that imitates the structure of spider silk

June 3, 2015

A technology that heralds new high-performance composites

Black phosphorus reveals its secrets thanks to a scientific breakthrough made by a team from Université de Montréal,Polytechnique Montréal and CNRS in France

June 2, 2015

A major advance in mastering the extraordinary properties of an emerging two-dimensional semiconductor

Harnessing big data: Polytechnique Montréal recruits renowned data scientist Andrea Lodi

May 22, 2015

Creation of the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Data Science for Real-Time Decision-Making, Canada's largest

Molson family and Molson Coors donate $3.5 million to Campus Montréal, with $2 million earmarked for the Carabins

March 27, 2015

The Molson family and the Molson Coors Brewing Company have pledged $3.5 million to Campus Montréal's joint fundraising campaign benefiting HEC Montréal, Polytechnique Montréal, and the Université de Montréal.

Second Annual Trottier Symposium on Sustainable Engineering, Energy and Design (simultaneous webcast)

March 26, 2015

Securing the Future of Energy for Québec and Canada.

25 years after the Polytechnique tragedy... $25,000 raised to encourage the next generation of women engineers. Thank you!

February 25, 2015

To mark the 25th anniversary of the December 6, 1989, tragedy, Polytechnique Montréal last fall launched the Week of the White Rose, an annual fundraiser with the theme “The future blooms in our hands,” during which the institution encourages its own community and the general public to donate by buying and giving virtual white roses. 

Revolutionary new probe zooms in on cancer cells improves tumour surgeries and extends survival times for brain cancer patients

February 11, 2015

Brain cancer patients may live longer thanks to a new cancer-detection method developed by researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital – The Neuro, at McGill University and the MUHC, and Polytechnique Montréal. The collaborative team has created a powerful new intraoperative probe for detecting cancer cells. The hand-held Raman spectroscopy probe enables surgeons, for the first time, to accurately detect virtually all invasive brain cancer cells in real time during surgery. The probe is superior to existing technology and could set a new standard for successful brain cancer surgery.

Christophe Guy, CEO of Polytechnique Montréal, appointed to the Order of Canada

December 27, 2014

Christophe Guy, Chief Executive Officer of Polytechnique Montréal, has been appointed a member of the Order of Canada by His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada. Prof. Guy is receiving this honour for his accomplishments as a chemical engineering professor and researcher and as a university administrator.

Invitation to media- Officials from 1989 and 2014 unite for ceremonial laying of bouquets of 14 white roses at Polytechnique at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 6

December 5, 2014

Commemoration of the 25th anniversary of December 6, 1989

"Say it with white roses"- Polytechnique Montréal Week of the White Rose: part of the events commemorating the 25th anniversary of the tragedy of December 6, 1989

December 1, 2014

Show your love for someone close to you by giving them the gift of virtual white roses, and at the same time help introduce young girls from disadvantaged communities to the world of science. That's the idea behind the Polytechnique Montréal Week of the White Rose, which begins today, Monday, December 1, 2014. The roses can be purchased on the Week of the White Rose secure e-commerce site at whiteroseweek.org.

Engineers Pierre Pomerleau, Marc St-Hilaire and Magellan Charbonneau honoured by Polytechnique alumni association at 2014 merit awards

November 14, 2014

The Association des diplômés de l'École Polytechnique (alumni association) honoured three of its members who have distinguished themselves in their respective fields, at the 36th Gala Prix Mérite (merit awards) this evening at Hôtel Omni Mont-Royal, with Gestion FÉRIQUE as honorary chair.

Hélène Brisebois, President of SDK, receives an honorary doctorate from Polytechnique Montréal

November 6, 2014

On the recommendation of Polytechnique Montréal, Université de Montréal today awarded an honorary doctorate to Hélène Brisebois, President of SDK and Associates, during the annual supper for the friends of the Polytechnique Montréal President organization.

25 years after the tragedy, Polytechnique Montréal launches the Order of the White Rose and the Week of the White Rose

October 31, 2014

“We will continue building, but we will never forget,” is the inspiring message from engineer Nathalie Provost, who was wounded on December 6, 1989, the day the formerly peaceful lives of Polytechnique students turned tragic.

New technology that guides light through glass, developed by researchers from Polytechnique Montréal, could make our smartphones even smarter.

September 18, 2014

What is essential is invisible to the eye: see it all with a smartphone! 

Media briefing- Thursday, August 7, 10 a.m.- Meeting with Esteban VII, first Canadian team since 2003 to reach the top ranks of the legendary American Solar Challenge competition

August 4, 2014

On Thursday, August 7, at 10 a.m., media representatives and the Folie Technique science camp's 200 young participants are invited to meet the team behind the Esteban solar vehicle, fourth-place finisher in the celebrated American Solar Challenge race, which took place July 21 to 28 in the United States.