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All women engineers
ESIEE Paris is committed to increasing the number of women in engineering professions
In 16 years, ESIEE Paris has gone from having 10 % to 22 % female students
Happy At School® Women 2025
For the 3rd edition of the Happy At School / Women ranking, ESIEE Paris ranks 5th among schools offering the best student experience for women.
The school has been committed for several years to informing and raising awareness among young women about careers in engineering
Active member of the “Elles bougent” association
Partner for 12 years of the Women in Industry Awards organized by L’Usine Nouvelle
Contributor to the “Networks and Careers for Women” forum by Elles bougent
Partner of the FIRST event by the UPSTI association
Organizer of events within the school
Our major initiatives to increase the number of women
Roundtable: if Engineer was spelled with an "e"?
This annual event, in partnership with Elles Bougent, gives secondary school students the chance to discover the inspiring careers of young female graduates who have turned to the sciences.
Every year, the round table brings together 300 young people to look at the following questions:
- Engineering for women, what professions are out there?
- Why is gender diversity an advantage?
- How do companies go about guaranteeing gender diversity?
- What fears do women have about becoming engineers?
A look back at the 2023 roundtable discussion! Find out what the seven speakers had to say.
The project “What If Engineer Were Spelled with an E”, led by ESIEE Paris, was nominated in the 2023 edition of the “Ingénieuses” awards!
Presentation of the project by Claire Spilmann, Director of Admissions, Promotion, and Communication at ESIEE Paris (in french)
Welcoming women engineering students at ESIEE Paris
At the start of each academic year, ESIEE Paris offers a special welcome to all female students — a friendly and inclusive moment to discover the school’s gender diversity initiatives and to meet Hera, the women’s network club at ESIEE Paris.
They are also welcomed by the Hera club, which is dedicated to promoting gender equality and raising awareness among students about important issues such as: breast cancer awareness, men's mental health, consent, gender equality, the fight against gender-based and sexual violence, and more.
Participation in the Women in Industry Awards
Since the first edition in 2011, ESIEE Paris has been a proud partner of the Women in Industry Awards, organized by L’Usine Nouvelle.
This ceremony aims to celebrate outstanding female career paths across all industrial sectors.
The “ Promising Start ” Award
Each year, ESIEE Paris presents the “Promising Start” award to highlight the remarkable journey of a woman during her first four years of professional experience.
ESIEE Paris Graduates Winners of the Women in Industry Awards
ESIEE Paris Graduates – Winners of the Women in Industry Awards
Sandrine Wamy, ESIEE Paris graduate, received the “International Woman” award in 2024- Isabelle Truong, ESIEE Paris graduate, received the “Promising Early Career Woman” award in 2021
- Sabrina Andiappane, ESIEE Paris graduate, received the “Promising Early Career Woman” award in 2017
- Colette Marchadier, ESIEE Paris graduate, received the “Sustainable Development Woman” award in 2019.
They pave the way: our alumni share their stories
Career paths, successes, and advice to inspire young women to choose science
Camille Couprie,
Research Scientist at META (Facebook) AI Research, ESIEE Paris Graduate 2008
" At the end of my studies at ESIEE, I realized my interest in computer science research, particularly in imaging with the playful side of programming on images. What attracted me to research was always having new things to learn. At first, I was a little scared of struggling: what if we don’t find anything? During a PhD, you’re not alone (thanks to the professors at ESIEE!) "
Océane Dhanaraj
Academic Sales Manager - Research and Education - Americas at Kinova, ESIEE Paris Graduate 2019
" One of my favorite moments during my studies at ESIEE Paris was the incredible opportunity to present our student project at CES 2019 in Las Vegas, a global conference, and to discover the products of the future. This confirmed my passion and made it clear that I wanted to become an ambassador for a technology that helps many people. "
Amélie Adet
Operations Manager at Atlas Copco, ESIEE Paris Graduate 2011
" I've always loved science and wanted to become a team manager. In my engineering career, I found a perfect match for both of my aspirations. I never notice the time spent at work. I work on exciting projects with a lot of autonomy. "
Cassandre Rayer
Production Manager at Transports publics de la région lausannoise, ESIEE Paris Graduate 2015
" Take the place that belongs to you! Scientific and technical careers should never be a matter of gender. Yet, stereotypes continue to hinder women's access to these careers. It's time to break these barriers and claim what is rightfully ours: the opportunity to create, innovate, and transform the world. "
Sandrine Wamy
Operations Director at Africa Global Logistics, Winner of the 2024 Women in Industry Awards - "International Woman" Award, ESIEE Paris Graduate 2003
" Choosing to be an engineer is a true opportunity available to you. Trust in your abilities. Don't let stereotypes hold you back. Engineering is not a field reserved for men. Engineering is a field in which you can excel… "
Eloïse Danjean
Wind and Photovoltaic Development Project Manager at VSB Energies Nouvelles, ESIEE Paris Graduate 2023
" After my two years of preparatory classes for the grandes écoles, I became passionate about the energy transition and I am eager to actively contribute to this great challenge. It was with this goal in mind that I decided to join ESIEE Paris, a choice motivated by the desire to acquire solid skills and participate in concrete projects in this field. "
Discover the web series " Our Alumni Share Their Stories "
" Being an engineer, simply put, whether you are a man or a woman, it is absolutely possible as long as you have the capabilities. Competence is what matters most. "
Céline Nguyen, ESIEE Paris alumna from the 2019 class and Application Manager at BNP Paribas
" Being a woman engineer, I would say that it is a woman who must know how to be confident, take responsibility for her positions, and not let herself be influenced or impacted by others' opinions. "
Cindy Mata, ESIEE Paris alumna from the 2019 class and IVVQ Manager at Thales
" Being a woman engineer is being a woman like any other. It's simply that we have chosen a path that, until now, is not the one most women typically choose, even though today it is becoming more and more common. "
Sandrine Wamy, ESIEE Paris alumna from the 2003 class, Operations Director at Africa Global Logistics, and winner of the Women in Industry Award in the "Women International" category.
Contacts
Christine Cévaër
Project manager - Coordinator of initiatives promoting women - Press relations
Aurore Narayaninsamy
Communication Officer - Promoting women Coordinator