International Physics Olympiad 2025: Five students receive Thales Solidarity STEM for ALL grants
Thales is proud to have partnered with the first edition of the International Physics Olympiad held in France. From the STEM for ALL prize giving to a visit of our Palaiseau laboratory, relive a week dedicated to excellence and diversity among tomorrow's young scientific talents.
First held in 1967, the International Physics Olympiad is the world’s most prestigious physics competition for young people under twenty. It brings together over a thousand participants from nearly 90 countries to celebrate physics and support the students who will shape the science of tomorrow.
At Thales, encouraging science, technology, and vocations in STEM fields is one of our priorities. That is why we are proud of having been a partner of the first edition of this competition held in France, which took place from July 18 to 24 in the Paris region.
During the closing ceremony, Marko Erman, Chief Scientific Officer of Thales, awarded a grant as part of the STEM for ALL programme to five students who showed great motivation for STEM fields despite the social challenges they face.
The International Physics Olympiad is a testament to the scientific excellence of young people from around the world. Through the STEM for ALL grants, we aim to encourage the commitment and diversity of these future talents by giving them the means to pursue their passion for science and to take on tomorrow’s challenges.
Marko Erman
The five recipients are part of delegations from Nigeria, Pakistan, Spain, Turkmenistan, and Vietnam.
As a sponsor, Thales also welcomed more than 60 students from 17 countries to the Thales Research & Technology laboratory in Palaiseau. They were able to discover the Group’s latest innovations in physics: next-generation quantum sensors, superhydrophobic materials, and high-power lasers. They also had a special opportunity to interact with our scientific experts about their recent work and learn about the many possible career paths available to them.
It is essential to spark curiosity and foster the desire to innovate among young generations. Supporting them and helping them discover the diversity of scientific and technological professions is an investment in our collective future.
Amélie Ravier, Executive Director, Thales Solidarity
A look back in pictures at the awards ceremony and the visit to our laboratory
