National Final of the “My Thesis in 180 Seconds” Popularization Contest

Here is the jury for this 11th edition of MT180:

• Matthieu Aguilera, PhD student, 2nd prize of the national final jury of “My Thesis in 180 Seconds” 2023
• Isabelle Chataignier, rhetoric teacher at the War College, lecturer, author, and former lawyer
• Xavier Latour, Deputy Mayor of the Nice Côte d’Azur metropolis in charge of Higher Education, Research, and Training
• Patrick Michel, CNRS astrophysicist, head of the “Theories and Observations in Planetary Science” team at the Joseph-Louis Lagrange Laboratory (CNRS/Observatory of Côte d’Azur/University Côte d’Azur), professor with permanent affiliation abroad at the University of Tokyo
• Fabrice Rousselot, chief editor at The Conversation France

• A high school student from the Nice academy will complete the jury, with a student from Massena high school.

Various high school classes from the Nice academy will attend this eloquence final and award the “High School Prize” to their preferred candidate. This event aims to encourage the younger audience to discover scientific studies. And for the first time, the final will be broadcast and commented on during a live Twitch stream.

Who are the participants?

The contestants included:

• Pierre BABY, University of Avignon; “Physiological and behavioral responses of the generalist predator, Forficula pubescens (Dermaptera: Forficulidae) to various biotic and abiotic constraints in a biological control perspective in apple orchards“; Mediterranean Institute of Biodiversity and Marine and Continental Ecology (Aix-Marseille University, IRD, CNRS).
• Sarah BAGOT, Clermont Auvergne University; “Metabolic and nutritional adaptations to weight variations, ovarian hormonal status, and physical activity level“; Laboratory of Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise in Physiological and Pathological Conditions (Clermont Auvergne University), Nutrifizz.

• Mélyne BAUDIN MARIE, Nantes University; “Syntheses of Multivalent Enzymatic Inhibitors of Sialidases for the Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (CIBD)“; Chemistry and Interdisciplinary, Synthesis, Analysis, Modeling Laboratory (Nantes University, CNRS).

• Anna DIET, Clermont Auvergne University; “Development and implementation of a strategy for seeking natural bioactive metabolites from cheese matrices effective against osteoarthritis“; Joint Cheese Research Unit (Inrae, Clermont Auvergne University, VetAgroSup), Human Nutrition Unit (Inrae, Clermont Auvergne University).

• Gaspard FOUGEA, Paris-Saclay University; “Formal models for consciousness: from subjective experience to cognitive algorithms“; Methods Laboratory (ENS Paris-Saclay, Paris-Saclay University).

• Noëlla GROSSI, Paris-Saclay University; “Identification of compensatory mechanisms involved in the pathophysiology of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type R2“; Stem Cell Institute for Treating and Studying Monogenic Diseases (Paris-Saclay University, Inserm).

• Bertrand KACZMAREK, University of Burgundy; “The Myth of Penal Neutrality. Elements for a Penitentiary Culture“; Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory in Societies, Sensibilities, Care (University of Burgundy, CNRS).

• Elie KADOCHE, Telecom Paris; “Development of control algorithms based on multi-agent reinforcement learning for the optimization of large-scale wind farms“; Laboratory of Information Processing and Communication (Telecom Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris).

• Thibault LAFFARGUE, University of French Guiana; “The role of the microbiome in explaining the success of invasive species“; Ecology, Evolution, Interactions of Amazonian Systems Laboratory (University of French Guiana, Ifremer, CNRS); Evolution, Genomes, Behaviour, Ecology Laboratory (Paris-Saclay University, IRD, CNRS).
• Wendy LE MOUËLLIC, University of Toulouse; “Characterization of sulfur acquisition pathways and cysteine biosynthesis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis during infection“; Pharmacology and Structural Biology Institute (University of Toulouse, University Toulouse III Paul Sabatier, CNRS).

• Coralie LE PICARD, La Rochelle University; “Detection & Effects of Pneumatic Micro-particles in Aquatic Environments“; Littoral Environment and Societies Laboratory (La Rochelle University, CNRS).

• Emma LELONG, University of Western Brittany; “The Effectiveness of Marine Ecosystem Protection through the Granting of a Legal Status: The Case of the Mediterranean Sea“; Laboratory of Use Planning, Resources, and Marine and Coastal Spaces (University of Western Brittany, Ifremer).

• Seyta LEY-NGARDIGAL, University of Bordeaux; “Molecular mechanisms of glucose overload toxicity on the skin“; Rare Diseases Laboratory: Genetics and Metabolism (University of Bordeaux, Inserm).

• Aïcha LOÏAL, University of the Antilles; “Understanding the Behavioral Plasticity of Aedes aegypti Populations to Improve Surveillance and Vector Control“; Pasteur Institute of Guadeloupe.

• Clémentine MARIE, Paris Diderot University; “Mechanisms of Oestradiol Action in the Human Ovary in Physiological and Polycystic Conditions“; Functional and Adaptive Biology Laboratory (Paris Diderot University, CNRS).
• Ludovic VAUTHIER, University of Lorraine; “Coupling Dark Anaerobic Fermentation and Biomethanation for Biomethane Production“; Reactions and Process Engineering Laboratory (University of Lorraine, CNRS).