ROLLE, Switzerland, Oct. 31, 2025 – PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it is celebrating 10 years of
partnership with the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), one of Europe’s
leading technical universities. Since 2015, PPG has supported EPFL’s Euler Course, an accelerated mathematics
program designed to nurture exceptional young talent and promote education in STEM subjects across French-speaking
Switzerland.
A group of students from EPFL’s Euler Course visited PPG’s Automotive Refinish site in Milan, part of the activities celebrating the 10-year partnership between PPG and EPFL supporting STEM education.
Inspired by the18th-century Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler, the program offers motivated junior and high-school
students the opportunity to explore advanced mathematical concepts through a combination of workshops, lectures and
peer interaction. The six-year curriculum complements the traditional school program and is taught by PhD students,
postdoctoral researchers, and EPFL faculty members. Participants in the Euler course are exempt from mathematics
classes at their school.
Over the past decade, more than 3,000 students aged 10-13 have participated in the entrance exams for the course,
with around 30 of the most talented candidates selected each year. To date, 127 students have completed the full
six-year program, with record graduations of 22 and 20 students in the past two years. This academic year, 130
students are enrolled, representing diverse backgrounds and a shared passion for mathematics.
“We are deeply grateful to PPG for a decade of partnership,” said Professor Anna Fontcuberta i Morral,
president of EPFL. “The company’s unwavering support ensures that the next generation of young
mathematicians in French-speaking Switzerland can explore their potential and pursue excellence in an inspiring
community.”
To mark the 10-year anniversary, a group of Euler Course students, accompanied by Prof. Jérôme Scherer,
head of the program, and Jérôme Zamblera, PPG vice president, EMEA, Automotive Refinish, visited
PPG’s Automotive Refinish Coatings site in Milan. The students explored the science behind paint formulation
and production, gaining firsthand insight into how chemistry and materials science drive innovation in industry. The
experience continued at the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology, where participants took part in a
dedicated workshop at the i.lab Chemistry.
“For the past decade, PPG’s continued support has helped EPFL create a stimulating environment where
young people can challenge themselves and discover their passion for science and technology,” said
Jérôme Zamblera, PPG vice president, EMEA, Automotive Refinish. “By inspiring future innovators,
the Euler Course contributes to building the skilled talent our industries need to continue driving
progress.”
PPG’s global community engagement efforts and the PPG Foundation aim to bring color and brightness to PPG
communities around the world. We invested more than $18.4 million in 2024, supporting hundreds of organizations
across more than 30 countries. By investing in educational opportunities, we help grow tomorrow’s STEM
innovators and a skilled workforce in fields related to coatings and manufacturing. Plus, we empower PPG employees
to multiply their impact for causes that are important to them by supporting their volunteer efforts and charitable
giving.Learn more at communities.ppg.com.
About EPFL
The École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is one of Europe’s leading
universities for science and technology, with over 12,000 students across seven schools covering basic sciences,
engineering, computer science, architecture, life sciences, management, and humanities. EPFL combines world-class
research with a strong commitment to STEM education and outreach, inspiring young people through initiatives such as
the Euler Course, which offers advanced mathematics education to talented junior and high-school students across
Switzerland. To learn more, visit: https://www.epfl.ch/education/education-and-science-outreach/
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