ETH News

Eva Heinen investigates the factors that influence our choice of transport. Her personal commute to ETH is by bus and on foot.

Alumna Michelle Ammann studied Comparative and International Studies at ETH Zurich and now works at the UN in New York. The innovative ETH mindset and her data analysis skills are highly valued by the international organisation.

Three women spin-off founders from ETH Zurich have developed a portable measuring device called Digit Soil that analyses soil quality and enables customised fertilisation. The sensor makes farming more sustainable and efficient while reducing its environmental impact.

The Graphische Sammlung ETH Z¨¹rich boasts a collection of some 160,000 prints and drawings by artists such as D¨¹rer, Rembrandt and Warhol. Its new exhibition, NEOGEO, marks an experimental turn, featuring the work of three contemporary female artists.

Lenny Winkel researches the environmental behaviour of trace elements such as selenium. A native of the Netherlands, she adores the Swiss mountains.

Two Master¡¯s students in Computer Science at ETH founded a start-up to offer high-quality, one-on-one online tutoring at affordable rates.

The SmartStamp app is used to verify the authenticity of artworks.

Neuroscientist Johannes Bohacek investigates the molecular basis of stress in the brain. He originally wanted to become a psychotherapist.

Nina Cabezas Wallscheid, Professor of Stem Cell Biology and Ageing, is researching the impact of nutrition on the human blood system. Her research team aims to identify the ideal diet for a long and healthy life.

ETH student and top sprinter G¨¦raldine Frey is preparing for her races with an innovative piece of equipment. Developed at ETH Zurich, the Airshield reduces aerodynamic drag, enabling athletes to train at speeds above their normal pace.