Lecture
This lecture celebrates Alinghi's victory in the prestigious America's Cup, with EPFL's involvement highlighted through scientific collaboration and student contributions in boat design and optimization. Key themes include materials, simulations, fluid mechanics, and metal construction, discussed by experts and students. The event also features the Swiss House in Boston and insights from Professor Jérôme Milgram, who has been involved in 12 America's Cup races. Audience interaction reveals some of the Swiss team's winning strategies, culminating in breathtaking footage from the first leg of the race.