Recognition at the 2026 Doctoral Student Conference at the Polytechnic University of MadridThe coordinator of the Geological Engineering program at FICT-ESPOL was honored at the 2026 Doctoral Student Conference at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, where her doctoral research was recognized for its contribution to scientific advancement and international collaboration.
Conduct technical field surveys to identify hydraulic, land, and road conditions related to flooding issues in the Jujan canton, in order to gather baseline data to support the development of diagnostic studies and technical proposals.
The Faculty of Earth Geosciences Engineering at ESPOL participated in the Ecuadorian Commission for UNESCO Geoparks in Quito, presenting updates on geopark projects and strengthening collaboration among academia, the public sector, and international organizations.
Se realizó una reunión de trabajo para preparar un taller sobre la medición de resultados de aprendizaje y coordinar una futura visita externa de evaluación. Durante el encuentro se presentaron metodologías, rúbricas y herramientas digitales para fortalecer la evaluación académica y la mejora continua en los procesos de aseguramiento de la calidad educativa.
The new AEFICT board presented its work plan to the authorities of the Faculty of Geosciences Engineering at ESPOL, establishing coordination spaces to strengthen student participation, academic support, and well-being within the FICT community.
Graduates from the Master's of Civil Engineering Degree at FICT-ESPOL participated in a community outreach program on septic tank maintenance, disseminating information to prevent waterborne diseases and promote safe sanitation in the community.
As part of International Women's Day, women from the FICT at the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral participated in a reflection session where they shared messages and recognized women who inspire their path in engineering.💜
The Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FICT) at the Higher Polytechnic School of the Coast (ESPOL) hosted an academic visit from the State Technical University of Quevedo (UTE) to tour its Geotechnical, Construction, and Sanitary Engineering laboratories.The tour provided an opportunity to showcase specialized equipment and testing methods, as well as explore possibilities for academic cooperation and shared infrastructure use for research and practical training.
ESPOL's Master of Civil Engineering Degree, with a specialization in Construction and Sanitation, held academic meetings with the participation of its national and international professors as part of its strategic actions to advance toward international accreditation of the program.
La Facultad de Ingeniería en Ciencias de la Tierra (FICT) de la ESPOL recibió la visita del Dr. Leonardo Gutiérrez, Senior Research Scientist del Centre for Advanced Process Technology for Urban REsource recovery (CAPTURE) y Director Internacional de la red EC-Water.