At FICT, we had the “Aja! moment” during our visit to the Science ParkThe Faculty of Geosciences Engineering (FICT) welcomed a group of young people from the ¡Ajá! Science Park summer camp, a non-formal science education program run by ESPOL.
The Sonidos del Sol Tour Brings Latin American Music to the FICT CommunityFICT hosted a performance by Sonidos del Sol as part of their institutional tour leading up to Cultural Monday, organized by ESPOL’s Art and Culture Department, where Latin American folk music created a gathering space for the FICT polytechnic community.
Science and the community discuss the strategic value of the tropical dry forestThe 34th edition of ESPOL Divulga’s “Chela Científica” focused on the theme “The Hidden Power of the Tropical Dry Forest” and featured Maribel Aguilar, a professor and researcher at FICT and CIPAT.
FICT's Petroleum Engineering program bolsters ESPOL's leadership in the 2026 QS Subject RankingsThe Petroleum Engineering program at FICT contributes to ESPOL’s standing as Ecuador’s top university, according to the results of the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject, one of the most widely recognized international rankings that evaluates academic performance by discipline.
FICT promotes international scientific collaboration with Rey Juan Carlos UniversityThe FICT at ESPOL strengthened ties with Rey Juan Carlos University to promote joint projects, scientific publications, and international academic opportunities for faculty and students.
FICT and CIPAT Strengthen Research Capabilities Within Their Academic UnitFICT and CIPAT launched the “Scientific Method” workshop, designed to strengthen skills in research, academic writing, and project development, while promoting the production of scientific articles and the advancement of applied knowledge.
Project Closure | Collaboration Between Academia and Civil Society for Sustainable Management in the AmazonAs part of the project “Citizen Participation for Sustainable Land Management in Amazonian Areas Affected by Mining,” the official presentation of results was held to the Citizen Participation Corporation, as part of the project’s closing and handover p
Study examines exposure to pollutants in agricultural settingsResearchers from FICT-ESPOL conducted a study on occupational exposure to heavy metals and agrochemicals in the Santa Rosa canton, providing evidence to support occupational risk prevention in agricultural settings.
Hidrogeodía 2026 | Webinar: “Water and Gender: Building Eco-Sustainable Lakes”The Center for Research and Applied Projects in Geosciences (CIPAT) at FICT organized the webinar “Water and Gender: Building Eco-Sustainable Lakes,” promoting women’s leadership and academic exchange in sustainable water management.
Hidrogeodía 2026 | Ecohydrological tour at ESPOL strengthens training in sustainable water managementCIPAT, in collaboration with FICT, organized the “Hidrogeodía 2026” academic program, enhancing training in ecohydrology and sustainable water management through hands-on activities in the La Prosperina Protected Forest and other areas of the ESPOL Gustavo Galindo campus.