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.
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.
Graduates of the Master’s Program in Civil Engineering Bring Innovation to Public Management in QuinsalomaGraduates of the Master’s in Civil Engineering program at FICT-ESPOL developed a BIM implementation plan for the Municipality of Quinsaloma, bringing innovation to improve the planning and management of public works.
Innovation in Foundations: Academia and Industry Promote Technical Advancement with a Presentation by an International ExpertThe Faculty of Geosciences Engineering at ESPOL, in collaboration with FIVAR S.A. and Leimet Oy, organized an international seminar on innovation in foundation engineering, promoting technical exchange between academia and industry.
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.
FICT Strengthens International Cooperation in Water Management with the CYTED Network and Its Group in GironaLa Facultad de Ingeniería en Ciencias de la Tierra de la ESPOL participó en reuniones de la red CYTED en Girona, fortaleciendo la cooperación internacional y el intercambio de experiencias en soluciones basadas en la naturaleza para la gestión sostenible del agua.
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.