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.
FICT's Mining Engineering Program Promotes Continuous Improvement of Its Academic OfferingsThe Mining Program at FICT-ESPOL held a strategic meeting to strengthen its academic offerings, focusing on continuous improvement, curriculum updates, and alignment with the needs of the mining sector.
Working meeting strengthens the measurement of learning outcomes in academic quality assurance processesA working meeting was held to prepare a workshop on measuring learning outcomes and to coordinate a future external evaluation visit. During the meeting, methodologies, rubrics, and digital tools were presented to strengthen academic assessment and promote continuous improvement in educational quality assurance processes.
FICT and the Center for Continuing Education are exploring the implementation of micro-credentials for specialized trainingThe Faculty of Geosciences Engineering and the Center for Continuing Education at ESPOL explored the possibility of incorporating digital micro-credentials at ESPOL to certify skills acquired in academic courses and events, aligning the educational program with international trends in flexible learning.
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.💜
A German student will undertake a research internship at ESPOL through the DAAD RISE Worldwide programA student from the Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm will undertake a research internship at ESPOL’s School of Earth Sciences Engineering through the DAAD RISE Worldwide program, participating in projects on CO₂ capture technologies and advanced water treatment.
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.