ESPOL analyzes innovation indicators and research workload in a meeting with FICT faculty membersA workshop was held to analyze innovation indicators and research workload, fostering dialogue among researchers and strengthening the institution’s academic and scientific management processes.
ESPOL Hosts an Orientation Session to Strengthen Environmental Management in Municipal Projects in GuayaquilESPOL hosted an orientation session for an environmental consulting firm involved in CAF projects in Guayaquil, bringing together specialists and key stakeholders to define methodologies for environmental and social monitoring and auditing; the event strengthened coordination among the public and private sectors and academia, promoting responsible management of the impacts of civil engineering projects.
ESPOL Strengthens Water Management in the Bulubulu River Basin Through Continuous Scientific MonitoringField activities are being carried out in the Bulubulu River basin to assess water quality through physical-chemical and microbiological monitoring. This international cooperation project aims to strengthen water management, access to water, and sustainable development in rural communities.
N8n Automation Course Strengthens Digital Skills at FICT-ESPOLAn in-person course on workflow automation with n8n was held, focusing on the practical use of digital tools to optimize processes. Participants learned how to integrate applications, work with APIs, and apply automation in academic and professional settings.
FICT, CIPAT-ESPOL, and AVISID are promoting sustainable water management in the poultry sectorESPOL, in partnership with AVISID S.A., conducts hydrogeological studies at poultry farms to identify and sustainably manage water resources. The initiative led to successful drilling, well optimization, and the implementation of nature-based solutions, as well as the publication of a high-impact scientific paper.
Researchers from FICT-ESPOL are participating in an international course on volcanic risk in Costa RicaParticipation in an international course strengthened capabilities in volcanic risk assessment and management, combining technical training, the use of specialized tools, and hands-on learning.
UNESCO Chair Launches Publishing Initiative That Brings Together Science and Culture in Chongón Colonche“Chongón-Colonche Mágico” is an interdisciplinary publishing initiative that brings together science, culture, and the local landscape through narrative and audiovisual content, promoting science communication and the preservation of geocultural heritage.
FICT promotes international cooperation through a technical visit to the University of OviedoFICT-ESPOL and the University of Oviedo are strengthening their cooperation in the geosciences through technical activities under the DInSAR project, promoting joint research and academic mobility.
Artificial Intelligence Applied to Project Management in Engineering and ConstructionThe Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, through its Master’s Program in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Construction and Sanitation, hosted a seminar on the use of artificial intelligence in project management, focusing on its application in automation, risk analysis, and decision-making. The event highlighted how these technologies are transforming the role of professionals toward more strategic functions, driving more efficient and innovative management in the construction sector.
Connecting academia with industry: partnerships that transform civil engineering educationThe Faculty of Geosciences Engineering at the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral has strengthened its partnership with Boonker Construcciones to align academic training with the needs of the construction sector, promoting opportunities such as internships, employability, and project development, for the benefit of students and faculty.