ESPOL promotes employability with smart AI-based toolsESPOL's FICT held a workshop to share updates on the 1Mentor platform and employability tools. During the event, AI-based solutions were presented to identify in-demand skills, bridge skill gaps, and build personalized learning paths. Additionally, global labor market trends and the evolution of professional profiles were analyzed. The initiative strengthens students’ preparation for a dynamic work environment by integrating technology, data, and strategic vision into their education.
FICT is strengthening its academic and technical operations with a focus on teamworkOn April 8, 2026, the dean of FICT, Paúl Carrión, led a meeting with the academic support technical team to strengthen institutional coordination. During the session, key topics were addressed, including personnel regulations, scientific output, the organizational chart, and core functions. The strategic role of technical staff in academic quality was highlighted, and research goals were reviewed, particularly in graduate programs. The meeting reaffirmed the importance of teamwork and close collaboration in achieving institutional objectives.
FICT Strengthens Ties with Graduates at Alumni Gathering Held in QuitoFICT participated in the ESPOL Alumni Gathering in Quito, strengthening ties with its graduates and promoting the exchange of professional experiences; during the event, FICT officials shared academic progress and facilitated opportunities for dialogue to gather feedback, thereby consolidating the ESPOL Alumni Network as a key player in continuous improvement and institutional outreach.
This is how excellence is built: from the classroom to the futureAt FICT, faculty members from the Geotechnical Engineering program participated in a workshop focused on reviewing and strengthening the curriculum, with an emphasis on updating key course content such as Soil Mechanics, Surveying, Pavements, and Foundation Engineering. The work focused on aligning learning outcomes with professional competencies, improving academic quality, and adapting the curriculum to current industry demands. This process reflects a commitment to continuously improving education, aimed at producing better-prepared and more competitive engineers.
International mobility enhances engineering education and fosters a global perspective on the mining sectorThe international academic mobility experience offers ESPOL students a comprehensive educational opportunity. Adrián Patricio Álvarez Reyes, now an ESPOL alumnus, participated in the Erasmus+ KA171 program, spending a semester at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain, in 2025, where he strengthened his academic skills and enhanced his career prospects in the field of mining engineering.
Curriculum reform with a student-centered approachOn April 7, 2026, FICT hosted a visit from the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Undergraduate Dean’s Office to review progress on the curriculum reform process. The meeting provided an opportunity to align criteria and reinforce a comprehensive vision of academic education, highlighting the key role of program coordinators in improving the student experience and addressing current challenges. This process reflects an ongoing commitment to an education that is more relevant, flexible, and connected to the professional world.
Something big is in the works at FICTOn April 9, 2026, the FICT Dean’s Office and Student Association met to coordinate initiatives that will shape the student experience for the year. They are planning a more dynamic and participatory agenda, featuring technical courses, community engagement, partnerships, and real-world opportunities, with a focus on building an active and impactful community.
Through CISE, FICT is enhancing the skills of its employees | 2026 Training DayFICT, with support from the Center for Innovation and Educational Services (CISE), is organizing the 2026 Training Workshop to strengthen its staff’s skills in educational innovation, AI, and soft skills.
ESPOL Presents Its 2025 Accountability ReportESPOL presented its 2025 Accountability Report, highlighting its national leadership, progress in research, sustainability, and innovation, with active participation from FICT.
ESPOL promotes sustainable water management through its Ecohydrology Demonstration Site ProjectThe Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL) is advancing its commitment to sustainability and integrated water resource management through the project “ESPOL Ecohydrology Demonstration Site: Lakes and Albarradas,” an initiative aimed at obtaining official recognition as an Ecohydrology Demonstration Site from UNESCO.