Study at FICT … set your sights on the worldThe career of Geanella Herrera Narváez, a graduate of the Faqculty of Geosciences Engineering (FICT), reflects an education that does more than just build knowledge.
Land of Giants: FICT Turns Its History into a Compelling StoryThe FICT at ESPOL filmed the documentary *Land of Giants: FICT Building the Future*, an audiovisual production aimed at preserving the institution’s history through interviews with professionals who have been part of the unit’s academic and scientific legacy.
Promoting electromobility through academia and research The workshop titled “Electric Mobility: Regulations for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations” was held in Quito at the offices of the German development agency GIZ.
Published article Q1 | The Impact of Oil on Groundwater in the Ecuadorian AmazonA recent study analyzed groundwater quality in the Ecuadorian Amazon, revealing important information about the presence of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) and their potential implications for human health. The research, published in MDPI’s scientific journal Sustainability, evaluated 161 water samples from domestic wells located in the provinces of Sucumbíos and Orellana, areas where a large portion of the population relies on groundwater for daily consumption.
Fieldwork Enhances Technical Training for Master's Students in Geotechnical EngineeringStudents in the Geotechnical Engineering Master's program at ESPOL participated in a field exercise where they applied technical criteria in real-world conditions, complementing their academic training.
ESPOL Strengthens Scientific Cooperation with IGME-CSIC Through an Official Visit to SpainESPOL and FICT paid an official visit to IGME-CSIC in Spain to strengthen scientific and academic cooperation in areas such as hydroecology, education, and research; the delegation, led by its senior officials, consolidated strategic partnerships and reaffirmed its participation in joint initiatives, paving the way for new opportunities for international collaboration and sustainable development.
Rey Juan Carlos University donates equipment for a project in Manglaralto as part of an international cooperation initiativeThe coordinator of the Geology program at FICT-ESPOL paid an academic visit to Rey Juan Carlos University, where equipment was handed over to be donated to the community engagement project “Water Sourcing, Harvesting, and Reuse for Sustainability (Phase II).”
Meeting Promotes the Formation of the National Ecohydrology Group in EcuadorOn March 17, 2026, at UNESCO (Quito), the National Working Group on Ecohydrology (Ecuador Chapter) was established, bringing together academic and institutional stakeholders. Activities were planned to commemorate the Intergovernmental Hydrological Program, and initiatives such as the creation of CONAPI were promoted, along with collaborative research efforts.
Pedestrian WAY: Walk the campus, experience engineering.“Pedestrian WAY: Pedestrian Infrastructure for a Sustainable Campus,” an initiative aimed at transforming pedestrian mobility on ESPOL’s Prosperina Campus.
Civil engineering students from ESPOL advance to the finals of the 3rd Hydraulic Design CompetitionA team of civil engineering students from FICT-ESPOL advanced to the finals of the 3rd Hydraulic Design Competition, organized by Plastigama Wavin, a nationwide initiative that promotes the application of technical knowledge and creativity to develop sustainable solutions for water resource management.