Educación de calidad

ESPOL's FICT held THE FINAL PITCH, the final stage of 5MinPitch, where students presented their projects in five minutes before a multidisciplinary jury. The winner was Diana Franco, an engineering student majoring in Petroleum Engineering, who stood out for her technical expertise and clarity of presentation. The initiative strengthens communication skills, critical thinking, and professional development.

Prospective mining engineering students visited the Faculty of Geosciences at the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral as part of their leveling process. The visit allowed them to learn about the degree program, talk with authorities and a graduate, and strengthen their vocational guidance through assistantships and academic support.

Civil Engineering students from the FICT at the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral made a technical visit to a meteorological station at the University of Guayaquil, where specialists from the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology explained how climate variables are monitored, strengthening their practical skills in hydrology.

M.Sc. Raúl Ortiz, an international petroleum advisor, presented a technical analysis on the strategic role of natural gas in strengthening the country’s energy security, highlighting its potential as a transition source toward a more diversified and sustainable energy matrix. The session fostered academic reflection and technical dialogue on viable solutions to Ecuador’s energy challenges.

On February 11, 2026, the Civil Engineering program held its end-of-semester II PAO2025 meeting at FICT, with 92% faculty participation. The session enabled the analysis of academic results, review of portfolios and accreditation observations, and reaffirmed the program’s commitment to continuous improvement.

A recent study proposes a passively tuned wave energy converter that significantly improves efficiency and adaptability to different wave climates, outperforming conventional systems and opening new opportunities for sustainable wave energy harvesting.

FICT–ESPOL researcher, David Enrique Valverde Burneo, from the facultad de ingenieria en ciencias de la tierra, earned a Cum Laude honorable mention following his doctoral thesis defense at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), highlighting the impact and quality of his research on new cementitious materials.

Students of Engineering in Petroleum, Engineering in Mining, and Engineering in Geology from FICT–ESPOL successfully completed the defense of their graduation projects, demonstrating the knowledge and competencies acquired during their academic training. The projects addressed relevant issues in each field, showcasing the integration of theory, applied research, and professional practice, marking a milestone in the completion of their university education.

Master of Civil Engineering students from FICT–ESPOL participated in a technical site visit to the 'La Toma' Raw Water Pumping Station in Guayaquil to study the SAICA Network’s infrastructure and its real-time quality monitoring systems. The visit served to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application, enhancing technical competencies and exposing students to the operational management of large-scale water supply networks.

Geology Engineering students from ESPOL conducted a fieldwork expedition in Santa Elena to apply Hydrogeology and Ecuadorian Geology principles in sites such as Manglaralto and San Vicente. Collaborating with academic experts and the local community, students measured water parameters and analyzed sedimentary environments, linking this practical experience to water sustainability projects and the achievement of SDGs 4 and 6.