Educación de calidad

The academic and scientific career of Natividad García, Ph.D., an engineer and researcher at FICT, was recognized by a national media outlet, which highlighted her contributions to applied research, sustainable construction, and the development of human talent, as well as the impact of women’s leadership on the advancement of engineering and science in the city of Guayaquil.

As part of the SIKA Chair, civil engineering students from FICT–ESPOL took a technical tour of SIKA Ecuador to learn about industrial floor protection technologies. The activity reinforced their practical training through plant tours, technical presentations, and real-world case studies applied to construction and infrastructure.

FICT presented a strategic proposal to help transform ESPOL’s Las Peñas Campus into a space for innovation, sustainability, and interdisciplinary learning, integrating research, community engagement, and academic solutions that have an impact on both the university and society.

FICT is welcoming new tenured faculty members, who will contribute to the advancement of teaching, research, and community engagement in their respective fields of expertise, promoting academic excellence and the generation of knowledge that has an impact on society.

The FICT Petroleum program strengthened knowledge exchange through the participation of an international professor and researcher, creating a forum for dialogue on professional training, innovation, and trends in the energy sector to contribute to academic development and the preparation of future professionals.

Professor and researcher Natividad García Troncoso, Ph.D., of FICT–ESPOL, was appointed as an Early Career Editorial Board Member of the journal *Construction and Building Materials* (Q1/D1), a recognition that highlights her scientific career and strengthens the faculty’s international presence in high-impact research networks.

FICT receives specialized instructional materials from Tecnovoladuras S.A. to strengthen the practical training of mining students through resources focused on drilling and blasting. The initiative includes future training programs and reinforces the collaboration between FICT and the private sector to develop technical skills aligned with the needs of the mining industry.

FICT–ESPOL launched the SLB–ESPOL Chairs, an online training program designed to enhance students’ knowledge of reservoir engineering through specialized modules and support from industry experts. The initiative strengthens the collaboration between academia and the hydrocarbon sector to promote the training of future professionals.

FICT and UTEQ strengthened their ties of academic, scientific, and technological cooperation by promoting joint projects, exchanging expertise, and undertaking research initiatives aimed at generating practical solutions for the country’s sustainable development.

During the academic visit, civil engineering students from PUCE Santo Domingo toured FICT-ESPOL’s specialized laboratories and learned about its main lines of research, enhancing their education through hands-on experiences related to hydrocarbons, geotechnical engineering, mineral processing, water quality, and technologies for carbon capture and water treatment.