Trabajo decente y crecimiento económico

The 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.

Researchers from FICT-ESPOL conducted a study on occupational exposure to heavy metals and agrochemicals in the Santa Rosa canton, providing evidence to support occupational risk prevention in agricultural settings.

Graduates of the Master’s in Civil Engineering program at FICT-ESPOL developed a BIM implementation plan for the Municipality of Quinsaloma, bringing innovation to improve the planning and management of public works.

The Faculty of Earth Geosciences Engineering at ESPOL participated in the Ecuadorian Commission for UNESCO Geoparks in Quito, presenting updates on geopark projects and strengthening collaboration among academia, the public sector, and international organizations.

Aquí tienes la traducción al inglés, manteniendo el tono profesional y resaltando el logro del estudiante: "Demian Román Abad, a Civil Engineering student at FICT-ESPOL, made history by becoming the first student nationwide to receive the Academic Excellence Recognition from the Holcim Academy. With a perfect score of 10/10 in the program's seventh cohort, Demian stands out as a benchmark for elite training at ESPOL—a pioneer institution of this alliance that seeks to empower young talent and bridge the gap between academic rigor and the sustainability demands of the global industry.

Petroleum engineering students from ESPOL went on a field trip to the San Rafael Commune to strengthen good mining practices, with an emphasis on environmental management and occupational safety. The activity allowed them to evaluate local practices, identify risks and opportunities for improvement, and contribute to the promotion of safer, more responsible, and sustainable mining through community outreach activities.

In an analysis for Teleamazonas, M.Sc. Freddy Carrión, a research professor at FICT-ESPOL, described this news as a strategic success toward meeting the country's production goals. Carrión emphasized that, to ensure a sustainable impact, it is essential to attract high-tech foreign investment. This would allow not only for crude oil extraction but also for increasing oil reserves in response to the natural depletion of mature fields.

The Holcim Academy 2025 – II PAO successfully concluded after three months of hands-on training in concrete technology, solidifying the long-standing strategic alliance between Holcim and ESPOL. This academy-industry partnership boosted technical knowledge transfer and professional skill development for engineering students, preparing them with high standards of sustainability and efficiency to meet the current challenges of the country's construction sector.

The closing ceremony of the ADITEC Chair 2025 marked the conclusion of a technical training program in concrete technology developed by Aditec Ecuatoriana and ESPOL. The program comprised seven modules and sixteen academic hours, aimed at strengthening the competencies of future engineers through a practical, industry-linked approach.

Professor Natividad García Troncoso received an Honorable Mention at the 2025 Sustainable Construction Awards for her project “Cemented Bahareque for Social Housing,” an innovative and sustainable proposal that provides seismic-resistant solutions for affordable housing. This recognition highlights her scientific contribution and ESPOL’s commitment to innovation and sustainable development.