Industria, Innovación e Infraestructura

ESPOL and the Ecuadorian Chamber of Mining strengthened their cooperation to link academic training with the mining sector, promoting pre-professional internships, research, innovation, and outreach projects that contribute to a more technically advanced, sustainable, and responsible mining industry.

FICT-ESPOL, CONDUESPOL, and the Guayas Citizen Prefecture are conducting applied research to analyze the recruitment and retention of women in technical and operational roles in the road sector. The study will follow 31 participants from the start of their training to establish a baseline and subsequently evaluate factors such as motivations, barriers, gender stereotypes, autonomy, employability, and job placement. The initiative draws on international experiences and aims to generate evidence to strengthen future training and workforce inclusion programs for women in road infrastructure projects in Ecuador.

FICT-ESPOL presented its Geology, Mining, and Petroleum Engineering programs to students at the Santa María del Fiat School in Olón. Through workshops and hands-on demonstrations, the students learned about applications of Geosciences, career paths, and job opportunities, strengthening the bond between the college and the educational community of Santa Elena.

The 2026 FICT Alumni Reunion brought together approximately 120 graduates from different classes to strengthen their ties with the School, share their achievements, and explore new opportunities for collaboration that integrate the alumni’s professional experience into the education and inspiration of new generations.

Civil engineering students expanded their knowledge of best construction practices through a technical presentation that addressed the prevention of errors on construction sites, the proper use of materials, and criteria for improving the quality, efficiency, and sustainability of projects.

FICT and the Municipal GAD of Biblián are planning a technical-scientific collaboration to study geological faults and potential threats in the region, generating information that will contribute to risk prevention, cantonal planning, and the practical training of students.

FICT is strengthening its international cooperation to expand academic and professional opportunities for its students through the Pioneers of Engineering program, forging partnerships with universities, companies, and technology centers in Spain to promote training opportunities, internships, and future joint initiatives.

FICT, CIPAT, and CELEC E.P. conducted a geophysical survey campaign in unstable areas of Azuay to characterize subsurface conditions and generate technical information that will contribute to the monitoring, management, and mitigation of risks associated with ground instability.

FICT and FCSH strengthened their collaboration to promote interdisciplinary academic initiatives that integrate engineering, territorial planning, urban planning, and the social sciences, expanding educational opportunities and fostering innovative solutions for the sustainable development of cities and territories.

Civil engineering students enhanced their practical training through a technical visit to a high-rise construction project, where they learned about structural systems, geotechnical solutions, and construction processes, linking the knowledge they acquired in the classroom to real-world engineering challenges.