Alianzas para Lograr los Objetivos

The Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL) honored international researchers and faculty members during the ALUMNI-ESPOL Meeting at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, strengthening academic ties with Spanish institutions. The collaboration with the IGME-CSIC and the AECID on training and research programs was highlighted. These initiatives promote international scientific cooperation and the development of sustainable solutions for natural resources.

Professor Sergi Nuss of the University of Girona visited ESPOL to strengthen joint projects with FICT and CIPAT, focusing on water resources, land use, and nature-based solutions.

FICT hosted a performance by Sonidos del Sol as part of their institutional tour leading up to Cultural Monday, organized by ESPOL’s Art and Culture Department, where Latin American folk music created a gathering space for the FICT polytechnic community.

The 34th edition of ESPOL Divulga’s “Chela Científica” focused on the theme “The Hidden Power of the Tropical Dry Forest” and featured Maribel Aguilar, a professor and researcher at FICT and CIPAT.

CIPAT, in collaboration with FICT, organized the “Hidrogeodía 2026” academic program, enhancing training in ecohydrology and sustainable water management through hands-on activities in the La Prosperina Protected Forest and other areas of the ESPOL Gustavo Galindo campus.

The Center for Research and Applied Projects in Geosciences (CIPAT) at FICT organized the webinar “Water and Gender: Building Eco-Sustainable Lakes,” promoting women’s leadership and academic exchange in sustainable water management.

The Faculty of Geosciences Engineering at ESPOL, in collaboration with FIVAR S.A. and Leimet Oy, organized an international seminar on innovation in foundation engineering, promoting technical exchange between academia and industry.

La Facultad de Ingeniería en Ciencias de la Tierra de la ESPOL participó en reuniones de la red CYTED en Girona, fortaleciendo la cooperación internacional y el intercambio de experiencias en soluciones basadas en la naturaleza para la gestión sostenible del agua.

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.

The Mining Program at FICT-ESPOL held a strategic meeting to strengthen its academic offerings, focusing on continuous improvement, curriculum updates, and alignment with the needs of the mining sector.