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FICT ESPOL launched the eighth cohort of the Holcim Academy, an initiative developed in partnership with the industry to strengthen the training of future civil engineers in sustainability and responsible construction; the first module focused on the circular economy and waste management, promoting skills geared toward innovation and sustainable development in the construction sector.

Students from the SPE–ESPOL Student Chapter took an international technical field trip to YPF’s La Plata Industrial Complex in Argentina, where they learned about the refining and operational processes at one of South America’s most important energy complexes; the experience strengthened their practical training and exposed these future engineers to high-tech industrial environments.

The ESPOL SPE Student Chapter represented Ecuador at the PetroBowl Regional LACSS 2026 international competition in Argentina, where petroleum engineering students demonstrated their technical knowledge and analytical skills against teams from across Latin America; the experience strengthened their professional training and reaffirmed the international presence of FICT and ESPOL in the energy sector.

The study develops predictive models based on machine learning to optimize the evaluation of CO₂ injection in enhanced oil recovery (EOR), reducing the need for multiple complex numerical simulations. Using open-source tools, the models achieve high accuracy in predicting production and CO₂ retention, positioning them as an efficient and reproducible alternative for decision-making in reservoir engineering.

ESPOL and the University of Commercial Sciences of Nicaragua held an international mirror class on wastewater treatment using wetlands, strengthening academic cooperation and the exchange of knowledge in environmental sanitation; the activity allowed undergraduate and graduate students to analyze sustainable solutions and simulation tools applied to water resource management.

FICT held a workshop on the use of the international academic mobility registration platform, aimed at optimizing the management of these processes. The event made it possible to establish guidelines and agreements that strengthen internationalization and the efficient use of digital tools.

FICT strengthened its research capabilities through an academic visit to the Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, where specialized equipment and instrumentation were evaluated for possible implementation at ESPOL. The experience made it possible to identify opportunities for improvement in the laboratories, promote technological upgrades, and strengthen geotechnical training and research in accordance with international standards.

FICT ESPOL launched the IDEAL+ Academy, an initiative developed in partnership with IDEAL Alambrec to strengthen technical training and industry ties in civil engineering; the program includes specialized modules and technical field trips that will enable students to acquire applied knowledge in construction and innovative solutions for the sector.

FICT shared its experience and strategies for strengthening student recruitment and support; the presentation highlighted the impact of FICT’s Strategic Plan for Promoting Academic Programs and the coordinated efforts between administrators and academic teams to promote inclusion, student retention, and access to higher education.

FICT ESPOL presented its institutional book, “Key Strategies 2026–2027,” a publication that outlines the vision of “Living Engineering,” aimed at integrating teaching, research, innovation, and engagement with society; The document brings together the faculty’s strategic vision, its academic and scientific advances, and the collaborative efforts of the entire FICT community to strengthen sustainable development and the training of new generations of engineers.