Alianzas para Lograr los Objetivos

FICT strengthened the culture of sustainability within its community through a workshop on inclusive recycling and responsible waste management, promoting practices of waste reduction, sorting, and proper disposal that contribute to a more sustainable and responsible campus.

Maurizio Mulas, Ph.D., a professor and researcher at FICT-ESPOL, serves as the lead editor of the “Volcanoes of Ecuador and the Northern Andes: Eruptive Dynamics, Hazards, and Societal Impact” Topic Editorial Board for Frontiers in Earth Science. This editorial initiative aims to bring together research on eruptive dynamics, magmatic systems, volcanic monitoring, and hazards associated with the volcanoes of Ecuador and the Northern Andes. His participation strengthens ESPOL’s presence in international scientific communities, promotes exchange among researchers, and helps position research conducted in Ecuador within regional discussions on volcanic processes and risk management.

Professor Johanna Zambrano, from the Petroleum Engineering program at FICT, completed the Bootcamp on Instructional Design and Education for Sustainable Development, organized by UNESCO IESALC. During this regional program, participants from Latin American universities worked on tools to integrate sustainability across all areas of higher education. As part of the program, Johanna Zambrano, along with Paulina Criollo and Raquel Borbor Rosales, participated in the pedagogical redesign of the Drilling course, incorporating strategies that link technical content with impact analysis, decision-making, collaborative work, and the search for responsible solutions. The initiative helps strengthen a university education that integrates technical, environmental, social, and economic dimensions.

FICT selected 11 students from the Civil Engineering, Mining, Geology, and Petroleum Engineering programs to participate in the VIVA FICT Engineering Pioneers program, an international experience that will strengthen their academic, professional, leadership, and intercultural skills through activities during a stay in Madrid, Spain.

FICT participated in Pares o Nones 2026 with 21 research projects presented by 18 researchers from various fields, highlighting the diversity and multidisciplinary nature of its scientific output and creating new opportunities for academic and scientific collaboration.

Faculty members from FICT-ESPOL reviewed the initial results of the surveys conducted in the municipality of Ayangue, identifying findings that will guide the next stages of analysis and the development of technical proposals. The project is being carried out through a partnership between ESPOL, the municipality of Ayangue, APESPOL, and retired ESPOL faculty members, bringing together academic knowledge, professional experience, and local expertise. This collaboration aims to generate information that will help strengthen the sustainability and resilience of the region and serve as a foundation for future actions that benefit the community.

FICT evaluated 28 applications for the “VIVA Engineering Pioneers” International Mobility Program, taking into account academic excellence, leadership, research, social commitment, and extracurricular activities to select students who will represent the School in academic and professional experiences in Spain.

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.

ESPOL held a strategic meeting with representatives from the Manglaralto, Olón, and Valdivia water boards, along with CES academic advisor Dr. Ángela Calderón, to exchange experiences on sustainable water management and collaboration between academia and communities. The meeting featured presentations by Gloria Malavé, president of JAAPMAN, and Joselyne Solórzano, Ph.D. (c), who presented in Chile, as part of LACCEI, the humanitarian engineering project carried out in Manglaralto—an initiative internationally recognized by UNESCO as a Demonstration Site for Ecohydrology. The meeting reaffirmed the value of more than two decades of collaboration between ESPOL and local communities to strengthen water management and build local capacity.

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.