5MinPitch Semifinals PAO II 2025: FLS Innovation Prepares for Feria Idear
The Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) at ESPOL successfully held the 5minpitch semifinals, a high-level competition where students from the Nutrition, Biology, and Agricultural Engineering programs tested their synthesis skills, strategic vision, and scientific rigor.
ESPOL and ACORBANEC Drive Strategic Agenda for Banana Sector Innovation
In a key meeting for the strengthening of Ecuadorian agriculture, authorities from the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL)—including María Isabel Jiménez Ph.D. (Dean of FLS), Ramón Espinel Ph.D. (Director of CIR), Freddy Magdama Ph.D.
ESPOL Joins the Technical Advisory Commission of the National Council for Breastfeeding (CONALMA)
Quito – In a decisive step for public health and the guarantee of children's rights, the official establishment of the Technical Commission of the National Council for Breastfeeding (CONALMA) took place.
ESPOL Hosts Primatology and Conservation Workshop: A United Front for Ecuador's Wildlife
With a successful turnout of 44 attendees, the Faculty of Life Sciences (FCV) became the epicenter of technical discussion regarding primate preservation in the country. The "Primatology and Conservation Workshop in Ecuador," organized by Dr. Gustavo A. Domínguez (ESPOL) and Dr.
Science and Legacy: The 14th edition of "Microideas de Laboratorio" rewards student innovation
The faculty successfully celebrated the 14th edition of Microideas de Laboratorio, an event that has consolidated itself semester after semester as the leading platform for showcasing projects from the
Scientific Expedition: FLS Students Explore Biodiversity in Amazonian Caves
In a deep immersion into Ecuador's most enigmatic ecosystems, students from the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) at ESPOL conducted a comprehensive field trip to the Cueva de los Tayos and the Jumandy Caves.
ESPOL and Ministry of Health Join Forces to Combat Chronic Child Malnutrition in Guayaquil
The Faculty of Life Sciences (FCV) reaffirmed its commitment to community health through its active participation in the Intersectoral Tables of the Tarqui Parish, which were held monthly throughout 2025.
Research Technician León Vergara Represents Ecuador at ICHA 2025 in Chile
Our research technician, León Vergara, represented Ecuador at the 21st edition of the International Conference on Harmful Algae (ICHA 2025), the most prominent global scientific event dedicated to the study of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs).
FCV Members Honored During ESPOL's 67th Anniversary Celebration
As part of the solemn celebration of the 67th anniversary of the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL), commemorated every October 29th, a tribute was paid to the most outstanding members of its community.
ESPOL and UGent Launch Project to Strengthen Food Security and the Mollusk Market in Ecuador
On September 17, 2025, the official launch of the project “Mollusk Depuration in Ecuador for Food Security and Market Expansion” took place.