Mexico City, October 17, 2024. This month, the School of Engineering of the Universidad Panamericana celebrates an important milestone: 45 years of existence. Since its founding in 1979, this faculty has established itself as a benchmark in the training of engineers with a solid, comprehensive, humanistic education and a focus on technological innovation, always responding to the needs of the business sector.and humanistic education with a focus on technological innovation, always responding to the needs of the business sector.
A legacy of innovation and leadership
The School of Engineering was born as a response to the social demand for engineers with a robust technical profile, but with an ethical and humanistic training that would allow them to to have a positive impact on society.. From its beginnings, it was closely linked to the business world thanks to the support of the Pan-American Institute of Business Administration (Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección de Empresa). Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección de Empresa (IPADE).
The first career to be offered was Industrial Engineeringunder the direction of José Francisco Sánchez Méndez. Over time, the faculty's catalog of programs has expanded to include careers such as Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Animation and Video Games, and many more.
Throughout these four and a half decades, 40 generations of engineers have passed through its classrooms. 40 generations of engineers in various specialties have passed through its classrooms. Today, the School has almost 4,500 graduates who work in key sectors such as industry who work in key sectors such as industry, research, applied technology and social development.
Its focus has always been clear: To train competent professionals committed to the improvement of society through the correct use of technology..
During the celebratory meal, Dr. Alejandro Ordóñez Torres Dr. Alejandro Ordóñez Torresdean of the School of Engineering, stressed the importance of this anniversary not only as an institutional milestone, but also as a recognition of the collective effort of generations of students, professors and alumni. alumni, who have managed to position themselves as renowned renowned professionals and entrepreneurs.
"Our goal has always been to position theto position the School of Engineering as the best in Mexico and a global reference, promoting both research and high quality technical training," said Dr. Ordóñez.and aglobal reference, promoting both research and high quality technical education," said Dr. Ordóñez.
In addition, the dean highlighted the importance of soft skills, leadership and international experiences for the integral development of students. "We seek not only to train technically capable engineers, but also leaders with a global vision and a commitment to social welfare"he added.
He also spoke of the projects that set the tone for the future of the faculty, such as the Xponential Lab and the Colibri Space Laboratoryin collaboration with MITwhich foster entrepreneurship and innovation. Among the faculty's most ambitious plans, he mentioned the launch of a microsatellite scheduled for 2025, which positions Panamericana as an institution at the forefront of technological research. institution at the forefront of technological research.
International recognition and academic expansion
The Panamericana School of Engineering has been recognized both nationally and internationally. The QS University Rankings by Subject 2024 places the Computer Science and Information Systems degree as the best among private universities in Mexico. best among private universities in Mexico, while thewhile Universidad Panamericana as a whole is positioned as the second best private university in the country. second best private university in the country..
In addition to its solid performance in the rankingsIn addition to its strong performance in the rankings, the school has established important partnerships with global companies such as Dow and Procter & Gamble. Dow and Procter & Gamble, and has encouraged student participation in more than 20 international competitions. more than 20 international competitions..
Recent achievements include the first place obtained by its students in the in the BBVA Swift Change Makers Hackathon 2024 and second place in the FemCoding Challenge 20232023, demonstrating their ability to compete and excel at a global level.
Educational innovation and new programs
The School of Engineering has also demonstrated its commitment to commitment to educational innovation through the creation of new programs and specialties.. Currently, students can opt for the 4+1 system, which combines a bachelor's degree with a major, or pursue advanced with a major, or pursue advanced studies in areas such as Data Science in areas such as Data Science, Supply Chain Management and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence.
The dean also highlighted the launching of new careers such as Animation and Video Game Engineering e Innovation and Design Engineeringwhich respond to the current demands of the labor market and global trends in technology.
Bright future with new projects
The Dr. Santiago García Álvarezrector of Universidad Panamericana, Mexico City campus, was also present at the celebration and emphasized his pride in being a graduate engineer. emphasized his pride in being an engineer who graduated from the school.
On the other hand, he emphasized that soon at Panamerican City state-of-the-art laboratories, research centers and a university clinic will soon be built in Ciudad Panamericana, Panamericana's commitment to innovation and research will be consolidated in the near future..
Finally, the Rector stressed the importance of importance of the alumni in the success of the universitythe university, citing examples of collaboration such as corporate chairs and mentoring programs, and emphasized that the university will continue to expand its influence both nationally and internationally. the university will continue to expand its influence both nationally and internationally.
About UP School of Engineering
The School of Engineering at Universidad Panamericana celebrates 45 years of achievementsconsolidating itself as a a reference in engineering education in Mexico and the world.. With a focus on innovation, research and social commitment, the faculty continues to inspire its students to become leaders who transform society. leaders who transform society.
Learn more about the School of Engineering at Universidad Panamericana at: https://www.up.edu.mx/educacion-universidad-facultad-de-ingenieria/
