Aguascalientes, Ags., August 21, 2024.- Aurora Jaquez, a student of the School of Engineering is collaborating in the project of the sports complex of the Panamericana campus Aguascalientes.
As a graduate of Civil Engineering and Administration, Aurora had the opportunity to start working for Grupo Constructor Peasa where she was invited to collaborate in the project of the sports complex as a site resident.
"My participation consists of supervising the construction, the civil works, that is, everything that has to do with the foundations, the excavations, the erection of walls, the foundation slabs. Everything you can't see of the work is what I have contributed the most," he says.
He has also collaborated with his colleagues and bosses in the most visible area of the work, which is the structure as such. In this way, he has gained a lot of knowledge in an area that interests him a lot.
"I think as an alumni, participating in this project is very rewarding, because I'm leaving the foundation I was given to be a good engineer and being able to literally leave it here in this project. That's what gives me the most satisfaction," she says.
With respect to the project, it is important to note that, like much of the campus, solar panels have been installed in order to reduce electricity consumption, and all lighting will be LED for greater energy efficiency and sustainability.
An engineer with a vocation for education
Before working for Grupo Constructor Peasa, Aurora worked as a teacher at Colegio Triana, where she put her educational vocation to the test. Also, with this impetus to teach, the engineer is dedicated to encourage and inspire girls and women to approach engineering areas.
"One of my goals while I was at Colegio Triana was precisely to motivate girls to participate in STEM areas and I am very happy to know that many of them are truly interested in those areas, so much so that they are going to participate in the F1 in Schools World Cup," she adds.
A project that leaves a mark
On the other hand, the new gymnasium on our campus is a clear example of our institutional commitment to sustainability. It will be equipped with solar panels to generate clean energy and an energy-saving lighting system; this space not only significantly reduces its carbon footprint, but also fosters a culture of environmental responsibility among its students and the community.
By implementing these technologies, the university demonstrates its leadership in adopting sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and long-term energy and economic savings.
In addition, as part of an innovative project, students from the Civil Engineering and Administration (ICA) program are working in collaboration with IDESIE from Spain to create a model of digital twins for the gym.
This model, developed through the IMBICloud platform, allows maintenance and improvement work to be carried out more efficiently, anticipating needs and optimizing the use of resources. This initiative not only raises the level of building management, but also prepares students to face the engineering challenges of the future through the use of advanced technologies.
