Rarely a congress in the UPCT addresses issues as varied as the interplanetary communications, solar desalination, waste crushing to prevent flooding in the Rambla de Benipila, hydroponics, the macropuerto Gorguel, sleep disorders or level of English in the service sector of Cartagena.
And it is that this Wednesday is not a normal congress, although the apparent 90 researchers exponden their research with oral presentations in the hall of degrees of the School of Agronomists and a poster session on ship engines Campus Alfonso XIII .
The big news of the congress lies in the age of its protagonists.
All are students of 1 Baccalaureate Research of the three institutes that provide this type Cartagena (San Isidoro, Mediterranean and Isaac Peral, which form the acrostic SIMIP that names the congress).
Among the research papers presented twelve are part of a pioneering experience in teaching innovation which has involved a tutor UPCT supporting the work of students and teachers from schools.
"Students have taken it very seriously and surprised the level they have.
Know delve into issues, "notes one of the guardians of the Polytechnic, Hector Conesa.
"The experience has been very good and light.
And public exposure will help us for future work, "said Christian Rodriguez, one of the students tutored by Conesa and Isabel Parraga.
previous nerves, but also confidence in the research work performed denoted Ruben Garcia, Beatriz Castro and Antonio Cano, students of IES San Isidoro, before explaining to the rest of your home with young hydroponics chard, tomatoes and celery trial.
"We thought we would drown without land, but have gone ahead", had proud before shelling the evolution of knowledge about nutrients that plants need.
The congress opened by the Vice Chancellor of Students, Sergio Amat, and lasts until 18:30.
The Vice President for Student promotes this event, as part of partnership agreements that have recently been signed with the three secondary schools.
Source: UPCT