Expoética 2026 opened its doors this Thursday, June 18, on the campus of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP) and showcased new research by students on issues arising in professional practice and their impact on society, proposing innovative solutions; all within the framework of the course on Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility with a Humanistic Approach.
“The course draws a line between what should and should not be done in professional practice… in a way, it sheds light on that. As a practitioner, I may have previously considered certain types of activities to be perfectly normal, but now I realize that I might be putting a worker or a process at risk. The proposed solution is for the government to ensure greater transparency in the selection and execution of bids, to determine whether a company is qualified to carry out the project with high quality and within a reasonable budget,” noted Jack Mayta (a civil engineering student who authored the study “Normalization of Corruption in Civil Engineering”).
Meanwhile, the study “Gaps Between Technical Expertise and University-Level Pedagogical Competencies in Engineering” contributes to our understanding of a reality that arises within the classroom: “We surveyed students to find out what they do when they don’t understand a topic or a theory. Generally, students turn to outside tutoring centers or study on their own; they aren’t accustomed to asking the professor directly. In response, we’ve implemented an Action Plan aimed at improving professors’ teaching techniques so that students can study more effectively.”
Expoética showcases what students have learned in the classroom. Students presented research papers such as: “Gaps Between Technical Expertise and Pedagogical Competencies in University Engineering Programs,” “The Normalization of Corruption in Civil Engineering,” “Online Gambling Among College Students: Personal Autonomy and Responsibility,” “Living to Shop: Consumerism Today,” “Sidewalks for Everyone? Urban Design as a Moral Act,” “Excessive Use of Social Media and Its Impact on Spontaneous Socialization Among PUCP Students,” and “Student Safety and Well-being,” among others.
Once again, Expoética impressed with its research, diverse and vibrant themes, and the innovative and creative proposals from students on the verge of beginning their professional internships.
