Knowledge and ingenuity at CECyT 12

Nestor Pinacho

From relaxing pillows and biodegradable phone cases to marigold soaps, these were the projects created by students of CECyT 12 "José María Morelos," who not only showcased their Polytechnic ingenuity but also the extensive research and knowledge gained in the crimson and white classrooms.

As students approach the final semesters of their education, they come with various ideas and projects in mind. It's at this point that Professor Monserrat del Carmen Manjarrez León, the advisor for these projects, and Ana Luisa López Villafaña, who teaches the optional thesis course, guide them towards realizing their ideas successfully.

According to both teachers, the final products presented by the students are the result of a collaborative effort that combines their input with the initial ideas of the students. It's a process that requires some fine-tuning from their part to bring the finished product to fruition. "We leave them at the end to make their decisions," they note.

An example of how such projects often culminate in theses is the case of young Alán Mauricio Cantón Lau, whose product called "Live Cases" consists of customizable phone cases available through a website, made from biodegradable resins instead of polymers. Additionally, they are designed to last up to three years of use.

Another product presented was "Nulibe," created by Alexander Nieto Torres, Valentina Peña Vázquez, and Cristian Jesús Bautista Hernández. It's a soap inspired by the Day of the Dead, made from marigold and presented on a small wooden board meant to resemble the chinampas of Xochimilco.

Other projects showcased included "Book Bag" by Natalia Sunduri Hernández Gallardo and Sofía Rivero Barraza, a bag in the shape of a book to go unnoticed in case of an assault. Another one is "Rainbow Sleep," a relaxing scented pillow for people with sleep problems, created by Jimena Adriana Ortiz Martínez and Dana Georgina Santis Martínez. Finally, there's "Burumun," created by Leonardo Pineda Millán, Helen Valeria Ibáñez Torres, Dayani Fabiola Dimas Trujillo, Jessica Victoria Arias Rodríguez, and Paola Yocelin González Méndez, a project that promotes the reuse of denim pants through customization with various materials. These are all examples of how "La Técnica al Servicio de la Patria" is put into practice.

Gaceta Politécnica #1744. (September 15th, 2023). IPN Imagen Institucional: Read the full magazine in Spanish here