The mission of ITESM is: "educating individuals who are committed to the social, economic and political improvement of their communities, and who are internationally competitive in their areas of speciality. Carrying out research and extenstion relevant to Mexico's sustainable development is also part of the Institute's mission."
The architecture of the campus is wonderful. Here we are in front of their technology building which resembles an Aztec temple. | |
Students gather on the wide steps in front of the building to talk. | |
Picture of the founder of the school. They are known for their engineering and science. The founders were business people. | |
The ram, a statue is shown here, is the mascot for the Technological Institute. It persists until it reaches the top. | |
At the student computer labs Mayan and other artifacts are displayed in cases as you enter. | |
Campus architecture is beautiful, with native murals and geometic buildings. | |
Here is a picture of their Friendship Tree. Each year all international students bring a handful of soil from their home country to place at the base of the tree. | |
Students gather outside to eat lunch. | |
Art abounds on campus. | |
Campus. | |
Equipment to train students in using industrial equipment. These are called "flexible cells" and is "computer integrated manufacturing." | [Sorry, picture got corrupted. P35a] |
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