Sonora’s engineers learn about the aerospace’s challenges

With the aim of giving engineering students at the University of Sonora a glimpse into the experiences and challenges they will face in their profession, Pascal Belmas, managing director of the Latécoére Hermosillo plant, delivered a lecture titled “What Engineering School Didn’t Teach Me” as part of the activities marking 200 years of diplomatic relations between Mexico and France.

The presentation took place in the Manuel Rivera Zamudio Auditorium on the Hermosillo campus, where he shared his thoughts on the importance of complementing academic training with the experience gained through professional internships.

During his presentation, the expert in aerospace services emphasized that the knowledge gained in the classroom is crucial, but it must be complemented by hands-on learning in work environments that allow future engineers to understand the real needs of companies, develop skills, and learn how to apply theory to specific situations.

He noted that internships provide opportunities to strengthen the relationship between universities and the business sector, as they allow students to gain exposure to the workplace before completing their studies and to understand the expectations of the organizations where they might work.

Similarly, Pascal Belmas delivered a message to the soon-to-be graduates, in which he emphasized the importance of maintaining a willingness to learn throughout one’s life, particularly in the face of technological changes that are rapidly transforming the professional environment.

He noted that tools such as artificial intelligence, online courses, and digital platforms offer new opportunities to acquire knowledge and stay up to date.

He believed that strengthening ties between educational institutions and businesses creates greater opportunities for collaboration, which benefits young people’s preparation for and entry into the labor market.