Historia de la ESIME
david rodriguez・1 minute read
The National Polytechnic Institute in Mexico was founded in 1856 by Ignacio Comonfort and Benito as a school of arts and crafts for men before evolving and expanding to include various engineering disciplines through different units and distinguished graduates.
Insights
- The National Polytechnic Institute in Mexico City has a rich history dating back to 1856 when it was founded as a school of arts and crafts for men, evolving over the years to become a leading institution offering various engineering disciplines.
- Notable figures like Guillermo González Camarena and Victor Bravo Ahuja, who graduated from the National Polytechnic Institute, have excelled in engineering and politics, showcasing the diverse impact of the institute's education beyond just technical fields.
Get key ideas from YouTube videos. It’s free
Recent questions
When was the school of arts and crafts for men established?
1856
Where did the school resume academic activities after being interrupted?
Former convent of Sant Gaza in Mexico City
What does the shield of the school represent?
Various engineering disciplines
When was the Zacatenco unit established?
Late 1950s
Who are some distinguished graduates of the school?
Guillermo González Camarena, Victor Bravo Ahuja, Alejo Peralta, Eugenio Méndez Docurro, and Jose Antonio Padilla
Related videos
Summary
00:00
Evolution of Mexico's National Polytechnic Institute
- The school of arts and crafts for men was established in 1856 by a presidential decree, with Mr. Ignacio Comonfort and Mr. Benito as key figures in its creation.
- The school was interrupted during Mexico's Second Empire termination in 1876, but later resumed academic activities in the former convent of Sant Gaza in Mexico City.
- The school evolved over the years, changing names and focus, eventually becoming the current National Polytechnic Institute, with various units offering different engineering disciplines.
- The Zacatenco unit was established in the late 1950s, and further units were created in the 1970s and 1980s to meet the growing demand for education spaces.
- The shield of the school, with green and white colors, represents various engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, aeronautical, and communications engineering.
- Distinguished graduates of the school include Guillermo González Camarena, Victor Bravo Ahuja, Alejo Peralta, Eugenio Méndez Docurro, and Jose Antonio Padilla, who excelled in engineering, politics, and other fields.




