COMECyT hosts FECIEM 2026 Science and Engineering Fair

The Mexiquense Council of Science and Technology (COMECyT) held the third phase of the 2026 State of Mexico Science and Engineering Fair (FECIEM). The event featured 116 finalist projects from high school and university students, covering disciplines such as computer systems, environmental sciences, engineering, agroindustry, chemistry, biology, medicine, and social sciences.

This edition saw significant growth, with registration increases of up to 125 percent in various stages. The fair marks a return to in-person activities following a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Participating institutions included the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Universidad Mexiquense del Bicentenario, and various technological universities and CONALEP campuses.

FECIEM serves as the state selection phase for the Mexican Science and Engineering Fair (FEMECI) 2026. Recent results from the state delegation at FEMECI in Sonora showed strong performance, with five out of six selected projects receiving national recognition, including three first-place finishes. Additionally, one project earned accreditation to represent Mexico at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Phoenix, Arizona.