IUTALKS by Jovellanos 2026

IUTALKS by Jovellanos brings research and technology developed in Asturias closer to high school students through talks given by researchers, graduates, and professionals in the sector. This initiative, promoted by the Instituto Universitario de Tecnología Industrial de Asturias (IUTA) with the support of Gijón Impulsa, shows how engineering allows for solving real-world problems.

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In this edition, participants will be able to learn firsthand about the following topics:

• AI and biomedicine: Sara Casero and Claudia Álvarez explain applications of artificial intelligence in electroencephalograms and the study of the effects of microplastics on nervous system cells.
• How the Spotify algorithm works: María Gutiérrez addresses recommendation systems and the use of consumption patterns to personalize content.
• AI and circular economy in cider: Pablo Rodríguez explains how organizational engineering helps optimize the recovery and reuse of cider bottles.
• From engineering to medicine: Julián Álvarez details the use of mobile sensors to create digital models of babies’ heads and study cranial deformations.
• AI in low-power devices: Daniel Castaño presents models capable of detecting human sounds in noisy environments for low-power embedded devices.

The speakers share their personal journeys, explaining how they went from studying engineering to working in the field of research, technology, or industry. You can check more details in the PDF.