Escuela Politécnica Nacional (EPN) is a public, polytechnic university located in Quito, Ecuador. Established in 1869, EPN has long been a referent in the Andean region for teaching and research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Its mission is to cultivate conscientious, fraternal and critical academics and professionals in engineering and the sciences who contribute to social well-being. EPN is consistently ranked by the national accreditation board, CEAACES, as among Ecuador’s leading universities.