areas. It is also in charge of the development of colloquiums and scientific conferences focused on students and teacher-researchers. Research Institute of Mathematical Sciences: Founded in 1992, it is the unit responsible for research in the areas of pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, scientific computing, and operations research. Research Unit of the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering: It is the unit in charge of transversal research in chemistry and chemical engineering, as well as coordinating the interrelation and research of the specific institutes for each of these areas. Institute of Chemical Sciences: This research unit coordinates the development of research activities related to chemical science, both theoretically and experimentally. It has involved chemical studies, studies of physicochemical and phytochemical phenomena, interaction models, and synthesis of compounds, among others. Institute of Chemical Engineering: This institute is in charge of the development of works and investigations that involve chemical engineering. In this sense, it includes studies of environmental engineering, chemical kinetics, catalysis and biotechnology, synthesis of compounds, and study of physical-chemical phenomena, among others. Research Institute of Geological, Mining, Metallurgical and Geographical Engineering (IIGEO): In charge of designing research and development lines and strategies in accordance with the approach of technical and scientific projects that promote local, regional and national development. Executes projects in the following lines of research: geological engineering, mining engineering, metallurgical engineering, and geographic engineering. Industrial Engineering Research Institute (IIII): It is the institute responsible for research in industrial engineering. His lines of research include information technology, industrial management and production, industrial design and technology, and textile design and technology. Research Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering: It is responsible for conducting and developing all the activities inherent to the field of research in the areas of electronic and electrical engineering. Integrates, coordinates, and executes the projects of the professors and students of the faculty dedicated to research. Research Institute of Systems Engineering and Informatics (IIFISI): This unit has the mission of promoting the improvement of the intellectual production corresponding to the areas of systems engineering and computer science, and software engineering of the university. Research Institute of Administrative Sciences (IICA): It is the body in charge of research activities related to administrative sciences. Seeks to develop quality research and innovation projects at a national level. Research Institute of Financial and Accounting Sciences (IICFC): It is the unit responsible for research in financial and accounting sciences. It develops