{Research & Development}
We want Latin America to be recognized as a powerhouse exporter of ideas to the world.
Revolutionizing the industry from the classrooms with R&D
Just as there are R&D departments in industries, at Jala University, we integrate and promote the research and development methodology in the final year of the university career.
From the beginning of your career, we involve faculty practitioners who are members of the faculty practicing in the high-tech field. Faculty practitioners accompany you in the development of individual and team projects in different subjects, preparing you to join R&D teams in the final year not only with other students but also with active engineers from the sponsor industry or sponsor partners, from whom you will also learn a lot.
To link R&D in our teaching, we work with a methodology oriented towards project-based learning, which includes the following aspects:
Best industry practices.
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Cutting-edge tools and technology
Methodologies and software development life cycle
Success stories: 4th-year practices.
In our most recent experience in 2023, a team of 11 senior university students, divided into 2 sub-teams, had the opportunity to work on implementing a product under the mentorship of a multidisciplinary team from Jalasoft. The students were able to learn and experience the software development cycle, in addition to putting their theoretical knowledge and teamwork skills into practice in a real-world scenario.
In 2024, we have expanded the immersive experience: 20 of our fourth-year students are collaborating with a Jalasoft team acting as mentors, participating in creating a new project for one of the company's clients. In this way, the students assist the partner in creating a proof of concept with the R&D team, while the students have the opportunity to strengthen their skills in a multidisciplinary and cultural environment
R&D for Jala University: Meetpoint
"Meetpoint, a project by the R&D department of Jala University. The R&D department of Jala University, in partnership with Jalasoft, is working to revolutionize online education. Through the metaverse research line, we are close to launching Meetpoint: a virtual campus with 3D elements representing virtual spaces where teachers and students can collaborate, paving the way for a future based on the metaverse. The solution goes beyond video platforms to create a virtual environment where students and university members interact in scheduled meetings and shared spaces that encourage collaboration, conversation, and relaxation.
One of the key aspects the R&D team is focusing on is the application of the metaverse. Through this technology, MeetPoint aims to offer a more dynamic and realistic communication experience, allowing users to collaborate, share ideas, and socialize in innovative ways.
This initiative represents a significant step forward in MeetPoint's evolution towards a more interactive and participatory virtual space, leveraging emerging technologies to enhance the online collaboration experience."
Our stance on AI and education
Generative AI poses new challenges in education and software development. At Jala University, we embrace these challenges as opportunities to empower our students.
We firmly believe that innovation and technology are key to the future. Discover our perspective in this article