The research developed by students of the Bachelor's Degree in Criminalistics and Forensic Sciences of UMECIT, Santiago campus, obtained third place in the Social Sciences and Humanities category of the Scientific Initiation Day (JIC) 2026, organized by the Technological University of Panama (UTP) and the National Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation (SENACYT).

The award was given to the project “Analysis of graphological indicators associated with stress in personal writings: an approach from forensic sciences”, developed by students Yajanis Santizo and Gladys Soto, under the guidance of teacher Sindy González.

The research addresses the analysis of graphological indicators related to stress from a forensic perspective, a topic that allows exploring new lines of study and contributing to the development of scientific knowledge in this discipline.

This result highlights the dedication, academic rigor, and research skills of the students, as well as the importance of teacher support in the scientific training processes.

With this recognition, UMECIT continues to strengthen formative research and the participation of its students in national scientific settings, promoting critical thinking, innovation and knowledge generation.