OUR MISSION
Connecting Engineering to Community Service
The mission of the EPICS in IEEE is to empower university students to work along with technical professionals and communities around the world to enhance their practical engineering skills and knowledge through service-learning experiences.
Preparing the Next Generation of Engineers
Technology can change the world, but it takes people working together, using skills such as communication, collaboration, and creativity to apply technical solutions to community challenges.
Unfortunately, engineering students don’t have enough opportunities to foster those critical soft skills in real-world settings before entering the workforce.
That’s why EPICS champions a unique, service-learning approach to engineering education that focuses on hands-on experience and holistic skill development. Students collaborate with IEEE engineering professionals on community enhancement projects to design, build, and deploy sustainable solutions. In the process, they develop highly sought-after skills such as project management, leadership, teamwork, communication, and decision-making.
The result is young engineers well-equipped for the workforce and a community transformed by the power of technology.
FEATURED PROJECTS
Global Reach, Local Impact
Wherever you are, you can make an impact in your community. Here are some of our projects from around the world.
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EMEA
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North America
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Asia
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South America
EPICS IN IEEE
Program Impact
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IEEE Volunteers
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Estimated Impacted
Dealing with the real problems of deploying an engineering project is for sure something you do not learn in the classroom…. all the students participating in the project are facing new real situations, which are better preparing us to the job market.
I have been able to learn how to link-up and interact with communities successfully and how to get communities to appreciate, adopt, and utilize innovative communities for their benefit. I have also been able to widen my skills base in technology, management, and human relations.
Small grants like EPICS in IEEE are an incredible resource for students and small teams. The EPICS grant helped us get off the ground, and later lent an air of legitimacy to future grant applications and publications.
Announcements
and News
Explore the latest news, resources, and tips on engineering for community improvement
Students in Pakistan Develop an Innovative Detection System to Help Address Microplastic Pollution in their Local Waters
The proliferation of microplastics -- tiny plastic particles measuring less than 5 millimeters in diameter -- has escalated into a global health and environmental challenge with profound...
Testing the Waters
Students in Thailand develop a water level control system that enables rice farmers to use water more efficiently and cultivate their crops more sustainably Rice is a mainstay of agriculture in...
Indonesian Students Create Solar-Powered Technology to Support Gili Genting Island’s needs for Fresh Drinking Water and Salt
Students in Indonesia create solar-powered technology to support Gili Genting Island’s dual needs for fresh drinking water and salt. Located in Madura, Indonesia, Gili Genting Island is a remote and...
HOW WE WORK
Looking to volunteer, lead a project, or partner with us? Here’s what you need to know.
How do I submit a project proposal?
You can submit a proposal via our submission platform or e-mail epicsineieee@ieee.org with your additional questions.
How much funding can I get for a project?
Awards can be used for project-related supplies (as opposed to personnel costs) and typically range from US$1,000 to US$10,000 apiece.
What is the project approval process?
The EPICS in IEEE initiative team will review your submission and will contact you within 30 days of receipt for either more information or with an acceptance or rejection notice.