15th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate the Past, Present, and Future of the EPICS in IEEE program
15 Years of Impact
Founded at IEEE in 2009, the EPICS in IEEE program is celebrating 15 years of making an impact in communities and students around the world. EPICS in IEEE invites you to participate in our celebration of 15 years through the following activities.
- Launch at the Rising Stars Event- January 2024
- 3-Virtual Event Series on the Past, Present, and Future of EPICS in IEEE throughout the year
- Stories on past and current student teams and the impact of their projects in their communities
- Raising funds to support 15 future EPICS in IEEE projects
We hope that you help us celebrate this milestone and help the EPICS In IEEE program thrive for the next 15 years!
EPICS in IEEE has played a key role in expanding the global reach of projects in which engineering students bring their learning and skills to bear in addressing challenges faced by their local communities.
By tackling community needs in the areas of access and abilities, education and outreach, human services, and the environment, students participating in EPICS in IEEE are gaining firsthand experience in marrying engineering and community. Project by project, they are contributing to IEEE’s goal of advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
Celebrating 15 Years
EPICS in IEEE: A Look Back….and Forward
Dr. Stephanie Gillespie reflects on her three years as EPICS in IEEE Committee Chair and her hopes for the future of this vibrant program EPICS in...
EPICS in IEEE: Perspectives from a Project Leader
Former EPICS in IEEE Project Co-Leader and current project mentor Chong Yu Zheng shares his memorable experience working with other volunteers to...
EPICS in IEEE: A 15th Anniversary Q&A with Lwanga Herbert
The 2023-24 IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board Chair looks back fondly on the EPICS in IEEE projects he took part in and the impactful role the...
Celebrating our 15th Anniversary: Interview with Past and Current Committee Members Dr. David Oyedokun and Kai Goodall
David Oyedokun, PhD, SMIEEE Immediate Past Chair: IEEE South Africa Section Past EPICS in IEEE Project Lead and Committee Member EPICS in IEEE...
Recycling as a Viable Industry for Supported Employment of those with Disability (ReVISED)
Guest Post from Charles J Robinson, DSc, PE, IEEE Life Fellow, A.I.M.B.E. Founding Fellow, Professor Emeritus, Department of Electrical &...
EPICS in IEEE: Top Tips for Achieving Project Success
During an informative webinar on 16 April 2024, past EPICS in IEEE project leaders from around the world shared best practices for running...