Blogs Archives - EPICS in IEEE

Two EPICS in IEEE Teams Named Top 5 Finalists in the Sensorpreneur Pitch Competition at IEEE SENSORS 2026

Oct 7, 2026 | Blogs

Two student teams from Nairobi, Kenya, supported through the EPICS in IEEE initiative and funded by the IEEE Industry Application Society (IAS), have advanced to the finals of the IEEE Sensors Council Sensorpreneur Pitch Competition. Selected from more than 40...

Announcing Service Learning Project Recently Approved by EPICS in IEEE Committee!

Sep 14, 2026 | Blogs

EPICS in IEEE is proud to congratulate the 30 teams from 15 countries whose service‑learning project proposals have been selected for funding. Representing universities and communities around the world, each team is partnering with a local community organization to...

EPICS in IEEE: An Innovative System Helps Keep Matters Close at Hand in India

Aug 12, 2026 | Blogs, IMS Article

Development of the “NeuroGlow” interactive rehabilitation device by a university team improves hand-eye coordination for children and adults with special needs in underserved communities. Children with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, ADHD, or cerebral palsy...

EPICS in IEEE: Clean Energy Brings New Opportunities to an Indonesian Farming Community

Aug 3, 2026 | Blogs

An interdisciplinary student team in Indonesia is using solar-powered water pumping and smart monitoring technology to improve irrigation and water access for a rural farming community. For many rural farming communities, access to clean water is crucial for...

EPICS in IEEE: A Well-Oiled Machine Helps Boost STEM Learning in Mexico

Jul 1, 2026 | Blogs, RAS Article

Development of the “RoboMeshA” multi-robot system by a university team provides high schoolers in Guadalajara with practical, hands-on access to technology and its applications. In Guadalajara, Mexico, many high schools have highly motivated teachers and talented...

EPICS in IEEE: Empowering Rural Schools Through Early Engineering and Smart Energy in Colombia

Jun 29, 2026 | Blogs, IAS Article

In rural regions of Colombia, limited access to reliable energy and hands-on STEM education can create barriers to innovation and learning. Recognizing these challenges, a student team from Universidad de La Sabana launched an EPICS in IEEE project to help bridge the...