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EPICS in IEEE: Growing and Strengthening in 2025
New EPICS in IEEE Chair Dr. Pedro Wightman shares his goals and vision for the renowned EPICS in IEEE program in the year(s) ahead Following EPICS in IEEE’s landmark 15th-anniversary celebration in 2024 and the completion of outgoing EPICS in IEEE Committee Chair Dr....
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 IEEE’s milestone 15th anniversary saw the program hit new heights and achieve greater reach than ever before. Below,...
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 advance the field of access and abilities In 2016, representatives of the IEEE Malaysia Section made tremendous strides in...
EPICS in IEEE to Exhibit and Present at the International Humanitarian Technology Conference
EPICS in IEEE will present and exhibit at the International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IHTC) in Bari, Italy, from November 27 to 30. The IEEE International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IEEE IHTC) is an interdisciplinary conference series organized by...
EPICS in IEEE: Students Get a Green Light on Their Smart Agriculture Initiative
Thanks to smart solar technology and support from EPICS in IEEE, a team of resourceful students transforms a simple greenhouse in West Virginia into a sustainable space that improves plant growth Traditional greenhouses are designed to protect plants from the elements...
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 EPICS in IEEE program will continue to play in the future Charged with overseeing all humanitarian activities across...
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 Project: Modelling and Installation of a Solar Water Geyser and PV Power Supply at Emasithandane Children's Home in Nyanga,...
Monitoring Groundwater: A Solution in Pakistan
Access to clean water is a necessity, and the availability of the resource varies greatly worldwide. According to a team of students studying the issue, in places like Pakistan, groundwater is a vital source of water that is vulnerable to depletion and contamination....
EPICS in IEEE Learning Experience from the Sri Sai Ram Engineering College Student Branch Members
The Sri Sai Ram Engineering College Student Branch project Smart Outdoor Wheel Chair using IOT for the Paralyzed aims to impact the community by providing individuals living with paralysis in India with increased mobility, independence, and access to healthcare...
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 & Computer Engineering, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, USA The ReVISED project, a decade-long interdisciplinary biomedical...
A New Way of Learning Auditory Skills in Tamil: A Kiosk for Children with Hearing Impairments
An Issue of Accessibility to Auditory Care Hearing impairment impacts 63 million people in India, often in childhood. Of these childhood instances of impairment, nearly 60% of these cases could be prevented with earlier detection and action. According to the team,...
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 successful service-learning projects In the 15 years since its launch in 2009, the renowned “EPICS in IEEE” program has...
EPICS in IEEE Project Deploys Accessible Toilet Technology to People with Disabilities in the Ugandan Community
This EPICS in IEEE team has completed their Access and Abilities project and has provided an update on the deployment of their project. The team reflected that it is crucial to involve all the necessary stakeholders, such as national policymakers, community...
A Grain of Truth
Through their EPICS in IEEE-funded effort to develop an automated grain dryer, a team of university students is helping to improve the quality of life for impoverished communities within central Ecuador Located within the province of Cotopaxi in central Ecuador, the...
EPICS in IEEE Team Creates Improved Solar Dryer Technology to Preserve and Sustain the Quality of Agro-produce in Uganda
Uganda’s main economic activity is farming, involving about 70% of the population. However, most of the farmers rely on traditional practices that can be inefficient or ineffective. Uganda is ranked among one of the least developed countries (LDCs), whose state of...
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