EPICS in IEEE will sponsor and present at the IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC) on October 11th-13th at Villanova University.  EPICS in IEEE will be sponsoring the Poster session at the Pre-Conference Souk on Wednesday evening. In addition,...

In recent years, considerable strides have been made in ensuring that people with disabilities in Uganda have proper access to rehabilitation, health services, and education. Despite these considerable achievements, various challenges still exist. This situation calls...

Concerns about single-use plastic and what its widespread use means for the environment continue to be relevant internationally. While laws and regulations have been created to combat this growing problem, every change counts. The IEEE Student Branch at the University...

EPICS in IEEE is looking for project proposal reviewers to help evaluate service learning proposals that enable students to solve local community challenges through technology. Since the Pandemic the number of individuals interested in positively impacting their...

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) provide a pledge to “leave no one behind.” This pledge brings visibility to the idea that individuals with disabilities or differing abilities should have accessible services and accommodations to be able to...

EPICS in IEEE is excited to share that we will be participating in the IEEE 2023 Sections Congress. This gathering of section leadership from all ten IEEE Regions is a great opportunity to share the work that EPICS in IEEE is doing to engage university students in...

Food insecurity on college campuses is not a commonly discussed issue, though it is extremely prevalent. On Rowan University’s campus alone, up to 48% of students have some sort of food insecurity, according to a survey done on campus. To combat this issue and support...

North Carolina State University (NC State) has three community-focused projects funded through EPICS in IEEE. EPICS in IEEE is thrilled to be partnering with the ECE Senior Design team to support these projects. Recently EPICS and IEEE and the local IEEE Eastern...

There is nothing more powerful than engineering students, professors, and volunteers working as a team to create a positive impact in a community through service learning. By working hand in hand with a community partner, teams can create stronger, more practical...

"OurVision- empowering the visually impaired through assistive technology. A device that lets you hear what you can’t see." Dr. Megha. P. Arakeri, Project Lead Using computer vision techniques, Prof. Megha Arakeri and students of the IEEE CIS students branch (Region...

The Lights for Uplifting Mankind Environment and Nature (LUMEN) EPICS in IEEE-funded project, developed a solar off-grid system powering street lamps in rural areas of Kerala, India, addressing the Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) for affordable and clean energy....

The EPICS in IEEE Committee is proud to announce the projects selected as part of the Access and Abilities Competition. The committee approved 23 projects from around the globe that we believe will help make the world more accessible for all. Our committee would like...

In communities worldwide, many people cannot afford a visit to a hospital. And the global pandemic has continued to push the limits of local health centers—which underprivileged patients rely on for medical emergencies and routine health care. In Uganda, most rural...

Today's world faces immense challenges—from widespread greenhouse gas emissions, environmental degradation, and rampant climate change to technological knowledge and workforce shortages. Technology and engineering innovations can influence these impacts if we engage...