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EPICS in IEEE Project Participants “Snap to It” by Monitoring Underwater Acoustics in the Aegean
Through their EPICS in IEEE project, a student team from Istanbul seizes the opportunity to study the impact of noise made by snapping shrimp on the marine ecosystem within and beyond the Aegean Sea Designed with one claw that’s larger than the other (enabling both...
Newly Approved EPICS in IEEE Projects
Congratulations to the Approved Projects! Congratulations to the 30 teams whose projects were approved by EPICS in IEEE following the May 1st, 2025 proposal Deadline. Thank you to our society partners and the IEEE Foundation for supporting these teams: the Industry...
EPICS in IEEE Projects and Their Journey in Costa Rica
Authors: Justin Fernández Badilla and Andrés Jiménez Piedra In Costa Rica, we've witnessed firsthand how engineering and a passion for community service can drive meaningful change. EPICS in IEEE (Engineering Projects in Community Service) is more than just a project...
Bridging Gaps in Education: A Smart Braille System from Pakistan
A student team in Pakistan creates an interactive Braille learning system to improve learning for children who are blind. In Pakistan, more than 1.5 million individuals are blind, including thousands of children who face significant barriers to accessing essential...
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 implications. This issue is of particular significance in Pakistan’s Sindh...
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 Thailand, which ranks as one of the top five producers of rice globally. ...
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 densely populated tropical island in the Java Sea with approximately...
Students in Macedonia Help Tackle Air Pollution
Through their IoT-driven sensing and display devices, a student team helps measure and promote awareness of pollution and air quality issues in the capital city of Skopje Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, has long been known as one of the most polluted cities in...
Approved AI Service Learning Projects
Congratulations to the Approved Projects! Congratulations to the 15 teams whose AI-focused service learning project was approved by EPICS in IEEE. Thank you to our partners and the IEEE Foundation for supporting these teams: the Instrumentation and Measurement Society...
Machine Learning Helps Support Plant Biodiversity in Lebanon
Using a system based on computer vision and machine learning, university students develop a unique approach to identifying and protecting diverse Lebanese flora Located in a region where some 2,600 different vascular types of plants thrive, Lebanon is part of a...
Augmented Reality System Opens Doors to Distance Learning in Rural Pakistan
Thanks to their innovative 3D AR system, a proactive group of undergraduates offers interactive learning to elementary school students in one of Pakistan’s most underserved regions The lack of access to trained teachers and quality education can impair growth,...
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 offers
- Potential funding for projects
- Mentorship for projects
- Greater visibility and recognition for projects
Potential funding sources:
- Corporations in your city
- Local chambers of commerce
- Technology councils
- Religious organizations and charities
- Local government or civic organizations
- Foundation grants
- Crowdfunding (e.g. GoFundMe)
