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...

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...

Hearing loss is a prevalent issue, one that can impact very young children in the early stages of development who are unable to communicate the issue. Without adequate hearing testing,  children can potentially experience developmental delays in areas such as speech,...

  Building on the positive momentum of 2022, the EPICS in IEEE program approved an impressive 39 projects in 2023, all of which support EPICS in IEEE’s four foundational pillars (Access & Abilities, Education & Outreach, Environment, and Human Services),...

EPICS in IEEE mentoring opportunities are a perfect way for IEEE members to help students make an impact in their local community. Whether you're a young professional member or a life member, your coaching and experience are invaluable to students as they navigate...

With support from EPICS in IEEE, the “Establishment of an Effective Recycling Center at Ankole Institute” initiative is helping communities in Uganda to reduce plastic waste while boosting their economy Studies estimate that the world generates over 350 million tons...

EPICS in IEEE will launch its 15th Anniversary Celebration at the Rising Stars event in January 2024. The EPICS in IEEE chair, Stephanie Gillespie, will give two presentations, one presentation for students interested in EPICS in IEEE and one for Young Professionals...