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EPICS Expo 2020 at Santa Clara University
Join us at the 2nd Annual Engineering Student Expo on the beautiful campus of Santa Clara University. Register today to save your spot at this great event, contact us at epics-info@ieee.org for more information
EPICS in IEEE at the 2020 Rising Stars Conference
Dr. Stephanie Gillespie, an EPICS in IEEE Committee member, shares about her experience with the program and encourages student conference attendees to consider what problem in their local communities they would like to solve. To learn more about the Rising Stars...
Happy New Year from all of us at EPICS in IEEE!
Happy New Year from all of us at EPICS in IEEE!
Ridesharing Apps – An Overview
Taxi-cabs were once considered to be the ideal means of transportation if you were in a highly populated city. But with the emergence of ride-sharing apps, the taxi industry has shown a decline over the past few years. Uber, Lyft, and various ride-sharing apps provide...
Women in Engineering – An Update
Engineering is a field that has often been considered male-dominated. However, organizations such as IEEE’s Women in Engineering (WIE) and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) are striving for parity and gender equality in the workplace for female engineers and...
San Jose State University – Sustainability Education through Aquaponics
When it comes to American agriculture and farming, the state of California is usually not the first to come to mind. However, in 2017 the California Department of Food and Agriculture reported $20.56 billion in agricultural exports. But as climate change continues to...
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Sports
In 2002 the Oakland Athletics made use of data and analytics to overcome a small budget and compete against teams with budgets that eclipsed their own. The Athletics proceeded to go on a 20 game win streak showing how effective a data-driven approach can be. Flash...
IEEE Malaysia Section & IEEE Student Branch – Disaster Preparation and Injury Prevention Safety
The IEEE Malaysia Section and the IEEE Student Branch of Universiti Sains Malaysia partnered with Mercy Malaysia, a non-profit that provides relief, sustainable development and risk reduction to vulnerable communities. Together, they are built a body of knowledge on...
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico & Caribbean Section) – Renewable Energy For Sustainable Development Laboratory
To promote engineering and sustainable development, the IEEE Student Chapter of the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico will designed and implemented a “Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development Laboratory” (RESDL) educational laboratory. Lab users work with...
Sony – Rollable Smartphone
Most smartphones look pretty similar for the most part right? Google’s Pixel 3, Apple’s iPhone XR, and Samsung’s Galaxy S10 Plus, they are sleek flat screen phones that utilize a powerful camera. However, Sony plans to break away from this mold with a phone that rolls...
Texas A&M University in Kingsville (TAMUK) – Nurturing a Curiosity About STEM Careers
How do you encourage a bright, diverse STEM workforce for the future? The IEEE Student Branch at Texas A&M University in Kingsville (TAMUK) has an answer. They are collaborating with the Boys and Girls Club of Kingsville on the Saturday Engineering Academy, a...
Google Fuchsia: What is it?
In August of 2016, we heard murmurs of an elusive operating system called Google Fuchsia. Although this system has been in the works for nearly 3 years, Google has been tight-lipped about its features and prototypes. But despite all their clandestine development, one...
Copperbelt University (Zambia Section) – Digital Teaching Units
Access to a well-rounded education is the foundation for employment and personal growth throughout adulthood. Without access to education and technology at a young age, students are often unable to pursue fulfilling careers and improve their quality of life. This is...
Cloud-Gaming with Google: Stadia
Google intends to make a significant change to the world of gaming later in the year with its cloud-gaming service “Stadia.” Stadia launches November of this year, and the main goal of the service is to make gaming more accessible for users through the use of the...
Clarkson University – Improving Recycling Efficiencies, Encouraging Supported Employment
Employment offers people an opportunity to develop a work ethic, responsibility, and a sense of being valued - as well as a paycheck. But most individuals with developmental disabilities usually have few work prospects, even in sheltered environments where a job can...
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- 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)
