EPICS in IEEE

From classroom concepts to community-driven solutions, EPICS in IEEE is empowering volunteers and students throughout Region 9 to make a tangible difference. Explore the inspiring stories and outcomes featured in “EPICS in IEEE: Transforming Theory into Community Impact in Region 9,” written by our EPICS in IEEE Chair Pedro Wightman, published in the IEEE - Region 9 Magazine.

Read the full article on page 55: https://www.calameo.com/read/007124124e05bc5d2221d

In rural Colombia, limited access to reliable energy and hands-on STEM education can hold students back from reaching their full potential. A team from Universidad de La Sabana, supported by the Industry Applications Society, is helping change that through a Solar Energy Mobile Lab that brings renewable energy and engineering concepts directly into the classroom. By combining technology, education, and community partnership, the project empowers students to become problem solvers in their own communities.

Read more to see how this initiative is creating lasting impact: https://epics.ieee.org/blogs/epics-in-ieee-empowering-rural-schools-through-early-engineering-and-smart-energy-in-colombia/

Students from the Transilvania University of Brașov developed a modular solar energy system to address unreliable electricity at an educational camp in Râșnov, Romania. Supported by the IEEE Fischer Mertel Fund through the IEEE Foundation, their EPICS in IEEE project delivers a renewable, reliable power source to keep essential systems like water pumps running while enabling educational activities. The solution combines solar panels, battery storage, and smart energy monitoring to improve energy security for underserved communities.

Read more to see how this project is making a lasting impact: https://epics.ieee.org/blogs/epics-in-ieee-lighting-the-way-to-energy-security-in-romania/

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Thank you to all of the incredible project teams and everyone who stopped by the EPICS in IEEE Project Showcase at I²MTC 2026! The showcase offered a close look at how EPICS in IEEE supported student innovation is making a real difference in communities around the world. We’re grateful to be part of such an inspiring event and to connect with so many passionate attendees.

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Learn more and submit an entry today: https://www.ieee.org/response-quest-challenge