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Engineering Projects in Community Service

University of Texas Dallas
Richardson , United States
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Bachelors
Major
Civil Engineering | Electrical Engineering | Computer Science
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies | Engineering
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview

UTDesignŽ EPICS

UTDesignŽ EPICS is a service learning program that allows students to work on real problems while addressing the needs within the local or global community. Through this program, non-profit organizations partner with a team of UT Dallas students to receive the technical expertise they need to solve a problem that greatly benefits the community.


What is UTDesignŽ EPICS?

UTDesignŽ EPICS is a service learning design program where undergraduate students work on multidisciplinary teams to solve real problems while leaving a lasting impact on the community. Modeled after the EPICS program founded in 1995 at Purdue University, UTDesignŽ EPICS has joined the university consortium of more than 25 universities and colleges engaging students in human-centered design in a service learning framework.


Community Partners

Through UTDesignŽ EPICS, non-profit organizations have partnered with a team of UT Dallas students to receive the technical expertise they need to solve a problem that greatly benefits the community.


Program Overview

  • UTDesignŽ EPICS is a service learning program that addresses community needs through technical expertise.
  • The program involves undergraduate students working on multidisciplinary teams.
  • It is modeled after the EPICS program at Purdue University and is part of a university consortium.
  • The program focuses on human-centered design in a service learning framework.

Current and Past Sponsors

Information on current and past sponsors is available, highlighting the support provided to UTDesignŽ EPICS teams.


News and Projects

Examples of projects and news related to UTDesignŽ EPICS include:


  • Transforming Communities: UTDesign EPICS in Action
  • Engineering for Good: Designing a Solution to Support Grieving Families
  • Engineering for Good: Building a Horse Mounting Ramp for People with Special Needs
  • Student-Designed Kits Give Hands-On Solar Energy Lessons
  • EPICS Teams Present at 2020 ASEE Conference

Program Details

  • UTDesignŽ EPICS allows students to work on real problems in the community.
  • Non-profit organizations partner with UT Dallas students to solve problems.
  • The program is part of a larger university consortium focused on service learning and human-centered design.
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