• MLRIT EPICS is a Program in which students in collaboration with local NPO/NGO to provide technology solutions to the communities.

About EPICS:

• EPICS(Engineering Projects in Community Service) in MLRIT Organizes students to work on engineering-related projects for local area non-profit organizations.
• Focus on development -by college student teams -of devices and systems for the benefit of the target audiences of the non-profit community partners.
• EPICS and EPICS in IEEE projects fall under four defined humanitarian "categories."
• These categories help students connect engineering skills to humanitarian issues that involve:
• Access & Abilities
• Education & Outreach
• Environment
• Human Services

Benefits of participating in EPICS:

• 1. Gain design experience of real systems.
• 2. Develop team work and communication skills.
• 3. Gain understanding of ethical, economic & legal issues.
• 4. Get involved in the community.
• 5. IEEE funding amounts in the US$5,000 to US$10,000 range.