The Engineering Projects in Community Service program, known as EPICS, is a national award-winning social entrepreneurship program. Teams design, build and deploy systems to solve engineering-based problems for charities, schools and other not-for-profit organizations. Our students aren’t waiting to graduate to make a difference—they are tackling real-world problems today.
There are several ways to get involved with EPICS learn more about EPICS Courses, and EPICS High.
Our projects focus on four themes
- Community Development
- Education
- Health
- Sustainability
Latest news
Lake Litter Solutions takes 2nd place in the 2023 Change the World Event.
The Change the World event celebrates the imagination, efforts and achievements of ASU students. In March 2023, students participated at the Sun Devil Stadium through art displays, idea pitches, live performances and solution exhibits. The 2nd place winner, Lake...
2022 EPICS Generator Awards: Recognizing hard work and dedication
The EPICS Generator Awards recognize the hard work and dedication of EPICS students, mentors and partners. The following individuals and teams were recognized at an event held on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Rising Star Award – John Baker, Dakota Edwards, Carol Lu...
EPICS Spring 2022 Elite Pitch Competition
On March 30, the Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) program at Arizona State University (ASU), a national, award-winning, social entrepreneurship program, held its EPICS Elite Pitch Competition for Spring 2022. The EPICS Elite Pitch Competition, powered...