[Chapter-delegates] IEEE EPICS Program

[gabriel ramokotjo]

Hi Glenn,

Thank you for sharing.

Regards
Gabriel Ramokotjo
ISOC S.A Gauteng
On Nov 26, 2013 10:31 PM, "Glenn McKnight" <mcknight.glenn at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi All
>
> I would like to share with you a link to the  IEEE EPICS  Program
> https://ieee-elearning.org/outreach/course/view.php?id=980
>
> This initiative is a funding opportunity for  chapters to partner with
> local high schools and IEEE Sections and Chapters  to promote humanitarian
> projects.  In particular improving access to the disabled, internet access
> to the poor, off the grid electrical system to power mobile phones and more
>
> EPICS in IEEE is a program that organizes university students and/or GOLD
> groups working with high school students to collaborate with local area
> humanitarian organizations on community service projects.
>
> Established projects throughout:
>
>    - North America
>    - South America
>    - Africa
>    - Europe
>    - India
>
> Each has addressed community needs by finding technical solutions to
> issues involving access and abilities, education and outreach, environment
> and human services.
>
> EPICS in IEEE aims to both increase high school student interest in
> engineering, computing and technology, and to demonstrate how these
> subjects can benefit society and humanitarian causes.
>
> The EPICS in IEEE training modules aim to teach project leaders the proper
> tools and skills that help to initiate and manage a successful EPICS
> project. The lessons also function as a coaching tool for project leaders
> to inspire continued student interest in engineering and humanitarian work.
>
> The process is quite simple  and I encourage you to connect with the local
>  IEEE section or  student  branch
>
> Contact
> *Yvonne Pelham*
> Sr. Manager, Educational Outreach
> IEEE Educational Activities
> 445 Hoes Lane
> Piscataway, NJ  08854
> 1 732 562 5321 (Phone)
> 1 732 981 1686 (Fax)
> y.pelham at ieee.org
> www.ieee.org/education
> www.tryengineering.org
>
>
>
> Good  Luck
>
> Glenn McKnight
> mcknight.glenn at gmail.com
> skype  gmcknight
> twitter gmcknight
> .
>
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