Engineering Projects in Community Service
About EPICS
EPICS is a design-based, service learning program that teaches students about engineering, computing and technology fields while civically engaging them in their local communities. Founded at Purdue University, the program has grown to include national and international university (EPICS University) and high school (EPICS High) sites. In EPICS, teams of students work on projects to address the engineering and technology-based needs of community service and education organizations. This partnership provides many benefits to students and community alike. Students gain experience while community not-for-profit organizations gain access to resources for the creation of products to improve services.
The EPICS High curriculum at Foxcroft School is implemented in a science elective, Explorations in Engineering. This course is offered each semester, and students may enroll for multiple semesters. All students are welcome and encouraged to enroll in this elective. The element of community service attracts a wide range of students with varying interests and abilities. The emphasis on team projects allows each student to use their own gifts to benefit the group and the project.
The EPICS High curriculum at Foxcroft School is implemented in a science elective, Explorations in Engineering. This course is offered each semester, and students may enroll for multiple semesters. All students are welcome and encouraged to enroll in this elective. The element of community service attracts a wide range of students with varying interests and abilities. The emphasis on team projects allows each student to use their own gifts to benefit the group and the project.
