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EPICS @ Malla Reddy University

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Engineering Projects in Community Service - Learn | Build | Impact

EPICS @ Malla Reddy University

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About EPICS

In order to respond to the community service needs and to strengthen the future professional expertise of undergraduate students, Malla Reddy University has adopted the EPICS (Engineering Projects in Community Service) model, originally developed at Purdue University, USA in 1995. â€‹EPICS @ Malla Reddy University is a unique initiative where teams of undergraduate students design, build, and deploy real-world engineering solutions to address the needs of local community service and educational organizations. The program bridges classroom learning with societal impact, enabling students to apply their disciplinary knowledge for community development.

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Through the EPICS program, students gain long-term experience in the complete engineering process — define, design, build, test, deploy, and support. They also develop strong communication, teamwork, leadership, and project management skills by working in multidisciplinary teams. The program further instills an understanding of professional ethics, the importance of customer-centric design, and the social role of engineering in improving lives.​Community organizations partnering with MRU through EPICS gain access to affordable technology and expertise that might otherwise be financially out of reach. This partnership allows them to enhance their quality of service or introduce new, impactful community programs.

In the EPICS model, students collaborate with not-for-profit and community organizations to design projects that meet real needs — helping these organizations better serve the residents of their local communities. The success of EPICS lies in its strong partnership framework, which emphasizes mutual benefit:

  •  Community partners act as customers, identifying genuine problems and needs.

  •   Faculty, corporate, and higher education partners serve as mentors, providing technical and managerial guidance.

  • Foundations and philanthropic organizations may contribute financial or material support to ensure the sustainability of projects.

At Malla Reddy University, EPICS projects span four major domains:

  • Human Services – Solutions that improve quality of life and social welfare.

  • Access and Abilities – Technologies that enhance accessibility for differently-abled individuals.

  • Education and Outreach – Tools and platforms to support learning and community awareness.

  • Environment – Sustainable projects that protect and improve environmental resources

Through EPICS @ MRU, students not only gain valuable professional and technical experience but also learn the true essence of engineering with empathy, ethics, and impact.

Program Objectives

The EPICS program at Malla Reddy University aims to:

  1. Engage students in engineering projects that address real needs of local community organizations.

  2. Develop technical competence through real-world, multidisciplinary project experience (define–design–build–test–deploy–support).

  3. Foster leadership, teamwork, and communication skills among students.

  4. Cultivate social responsibility and professional ethics in engineering practice.

  5. Promote university–community collaboration for mutual benefit and sustainable development.

  6. Encourage innovation and problem-solving through hands-on engagement with community challenges.

  7. Enhance employability by providing project management and client interaction experience.

  8. Support community organizations with technological solutions that are cost-effective and impactful.

Functions of EPICS Program

1.      Identify Community Needs – Recognize and analyze real problems faced by local NGOs, schools, hospitals, and community organizations.

2.      Form Student Teams – Create multidisciplinary student groups to handle each approved project.

3.      Assign Mentors – Appoint faculty advisors and industry experts to guide student teams throughout the project.

4.      Define Project Goals – Clearly outline objectives, expected outcomes, and deliverables in consultation with community partners.

5.      Design and Develop Solutions – Students design, build, and test engineering systems or products addressing identified needs.

6.      Conduct Regular Reviews – Organize periodic progress meetings and evaluations to ensure timely completion.

7.      Provide Training & Workshops – Conduct sessions on communication, teamwork, leadership, ethics, and project management.

8.      Facilitate Community Interaction – Maintain continuous communication between students and the community organization to ensure relevance and satisfaction.

9.      Document Progress – Maintain records of all project activities, milestones, and impact assessments.

10.  Organize EPICS Showcase Events – Host exhibitions, fairs, or presentations to display completed community projects.

11.  Recognize and Reward Participants – Acknowledge outstanding contributions from students, mentors, and community partners.

12.  Promote Partnerships – Strengthen ties between university, industries, NGOs, and philanthropic organizations.

Student Committee

To ensure smooth functioning, a Student EPICS Committee (SEC) shall be formed under faculty supervision.

Student Chairperson              :

Vice-Chairperson                    :

Secretary                                    :

Student Members                    :

C.Gethra Reddy, (2411cs020096), II Year B.Tech. AIML 

M.Krishna Chaitanya, (2311CS040100), III Year B.Tech. CS

D.lalith Aditya, (2411cs020149), II Year B.Tech. AIML

S. Rohith Kumar, (2411EC010053), II Year B.Tech. ECE

MRU - EPICS Projects

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