IEEE-USA Community Outreach - MOVE

A Quick Reminder from IEEE DataPort!

The final submission deadline for the 2026 IEEE MOVE Truck Data Science Challenge is June 1st!

This challenge brings together data science, AI, geospatial analytics, and public safety to address real-world disaster response and resilient network engineering problems using telemetry data collected by IEEE MOVE USA Trucks. Participants are tasked with identifying faulty towers and proposing efficient communication network layouts to support emergency response operations.

We are excited to see innovative solutions from participants around the world and how emerging technologies can help strengthen community resilience and public safety.

Submit your final work and learn more here:

https://ieee-dataport.org/competitions/2026-ieee-move-truck-data-science-challenge

MOVE USA May 2026 Tech Talk - Wildland Fire Radio Communications

How do firefighters communicate when faced with roaring fires, extreme heat, and severe topographical interference? 🌲🔥

Find out on May 26 at 8:00 PM ET during our next IEEE MOVE Tech Talk! Presenter Walt Burns is leading an incredible session on Wildland Fire Radio Communications.

We’ll explore the robust, interoperable radio systems required to support firefighters and the LCES process, plus how mobile mapping apps are changing the way agencies respond to crises in extreme environments. 📡🗺️

Save your spot today!
🔗 Register Link >> https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/556478

🚨 Attention IEEE MOVE Volunteers! 🚨

We are excited to announce our May 2026 MOVE USA Operations Training Opportunities! IEEE MOVE USA is offering a dynamic three-part Virtual Operations Class to prepare volunteers for MOVE truck deployment.

Who should attend?

Required: Existing drivers and crew members must attend.

Required: Anyone seeking to advance to a MOVE Truck Driver or Crew Member role must attend.

Encouraged: All MOVE volunteers are encouraged to join and learn more about the program!

Course Overview:

The course covers deployment expectations, truck equipment, and essential safety procedures.

Participants will learn the differences among the MOVE-1, MOVE-2, and MOVE-3 trucks.

You will gain a solid foundation in both the shared systems and the unique features of each vehicle.

Each of the three sessions is conducted virtually.

Each session lasts approximately 90 minutes to two hours.

📅 Schedule & Registration Links:

Day 1 Session: Tuesday, May 5, 8:00 – 9:30pm EDT. This session provides an overview of truck operations, power systems, network systems, and communications/radio systems. Register >> https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/551951

Day 2 Session: Tuesday, May 12, 8:00 – 9:30pm EDT. This session provides a detailed orientation on truck operations, maintenance, and power generation systems. Register >> https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/551952

Day 3 Session: Tuesday, May 19, 8:00 – 9:30pm EDT. This session details the networking and communications systems, including Cisco Meraki and radio systems operations. Register >> https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/551953

Please use the links above to register for all three training sessions. Please note that there will be a test after the third session. Material will be provided for the test!

April Tech Talk: Living with Intelligent Systems

Speaker: Dr. Razvan Cristian Voicu
Date/Time: 28 April 2026 | 08 PM ET
Register: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/554944

Living with Intelligence: How AI, Sensing, and Robotics Are Shaping Everyday Life

What if the environments around us could actively support our health, safety, and daily routines? AI, sensing, and robotics are rapidly moving beyond labs into the spaces where we live and work transforming homes, campuses, and communities into intelligent, responsive ecosystems. Drawing on work from Kennesaw State University’s Prototype Living of Tomorrow (PLOT), a 25-acre living laboratory, this talk explores real-world applications including ambient and wearable sensing, wellness monitoring, and AI-driven robotic systems. It highlights both the measurable benefits and current limitations of these technologies, while addressing critical questions around privacy, autonomy, and trust. Attendees will gain a clear, practical view of how intelligent environments are being built today and what it means for tomorrow.

📅 SAVE THE DATE! 📅

Join us in celebrating the IEEE MOVE 10th Anniversary at IEEE SusTech 2026!

Immerse yourself in "Emerging Technologies Driving Sustainability" and explore innovations designed to improve air, water, energy, food, and human life. We will be coming together to reflect on a remarkable decade of disaster relief, STEM outreach, and community impact led by the IEEE MOVE initiative.

📍 Where: Santa Ana, California
🗓️ When: April 19–22, 2026
🌐 Details & Program: https://ieee-sustech.org/program/

Mark your calendars and prepare to be part of the solution for a sustainable future!

The Response Quest™ Challenge is officially OPEN! 🎉

On behalf of IEEE MOVE USA, we want to share this incredible opportunity with our network. If you're a visionary thinker passionate about advancing emergency intelligence and helping first responders make informed, life-saving decisions—this challenge is for you.

Gather your team (must be led by an IEEE member), build something impactful, and compete.

Ready to take the challenge?
📍 Get started here: https://bit.ly/4eeJZTu
📍 Learn more about the IEEE MOVE USA initiative: https://move.ieeeusa.org/

The Response Quest™ Challenge is now open! We’re looking for visionary individuals and teams led by IEEE members to help advance emergency intelligence with solutions that enable first responders to make more informed decisions.

And you’ll have the chance to win cash prizes!

Ready to take the challenge? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eeJZTu

MOVE USA MARCH 2026 TECH TALK - RED CROSS VOLUNTEER OPTIONS

John Dungan brings more than 35 years of non-profit leadership and a deep commitment to helping people through their most difficult moments.

Participants will explore a range of opportunities, including direct support for families, disaster coordination, logistics, technology roles, and flexible remote options. Whether you prefer hands-on engagement or behind-the-scenes support, you’ll learn how to use your skills to make a lasting difference and help build stronger, more prepared communities.

Register at:

March Tech Talk: Red Cross Volunteer Options – IEEE-USA Community Outreach (MOVE) March Tech Talk: Red Cross Volunteer Options Posted on March 25, 2026 by ieeeusamove Speaker: John DunganDate/Time: 31 March 2026 | 08 PM ETRegister: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550725 John Dungan brings more than 35 years of non-profit leadership and a deep commitment to helping people throu.....

Greetings from beautiful Valdivia, Chile! 🇨🇱

MOVE Global is thrilled to be on the ground for the 2026 IEEE Region 9 Regional Meeting! It is a truly special year as we celebrate the Region 9 60th Anniversary under the inspiring theme: "Leading with Heart." ❤️

It has been an incredible experience connecting with so many dedicated IEEE volunteers from across South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. We were honored to have Grayson Randall, Chair of IEEE Humanitarian Technologies, take the stage to discuss IEEE Humanitarian Technologies and the global mission of IEEE MOVE.

A special thank you to IEEE President Mary Ellen Randall for her fantastic presentation on the IEEE IMPACT Challenge!