IEEE-USA Community Outreach - MOVE

06/02/2026

Happy 10th Anniversary to IEEE MOVE!

To celebrate a decade of amazing work and community support, we invite you to take the IEEE MOVE Challenge!

Do you know the full breadth and scope of what IEEE MOVE does to positively impact so many lives locally and around the world? Now is your chance to learn, play, and earn an exclusive reward! Check out Capture.JPG for the challenge instructions.

How it works:
1️⃣ Navigate the iconic MOVE truck through its functional highlights.

2️⃣ Reach HQ to uncover the secret pass phrase.

3️⃣ Enter the phrase to claim your special edition 10-Year profile badge! 🏅

Learn more about IEEE MOVE, discover other IEEE Foundation programs, and find out how you can get involved. Click here to start the challenge and view MOVE volunteering opportunities: 👉 https://ieee-collabratec.ieee.org/login

Share your badge in the comments once you earn it! 👇

06/01/2026

June is the official beginning of the hurricane season in the Atlantic. 🌀

While this month is historically quieter than later in the season, an approaching El Niño could change the game this year. It is crucial to stay informed, stay safe, and be prepared for whatever the season brings.

Discover how our volunteer teams use technology to support disaster relief and community outreach efforts across the country:
👉 https://move.ieeeusa.org/

05/22/2026

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

05/09/2026

05/04/2026

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

05/04/2026

🚨 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!

04/16/2026

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.

04/13/2026

📅 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!

04/13/2026

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