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MOVE USA June 2026 Tech Talk - The Science Behind Hurricane Formation and Lifecycle

How do global patterns like El Niño influence the powerful storms that reshape coastlines and threaten communities?

Find out on June 16 at 8:00 PM AST during our next IEEE MOVE Tech Talk! Presenter Quinton Lawton, Ph.D., is leading an insightful session on The Science Behind Hurricane Formation and Lifecycle.

We’ll explore the basic science behind the formation, growth, and lifecycle of these massive storms. Plus, the presentation will conclude with a special look at the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, discussing how African easterly waves and global weather patterns provide a clearer outlook for what the tropics might have in store over the coming months.

Save your spot today!

Register Link >>> https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/563476

Past event. The 𝗜𝗘𝗘𝗘 Joint 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭 & 𝟮 Committee Meeting started off 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗚:

Our 𝗜𝗘𝗘𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 Jill Gostin introduced us to ad hoc committees and described plans to 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 and 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

We also enjoyed incredible presentations from:
- 𝗜𝗘𝗘𝗘 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹
- 𝗜𝗘𝗘𝗘 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗸
- IEEE Foundation
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Thank you to our presenters!
Felicia Reinhart Charles Rubenstein Jill Gostin Rajneeta Basantkumar Meghan Duesing Gerardo Barbosa Kelly Smith, CMP Eileen Russ Heltzer, CFRE Andy Moorwood IEEE Region 1 IEEE Region 2

➕𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 on LinkedIn, and checkout our 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 for the latest region 2 updates: https://r2.ieee.org/

📸 What a great shot captured at the 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗘𝗘𝗘 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝟭 & 𝟮 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴! The IEEE MOVE USA truck made a phenomenal background for the photo and also set an inspiring and collaborative tone for the weekend.

Leaders from across both regions came together to 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀, and 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 forward. Thank you to all who contributed to this productive gathering. We truly are 𝑩𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓.👏

➕𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 on LinkedIn, and checkout our 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 for the latest region 2 updates: https://r2.ieee.org/

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🎉Grateful for everyone who made this event possible and the success that it was!! 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘, 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓.🤝

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! 👇

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/

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!