Dr Martin Luther King Day of Volunteering IEEE MOVE Disaster Deployments Review/Careers in Technology CS SIGHT COPE WIE SA ComSoc Future Networks
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/455265[] A Special Event by Computer Society "Careers in Technology" With Computer Society, AP-S, Standards, SIGHT, WIE, COPE, Communications Society, Future Networks 20 January 2025 8pm Eastern Time Dr Martin Luther King Jr Day of Volunteering IEEE MOVE 2024 Disaster Deployments Review Mark Torres will be our presenter. MOVE responded to major disasters in 2024, with the most notable being the Helene disaster, impacting North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Mark will review the year’s events and discuss MOVE's role in disaster response, including collaborations with the Red Cross and other first responder partners. Learn about MOVE Volunteers and opportunities in the organization founded by IEEE President Elect: Mary Ellen Randall. [] The program is committed to assisting victims of and responders to natural disasters with short-term communications, technology, and power solutions. These temporary emergency relief provisions help people stay connected and ensure access to the help they need. Services include internet, charging stations, and lighting resources. Grayson Randall will serve as the 2025 Chair of the IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board. [] When not deployed for disaster relief efforts, vehicles visit schools, fairs, and other venues to educate the public, for STEM, for community engagement, to showcase leading technologies, and raise awareness about the positive impact these technologies have on society -- Advancing Technology for Humanity. [] Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/455265