The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is the only organization dedicated to promoting the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and building a stronger community of interest across industry, academia, government, professional organizations and individual stakeholders.
As a not-for-profit educational foundation, USGIF strives to bring together the community at-large and support life-long learning that will ensure a robust cadre of professionals and a healthy tradecraft now and in the future.
Join us as we pursue our mission.
What's New:
See Photos from NGA New Campus East Ground Breaking
Visit the link above to view new photos from NGA's New Campus East facility to open in 2010.
Government and Industry Showcase Latest Technology at Tech Days 2008
More than 1,000 visitors reviewed technologies from almost 100 organizations at the annual Tech Days event. Read this latest press release to read about some of the highlights during NGA's and USGIF's Technology Days.
USGIF Announces New GEOINT Keynotes on Redesigned Website
USGIF has added three new keynote speakers to the GEOINT 2008 Symposium's agenda and launched its redesigned GEOINT 2008 website. Read this latest press release to find out more!
Masback Named USGIF President
Keith J. Masback has been named president of USGIF. He succeeds K. Stuart Shea, who was selected by the board of directors to serve as chief executive officer and continue in his role as the chairman of the board.
Jill Smith and Matt O'Connell Join USGIF's Board of Directors
DigitalGlobe CEO Jill Smith and GeoEye President and CEO Matt O'Connell were elected new members of the USGIF Board of Directors at the board's annual meeting on February 20. Jack Dangermond and Michael F. Goodchild completed their board terms and were elected the status of emeritus directors.
USGIF Accredits Universities under First-Ever Geospatial Intelligence Accreditation and Certificate Program
Three national universities have received accreditation for their geospatial intelligence programs by the USGIF Academy. The University of Missouri at Columbia, Pennsylvania State University and George Mason University became the first schools to be accredited under this program, the first and only of its kind.
USGIF Seeks Academic Director
Become part of the first organization that brings together the many disciplines involved in the geospatial intelligence tradecraft through exchanging ideas, sharing best practices, and promoting the education and importance of a national geospatial intelligence agenda.