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:

Evan Hineman Presented with 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award
Congratulations to Mr. Evan Hineman on receiving the 2008 Lifetime Achievement award! Read this latest press release to learn more about Mr. Hineman and his dedication to the tradecraft.

GEOINT 2008 Transcripts Now Available
Transcripts from the GEOINT 2008 Symposium are now available to download through the USGIF Member Portal.

USGIF Launches New Blog
The USGIF has launched their new blog 'got geoint?' at the GEOINT 2008 Symposium. Visit the link above to get the latest information on all that is geospatial.

Latest News from GEOINT 2008
Click above to read all the latest news from GEOINT 2008 and find out what was captured at this year's event held in Nashville, Tenn.

USGIF Seeks Outreach Coordinator
USGIF is looking for a full-time Outreach Coordinator to manage existing relationships with USGIF partners while cultivating new opportunities with academia, government, industry and professional organizations. Visit the link above to find out more about the position and how to apply.

See Photos from NGA New Campus East Chairman's Event
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. 

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.