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Geospatial Leaders in the U.S. Assign New Grades on the Nation’s Spatial Data Infrastructure
Coalition of Geospatial Organizations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 21, 2024 Geospatial Leaders in the U.S. Assign New Grades on the Nation’s Spatial Data Infrastructure The Coalition of Geospatial Organizations (COGO) is pleased to release its third Assessment from its ongoing review of the U.S. National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). This Assessment serves as a periodic…
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USGIF Announces Carrie Drake as New Senior Vice President of Content and Community Engagement
Carrie Drake returns to USGIF, bringing extensive experience in community-building, marketing, and geospatial intelligence to lead and inspire. Herndon, VA., – August 12, 2024 – The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is excited to announce that Carrie Drake has joined our leadership team as Senior Vice President of Content and Community Engagement Carrie Drake…
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Now OPEN – Call for 2025 GEOINT Symposium Training Session Submissions
Herndon, VA., August 5, 2024 – The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is pleased to announce the call for Training Session submissions for the 2025 GEOINT Symposium, scheduled to take place in St. Louis, MO, from May 18-22, 2025. The Submission period is open from August 5 – September 13, 2024. What are Training…
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Recognizing Excellence: 2024 USGIF Scholarship Recipients
Herndon, VA., August 5, 2024 – 2024 USGIF Scholarship Recipients. The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Scholarships. Since the program’s inception in 2004, USGIF has awarded more than $1.9 million in scholarships, supporting exceptional students across various educational levels, from graduating high school seniors to…
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USGIF Welcomes Lisette R. Bergeron to Advisory Committee
Herndon, Va., – July 23, 2024 – The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is pleased to announce the addition of Lisette R. Bergeron, Vice President and Division Manager for Spatial Solutions at Leidos, to its esteemed Advisory Committee (AdCom). Lisette R. Bergeron brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the AdCom, which plays…
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USGIF Announces 2024 Lt. Michael P. Murphy Award Recipient
Congratulations to Christopher Ramos, Founder of Warrior’s Garden Solutions Herndon, VA., July 3, 2024 – The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) announced that Christopher Ramos is the 2024 Lt. Michael P. Murphy Award recipient. The announcement took place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Innovation Hub during the 2024 GEOINT Symposium. Dr. Todd…
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USGIF Announces Four New Board Members for 2024
The newly elected board members are: Craig Abod, Patrick Cozzi, Jenny McGee, and Rob Zuppert. Herndon, VA., June 26, 2024 – The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is pleased to announce four new members who have been elected to its Board of Directors. The new board members are Craig Abod, Patrick Cozzi, Jenny McGee,…
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USGIF and Black Cape Announce New Multi-Year Scholarship
Herndon, VA., June 10, 2024 – The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation and Black Cape are pleased to announce a new multi-year scholarship, the Black Cape Scholarship for Women in Geospatial Intelligence. Each summer the scholarship will be awarded to one female student studying geospatial, geography, geospatial technology, or a related field at the undergraduate…
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SDSU and UIUC Earn USGIF Collegiate Accreditation
USGIF is pleased to announce two new collegiate GEOINT program accreditations: South Dakota State University and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Herndon, Va (May 29, 2024) The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is pleased to announce the collegiate accreditation of two new programs. Accreditation for the undergraduate certificate in Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) has been granted…
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General Session Highlights from GEOINT 2024 Day 3
In the rapidly evolving landscape of national security and digital modernization, the DoD is adapting to emerging challenges and harnessing cutting-edge technologies, said the Honorable John Sherman, DoD CIO, during his keynote address on GEOINT 2024 Day 3 General Session. “The security environment has evolved over the years,” Sherman said, and as such: “We’re constantly…
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