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Reaccreditation: University of South Carolina’s GEOINT Certificate

January 2, 2025

The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is pleased to announce the reaccreditation of the University of South Carolina’s (USC) undergraduate certificate program in Geospatial Intelligence. Following a rigorous evaluation, USC’s program has been reaccredited for a five-year term. This term is from October 1, 2024, through October 1, 2029.  First accredited by USGIF in…

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NRO Industry Advisory Working Group at 10 Years

January 2, 2025

Chartered in September 2014, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Industry Advisory Working Group (NIAWG) addresses contemporary business and operating model challenges of the NRO and its industry base in an objective, non-proprietary venue. From day 1, where 40 participants crammed into a 20-person conference room, USGIF members continue to lean in on matters of strategic…

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Geospatial Leaders in the U.S. Assign New Grades on the Nation’s Spatial Data Infrastructure

October 21, 2024

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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Carrie Drake

USGIF Announces Carrie Drake as New Senior Vice President of Content and Community Engagement

August 13, 2024

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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Call for Training

Now OPEN – Call for 2025 GEOINT Symposium Training Session Submissions 

August 6, 2024

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

August 6, 2024

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

July 23, 2024

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

July 8, 2024

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 Board Members

USGIF Announces Four New Board Members for 2024

June 26, 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

June 10, 2024

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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