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Government Hub Dispatch #1: IC Envisions Commercial Solutions
On May 6, the first day of GEOINT 2024, Pete Muend, Director, Commercial Systems Program Office, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and Devin Brande, Director, Commercial Operations, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), hosted a panel discussion at the Government Hub in the exhibit hall on the “Application of Commercial Solutions for GEOINT.” Muend explained that the NRO…
GEOINT 2024 Keynote: Space Security and Analytic Standards
Space security emerged as a common theme throughout the keynote remarks during the first day of the GEOINT 2024 Symposium in Orlando, FL. The first Main Stage keynote address was delivered by The Honorable Stacey Dixon, Ph.D., Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence. She began by highlighting how increased access to space has produced both…
USGIF Announces the 2024 Lundahl-Finnie Award Recipient
Kissimmee, Fla., (May 6, 2024)—The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) announced today that Kevin M. O’Connell has been named the 2024 Arthur C. Lundahl-Thomas C. Finnie Lifetime Achievement Award winner. USGIF will present O’Connell with the award in recognition of his groundbreaking work developing and advancing the policy framework around commercial space capabilities. While…
GEOINT Foreword 2024: Innovative R&D, Quantum, Magnetic Sensing, Cyber Crime
On May 5, more than 600 people attended GEOINT Foreword, the GEOINT Symposium’s pre-conference science & technology day sponsored by Esri. GEOINT Foreword is meant to explore both the potential and the limitations of leading-edge technology relevant to the GEOINT Community. “It’s not enough for us to develop disruptive tech. It’s not enough for us…
Gateway Global: Empowering Youth Through GEOINT Education
Gateway Global is playing a critical role in the GEOINT talent pipeline and providing opportunities for high school students by introducing them to the discipline’s many potential applications and career paths. Zekita Armstrong-Asuquo, Chair and CEO of Gateway Global American Youth and Business Alliance Academies in St. Louis, Mo., gave a presentation this afternoon at…
USGIF Publishes GEOINT Essential Body of Knowledge (EBK) 3.0
Version 3.0 of this community resource demystifies the discipline and reflects 2024 learning objectives and priorities.
Golden Ticket Winners at GEOINT 2024
Congratulations to the Golden Ticket Class of 2024. These 24 exceptional junior members of our discipline will take part in a highly coveted professional development experience during the upcoming GEOINT Symposium. The Golden Ticket program is among the most impactful ways that USGIF, now celebrating 20 years of service, helps to build the GEOINT community.…
USGIF Opens 2024 Scholarship Program to Applications
With a legacy spanning nearly two decades, the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) proudly continues its mission to fuel the next generation of GEOINT leaders with the launch of its annual scholarship program on Monday, January 22. USGIF provides scholarship funds to students in four categories – high school seniors, undergraduates, master’s degree, and…
USGIF Recognizes Pennsylvania State University and U.S. Military Academy Geospatial Programs
The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) has granted reaccreditation to Pennsylvania State University and the United States Military Academy for their graduate certificate in Geospatial Intelligence Analytics and undergraduate Geospatial Intelligence certificate program, respectively. In total, 21 colleges and universities offer USGIF-accredited programs and over 1,600 students have received a USGIF GEOINT certificate. “There…
Call for GEOINT 2024 Symposium Lightning Talk Submissions
Call for GEOINT 2024 Symposium Lightning Talk Submissions What are Lightning Talks? Lightning Talks take place during USGIF’s annual GEOINT Symposium at the Innovation Hub, May 6 – 8. They are an opportunity to share with and educate colleagues on topics relevant to GEOINT. These 5-minute talks focus on one key point – this can…
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