USGIF is pleased to announce the call for student poster submissions

Have a poster idea to submit to the poster competition at the GEOINT 2025 Symposium? USGIF’s student poster competition at the annual GEOINT Symposium is open to students at the undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. levels. Only current students are eligible to participate.

The submission period is open from
December 4, 2024 – February 6, 2025

What is the Student Poster Contest?

During the GEOINT Foreword – the Symposium’s pre-conference day focused on the intersection of science, technology, security, and innovation, USGIF gives students from a wide array of disciplines the chance to present their GEOINT-related research. Student presenters share their research with GEOINT leaders and professionals, network with fellow students and academics, and are invited to attend panel and keynote sessions. Students whose posters are selected for presentation receive complimentary registration to GEOINT Foreword and Symposium. Presenters are responsible for their own travel and lodging.

Students are expected to showcase their work during designated poster sessions at GEOINT Foreword. A panel of Subject Matter Experts review and judge the posters, and the top three posters are recognized at the end of the day on the Main Stage. The winner of the poster competition is awarded the opportunity to present their research on stage at the GEOINT 2026 Symposium during Foreword and receives complimentary registration to the Symposium.

How to Apply

  • Poster Submission Requirements:
    1. Submit an application by February 6, 2025
    2. Poster title
    3. Abstract
  • Selection Criteria:
    1. A limited number of proposals will be accepted
    2. Focus on innovative cross-disciplinary research
    3. Exploration of new directions in GEOINT technologies
    4. Enhancement of understanding of complex, emerging GEOINT applications
  • Eligibility:
    1. No requirement to attend a USGIF-accredited schools
    2. No need to hold or pursue a GEOINT-specific degree
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Next Steps

Applicants will be notified about the status of their proposals by the end of February 2025. Those accepted will be expected to complete their Symposium registration by Mid-March.

Once selected, poster requirements and presentation details will be sent to each presenter.

For more information, please contact: education@usgif.org