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USGIF Welcomes Jim McCool as Vice President of Tradecraft
USGIF is pleased to welcome Jim McCool as its new Vice President of Tradecraft. Mr. McCool, CEO of McCool Team LLC, retired from government service as a National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) senior executive in 2023 and now serves as an advisor for artificial intelligence companies. His final NGA assignment was standing up the Data and…
USGIF Welcomes Sue Kalweit as Vice President of Programs
USGIF is pleased to welcome Sue Kalweit at its new Vice President of Programs. Ms. Kalweit brings over three decades of expertise in geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) and the Earth Observation industry eco-system. Her career spans critical roles supporting national security programs, including 23 years with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). She was the Director of…
USGIF Welcomes Enabled Intelligence as New Strategic Partner
The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is pleased to welcome Enabled Intelligence as our new Strategic Partner, strengthening the Foundation’s mission to advance innovation, inclusivity, and excellence across the GEOINT community. Enabled Intelligence specializes in world-class data labeling and AI annotation services, focusing on sensitive and classified datasets across a wide array of markets.…
USGIF Welcomes SynMax as New Strategic Partner
The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is pleased to welcome SynMax as our new Strategic Partner, strengthening the Foundation’s mission to advance innovation, inclusivity, and excellence across the GEOINT community. SynMax is a forward-thinking geospatial data analytics company at the forefront of delivering actionable intelligence across the maritime and energy sectors. Founded on the…
Member Exclusive: Showcase your Success on the GEOINT Symposium Main Stage
We are excited to welcome the community to GEOINT Symposium 2026, taking place May 3–6 in Aurora, Colorado. Each year during the opening session, Ronda Schrenk, CEO of USGIF, and Robert Cardillo, Chairman of the USGIF Board of Directors, share a series of powerful, mission-focused “vignettes” from the main stage. These brief stories spotlight the…
USGIF Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications
USGIF Scholarship Applications are now open for the 2026 – 2027 academic year! USGIF awards general scholarships to graduating high school seniors, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students studying Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) and related disciplines. Students studying GEOINT-related disciplines including geospatial science, remote sensing, intelligence studies, earth science, and many more are encouraged to apply. Additionally, USGIF awards Named Scholarships in partnership…
Now Accepting Lightning Talks for GEOINT Symposium 2026!
USGIF is now accepting applications to present Lightning Talks at GEOINT Symposium 2026! Lightning Talks are 5-minute presentations on a new idea, project, technology, or topic of interest to the GEOINT Community. Lightning Talks will be presented at the Innovation Corner during GEOINT Symposium, May 3-6, 2026 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center…
Now Open: Student Poster Applications for GEOINT Symposium 2026
All students are now welcome to apply to present GEOINT-related research at GEOINT Symposium 2026 through the Student Poster Competition! Poster sessions take place during GEOINT Foreword on Sunday, May 3rd. Student presenters will share their ideas with GEOINT leaders and professionals, network with fellow students and academics, and are invited to attend panel and…
USGIF GEOINTeraction Tuesday Event Summary
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Speaker: Todd Johanesen, Director, Foundation GEOINT Group, NGA Todd Johanesen’s remarks showcased NGA’s efforts to create a high-powered, dynamic digital foundational GEOINT functional environment while highlighting modernization efforts related to automation and AI/ML. He began with an overview of Foundation GEOINT, which is one of two core functions at NGA…
Advancing Geospatial Intelligence Education at UNCW Through USGIF Accreditation
The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s (UNCW) Geospatial Intelligence Certificate, through its Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, has been reaccredited through 2030 by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF). USGIF works to build the community, advance the tradecraft, and accelerate innovation, and accredited programs play an important role in supporting that mission. This accreditation reflects academic quality and connects UNCW directly to USGIF’s mission to…
