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AI and the Future of Geospatial Intelligence

February 23, 2024

AI promises to remake GEOINT analysis by offering a powerful new suite of data-crunching and report-creating tools

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GEOINT Lessons Being Learned from the Russian-Ukrainian War

February 22, 2024

The Ukraine war shows lessons that the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) community can observe, learn, and consider an incentive for change

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USAID Launches a Geospatial Strategy

February 12, 2024

In November 2023, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched its first-ever Geospatial Strategy, which seeks to institutionalize the use of geospatial data and technology to achieve greater efficiency in programs, operations, and development outcomes. Trajectory recently spoke with Carrie Stokes, chief geographer and GeoCenter director, about the strategy, how it can support…

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Space Situational Awareness Satellite Launch Signals Growing Nexus Between SSA, GEOINT

February 5, 2024

Last week, NorthStar Earth and Space completed the first in a planned series of SSA satellite launches from a base in New Zealand

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Heroes At Work

January 31, 2024

An innovative program run by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation matches service members in their final months of active duty with businesses and organizations

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USGIF Opens 2024 Scholarship Program to Applications

January 22, 2024

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…

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USGIF Recognizes Pennsylvania State University and U.S. Military Academy Geospatial Programs

January 18, 2024

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…

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Can GEOINT Lessons Prevent Collisions in Space?

January 17, 2024

GEOINT could provide a blueprint for the maturation of Space Situational Awareness, the field tasked with tracking space debris

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Call for GEOINT 2024 Symposium Lightning Talk Submissions

December 4, 2023

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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Call for 2024 Student Poster Proposals

December 4, 2023

USGIF is now accepting proposals for student posters for the upcoming GEOINT 2024 Symposium, May 5 – May 8, to be held at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Each year, USGIF offers students who have recently completed or ongoing academic research the opportunity to present their work at the GEOINT…

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