Education
Sarah Eason Watson: An Enriching GIS Education
Sarah Eason Watson was instantly hooked when she took a GIS class for the first time in 2008 at Austin Community College. As someone who always enjoyed maps and puzzles she seized the opportunity to turn a hobby into a career.
Creating Spatial Thinkers
James Madison University partners with Virginia high schools to promote GIS
Geo Meetups
Gathering in person with like-minded map-lovers can be just as valuable as online collaborations
Joel Max: Applying GEOINT to Emergency Management
When Joel Max, a 2015 USGIF scholarship recipient, recalled attending USGIF’s GEOINT Symposium for the first time in June, he described himself as a “kid in a candy shop.”
A Non-Traditional Education
Northeastern University offers online geographic information technology program
Carrying on the Tradecraft
Meet the 2015 USGIF Scholarship Winners
Jory Fleming: Connecting GEOINT and Marine Science
USGIF Scholarship winner pursues geography and marine science undergraduate degrees at the University of South Carolina
Crystal English: A Passion for Crime Mapping and Analysis
In 2010, Crystal English earned a certification in crime and intelligence analysis from the California Department of Justice. English then went on to achieve a master’s degree in geography and GIS at California State University, Northridge.
USGIF Hosts Professional Development Series
The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) gathered members of the GEOINT Community Oct. 5-7 to discuss new opportunities and professional development activities within the Community.
Weekly GEOINT Community News
IGAPP Delivers First App; Leidos Awarded DIA & Air Force Contracts; University of Redlands Receives NSF Grant