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