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Since 2004, USGIF has donated $386,000 to promising students in the geospatial intelligence field in the form of academic scholarships. Last year, USGIF awarded $86,000 to 19 recipients and plans to award equal or greater amounts for the 2011 program. Following is an exclusive podcast with Dr. Max Baber, Director of Academic Programs, USGIF who discusses the 2011 USGIF scholarship program. And a reminder to all students out there, the deadline to apply is May 2!

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The Soviet Union launched Sputnik in 1957, a first step into space that shocked America and galvanized our national resolve. We responded with significantly increased public investment in science/math education and committed the US space program to manned lunar landing before the end of the 1960s, barely more than a decade after the first satellite! Consider that achievement for a moment, and compare with where we are today — decommissioning our workhorse space shuttle fleet and sending American astronauts to the space station via Russian rockets. Welcome to the new “Think Geospatial” column by Dr. Max Baber, Director of Academic Programs, USGIF. Read more from Dr. Baber in this post.

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For any of our got geoint” readers who are attending NWGIS Spokane 2010 today, we highly recommend you check out the keynote address by Max Baber, Director of Academic Programs, United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF). The title of his presentation is “Geospatial Intelligence: Resolving Terra Incognita for National Security and Beyond,” and it will certainly be worthy of checking out! Basically, he will be highlighting how the geospatial revolution is in full swing, with geospatial science and technology becoming increasingly integrated into our daily lives.

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USGIF is hosting its GEOINT Community Career Fair on July 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in Reston. This event will bring together GEOINT professionals from the Defense, Intelligence and Homeland Security Communities, industry, and recent graduates who will make connections face to face with recruiters who make hiring decisions. Today we are speaking with Max Baber, Director of Academic Programs at USGIF, about the GEOINT Community Career fair, as well as GEOINT opportunities for students.

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USGIF on Sunday participated in the International Spy Museum’s KidSpy Festival. The day included demonstrations and hands-on learning about polygraphs, fingerprints, disguises and more all for kids ages 7 and older as well as their families. USGIF President Keith Masback taught the more than 250 visitors during the day about aerial and satellite imagery and the different types of platforms used to capture this imagery. The 10-minute lesson offered kids the opportunity to look at overhead pictures and guess at what they were looking. After a some helpful hints, students were applying their knowledge to analyze other imagery of the presidential inauguration, famous cities, and other notable images. It was perhaps one of the best demonstrations based on the feedback from the kids and their families.

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The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation, NOAA and the Department of Commerce have partnered to host the International Commercial Remote Sensing Symposium 2010, March 3rd – 5th at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington DC. The 2010 ICRSS aims to deliver 3 Days of exhibits and discussions on the key issues affecting the community: resolution limits, export control, licensing and policy, commercial radar, user communities, the future of the industry, among many others. Following is an exclusive podcast with Keith Masback, President, USGIF, who discusses with us the value and benefit of attending ICRSS 2010.

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In September, USGIF concluded a long and exhaustive search for its first academic director with the hiring of Dr. Max Baber, who joined the foundation as the director of academic programs. Dr. Baber joins USGIF from the University of Redlands, and he will be responsible for the USGIF Geospatial Intelligence Accreditation Program, the scholarship program, GEOINT 101, professional certification and tradecraft development, as well as other programs and outreach initiatives. Here’s an exclusive podcast with Dr. Baber.

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As part of an ongoing got geoint? podcast series, we are interviewing the USGIF staff who work tirelessly to promote and advance the GEOINT community and tradecraft. This installment is with Bill Allder III, Membership Services Coordinator, USGIF. Bill is a young GEOINTer who has a long family history in the GEOINT world. USGIF hosts its annual Allder Golf Classic at GEOINT that honors the memory of Bill’s father, William R. Allder Jr. All proceed from the tournament go towards USGIF’s scholarship program. Listen to Bill’s insights into what it is like to work in a community that provides much meaning for him.

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Today, the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is celebrating its official 5th anniversary. Following is an exclusive podcast interview with Mr. Keith Masback, President of USGIF. Mr Masback provides great insights into the success of the Foundation and the future of GEOINT.

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As CEO, Chairman and essentially the founder of the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF), Mr. K. Stuart Shea plays an instrumental role in advancing our tradecraft and has an unrelenting passion for our community and protecting our nation.

We were able to catch up with Mr. Shea a few weeks ago, and he shared with us why he started USGIF and where he sees us going – during a most interesting and challenging time of transition.

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