Samantha T. Arundel

At-a-Glance

Senior Science Advisor to the National Geospatial Program at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Over 30 years of experience in geospatial data automation, terrain analysis, and applied GeoAI research
Leads development of innovative tools including the Intelligent National Map (INM)
Applies artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize geospatial workflows for national mapping programs like 3DEP
Serves as a Board Member for the Cartography And Geographic Information Society

Biography

Samantha T. Arundel serves as a Senior Science Advisor to the National Geospatial Program at the U.S.

Geological Survey (USGS). Her work centers on geospatial infrastructure and addressing system failures at scale, reuse, and institutional handoff. She brings over 30 years of experience in geospatial data automation, terrain analysis, and applied GeoAI research to her role.