AAFS Regional Association Committee (RAC) Update Sources: Vincent P. Villena, MS, RAC Chair and Brooke J. Ehlers, MAFS, Representative to the RAC The third organization we are featuring in this month’s Regional Association Committee update is presented by its current president, Brooke Ehlers, of the Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists (MAFS). The MAFS was founded […]
Source: Jennifer S. Mihalovich, MPH, Section Chair The 73rd meeting in Houston, TX, (February 15–20, 2021) is fast approaching. AAFS President Jeri D. Ropero-Miller’s theme is One Academy–Pursuing Justice Through Truth in Evidence. The Criminalistics Section is well represented in the 2021 Program Committees: Patrick Buzzini (Luncheon Seminars), Marilyn T. Miller (Student Academy), Lynn A. […]
Source: Douglas R. White, MS, Section Program Committee Chair Understanding that our worlds have been turned upside-down recently, we hope you are staying well. During these challenging times, we continue to plan for the 2021 AAFS Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, which will be held at the George R. Brown […]
Our international attendees always add a great deal of value to the AAFS Annual Scientific Meetings, and we encourage all to participate. However, international attendees may need to secure a Non-Immigrant Visa for travel to the United States, and for that you may need an AAFS Letter of Invitation. To request one, please email Christopher […]
Source: Shawn K. West, MSFS The latest ABC newsletter is now available. Please take a moment to review the new information that is provided HERE.
Source: Jennifer S. Mihalovich, MPH, Section Chair The 73rd meeting in Houston, TX, (February 15–20, 2021) is fast approaching. AAFS President Jeri D. Ropero-Miller’s theme is One Academy–Pursuing Justice Through Truth in Evidence. The Criminalistics Section is well represented in the 2021 Program Committees: Patrick Buzzini (Luncheon Seminars), Marilyn T. Miller (Student Academy), Lynn A. […]
Source: Douglas R. White, MS, Section Program Committee Chair Understanding that our worlds have been turned upside-down recently, we hope you are staying well. During these challenging times, we continue to plan for the 2021 AAFS Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, which will be held at the George R. Brown […]
Source: AAFS Board of Directors The American Academy of Forensic Sciences wholeheartedly commends its membership who provided expertise, wisdom, and guidance to the National Commission on Forensic Science (NCFS) since its 2013 origin. There are 14 Commission Members, 3 Ex-Officio Members, and numerous sub-committee members who are also members of the Academy and the work […]
Our international attendees always add a great deal of value to the AAFS Annual Scientific Meetings, and we encourage all to participate. However, international attendees may need to secure a Non-Immigrant Visa for travel to the United States, and for that you may need an AAFS Letter of Invitation. To request one, please email Christopher […]
Source: Carla Miller Noziglia, MS, Academy Cup Co-Chair We recently requested that questions be submitted for the 2021 Academy Cup. We have received several so far, but people are not following the necessary guidelines. We cannot accept questions that are section-specific. The questions should be general knowledge and not apply to a specific section within […]
Sources: Jeri D. Ropero-Miller, PhD, President and Carl R. McClary, MS, President-Elect and Chair, Executive Director Ad Hoc Search Committee All, this is probably one of our most important Presidential spotlights serving to inform the Academy membership of activities and resources of benefit to you. Carl McClary joins me in sharing the wonderful and exciting […]
Source: Jeri D. Ropero-Miller, PhD, AAFS President I can’t believe we are already in May and it seems like we were enjoying the February meeting just yesterday. It was a productive meeting and I was able to share my agenda with hundreds of members at the business meeting through my presidential address. I wanted to […]
AAFS Regional Association Committee (RAC) Update Sources: Vincent P. Villena, MS, RAC Chair and Brooke J. Ehlers, MAFS, Representative to the RAC The third organization we are featuring in this month’s Regional Association Committee update is presented by its current president, Brooke Ehlers, of the Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists (MAFS). The MAFS was founded […]
Source: Sondra Doolittle, AAFS Meetings & Expositions Manager After careful consideration, AAFS is pleased to announce an extension for the 2021 Annual Meeting abstract deadline until September 1, 2020. This extension is given in consideration of the worldwide COVID 19 pandemic and the possible impacts caused by shutdowns and closures since March. The extension applies […]
Source: Carla Noziglia, MS, AAFS Retired Fellow We are together in our grief, but also in the memories of a wonderful woman. Professor Carol E. Henderson, visionary, innovator, and force of nature, has died at her home in Florida. Her accomplishments were many and varied, and she will be remembered fondly as a gracious friend. […]
2020 Membership Dues Notices have been posted online and will be mailed shortly. All Student Affiliates and Trainee Affiliates must certify eligibility before a dues notice will be generated. You may login to your AAFS Account Portal to download a .pdf copy of your dues invoice or to make payment with a debit or credit […]
Source: Cheryl Hunter, Membership Coordinator AAFS encourages Associate Members and Members who are eligible for a higher status to complete and submit an application for promotion. Please review the promotion requirements on the AAFS website at https://www.aafs.org/home-page/membership/student-affiliate-trainee-affiliate-or-associate-member/aafs-basic-membership-requirements/promotion-requirements/individual-section-requirements/ to determine if you are eligible. If you fulfill your section’s requirements for promotion, you may apply online […]
Source: Teresa Ambrosius, ASB Secretariat The Academy Standards Board (ASB) of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) is an ANSI-accredited Standards Development Organization. The ASB is announcing the formation of a new Consensus Body: Crime Scene Investigation. The consensus body will have 7 to 25 members based on applications received. Members will be selected […]
Source: Teresa Ambrosius, ASB Secretariat The AAFS Standards Board (ASB) is pleased to announce the publication of ANSI/ASB Standard 088, General Guidelines for Training, Certification, and Documentation of Canine Detection Disciplines, First Edition, 2020. This standard is produced through ASB’s Dogs and Sensors Consensus Body in a consensus process accredited by the American National Standards […]
Source: Zain Bhaloo, MSc, YFSF Committee Chair This is a reminder that if you want to submit a presentation to the YFSF portion of the Bring Your Own Slides session, don’t forget your slides. Submission requirements can be found HERE, and forms will also be provided at registration in your packet. Submissions will be reviewed […]
Source: Zain Bhaloo, MSc, YFSF Committee Chair Hello YFSF Attendees! Young Forensic Scientists Forum (YFSF) Committee Chair Zain Bhaloo and the committee members—Catherine Brown, Brittany Beyers, Hannah Simmons, and Amber Smith—would like to cordially and personally invite you to the YFSF Special Session Networking Break on Tuesday, February 18, to enjoy some cake and stimulating […]
Source: Zeno Geradts, PhD, AAFS Past Presidents Council Chair The AAFS Past Presidents Council is disheartened by the sad news that Carol Henderson passed away. Carol was very involved in forensic science and education. Due to her important commitment to forensic science and her dedication to the Forensic Sciences Foundation (FSF), the Past Presidents Council […]
Purpose: The FSF Kenneth S. Field Grants (up to $1,500) and the Douglas M. Lucas Grants ($1,501–$6,000) are intended to help the investigator/researcher initiate original in-depth, problem-oriented research. These grants are open to members and affiliates (at any level) of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Submission Requirements: The following criteria will be considered in […]
Source: Nancy J. Jackson, AAFS Accreditation & Outreach Coordinator At a meeting held January 24, 2020, the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) conducted reviews of forensic science programs that applied for accreditation during the 2019 review cycle. The summary of accreditation actions taken by FEPAC are available online through the FEPAC website at […]
Source: Nancy J. Jackson, AAFS Accreditation & Outreach Coordinator The Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) is currently accepting applications for forensic science and forensic digital evidence programs for review during the 2020 review cycle. FEPAC’s primary mission is to maintain and enhance the quality of forensic science education through a formal evaluation and […]