Source: Nikolas P. Lemos, PhD, Section Chair It is difficult to believe a whole month has already passed since our incredibly successful 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle, WA. Our sincerest thanks to all the 2017-2018 Toxicology section officers, chairs, co-chairs, abstract reviewers, moderators, and volunteers for your efforts. We are also grateful for all […]
The Psychiatry & Behavioral Science Section of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences announces its annual award, The Richard Rosner Award for the Best Paper by a Fellow in Forensic Psychiatry or Forensic Psychology. To qualify: (1) the paper should have been completed as part of the work of the forensic fellowship year, OR within […]
The American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Past Presidents Council (PPC) is pleased to announce that nominations are open for the 2018-19 Outstanding Early Career Achievement in Forensic Science Award. The recipient will receive a plaque that will be presented at the Annual Business Meeting, a check for $1,000, and reimbursement to attend the 2019 […]
Purpose: The Forensic Sciences Foundation (FSF) is pleased to offer Student Travel Grants to assist with travel expenses in attending the 2019 American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Annual Scientific Meeting in Baltimore, MD. The FSF Board of Trustees has allocated $12,000, not to exceed $1,500 per student, including complimentary meeting registration. This is a […]
Source: Betty Layne DesPortes, JD, MS, Awards Committee Chair, Past Presidents Council Chair The nomination period for 2019 Academy-wide awards has opened. Please consider submitting nominations for the following awards. All references to the Policy and Procedure Manual may be found HERE. The Gradwohl Medallion: Summary of Criteria: The recipient must be or have been […]
The deadline for submissions of Continuing Education Credit and Certificates was March 9. If you have not done so already, please submit your forms. Certificates will be available on your AAFS Account Portal approximately April 15. Please note that submissions will not be accepted after June 1 for the most recent annual meeting.
Thank you to all who bid on all of the wonderful items and for supporting the Forensic Sciences Foundation (FSF) Silent Auction Fundraiser. All auction proceeds benefit the Forensic Sciences Foundation, Inc., Endowment Fund, which supports FSF Research Grant Programs. The Forensic Sciences Foundation, Inc., would like to thank and acknowledge those who generously donated their […]
Purpose: The Jan S. Bashinski Criminalistics Graduate Thesis Assistance Grant is to provide graduate students with financial assistance to complete their thesis or independent research project as required for a graduate degree in Criminalistics/Forensic Sciences. The thesis or research project must be in the field of Criminalistics/Forensic Sciences. Jan S. Bashinski Criminalistics Graduate Thesis Assistance […]
Purpose: This award is designed to encourage forensic science education at the middle and high school level and is intended to provide funds to purchase supplies, equipment, or reference materials to support forensic science education in teaching basic scientific principles. Applications will be judged based on how the funds will further the goals of the […]
Purpose: The Forensic Sciences Foundation (FSF) Acorn Grants (up to $1,500) and 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 evaluating proposals […]