Source: Zain Bhaloo, MSc, YFSF Chair We are looking forward to seeing you all at the conference next week! It’s promising to be a good one! Check-in reminders: Remember to bring your resume to the YFSF Special Session! We will be holding our resume review at the end of the Special Session. The YFSF is […]
The American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Annual Scientific Conference depends on the dedication and generosity of our volunteers to host a successful event for the forensic science community. Volunteer opportunities are now open for any attendee who wishes to help support AAFS and the AAFS Conference. AAFS Student Affiliates and non-members are eligible to […]
Registration has opened for the American Academy of Forensic Sciences 75th Annual Scientific Conference! The Academy recognizes that many of you will be traveling internationally to attend and will need to acquire a visa to do so. We are happy to provide invitation letters for the 75th AAFS Conference detailing your intent to attend our […]
Registration for the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) 75th Anniversary Conference Is Now Open! Join over 3,000 of your fellow forensic science professionals for a week of more than 1,000 scientific presentations, 21 workshops, networking opportunities, exhibits, and more. The AAFS conference is the premier event for the forensics community, supporting professions and disciplines […]
Source: Daniel Snapp, AAFS IT Systems Administrator AAFS is excited to announce several additions to the AAFS Connect platform. AAFS Connect is the educational platform that allows our members and non-members the opportunity to watch previous workshops and webinars on-demand after their original presentation date. Available Workshops from the 2022 AAFS Annual Conference: Inference From […]
Source: Madeleine J. Swortwood, PhD, Toxicology Section Chair On behalf of the Toxicology Section, I am thrilled to invite you to join us in Orlando for the Diamond Jubilee 75th Anniversary of AAFS from February 13-18, 2023, at the Rosen Shingle Creek® Resort. While early-bird registration will open in early October, you can preview the […]
Source: Brian L. Janysek, MFS, General Section Secretary For those General Section members coming to Orlando, note there will not be a General Section lunch or speaker this year. In recent years, the cost of the luncheon has steadily increased, and participation steadily declined. So instead of continuing that trend, the General Section will do […]
The American Academy of Forensic Sciences is pleased to announce the 20th Annual Employment Forum and 11th Annual University Fair taking place during the AAFS 75th Anniversary Conference in Orlando, FL. Employment Forum—a means for employers and applicants to meet, exchange information, conduct informal interviews, or schedule interviews for later in the week. The Employment […]
Source: Trey Weaver, Sr. Meetings Manager The Forensic Sciences Foundation (FSF) Annual Silent Auction will return during the 2023 AAFS Annual Conference, supporting the FSF Endowment Fund. Each year, the FSF offers an exciting opportunity to take home unique and incredible items while raising funds to support research and educational grants for the forensic community. […]
Source: Laura Fulginiti, PhD, 2022-23 AAFS President As our preparations for the AAFS Annual Conference in Orlando, FL, continue to develop, I want to remind you that, due to the amount of abstracts accepted for presentation, some sections’ scientific sessions will occur on Saturday. We are also working with the Convention Bureau to develop […]
The Forensic Sciences Foundation is pleased to announce the 2022–23 Warren-Young Scholarships will be shared between two recipients this year. This award is designed to encourage forensic science education at the middle and high school levels and is intended to provide funds to purchase supplies, equipment, or reference materials to support forensic science education in […]
Source: Trey Weaver, Meetings Manager Don’t miss out on your chance to present at the AAFS 75th Anniversary Conference taking place February 13–18, 2023, in Orlando! Nearly 4,000 forensic professionals will be in attendance, looking for recent, impactful content they can take back home and put into practice. If you have been considering showcasing your […]
Source: Patrick Eller, MS, Digital & Multimedia Sciences Section Chair The Digital & Multimedia Sciences (DMS) Section would like to remind everyone that abstract submissions are due August 1, 2022. We are looking for abstracts to fulfill a session of presentations related to the 75th Anniversary of AAFS. This section of presentations would present the […]
Source: Erin Worrell, BSc, General Section Program Chair The General Section is excited about the AAFS 75th Anniversary Conference in Orlando, FL, taking place February 13–18, 2023! We are looking for prospective presenters and this year’s theme is Science Works! We want to celebrate our 75-year history with interesting cases from the past 25 years […]
Source: Trey Weaver, Meetings Manager The Forensic Sciences Foundation (FSF) Annual Silent Auction will return during the AAFS Annual Conference, supporting the FSF Endowment Fund. Each year, the FSF offers an exciting opportunity to take home unique and incredible items, while raising funds to support research and educational grants for the forensic community. The FSF […]
Source: Trey Weaver, Meetings Manager The AAFS Annual Conference presents some of the top educational sessions in forensic sciences, but there are even more reasons to attend our upcoming 75th Anniversary Conference next February in Orlando! Make sure to book your hotel room through Saturday of the conference as AAFS President Laura Fulginiti hosts a […]
Source: Kenneth E. Melson, JD, Last Word Society Chair It’s not too late to CAPTURE OUR IMAGINATION and pursue your opportunity to present interesting stories about your cases that involve a twist, a unique method or investigation, or an advancement in techniques over the past 75 years. Whatever your theme, you will meet an enthusiastic […]
Source: Laura C. Fulginiti, PhD, 2022-23 AAFS President I hope you are getting excited about the 75th Anniversary Conference in Orlando, FL. We are looking forward to strong scientific content. In an effort to provide increased free content, we are replacing the Breakfast Seminars with early morning Case Breaks. These will be 30-minute case presentations […]
Source: Emily A. Rue, PhD, 2022-23 YFSF Special Session Chair AAFS Young Forensic Scientists Forum (YFSF) Special Session Chair Emily Rue and Co-Chair Paul Yount are looking for speakers to contribute to the YFSF Special Session at the 75th Anniversary Conference in Orlando, FL. The YFSF theme is Education, Training, and Experiences: The Ingredients to […]
Source: Laura C. Fulginiti, PhD, 2022-23 AAFS President The AAFS Board of Directors met on June 30, 2022, and discussed a variety of issues. Here are the highlights: Welcome to our new Board member representing Forensic Nursing Science: Jamie Ferrell. The 2023 conference in Orlando, FL, will NOT have a vaccination or negative PCR test […]