The pre-registration deadline to for the 73rd AAFS Annual Scientific Meeting is Monday, January 18. If you are still hesitant about attending this virtual conference, below are 10 reasons why you should. 1. Cost Savings – with the virtual conference, there is no need to book travel, make hotel reservations, or spend extra money on […]
Source: Teresa Ambrosius, ASB Secretariat ASB Documents Open for Public Comment The ASB encourages all interested parties to provide comments on documents in progress. The public comment period has opened for: ASB Standard 070, Standard for Examination of Handwritten Items, First Edition (Comment Deadline, February 22, 2021) ASB Best Practice Recommendation 108, Forensic Odontology in […]
We are eager to announce details for the Keynote Address that will take place during the upcoming virtual AAFS Annual Scientific Meeting. This session—In Pursuit of Equity— will be held on Wednesday, February 17, from 8:00 a,m, – 9:30 a.m.—just prior to the Plenary Session. The guest speaker will be Dr. Beronda Montgomery from Michigan […]
Source: Denise C. Murmann, DDS, Odontology Section Program Chair The AAFS Annual Scientific Meeting is going to be virtual in February 2021, and a bit more spread out than we are used to. Here is a list of some of the dental highlights you may want to put on your calendar. Please note, all times […]
Source: Sherri L. Kacinko, PhD, Toxicology Section Chair The 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting is only two months away! The end of the most unusual of years is upon us and the 2021 AAFS annual meeting is fast approaching! Here are some updates and reminders on what will be happening between now and the meeting. The […]
Each year, the Forensic Sciences Foundation (FSF) awards monies in the form of grants to members of the forensic science communities to help the investigator/researcher initiate original in-depth, problem-oriented research throughout the year. These grants are open to members and affiliates (at any level) of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Three FSF Field Grants […]
Each year the Forensic Sciences Foundation (FSF) awards monies in the form of grants to members of the forensic science communities to help the investigator/researcher initiate original in-depth, problem-oriented research throughout the year. These grants are open to members and affiliates (at any level) of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Six FSF Lucas Grants […]
Source: Eleanor B. Vo, MD, Section Secretary 73rd AAFS Annual Scientific Meeting We are all excited about AAFS having its first Virtual Conference with the VFairs platform February 15-19, 2021. The meeting theme is One Academy Pursuing Justice Through Truth in Evidence. With pre-registration having a discount of 50% off and loads of meeting features […]
Source: Sondra Doolittle, Meetings and Expositions Manager The American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) brings together world-wide forensic professionals at all stages of their careers, from government, public, private, and education sectors around the world to exchange information and ideas, learn together, build professional relationships, and cooperate on areas of mutual interest. AAFS requires a […]
Source: C. Ken Williams, MS, JD, AAFS Treasurer The number of positive COVID-19 cases continues to spike worldwide. There are currently more than 66.7 million positive COVID-19 cases globally and more than 1.53 million COVID-19-related deaths. The United States leads the way with more than 14.7 million positive cases and more than 281 thousand COVID-19-related […]
Source: Heather Jefferson, Finance and Operations Assistant Download the 2021 Advance Program HERE. Registration is now available for the 2021 AAFS Annual Scientific Meeting. The online registration system requires payment with a credit or debit card. You may either log into your AAFS account portal at https://webdata.aafs.org/aafsweb/Security/SignIn.aspx or go to the Meetings page on the […]
Source: Jason M. Paroff, JD, Section Chair The Digital & Multimedia Sciences (DMS) Section is seeking volunteers from the section to moderate 1.5-hour session blocks during our Scientific Program currently scheduled for February 18–19, 2020. We are looking to fill the following time slots: Thursday, February 18: 9:00 a.m. Central Time 10:30 a.m. Central Time […]
Source: Julie Howe, MBA, General Section Nominating Committee The General Section Nominating Committee, consisting of Julie Howe, David Zeliff, and T.L. Williams, announces a call for nominations for Section Chair and Section Secretary, both of whom will be elected during the section business meeting in February 2021. A list of officer responsibilities may be found at www.aafs.org in the […]
Source: Zain Bhaloo, MSc, YFSF Chair Hello everyone! It is exciting times as we prepare for this year’s digital meeting! The Young Forensic Scientists Forum (YFSF) Special Sessions line up is pretty well finalized and you will not be disappointed! Your Special Sessions Committee worked very hard to line up some spectacular speakers and to […]
Source: Kimberlee Sue Moran, MSc, General Section Program Co-Chair For those of you in the General Section who are in need of credit toward promotion from Associate Member to Member, we have an opportunity for you to serve as a moderator for the 2021 Annual Meeting to be held virtually February 17–19, 2021. We need […]
Source: Zain Bhaloo, MSc, YFSF Chair The Young Forensic Scientists Forum (YFSF) Committee is still accepting abstracts for its virtual Poster Sessions during the 2021 AAFS Annual Scientific Meeting! The submission deadline is November 1! REMINDER: You must log into the AAFS portal (create an account if you have not already done so); on the […]
Source: Zain Bhaloo, MSc, YFSF Chair We hope you are all out there staying safe! It has been an interesting year but as any show must, the 2021 AAFS Annual Scientific Meeting goes on! As you have no doubt been made aware, the 2021 meeting will be held 100% virtually. Here is some important information […]
Source: AAFS Board of Directors and Staff The AAFS Board of Directors and staff have been working diligently for months to ensure the 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting will be conducted. To date, we have confirmed a 100% virtual format, selected a virtual events platform provider (vFairs), confirmed pre-registration fees, and formatted a schedule that will […]
Source: Jason Paroff, JD, Section Chair I hope section members are taking advantage of the extended abstract submission deadline of September 30. There are three possible awards that can currently be given out by our section: The Outstanding Research Award, the Outstanding Case Study Award, and the Carrie Morgan Whitcomb Outstanding Service Award. In the […]
Source: Sherri L. Kacinko, PhD, Section Chair To put it mildly, it has been a strange year. It seems like it has been at least a decade since we gathered in Anaheim where we nervously joked a little bit about the Coronavirus and all tried to avoid the attendees that came down with the flu! […]