Source: Erin G. Brooks, MD, Section Program Chair It is finally spring and thus time to begin making plans to contribute to the 72nd Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, CA, February 17–22, 2020. The meeting theme is Crossing Borders. Drug trafficking, organized crime, and infectious disease would be just a few examples of forensic issues […]
Source: Shawn K. West, MSFS Criminalistics Liaison to the ABC Board of Directors The ABC Board of Directors recognizes that the recertification process has become burdensome and has created significant challenges for our certificants. We are actively overhauling the recertification process. The Board has approved the following interim changes as we work to improve the recertification […]
The Academy’s Diversity & Outreach Committee, now in its second year of service, is comprised of a Chair (currently, Nikolas P. Lemos, Toxicology) and at least five, but no more than ten, additional AAFS members or affiliates to serve on the Committee for a one-year term with a limit of three consecutive terms. The Committee […]
Source: Tom A. Brettell, PhD, Regional Association Committee Chair Greetings from the Criminalistics Section Regional Associations Committee (RAC)! As part of the RAC’s efforts to increase communication and collaboration between the many regional associations in the United States, the upcoming Academy Newsfeeds will feature information and updates from each of the associations represented in the […]
Source: Kristy Kadash, PhD, Section Chair The 2019 AAFS Annual Meeting is just around the corner. To whet your appetite, here is a preview of the sessions and activities being offered by the Criminalistics Section. There are a variety of Breakfast Seminars and Workshops from which to choose, covering topics ranging from psychoactive substances to […]
Source: Steven C. Clark, PhD, Section Secretary Another year is ending, and the holiday season is here! Now is the time to make your plans to attend the 2019 annual meeting in Baltimore, MD. Hotels around the Baltimore Convention Center fill up quickly because the Inner Harbor area of Baltimore is such a great meeting […]
It is with heavy sorrow and reverence that the Criminalistics section reports the loss of Dr. Raymond Prime, former director of the Centre of Forensic Sciences. He was a distinguished member of the fire science community. He passed away on October 15, 2018, in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. The following is a post from his colleague […]
Source: Kristy Kadash, PhD, Section Chair It is with sadness and utmost respect that the Criminalistics Section reports the passing of Dr. Arthur Eisenberg, former co-director of the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center for Human Identification. Dr. Eisenberg had been deeply involved in forensic genetics research and teaching for more than 30 years. […]
Source: Kristy Kadash, PhD, Section Chair The latest ABC newsletter is now available. Please take a moment to review the new information that is provided HERE.
Source: Dean De Crisce, MD, Section Chair Psychiatry & Behavioral Science Section members: Our section needs individuals to participate in the upcoming Academy Cup which will occur Wednesday, February 20, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at the annual meeting. Please contact the Section Chair at decrisce.md@gmail.com if you can attend this enjoyable Academy-wide […]
Source: R. Gregg Dwyer, MD, EdD, Section Secretary The following is news from members of our section and general section reminders. Dean De Crisce, in his role as the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL) Forensic Science Committee Chair, provided the following: “The AAPL Committee for Liaison with Forensic Science met at the […]
Source: Kathryn C. Seigfried-Spellar, PhD, DMS Section Membership Committee Chair As many of you already know, the application deadline for new membership, upgrades, and promotions has passed for consideration at the AAFS 71st Annual Scientific Meeting. However, the portal for applying for membership is always open so please continue to recruit and encourage new members […]
Source: Pamela A.W. King, JD, Section Chair This year’s annual meeting is right around the corner. One event that happens every year is the Academy Cup. We are looking for Jurisprudence Section members to be part of the team. This is a fun event and a great way to get to know your fellow section […]
Source: Paul D. Emanovsky, PhD, Anthropology Section Secretary Hello All, This is a reminder that the nomination deadline for the T. Dale Stewart Award is January 1, 2019. The T. Dale Stewart Award is an award presented to a member of the section for outstanding contributions to the field of forensic physical anthropology. The award […]
Source: Patrick Buzzini, PhD, Section Secretary The upcoming 71stAnnual Scientific Meeting to be held in Baltimore, MD, is on the horizon. Our Program Chair Noelle Umback and Co-Chair Sandra Sachs have finalized the program agenda of the meeting, which will be included in the Advance Program released in November. In addition to the traditional sessions […]
Source: Kristy Kadash, PhD, Section Chair Shawn West, the Criminalistics Section liaison to the ABC Board of Directors, would like to inform section members of an opportunity to serve on the ABC Board of Directors. This is a three-year volunteer term. Interested applicants are asked to provide a cover letter, resume, and a letter of […]
Source: Pamela A.W. King, JD, Section Chair The 7th International Conference on Evidence Law and Forensic Science (ICELFS) will be held at the Max Planck Institute in Freiburg, Germany, July 31-August 2, 2019. The agenda will cover both recent advances in forensic science and the reform of the evidence law related to the admissibility of […]
Source: Walter T. Hart, MBA, Digital & Multimedia Sciences (DMS) Section Awards Committee Chair The DMS Section Awards Committee and DMS Section Officers invite you to nominate individuals for the Carrie Morgan Whitcomb Outstanding Service Award. This award recognizes a person who has accomplished or performed a superior service or has demonstrated a history of […]
Source: Pamela A.W. King, JD, Section Chair As a reminder, the deadline for abstract submissions is THIS COMING WEDNESDAY, August 1. Make sure to get your submissions in on time. If you have questions, please contact the Program Chair, Robert Sanger, at rsanger@sangerswysen.com or the Co-Chair, Virginia Barron, at ginny.barron@pubdef.state.mn.us. They can also help point […]
Source: Marla E. Carroll, BS, Section Chair The AAFS annual meeting in Seattle was a great success. Our workshops and scientific sessions were well attended and received excellent reviews. Special thanks to Program Chair Mary Horvath and Co-Chair Douglas White, as well as to all members of the Program Committee for their time and efforts […]