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2014-15 President
Presidents Message
July 2014
Vol. 44 Issue 4
Editor: Sonya Bynoe
Greetings all. I would like to focus this message on
getting everyone thinking about bringing our best
forensic science to Orlando in February. With
summertime upon us, the August 1 deadline for
submitting abstracts is just around the corner. We will
be Celebrating the Forensic Science Family in Florida,
and one major focus of this years meeting will be
Learning from Each Other.
The most exciting and stimulating scientific sessions I
have ever attended over the years at the Academy
meetings have been those where two or more sections
come together to discuss a common topic of interest.
As a behavioral scientist, my mentors taught me how
much there is to learn from the other forensic
disciplines that can inform my own opinions about
criminal behavior. Therefore, I have asked the
Program Committee to put together multiple
interdisciplinary sessions where every section of the
Academy will be paired with one or more other
sections to tackle a forensic problem of common
interest, to share our knowledge, and to learn from
each other.
As you are thinking about your submissions for this
year, keep this idea in mind. Reach out to your
AAFS colleagues from different disciplines, and see if
there is a forensic problem whose solution might be
found through a multidisciplinary perspective. This is
a great opportunity to think outside the box and to
advance the field through forensic science synergy.
I have also asked the Program Committee to dedicate
one session on the program to the best papers by
young forensic scientists. These panels will be
moderated by the AAFS Past Presidents from each
section. Therefore, I am inviting and encouraging all
of our Student Affiliates, Trainee Affiliates, and
Associate Members to submit your best work for
inclusion in these special sessions.
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NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
The Nominating Committee has announced its list of nominees for the 2015-16 officers:
John E. Gerns, MFS President-Elect (General)
Zeno J. Geradts, PhD Vice President (Digital & Multimedia Sciences)
Norman J. Sauer, PhD Vice President (Anthropology)
Susan M. Ballou, MS Secretary (Criminalistics)
Betty Layne DesPortes, JD, MS Treasurer (Jurisprudence)
The Nominating Committee is composed of the three immediate Past PresidentsBarry Logan (Chair),
Robert Barsley, and Douglas Ubelakerand the immediate past section chairs: Ann Ross (Anthropology),
Jennifer Mihalovich (Criminalistics), Douglas Lacey (Digital & Multimedia Sciences), James Millette
(Engineering Sciences), Julie Howe (General), Andrew Sulner (Jurisprudence), Paula Brumit (Odontology),
Amy Gruszecki (Pathology/Biology), Manuel Lopez-Leon (Psychiatry & Behavioral Science), Carl McClary
(Questioned Documents), and Loralie Langman (Toxicology).
In accordance with AAFS Bylaws, nomination for any elected office of the Academy may be made by petition
delivered to the Nominating Committee in care of the AAFS headquarters no later than September 1.
Nomination petitions should state the name of the nominee, the office sought, a certificate stating that the
candidate is a Fellow in good standing, and the signatures and printed names of 50 Fellows and full Members.
Nominations for any elective office may be made from the floor during the Academy's Annual Business
Meeting, February 18, 2015, in Orlando, FL.
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Sciences, 410 North 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904. Periodicals postage paid at Colorado
Springs, CO 80904. Postmaster: Send address change to Academy News, 410 North 21st Street,
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News is August 1, 2014.
Officers 2014-2015
PRESIDENT
Daniel A. Martell, PhD
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Victor W. Weedn, MD, JD
PAST PRESIDENT
Barry K. Logan, PhD
VICE PRESIDENTS
Susan M. Ballou, MS
Robert B. J. Dorion, DDS
SECRETARY
John E. Gerns, MFS
TREASURER
Betty Layne DesPortes, JD
Board of Directors
ANTHROPOLOGY
Laura C. Fulginiti, PhD
CRIMINALISTICS
Lucy A. Davis, BHS
DIGITAL & MULTIMEDIA SCIENCES
David W. Baker, MFS
ENGINEERING SCIENCES
Laura L. Liptai, PhD
GENERAL
Julie A. Howe, MBA
JURISPRUDENCE
Roderick T. Kennedy, JD
ODONTOLOGY
John P. Kenney, DDS, MS
PATHOLOGY/BIOLOGY
Gregory G. Davis, MD
PSYCHIATRY & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
John L. Young, MD
QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS
Jane A. Lewis, MFS
TOXICOLOGY
Ruth E. Winecker, PhD
AAFS Staff
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Anne Warren
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT &
CE COORDINATOR
Kimberly Wrasse
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
& ACCREDITATION
Nancy Jackson
FINANCE MANAGER
Debbie Crockett
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Tracie McCray
MEETINGS & EXPOSITIONS MANAGER
Sondra Doolittle
ASSISTANT MEETINGS MANAGER
Salena Medina
MEETINGS ASSISTANT &
EXHIBIT COORDINATOR
Heather Jefferson
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Toni Merritt
PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR
Sonya Bynoe
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR
Cheryl Hunter
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT &
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Carolynne Forster
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY &
WEBSITE COORDINATOR
Jeff Lubbers
Presidents Message .................................................................................................................... 1
In Memoriam: James W. Osterburg ...................................................................................... 3
In Memoriam: Clyde C. Snow ................................................................................................ 3
Duarte Nuno Vieira, MD, PhD To Receive Prestigious Lucas Medal .................................. 4
Washington Corner .................................................................................................................. 5
A Word from Your 2015 Program Chair ................................................................................ 6
AAFS Continuing Education Needs ........................................................................................ 7
Guidelines for Poster Presentations .......................................................................................... 8
AAFS Policy on Abstracts and Presentations .......................................................................... 8
Guidelines for Presentations Using an LCD Projector ............................................................ 9
FSF Jan S. Bashinski Criminalistics Graduate Thesis Assistance Grant Information ............ 9
FSF Henry C. Lee Scholarship Information .......................................................................... 10
FSF Student Affiliate Scholarship Information ...................................................................... 10
FSF Travel Grant Information ................................................................................................ 10
16th Annual FSF Emerging Forensic Scientist Award ............................................................ 12
2015 Call For Papers Form ...................................................................................................... 13
Celebrating The Forensic Science Family: Anthropology .................................................... 17
2014 International Educational Outreach Program - South Korea ...................................... 18
Staff Corner .............................................................................................................................. 23
FEPAC News ............................................................................................................................ 25
FSF Contributions .................................................................................................................... 26
In Memoriam ............................................................................................................................ 31
AAFS Chronicles: Do You Remember When? .................................................................. 31
FAAs First Postmortem Aviation Toxicology Colloquium .................................................. 32
Section News ............................................................................................................................ 33
Applicants .................................................................................................................................. 39
Young Forensic Scientists Forum Newsletter .......................................................................... 44
Meetings & Conferences .......................................................................................................... 46
Future AAFS Annual Meeting Dates
February 16-21, 2015
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Orlando, FL
February 22-27, 2016
Rio Las Vegas Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
February 13-18, 2017
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
February 19-24, 2018
Washington State Convention Center
Seattle, WA
February 18-23, 2019
The Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, MD
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AAFS was recently notified that AAFS Founding Member and Past President James W. Osterburg, 95,
passed away on November 23, 2012, in Palm Harbor, FL.
Professor Osterburg began his career as a patrolman with
the New York City Police Department and retired 20 years
later as a Detective First Class. He was recognized as a
leading authority on scientific investigation and lectured
extensively on police administration at universities across
the country. In 1960, following graduation from New York
University with a masters degree in Public Administration,
Professor Osterburg joined the faculty at the University of
Indiana as Professor of Police Administration until
1970. He then joined the faculty of the University of
Iilinois-Chicago as Professor and Chair of the Department
of Criminal Justice.
Professor Osterburg was a Founding Member of the
Academy with his attendance at the early 1950
Organizational Meeting. He became a member of the Police Science Section and was elected Fellow in
1954. Professor Osterburg served as the Academys President in 1969 having previously served as
Secretary and Chair of the Criminalistics Section. While serving as President, he joined the members of
the Executive Committee in approving the formation of the Forensic Sciences Foundation (FSF). He
served as a trustee on the FSF Board and as an FSF officer from 1969 to 1973. He also served as a Book
Review Editor for the Journal of Forensic Sciences in the 1970s. From his earliest days as a forensic
scientist, Professor Osterburg emphasized the value in utilizing all scientific disciplines in the full spectrum
of crime and criminal behavior.
Professor Osterburg was bestowed with the prestigious honor of AAFS Distinguished Fellow at the 2012
Annual Scientific Meeting in Atlanta.
In Memoriam: AAFS/FSF Founding Member
James W. Osterburg, MPA
With deep regret, the AAFS wishes to report that Dr. Clyde C. Snow, Fellow in the Anthropology Section,
passed away on May 16 at the age of 86. Dr. Snow, an AAFS Distinguished Fellow and Lucas Medalist,
dedicated his life to the investigation of human rights violations. His legacy is founded on the forensic
anthropology teams that he trained throughout the world including Argentina, Chile, Peru, El Salvador,
Guatemala, Mexico, Venezuela, Ethiopia, Croatia, Kurdistan, Iraq,
Zimbabwe, The Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, and the
Philippines among others. Dr. Snow was involved in nearly 3,000
skeletal identification cases worldwide. Through the possibility of
independent forensic investigation, Dr. Snow gave hope to families of
assassinated and disappeared persons that their loved ones would be
identified.
Dr. Snow was bestowed with the Distinguished Fellow Award in 1991
and was honored with the prestigious Douglas M. Lucas Medal in 2008
at the IAFS Triennial Meeting in New Orleans. The Lucas Medal is
presented to individuals to commemorate significant professional
contributions to forensic science. In addition to Jerry, his wife since
1970, Dr. Snows survivors include daughters Jennifer Boles, Tracey
Murphy, Cynthia Wood, and Melinda McCarthy; son Kevin Snow;
eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
In Memoriam: Distinguished Fellow Clyde C. Snow, PhD
Professor Osterburg with the drunk-o-meter
around 1950.
Clyde C. Snow, PhD
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The American Academy of Forensic Sciences Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Dr. Duarte Nuno Vieira, Fellow in the
Pathology/Biology Section, has been selected as its 2014 recipient of the prestigious Douglas M. Lucas Medal. In October, the Lucas Medal
will be presented by AAFS President Daniel Martell during the International Association of Forensic Sciences (IAFS) 20th Triennial
Meeting in Seoul, Korea, to commemorate Dr. Vieiras significant professional contributions to forensic science and, in particular, for his
pioneering work in forensic pathology, clinical forensic medicine, and forensic toxicology.
Duarte Nuno Vieira is Full Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of
Coimbra and is visiting professor in several other Portuguese, European, and South
American universities. He is President of the European Council of Legal Medicine, of the
Portuguese Association for Bodily Injury Assessment, and is Vice-President of the
European Confederation of Experts on Evaluation and Repair of Bodily Injury. He served
as President of the International Academy of Legal Medicine (between 2006 and 2012), of
the International Association of Forensic Sciences (from 2008 to 2011), of the World
Association of Police Medical Officers (between 2008 and 2011), of the Mediterranean
Academy of Forensic Sciences (from 2005 and 2007), and of the Latin American
Association of Medical Law (2005 to 2007). He has also served as Director of the Institute
of Legal Medicine of Coimbra (between 2006 and 2010 ) and served as President of the
Portuguese National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences and of the
Portuguese Medico-Legal Council (between 2000 and 2013). He is a member of the
Board of Directors of the Ibero-American Network of Institutions of Legal Medicine and
Forensic Sciences, and he is Chairman of the Thematic Federation on Legal and Forensic
Medicine of the European Union of Medical Specialists.
Dr. Vieira is a Specialist in Forensic Medicine (with the rank of Chief of Service) and in
Occupational Medicine by the Portuguese Medical Association. He works on a regular
basis as Temporary Forensic Consultant for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and he is a member of the Forensic
Advisory Board of the International Committee of the Red Cross, a member of the Forensic Expert Group of the International
Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims and a member of the Scientific Advisor Board of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal
Court. He is also a member of the Portuguese National Council of Ethics for the Life Sciences and the National Commission for Civil
Protection, a member of the Scientific Board of the European Institute of Training Evaluation and Repair of Bodily Injury of Paris, and a
member of the group of expert reviewers of the European Science Foundation.
Dr. Vieira has fulfilled numerous responsibilities in addition to serving as the President of the College of Forensic Medicine of the
Portuguese Medical Association, as President of the Pedagogical Council and the Department of Medical Education of the Faculty of
Medicine of Coimbra, and as a member of the National Council for Medical Ethics Order of the Portuguese Medical Association. He has
published over 200 articles in scientific journals, he is editor or coeditor of eight books, and has authored over 40 chapters in several
books. Dr. Vieira has presented as author or coauthor of over 1,000 works at scientific meetings. Dr. Vieira has presented as the keynote
speaker at more than 300 conferences outside of Portugal, in countries of Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East, Australia, and of the entire
American continent. He has received 12 scientific awards and has been awarded 15 honorary degrees by scientific societies, universities,
municipalities, and governments of European, Asian, African, and Central and South American countries. He is Academic of the
Portuguese Academy of Medicine (occupying the chair No. 11) and is Honorary Academic of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Granada
(Spain) and the Academy of Medicine of Uruguay. He has integrated as temporary forensic consultant in multiple international forensic
expert missions to countries in Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, Australia, and Asia, especially in the area of human rights,
under the auspices of the UN, International Red Cross, the European Commission, and Amnesty International (Brazil, Paraguay, Nigeria,
Moldova, Mexico, Kazakhstan, Colombia, Indonesia, Morocco, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Tajikistan, Papua New Guinea, Iraq, Greece,
Jordan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Palestine, Argentina, Egypt, Mali, Ghana, Tunisia, etc.).
The Lucas Medal was first established in 1999 and is intended to be presented by the AAFS triennially at the IAFS meeting to a person who
has made internationally recognized contributions to forensic science. The first recipient was Sir Alec J. Jeffreys (1999), the founder of
DNA-based testing for forensic purposes; the second recipient was Dr. Alan S. Curry (2002) for his vast contributions to the field of forensic
toxicology; the third recipient was Dr. Joseph Almog (2005) for his contributions to forensic science/forensic medicine; the fourth recipient
was Dr. Clyde C. Snow (2008) for his significant accomplishments in forensic anthropology and human rights investigations; and the fifth
recipient was Dr. Pierre A.J.-L. Margot (2011) for his pioneering work in the friction ridge pattern forensic science discipline.
The Lucas Medal recipient must have distinguished him/herself in the forensic sciences and have a record of meritorious service to the
forensic science community and to professional peer group organizations. Additionally, the recipient must have made significant
Duarte Nuno Vieira, MD, PhD To Receive Prestigious Lucas Medal
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Since the last Washington Corner article, NIST requested applications for the Organization of Scientific
Area Committees (OSAC) [www.nist.gov/forensics/osac.cfm] from the community. Approximately 1,300
applications were submitted for positions on the OSAC.Of these, 583 listed the AAFS as among their top
three affiliations and 494 listed the AAFS as their primary affiliation. Additionally, 740 applicants listed
other for their affiliation, but 591 as second or third affiliation.The SAC leadership and the Legal
Resource, Human Factors, and Quality Infrastructure Committee membership will be appointed in June;
subcommittee leadership will be selected in August; and an in-person meeting of the SACs is intended to be
held between mid-November and January.
The National Commission on Forensic Science (NCFS) [www.justice.gov/ncfs/] held its second meeting
May 12-13. The various subcommittees presented their efforts to date. The subcommittees consisted of:
(1) Accreditation and Proficiency Testing, (2) Training on Science and Law, (3) Medicolegal Death
Investigation, (4) Scientific Inquiry and Research, (5) Reporting and Testimony, and (6) Interim Solutions.
The NCFS then heard from a panel on cognitive bias/human factors and another panel on ethics. NIST
gavean update on the OSAC.Patrick Gallagher is leaving his position as Director of NIST andWillie E.
May was introduced as his replacement as Co-Chair of the NCFS.The next meeting of the full NCFS will
be August 25-26.
The Rockefeller Bill (S. 2022) was introduced on February 12, and was passed by unanimous voice vote
out of committee on April 9 to the full Senate and is in the hands of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to
bring to the floor. The Leahy-Cornyn Bill (S. 2177) was introduced on March 27 and has been referred to
committee. The AAFS continues to support both efforts and has written letters in support of each.
Support for the bills, outside of the AAFS, appears to be growing. We hope that members will write their
Congresspersons or Senators to support the Leahy-Cornyn and Rockefeller Bills.
The House Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Appropriations Subcommittee submitted a bill without
support for the Coverdell Act, the NIST OSAC, and the National Commission on Forensic Science. The
Senate CJS Appropriations Subcommittee will take up the bill in June and will hopefully put funding back
in for these three efforts. The Academy wrote to the subcommittees to support the complement of forensic
science funding programs. Markup of the Senate bill is expected to be accomplished this week. It would
be very useful for members to write their Congressperson or Senator to support full funding of the
programs that are so critical to the forensic science community.
Washington Corner
Victor W. Weedn, MD, JD
2014-15 CFSO Liaison
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2015 Annual Meeting Program Chair
A Word From Your 2015 Program Chair
The 2014 Annual Meeting is only a few short months behind us, yet plans for the 2015 Annual Meeting in
Orlando are well underway. Celebrating the Forensic Science Family is the chosen theme and I would like
to take a moment to focus on the word family. A family, as defined by Merriam-Webster and most
commonly known, is a group of individuals living under one roof and usually under one head.
Scientifically and more suitable for our multi-disciplined organization, family has various definitions: (1) a
group of persons of common ancestry; (2) a group of related plants or animals forming a category ranking
above a genus and below an order; or (3) a group of things related by common characteristics as a closely
related series of elements or chemical compounds, just to name a few. More appropriately, for the theme
of the upcoming meeting, family is defined as a group of people united by certain convictions or a
common affiliation. It is this conviction for or affiliation with the field for forensic science for which
thousands will descend upon Orlando next February for the 67
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American Academy of Forensic Sciences. You know, I guess a hundred or so vacationers may also choose
Orlando as a destination spot because of the small amusement park in the area, but why focus on that?
What I would like to focus on now is the fact that I absolutely enjoy attending the annual meetings.
Although I have enjoyed attending since my very first meeting in 1999, which was held in Orlando, the
reason for my enjoyment in attending has changed over the years. Initially, the reason for my anticipated
enjoyment was the hope of gaining employment prospects. Once gainful employment was obtained, I
began to attend the meetings for the enjoyment of learning. There are ample opportunities to learn from
the workshops, from the special and scientific sessions, and from visiting the vendors in the exhibit hall.
With each of the 11 sections of the Academy organizing programs and the ability of the attendees to attend
sessions from the various sections and disciplines, it is easy to see why President Daniel Martell chose
Learning from Each Other as a sub-theme of his 2015 theme. President Martell mentioned in the
Incoming Presidents Message that he learned early in his career that, as a behavioral scientist, there was
more to learn from the other sections than what he might learn from his section alone. To this end, the
2015 Program Committee has been tasked with organizing multi-disciplinary sessions in order to foster the
cross-pollination of knowledge across the academy sections. Attendees are encouraged to take advantage of
the opportunities to learn from these sessions and from all sections of the Academy. As we continue to
learn from and help one another, we will all benefit and the entire field will flourish.
I continue to enjoy the cross-pollination aspect of the annual meeting. Although I dont personally look for
employment prospects (as much), there are opportunities for those who may do so at the employment fair
and through networking. Both are great reasons to attend the annual meeting, but there is yet another
reason for enjoyment in attending the annual meeting: FAMILY. We are a group of individuals united for
the singular purpose of advancing OUR FIELD. The annual meeting affords us the opportunity to come
together from all over the world in one location to share, to learn, to reconnect, and to establish new
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relationships with OUR FAMILY. Each year I look forward to catching up with existing members of my family and I take great joy in
adding new members to my growing forensic family.
Another sub-theme of the meeting is honoring our mentors and traditions. While adding new members to my growing family, I have also
had the privilege of having many mentors along the way. In fact, Take Your Mentor to Lunch Thursday (as discussed in President
Martells March/April 2014 Presidents Message) may force me to visit the employment fair in search of a second job just to cover the bill.
I may be better off letting each of them know how much I appreciate the difference each has made in my academic and forensic life.
Mentors are an invaluable source of knowledge. Many have written the books we rely upon as resources and even more have shared their
personal insight, support, and guidance. I just hope I can someday provide the same level of tutelage that has been given to me over the
years. Until then, I will continue to soak up the wealth of knowledge that surrounds me at the annual meeting and I thank each and every
one of you, mentor or not, for it.
The Program Committee is in the planning stages of establishing new traditions for the AAFS Annual Meeting. Those traditions, along with
the third sub-theme, Stimulating Our Future, will be discussed in subsequent issues of the newsletter. However, I would like to bring to
your attention a traditional deadline. August 1 is the FIRMdeadline for abstract submissions. If you have hopes of giving an oral or poster
presentation, organizing a workshop, or presenting in any of the Special Sessions, your abstract must be submitted via the online abstract
submission process by the deadline. Your abstract should be a minimum of 400 words and must be submitted in its final form for review
by the Program Committee. Additional information regarding the submission process may be found on page 7 of this newsletter. You may
also contact the Academy Staff or visit www.aafs.org and click on the meeting link AAFS 67th Meeting 2015 under Quick Links. The
meeting link is also a good source for general meeting information. There are live links in place for the Abstract Submission System, the
Volunteer Form, and the International Attendee Letter of Invitation. Additional links will be available in the future, such as Exhibitor
Information; FSF Silent Auction; and the First Time Meeting Attendees Information, just to name a few. Please check often for updates.
Program Co-Chair Andrew Baker and I truly hope you will make plans to join us for a meeting worthy of a celebration. We, along with the
entire Academy Staff, are available to assist you if needed.
Ken Williams Andrew Baker AAFS Staff
lppwillc@gw.njsp.org andrew.baker@co.hennepin.mn.us (719) 636-1100
(Hope to) See you in Orlando, February 16-21, 2015, for our Forensic Family Reunion!
Best practices for each discipline, especially collaborative efforts
between the Pathology/Biology and General Sections;
Child abuse assessment/microscopic findings and aging
of fractures;
Culture sensitive considerations how to understand other
cultures in order to better understand problems/solutions;
Demonstration of cardiac dissection;
Elder abuse, neglect, sudden death, cause of death;
Ethics;
Fire debris research;
Forensic microbiology that focuses on organisms that
cause/contribute to death old and new methods to identify
these organisms emerging infections and technology;
Forensic psychiatry and the prison system and victims of crimes;
How to deal with law enforcement at DA offices;
How to perform bitemark analysis with Photoshop;
Improving safety procedures for autopsy and/or body
handling personnel;
Molecular pathology;
Professional liability when performing identifications;
QA projects and PI activities;
Questioned documents - updates regarding paper, ink, pens,
toners, type faces, printing, new techniques and methods;
Required instruction for Rx prescribing;
Systemic review of forensic pathology cases;
Toxicology effects (possibly fatal?) of super concentrated
cannabinoids aka wax;
Training in CISD and other take-home techniques;
Using science in civil court presentations cases and techniques;
and,
Veterinary.
AAFS Continuing Education Needs Identified
Attendees at the 66th Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle, WA, identified the following comprehensive list of recommended abstract
topics needed for the upcoming annual meeting in Orlando:
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Each poster session presenter will be provided with a 4 ft. (height) x 8 ft. (width) poster board and an ample supply of push-pins. The
board will be labeled with the presentation title and pre-assigned AAFS presentation number. Presenters are responsible for posting their
material at least one hour prior to the opening of the session and removing the material before leaving the presentation area or within
one-half hour after the session closes if still presenting. Volunteers will be available to assist the presenters. AAFS is not responsible for
material posted early or left after the session is over. Material left behind will be disposed of after presentation hours.
AAFS POSTER PRESENTATION FORMAT IS AS FOLLOWS:
Presenting authors are asked to have their posters ready for display at 9:00 a.m. for attendee viewing.
Presenting authors will be required to be present from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to answer questions.
Posters should be removed no later than 1:15 p.m.
AAFS or its representatives will verify poster presentations during the hours of 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Authors who display a
poster but do not present materials during required hours will not get credit for the poster presentations.
Presenters should make arrangements with a co-author to cover lunch or breaks, or the presenting author should lunch or break
before or after the 11:30 1:00 time period.
Authors are also encouraged to bring reprints for distribution during the session and may wish to bring sign-up sheets for attendees
who desire additional information.
CONTENT:
The poster presentation should cover all key aspects of the work and contain the following items:
Abstract Results
Introduction Discussion
Materials Conclusions
Methods References
PRESENTATION FORMAT:
Extensive narratives are not necessary. Short, bulleted statements are preferred.
Results presented in the form of figures, diagrams, graphs, etc., are preferred, but may be presented in clear, concise tabular format.
Statistical data should be titled and summarized in a clear, concise format.
Material should be displayed in a logical sequence from top left to bottom right. Number all poster panels or use arrows so that
the sequence of presentation is clear.
All type should be a minimum of 14 pt and readable from a distance of 3-4 feet. Use standard type styles (e.g., Arial, Helvetica,
Times New Roman).
All poster panels should be printed with a laser or other high quality printer.
The display does not need to be artsy, but the overall effectiveness of a poster presentation can be enhanced by using techniques
such as mounting poster panels on colored paper or crescent board. Colors may be used to highlight important points.
AAFS Guidelines for Poster Presentations
AAFS Policy On Abstracts and Presentations
Presentations at AAFS Annual Scientific Meetings and corresponding abstracts must be formulated to promote education and to elevate accuracy,
precision, and specificity in the forensic sciences. Presentations or abstracts which promote a commercial product, company, entity, or service are
not allowed at AAFS Annual Scientific Meetings. Presentations by commercial entities shall be limited to the science and not to an advertisement or
promotion of their products over that of a competitor. Any abstract or presentation that is perceived by a section program chair or the Academy
Program Chair as a product endorsement will not be approved for presentation at the meeting. A presentation given at a meeting that, in the opinion
of the section program chair or the Academy Program Chair, is a product endorsement may result in the presenter and corresponding company being
barred from making presentations at future AAFS meetings.
Under the pre-condition that, in the submission process, authors must still disclose any specific references to products with commercial names,
presentations and abstracts are allowed to mention a product by name only in the context of describing a scientific methodology or the source of
sample. For example, specimens often have unique physical or chemical properties that are the key to their identification or analysis (e.g., Dacron
fibers, Glock rifling, 3M tapes, explosive formulations, coating materials, etc.). It is appropriate for those materials to be specifically identified since
they are the relevant to the scientific results or references to specific reagents or instrumentation validated for use in the analytical procedure being
presented where the use of a different product may affect the outcome of the analysis (e.g., Identifiler Amplification Kit, Agilent 5860 GC, HP-1
column, Olympus BHP microscope, etc.).
AAFS reserves the right to remove commercial references not disclosed by the author.
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AAFS Guidelines For Presentations Using An LCD Projector
IMPORTANT MESSAGE:
Computers are not automatically provided by the AAFS. However, the section you are assigned to present before may coordinate this effort
and have a computer available for your use at the meeting. Otherwise, it will be your responsibility to provide a laptop computer for your
presentation. All inquiries should be addressed to your presenting sections program chair.
PREPARING YOUR PRESENTATION:
Microsoft PowerPoint

2003 or later is highly recommended. Other versions of PowerPoint and programs may be difficult to support
at the conference. If the current version of Microsoft products is used to create the presentation, save the file as a PowerPoint 2003
version. If using MS Word, do not save the document as a .docx file (extension). Save the file as a .doc file (extension).
Dark background and light text provide acceptable contrast and display well in the darkened meeting room. Avoid distracting or
otherwise hard to read color combinations such as red and blue, and yellow and green.
Arial, Times New Roman, or Helvetica are the recommended font styles. Avoid using fonts that project poorly. Unusual or custom
fonts may not be available on the host computer.
Use as large a font as possible and fill the screen. Anything less than 24 is too small. Suggested font sizes are Titles: 48-54, Main text
titles: 32, Smallest text lines: 24.
Keep your presentation simple. Do not crowd the frame. Limit the number of text lines per frame to a maximum of seven lines, with
no more than 30 characters per line.
Use simple graphs and illustrations with a minimum of captions. Avoid using thin lines, dots, dashes, or other specialty lines.
Verify your computer resolution by going to your computers control panel, selecting Display then Settings. The recommended
resolution is 1024 x 768.
Avoid the use of commercial messages (e.g., logo), and video and audio clips unless requested previously in the abstract submission.
Save your presentation on a CD-ROM or jump/flash drive. Always test your presentation on another computer to verify file
compatibility, layout, and style.
IF YOU PLAN TO USE YOUR OWN COMPUTER WITH THE LCD PROJECTOR AT THE MEETING (ONLY IF ALLOWED
BY SECTION):
Test your presentation with the LCD projection unit provided in the speaker ready room.
You must report to your assigned room at least 30 minutes before the session is scheduled to begin (not your scheduled presentation
time). Introduce yourself to the session moderators. Bring your presentation on a USB Drive or CD-ROM that is clearly labeled with
your name. Please contact your presenting sections Program Chair for these details.
If allowed, each section will provide specific instructions by email prior to the meeting.
You will be given instructions on when to connect to the LCD projection unit.
Purpose: The Jan Grant Award 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 Grant Eligibility Requirements:
The applicant must be a full- or part-time student completing his or her graduate degree requirements by conducting a research
project at an educational institution accredited in the U.S. by a recognized academic body.
This project must, in the opinion of the FSF Awards Committee, make a significant scientific contribution to the field of
Criminalistics/Forensic Sciences.
Grant Amount: The Jan Grant Award is $1,700. In addition, up to $1,300 is available for travel expenses to attend a future AAFS
Annual Meeting where the awardee has an approved platform presentation of the completed research. The funding must be used to
complete the research project.
Application: Please complete the application (on page 11) and submit with the required attachments outlined in Part II on the application
form.
All submissions must be received and completed by July 31. Please submit the aforementioned Jan S. Bashinski Criminalistics Graduate
Thesis Assistance Grant Eligibility Requirements electronically to Kimberly Wrasse at kwrasse@aafs.org, or by mail to: Kimberly Wrasse,
FSF, 410 North 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904.
FSF Jan S. Bashinski Criminalistics Graduate Thesis Assistance Grant:
July 31 Deadline
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The Forensic Sciences Foundation (FSF) will fund a limited number of AAFS Student Affiliate registrations for the 2015 American
Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Annual Meeting through a Scholarship Program.
To qualify for the scholarship, AAFS Student Affiliates must submit an abstract for the AAFS 2015 program through the online
submission system or Call For Papers form. In the awards section (5b), check the box indicating FSF Student Affiliate Scholarship.
Applicants for the Student Affiliate Scholarship may apply only once each year (e.g., the applicant must designate only one abstract as
the SA Scholarship entry in the submission system). The abstract will then be reviewed by the FSF Student Affiliate Scholarship
Committee.
The scholarship abstracts need not be selected for presentation at the meeting, though this could be deemed advantageous by the
selection committee. The scholarships will be awarded through the committees evaluation of the quality and relevance of the abstracts
to the advancement of forensic science by AAFS Student Affiliates. The deadline for submission is August 1.
FSF Student Affiliate Scholarships: August 1 Deadline
The Forensic Sciences Foundation (FSF) is pleased to offer Travel Grants for students to assist with travel expenses in attending the
American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL. The FSF Board of Trustees has allocated $10,500, not
to exceed $1,500 per student, including complimentary meeting registration. This is a wonderful opportunity, and members are encouraged
to promote it.
Travel Grant Eligibility Requirements:
1. The applicant must either be an AAFS member/affiliate or an AAFS applicant for membership.
2. The applicant must have submitted an abstract either as a presenter or co-author for the
annual meeting he/she will be attending.
3. The applicant must be a fourth-year undergraduate or a graduate student at an accredited
four-year college, university, or professional school whose accreditation is acceptable to the
FSF Board of Trustees.
4. The applicant must submit a letter of recommendation from his/her advisor or professor.
5. The applicant must submit a 400-600 word essay explaining how attendance at an AAFS
meeting will impact his/her career decision.
6. The applicant must submit a curriculum vitae to include specifics regarding their involvement
in forensic science and their current grade point average.
All submissions must be completed and received by October 15. The deadline is firm with no extension. Incomplete submissions will
not be reviewed. Please submit the aforementioned Travel Grant Requirements electronically to Kimberly Wrasse at kwrasse@aafs.org,
or by mail to: Kimberly Wrasse, FSF, 410 North 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904.
FSF Travel Grants: October 15 Deadline
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
Only members or affiliates of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences who have never attended an annual meeting and
who reside outside of North America are eligible for the Scholarship Award.
The member or affiliate awardee must, at a minimum, have been voted into the AAFS at the preceding meeting (if not
previously) and must have at least one year of experience in forensic science.
The applicant must have submitted an abstract for the AAFS 2015 program through the online submission system or Call For
Papers form. In the awards section, check the box indicating the paper should be considered for the FSF Henry C. Lee
Scholarship. Once requested, the abstract will be reviewed by the FSF Henry C. Lee Scholarship Committee.
Scholarship Amount: The FSF Henry C. Lee Scholarship is $1,000.
The committee chair will notify the AAFS no later than October 25, and the Awardee notification will be transmitted no later than
November 1.
FSF Henry C. Lee Scholarship for International AAFS Annual
Meeting Attendees: August 1 Deadline
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PART I - Background Information*
Last Name_____________________________ First Name_________________________ M.I._____ Social Security No.____________________
Mailing Address_______________________________ City___________________ State_______ Zip__________ Country___________________
Home Phone___________________ Daytime Phone___________________ Cell Phone___________________ Email______________________
Marital Status (optional)___________ # of Dependents (optional)_______ Date of Birth___________________ Citizen of _________________
Employment - May include permanent or part-time employment, internships, military experience, or volunteer work.
Current (or last) Employer ________________________________________________ Position Held_____________________________________
Employers Address ___________________________ City___________________ State_______ Zip__________ Country___________________
Supervisors Name_____________________________ Work Phone___________________________ Email______________________________
Education - List your education accurately and completely.
Name of Undergraduate School ___________________________________ Full/Part Time _______ Hours Earned Sem ________ Qtr ________
Major ____________________________________ Dates Attended From (mo/yr) _____________________ To (mo/yr) ____________________
Level of Degree Earned_______________________ Graduation Date (mo/yr) _______________________
Name of Graduate School ________________________________________ Full/Part Time _______ Hours Earned Sem ________ Qtr ________
Major ____________________________________ Dates Attended From (mo/yr) _____________________ To (mo/yr) ____________________
Level of Degree Earned_______________________ Graduation Date (mo/yr) _______________________
Name of Graduate Advisor ________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________
Advisors Phone _____________________________________ Advisors Email _____________________________________________________
*The applicant must be a full- or part-time student completing his/her graduate degree by conducting a research project at an educational institution
accredited in the USA by a recognized academic body.
PART II Thesis/Research Information
(Attachment I) Provide a concise three (3) to six (6) page double-spaced thesis/research proposal which addresses the following:
*Title
*Introduction, background, and significance of the proposed research
*Experimental procedure
*Expected results and contributions to the criminalistics (forensic science) knowledge base
*Budget for the total project
*Description of how support from the grant would contribute to the completion of the project
(Attachment II) Provide a concise one (1) to two (2) page double-spaced statement of qualifications explaining why you believe you will be
successful in completing your research. Include reasons why you require financial assistance to complete your research.
(Attachment III) Curriculum Vitae. Provide your curriculum vitae of no more than three (3) pages.
(Attachment IV) Letter of Recommendation. Provide a letter of recommendation from your research advisor.
(Attachment V) Most recent cumulative college/university transcripts for your undergraduate and graduate degree(s).
PART III Certification/Acknowledgement
Statement of Applicant
I, the undersigned, certify that all information provided by me in this application is true and factual. I further agree that should I receive a Jan S.
Bashinski Criminalistics Graduate Thesis Grant, I shall acknowledge the grant in any publication resulting from the research supported by the grant.
Signature of Applicant ___________________________________________________ Date ______________________________
Jan S. Bashinski Criminalistics Graduate Thesis Assistance Grant Application
Please print legibly or type all information. Add additional sheets as necessary.
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16
th
Annual FSF Emerging Forensic Scientist
Award (EFSA) Competition
PURPOSE: To nurture a productive dialogue between emerging judicial and forensic standards of reliability and validity, the Forensic
Sciences Foundation is pleased to offer the 16th Annual Emerging Forensic Scientist Award. The award will be presented to the author of
the best paper on any topic focusing on the reliability and validity of techniques, processes, or methods in a forensic area of the authors choice.
HOW TO ENTER: Entrants should submit an abstract of the proposed paper to the AAFS Program Committee by August 1, in
compliance with AAFS abstract criteria, and indicate that the abstract is submitted for the Emerging Forensic Scientist Award. Initial review
and acceptance/rejection of the abstract will be done by the AAFS Program Committee which will focus specifically on the abstracts
treatment of reliability and validity issues. Multiple abstracts may be submitted for the Program Committees review; however, once the
Program Committee approves abstracts for presentation, one abstract must be designated by the presenter as an EFSA entry. If multiple
abstracts are submitted for review and one abstract is not designated by the presenter as an EFSA entry, none of the abstracts will
be considered by the EFSA Review Committee.
SELECTION PROCESS: Abstracts accepted by the AAFS Program Committee and the EFSA Program Committee will be scheduled
for presentation during the scientific session of the section which accepted the abstract, and evaluated by representatives of the
Multidisciplinary Awards Committee appointed by the Forensic Sciences Foundation Board of Trustees. Announcement of the winning
entry will be made in the Academy News following determination of the winner by the Awards Committee. The Award will be presented
during the 2016 AAFS Annual Business Meeting in Las Vegas, NV.
CRITERIA TO ENTER: An eligible entrant need not be an AAFS member. However, entrants who are AAFS members must be a
Student Affiliate or Trainee Affiliate. All entrants must be within three years of completion of formal training (must submit proof from
laboratory director or university professor) at the time the paper is presented in 2015. Only the presenter is eligible for the award; no
substitutions will be accepted after the application is submitted. The decision of the Awards Committee is final and the amount of the award
is firm. The form below must be completed and sent with the abstract submission to the AAFS office by August 1.
THE AWARD: The award will cover the expense of the recipients attendance at the 2016 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, NV, including
registration, up to $1,000 for airfare, lodging while in attendance at the annual meeting not to exceed five nights, and up to $75 per diem.
A commemorative plaque will also be presented to the award winner at the 2016 AAFS Annual Business Meeting in Las Vegas.
FSF EMERGING FORENSIC SCIENTIST AWARD ENTRY FORM
I am submitting an abstract to the FSF Review Panel to be considered for the Emerging Forensic Scientist Paper Award. The
AAFS Section in which I wish to present is: _____________________________________________
.
I entered the field of forensic science in _______
.
Name _________________________________________________________________________________________
Employer ______________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address __________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Province ______________________________________________________________________________
Postal/Zip Code ___________________________ Country ____________________________________________
Telephone _____________________________________ Fax __________________________________________
Email _________________________________________________________________________________________
Send this form by August 1 to: AAFS 2015 Program Committee
410 North 21st Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
I hereby acknowledge that I have read and comply with the requirements noted above and that the information provided is true
and correct. Attached is a letter from my affiliated laboratory/university. My resume and completed
Call For Papers form also are attached.
_________________________________________________ ______________________
Signature Date




August 1, 2014





submitted by the August 1, 2014 deadline







November 15, 2014




























All speakers and presenters (oral or poster) are required to register
for the annual meeting.




























AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FORENSIC SCIENCES
Announcement and Call For Papers
67th Annual Scientific Meeting
February 16-21, 2015 Orlando, Florida
2015 Annual Meeting
Notification of Acceptance
Oral Presentations
General Information
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Perhaps in part because of the holistic approach that is embraced by many anthropology educational programs, forensic anthropologists are no
strangers to celebrating scientific diversity and unity. As educators, researchers, and practitioners, we have a rich history of respecting our past,
working together, and looking ahead. The 2015 AAFS Annual Scientific Meeting with a theme of Celebrating the Forensic Science Family and
sub-themes, Honoring Our Mentors; Learning from Each Other; and, Stimulating Our Future is truly an opportunity for the Anthropology
Section to shine.
Anthropologists, by our nature, have a healthy appreciation for history. This appreciation has frequently included recognizing and
commemorating the achievements our predecessors and mentors. Past symposia and papers at AAFS meetings, for example, have been
dedicated to the work and contributions of various prominent and influential forensic anthropologists including Norman Sauer and Richard
Jantz. The 2015 meeting sub-theme Honoring Our Mentors provides yet another opportunity to pay tribute to those who have worked
together to shape forensic anthropology into the robust, professionalized, and increasingly expanding discipline that it is today.
In addition to emphasizing a well-rounded knowledge of the field of anthropology, forensic anthropologists have always demonstrated an
excellent ability to leverage resources and collaborate with experts and professionals in other forensic and scientific disciplines. True, this could
partly be a function of the fact that most anthropologists are themselves perpetually under-resourced and frequently desperate for support... (Is
this perhaps also related to the speed with which we devour the offerings at the annual Kerley Reception? It doesnt exactly explain the length
of the line at the cash bar, but maybe the latter phenomenon can be addressed in connection with the 2016 theme.) Regardless, anthropologists
are adept at seeking out and successfully working with others. This has been especially exemplified in recent years when forensic
anthropologists have been increasingly engaging in research with, for example, chemists, biomechanists, skeletal health experts, geneticists, and
engineers. And the science has benefited from it greatly, resulting in, among other things, a vastly improved understanding of skeletal fracture
mechanics, bone chemistry, and microbial biomarkers. The 2015 meeting sub-theme Learning from Each Other presents an excellent
opportunity to further explore and promote these partnerships and to showcase the benefits of these collaborative efforts to the anthropological
and greater forensic science community.
The importance we attribute to the past has not inhibited our ability to look ahead, both in terms of moving the science forward and preparing
a well-equipped generation of future forensic anthropologists. Anthropologists have been very cognizant and proactive in recent years in
keeping the science ahead of legal and legislative changes that impact the field. This includes increased attention to the validity of
anthropological approaches in the wake of the Daubert decision, and the formation of the Scientific Working Group for Forensic Anthropology
to establish discipline best practices. Mentorship is also a highly-valued practice in anthropology, as evidenced by the increasing number of
formalized mentorship, internship, and fellowship programs such as those at the Office of Chief Medical Examiner NYC, Harris County
Institute of Forensic Science, and JPACs Forensic Science Academy as well as the great many opportunities for students to work forensic cases
alongside mentors during the course of their graduate education. Moreover, a member of the Anthropology Section (Thomas Crist) was one
of the founding members of AAFSs Young Forensic Scientists Forum, further highlighting anthropologists dedication to the future of the
science. The 2015 meeting sub-theme Stimulating Our Future is a great motive to further promote and seek participants in these highly
beneficial mentoring opportunities.
Members of the Anthropology Section are strongly encouraged to embrace the 2015 meeting theme Celebrating the Forensic Science Family
and to submit high-quality papers that showcase the achievements of our past, the successes of our current collaborations, and our exceptionally
promising future. We look forward to creating a great 2015 program. Please be cognizant of program deadlines (the August 1 abstract due
date is right around the corner!). Look forward to seeing you in Orlando and celebrating the exciting, diverse and interdisciplinary
accomplishments of the Anthropology Section.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the articles contained in the Academy News are those of the identified authors and do not
necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Academy.
Celebrating The Forensic Science Family
Anthropology: Celebrating the Collaborations of Our Past, Present and Future
Sources: Angi M. Christensen, PhD, Section Secretary and Greg Berg, PhD, Anthropology Section Program Chair
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AAFS 2014 International Educational Outreach Program Destination
Destination South Korea
October 613, 2014
IAFS October 15-17, 2014
The Korean Peninsula extends southward from the eastern end of the Asian continent. It is roughly 134
miles long and 62 miles wide at its narrowest point. Mountains cover 70% of the landmass, making Korea
one of the most mountainous regions in the world. The mountain range that stretches along the east coast
falls steeply into the East Sea, while along the south and west coasts, the mountains descend gradually to the
coastal plains that produce the bulk of Koreas agricultural crops, especially rice.
Itinerary
October 6 Seoul / Wonju Arrival
Travelers may arrive in Seouls Incheon International Airport and travel the 60 miles to Wonju by ground or arrange a flight to Wonjus
International Airport. The tour will officially begin in Wonju, the most populous city in Gangwon province. Upon arrival, you will proceed to
the Hotel Buro Wonju (www.ibhotel.com). The remainder of the day is free for leisure and exploration. NOTE: Arrival Wonju International
Airport. Departure Incheon International Airport.
October 7 Wonju
Well depart the hotel and spend the morning at the National Forensic Science (NFS) Headquarters
in Wonju where you will meet with colleagues in one of the worlds leading forensic institutions. After
lunch, we'll visit the Guryoungsa Temple located less than four miles from Birobong Peak on Mt.
Chiaksan. There is a legend that the Guryongsa Temple site was originally a lake where nine dragons
lived. The name Guryong comes from the story that the lake was filled up to build the temple on it.
We may be able to observe a devotional chanting at Yebul, a Buddhist ceremonial service, or a Zen
Meditation (Chamseon). After our visit, well enjoy a Korean Beef-Rib Barbecue Welcome Dinner.
October 8 Wonju-Busan
In the morning well travel by bus to Busan, reaching our destination at lunchtime. After lunch, well visit the
National Forensic Service in Busan. Once again, travelers will have the opportunity to meet with colleagues
while touring the facilities. After our visit with colleagues, well move on to Nurimaru APEC House. The
name Nurimaru APEC House combines the Korean words nuri (world) and maru (summit). APEC House
refers to an APEC conference hall and collectively, it translates to a house where the world summits gather
together for an APEC meeting. In the evening, well enjoy a yacht tour of the coast.
October 9 Busan
Travelers will be treated to a full-day tour. Well begin at The United Nations Memorial Cemetery and Peace Park. The park honors UN
soldiers from 16 countries killed in battle during the Korean War from 1950-53. This serene park spreads across a grassy plain. Some of the
sites and memorials include: Memorial Service Hall, Memorabilia Hall, two Turkish Monuments, Greek Monument, Australian Monument,
British Common Wealth Monument, and two ponds. The Memorial Service Hall and the Memorabilia Hall were constructed in 1964 and
1968 respectively. The citizens of Busan dedicated the Main Gate in 1966. Then, we're off to Jagalchi Market which is Korea's largest
seafood market. After the Korean War, the market solidified itself as a fish market. Busans modern movie district was originally little more
than a pair of cinemas that were built following Koreas liberation from Japanese colonial rule over half a century ago. However, major
renovations took place ahead of the first Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in 1996, and the newly transformed district was named
BIFF Square on August 14, 1996. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the northeastern portion of Busan. This superb
find of a tourist spot and temple offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shoreline. The great Buddhist teacher known as Naong,
during the Goryeo Dynasty, first built Haedong Yonggungsa Temple in 1376. Well end the day with a relaxing group dinner.
October 10 Busan-Gyeongju-Daejeon
Well start the day with a visit to Gyeongju National Museum in North Gyeongsang Province. The
museums holdings are largely devoted to relics of the Silla kingdom, of which Gyeongju was the
capital. Bunhwangsa Temple is a temple complex from the Old Silla era of Korea located in
Gyeongju. The temple is recorded to have been built in 634 under the auspices of Queen Seondeok.
Today the temple is still used by a small group of worshipers but in its heyday, the temple covered
several acres and was one of the four main temples of the Silla Kingdom used by the state to ask the
Buddha to bless the kingdom. The Bulguksa Temple is one of Koreas best known temples and is a
testimony to both the skill of Silla architect and the depth of Buddhist faith at the time. Except for the
wooden buildings, all the stone bridges, stairways, and pagodas are original. The temple, originally built
in A.D. 535, was enlarged in A.D. 752. After lunch, well visit the Chungnam National University and the District of the National Forensic
Service in Daejeon.
October 11 Daejeon-Seoul
Departing from Daejeon, well reach Seoul by lunchtime. After lunch, well visit Imjingak Park and a monument to the Korean War. Crossing the
Imjin River, the Freedom Bridge was used by repatriated POWs/soldiers returning from the north and, until 1998 was the only assessable point of
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egress in the western sector onto the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), Camp Greaves, the Liberty Bell, and Panmunjom. It now crosses a stream
adjacent to the Imjin River and connects with the North-South railway. The 3rd Tunnel and DMZ Theater is one of four known tunnels under the
border between North and South Korea, extending south of Panmujom. It is thought to have been designed for
a surprise attack on Seoul from North Korea, and can easily accommodate 30,000 men per hour along with light
weaponry. The South, who considered the tunnel an act of aggression on the part of the North, refer to it as a
tunnel of aggression. At the Dora Observatory visitors can catch a glimpse of North Korea and will be able to
see the North Korean propaganda village. After a full afternoon, we will enjoy the Traditional Art Performance
MISO at the Chongdong Theaters Korean Traditional Stage. The performance has been running ever since
1997. Here the audience can enjoy a selection of some of Koreas most famous traditional performing arts, such
as pansori, a traditional percussion quartet, a fan dance, and dance that was once performed in a shamanism
exorcism ritual. Detailed subtitles in English, Japanese, and Chinese, explain the performances.
October 12 Seoul
This is a day of leisure activities but nonetheless busy for the group. Before lunch, the group will visit Gyeongbokgun Palace, the National Folklore
Museum, and Insadong Antique Street. Gyeongbokgun Palace, built in 1395 and arguably the most beautiful of palaces and is commonly referred to
as the Northern Palace because it is the furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgun (Eastern Palace) and
Gyeongheegun (Western Palace). The National Folklore Museum is located inside the palace. Here you can fully immerse yourself in domestic and
agricultural lifestyles and learn about Koreas cultural beliefs. The museum houses over 4,000 historical artifacts used in the daily lives of the Korean
people. After lunch, were off to Insa-dong, Namsan Hanok Village, and Seoul Tower. Located in the heart of the city, Insa-dong is an important
place where old and traditional goods are on display. Namsan Hanok Village is a traditional Korean village nestled among tall buildings. Here youll
see traditional Korean houses, a pavilion, a pond, and a time capsule, making this a perfect spot to take a walk. At Seoul Tower, a 1,573 foot
building, you can view the entire landscape of Seoul and the West Sea beyond Incheon. Well end the day with a relaxing group dinner.
October 13
Those of us traveling solely for the IEOP will depart for home from the Incheon International Airport exhausted and satisfied. Your second option will be
to stay and attend the IAFS conference. If planning on staying for the IAFS should contact Rye Tour directly by emailing ryetour01@korea.com.
IEOP Land Tour Price October 6-13
The program price of $1,925.00 pp/double; $2,475.00 pp/single USD.
The tour price includes:
Hotel accommodations;
Daily breakfast at hotel;
Daily lunch;
Welcoming Dinner on October 7;
Two Dinners: October 9 and October 12;
Admission fees to all of the sightseeing locations previously mentioned;
Private air-conditioned vehicles and transfers;
English-speaking local city guides; and
Basic tips for drivers and guides
For planning purposes, going out to a good local restaurant will average $39 U.S. for dinner.
OPTIONAL: October 13-18 Seoul/IAFS
Our local host and President of the International Association of Forensic Sciences (IAFS 2014), Heesun Chung, has invited the IEOP travelers to
participate and present at the 20
th
World Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Sciences. This is an ideal platform for exchanging and sharing
ideas, knowledge of the most recent developments, and the newest information in the forensic sciences field from all around the world with more than 1,700
attendees from related institutes and industries. The conference will provide a dynamic and strong scientific program, which will cover various categories of
current issues of forensic science. IAFS participants will depart for Incheon Airport to make our way home.
NOTE: Those planning to attend the IAFS Conference and extend their stay at the Novotel Ambassador Gangnam Seoul Hotel should contact:
Rye Tours
Mr. Chan Ki Sung,Director
ryetour01@korea.com
Telephone: 82-2-725-0808
Cell: 82-10-4440-0362
IAFS room rate is $170 per night and added American breakfast is $23 per person.
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President Dan Martell invites you to join him in the IEOP of South Korea. The itinerary will include stays in Wonju,
Busan, Daejeon, and Seoul. Following the design of previous tours, AAFS members will have opportunities to meet
with forensic science colleagues in South Korea and take advantage of the cultural and historical riches of the
wonderful cities to be visited.
APPLICATION
Please complete the following application and return it by fax (719-636-1993) or by U.S. Postal Service to the attention of Nancy
Jackson, AAFS, 410 North 21
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Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904. Space is limited so reserve your place today!
*Please ensure that you have the proper documentation. United States citizens are allowed visa-free entry to South Korea; however,
travelers must be in possession of a passport valid for six (6) months beyond stay and a round-trip airline ticket. Non-U.S. citizens are
encouraged to confirm the travel requirements for their country.
Email: membership@aafs.org Website: www.aafs.org Federal ID Number: 87-0287045
A M E R I C A N A C A D E M Y O F F O R E N S I C S C I E N C E S
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AAFS 2014 International Educational Outreach Program - South Korea
Name:
(As It Appears On Passport)
*Passport Number:
Expiration Date:
Date of Birth:
Home Address:
City/State/Zip Code:
Telephone Number:
Email:
AAFS 2014 International Educational Outreach Program (IEOP) - South Korea
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Name As It Appears On Credit Card:
Credit Card Number:
Expiration Date:
Credit Card Type: Visa Mastercard American Express Discover
Billing Zip/Postal Code: Security Code:
Signature:
Amount:
Email Approval: (Please check)
Date:
IEOP Package Details
The cost of the AAFS 2014 International Educational Outreach Program (IEOP) to South Korea is $1,925.00 per person double
occupancy and $2,475.00 per person single occupancy at all hotels.
The $1,925.00 per person double and $2,475.00 per person single tour package includes the following:
Hotel Accommodations (9 Nights):
Wonju: October 6-8 (two nights) Hotel Buro Wonju - www.ibhotel.com
Busan: October 8-10 (two nights) Novotel Ambassador Busan - www.novotelbusan.com
Daejeon: October 10-11 (one night) Hotel Inter Citi Daejeon - www.www.hotelinterciti.com
Seoul: October 11-13 (two nights) Novotel Ambassador Seoul - https://novotel.ambatel.com/gangnam/main.amb
Meals Included:
Breakfast each morning;
Lunch each day;
Three dinners October 7, 9, and 12.
Other Items Included (as Specified in the Itinerary):
Admission fees to all the sightseeing activities as indicated;
Private air-conditioned vehicles;
English-speaking local city guides; and
Basic tips for drivers and guides.
Items not included:
Round-trip airfare to South Korea;
Entrance fees when on your own;
Meals not specified in the itinerary;
Personal expenses (laundry, fax, phone, internet, etc.);
Personal & travel insurance;
Optional excursions; and
Room service.
Payments of $1,925.00 per person single or $2,475.00 per person double rate may be made by check to the American Academy of
Forensic Sciences (AAFS). MasterCard, American Express, and VISA credit cards are also accepted. A cancellation policy applies.
Please see the next page for cancellation policy details.
Payment Schedule: Tour participants may remit payments per the following schedule: (1) one payment with application for the full
amount; or, (2) a deposit of 50% of total cost with application and the second 50% on or before September 15.
If using a credit card, please include the following with the application:
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Cancellation Policy for AAFS 2014 International Educational Outreach Program to South Korea
All requests for tour cancellations must be made in writing and sent by fax (719-636-1993) or email (njackson@aafs.org) to the
AAFS Headquarters. Phone cancellations will not be accepted. If a registration is cancelled, fees will be refunded based upon
replacement availability and tour refund policies negotiated with the South Korean tour company, less a $50 administration fee.
Restrictions and fees will apply and refunds are not guaranteed.
The quoted price in U.S. funds is good through September 1, 2014.
All taxes, fees, and charges (any related penalties and interest) imposed on any portion of a passengers travel are the
responsibility of the passenger, regardless of the date of purchase or travel, or any retroactive imposition of such taxes, fees,
charges, penalties, and interest.
Release of Liability
I/we hereby acknowledge that I/we have voluntarily applied to join this program (AAFS 2014 IEOP) and to engage in activities
conducted during the program by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, its associates and agents, and with this
registration I/we certify that I/we have no physical, mental, or other condition or disability that would create a hazard for me/us
or other program participants.
I/we am aware that participation in this program and its activities involves the risk of injury and property damage from any cause
whatever arising from my/our participation in the program. I/we understand that baggage and personal effects are at all times the
sole responsibility of the program participants.
By the act of joining the program and participating in its activities, I/we, my/our heirs, personal representative and assigns will
not make any claims, actions, or demands against or sue the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, its associates and agents
in connection with any cause whatsoever arising from my/our attendance and participation in the program, including matters
involving injuries or property damage.
The American Academy of Forensic Sciences, its associates, and agents act only as agents for the suppliers of transportation,
lodging, meals, sightseeing activities, and other program activities, and have no responsibility for any damages, injuries, or
accidents that might occur in relation to the use of these suppliers. Neither are they nor the suppliers to be held responsible for
damages, injuries, or accidents that occur due to Acts of God, natural disasters, weather conditions, terrorism, or any other
matters beyond their control.
They retain the right in their sole discretion to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of a program. They are not
liable for any penalty cost of a nonrefundable air ticket purchased in connection with this program.
Save the completed document to your hard drive and either email as an attachment to njackson@aafs.org
or fax to AAFS (719) 636-1993.
Participant Signature:
Date:
Email Approval: (Please check)
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AAFS DUES UPDATE
The mailing address for dues payments has changed. Please remit all future payments to the AAFS
Headquarters address below. No other address will be active for AAFS correspondence or payments. If
your agency/employer requires a new W-9 form, please email a request to Tracie McCray
(tmccray@aafs.org).
AAFS
410 North 21
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Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904 USA
MAKE YOUR FORENSIC SCIENCES FOUNDATION: GIVING
IS EASY!
The FSF is now accepting donations online via the FSF website at www.fsf.aafs.org. Click on the
Contribute link to make your donation. Your contribution enables the Foundation to continue
supporting research and education to improve the forensic sciences. Please show your commitment by
contributing today.
STUDENT AFFILIATE AND TRAINEE AFFILIATES
ANNUAL ELIGIBILITY
We hope everyone is enjoying your summer! Student Affiliates and Trainee Affiliates will be receiving an
AAFS Eligibility Form in August requiring you to verify your eligibility to remain at your current status.
This form must be returned by the September 19 deadline in order to retain your AAFS membership.
Student Affiliates If you are still enrolled full time in a program that is relevant to forensic science and will
be graduating AFTER February 2015, you are eligible to remain a Student Affiliate. If you will be
Welcome to the AAFS Staff news page! Information from the staff may be found
here throughout the year (e.g., membership, registration, meetings, etc.). This is to
help our members and applicants with some of the frequently asked questions that
staff receive. Please take a moment to review the topics below:
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graduating prior to February 2015 and are not yet employed, you can request the Student Affiliate waiver. This allows you to retain your
current status for up to two years (your dues must still be paid) or until you enter into a training program or begin your employment in the
field of forensic science. If you have graduated and are employed, you will be required to upgrade your status to Trainee Affiliate (please
review the requirements for eligibility). Either way, you will be required to return the Eligibility Form to the membership department.
Trainee Affiliates Please review the requirements for your section to see if you are eligible to upgrade your status to Associate Member.
If so, you will be required to upgrade your status by the October 1 application deadline. If you have not yet met the requirements for
Associate Member, you may be eligible to remain at the Trainee Affiliate status for the next year. Either way, you will be required to return
the Eligibility form to the membership department.
You are strongly encouraged to submit an application to upgrade your status if you meet the requirements. You can find the requirements
for each section at www.aafs.org.
If you have any questions regarding your eligibility or upgrading your status, please feel free to contact Membership Coordinator Cheryl
Hunter at chunter@aafs.org.
MANDATORY MEMBERSHIP STATUSES
Several questions have been received asking if you can skip a status when upgrading or promoting (e.g., advancing from Trainee Affiliate
directly to full Member).
The status of Associate Member is mandatory which must be achieved before promoting to the next status (Member and Fellow).
However, the categories of Student Affiliate and Trainee Affiliate are not mandatory membership statuses many applicants enter at the
Associate Member level. As long as you meet the requirements for the section and status for which you would like to apply, you may
upgrade from Student Affiliate to Associate Member without having to apply for Trainee Affiliate status.
Please refer to the section requirements at www.aafs.org to ensure you meet the requirements before submitting your application.
The AAFS Abstract Deadline - August 1
Quickly Approaches
Submit your abstract online at www.aafs.org
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One purpose of FEPAC is the development of consensus educational standards for forensic science
programs. In recent years, there have been several discussions related to expanding FEPACs scope of
accreditation. The majority of accredited programs have an emphasis towards either chemistry or biology.
In 2009, representatives from digital and multimedia science programs and FEPAC commissioners began
the process of creating digital evidence standards to accredit digital forensic programs. Several programs
have expressed an interest in seeking accreditation under the digital standards, but to date, only one
program has applied and been approved.
An area of accreditation expansion that is currently being explored by the commission is death or crime
scene investigation. A FEPAC commission subcommittee is putting together a survey to be distributed to
Forensic Programs in order to gauge the interest in moving forward in developing the appropriate standards.
The 2009 National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Report Strengthening Forensic Science in the United
States: A Path Forward was critical on many areas of forensics, particularly areas of pattern and impression
evidence. Numerous calls for research and education in these disciplines are present throughout the report.
In the discussion concerning forensic science education the report states:
Forensic science examiners need additional training in the principles, practices, and contexts of
scientific methodology, as well as in the distinctive features of their specialty. it is crucially
important to improve undergraduate and graduate forensic science programs. The legitimization
of practices in the forensic science disciplines must be based on established scientific knowledge,
principles, and practices, which are best learned through formal education. Apprenticeship has a
secondary role. (p238)
Despite the call for formal education programs to address this deficiency, very few programs exist or seek
accreditation in pattern evidence-based disciplines. The majority of new examiners continue to rely almost
exclusively on knowledge passed down from examiner to examiner through on-the-job training and
apprenticeships. This is a problem for two reasons.
First, the training period of an entry-level forensic scientist in the pattern evidence disciplines of latent prints,
firearms, and tool marks, and questioned documents takes a minimum of two years. This is more than
twice as long as the training period for entry-level forensic chemists and biologists. If there were more
university forensic programs specializing in pattern evidence, as there are in forensic chemistry and biology,
then both the theoretical and practical on-the-job training could be significantly reduced.
Second, the continuous passing down of knowledge from one generation of pattern evidence examiners to
the next through apprentice based training removes the opportunity for implementing new technology.
Topological based computer analysis of pattern evidence is currently possible, yet we continue to rely on
more subjective visual comparisons for the analysis of our pattern evidence casework.
The opportunity is ripe for universities to start establishing pattern evidence degree programs. In a 2013
U.S. News and World Report article entitled, Discover 11 Hot College Majors that Lead to Jobs,
continued on page 31
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the Foundation and its Endowment Fund. Please accept our apologies if your name does not appear
below and contact the AAFS office as soon as possible with the correction. This listing reflects
contributions received from 07/01/13 through 04/01/14.
The Funds balance through 04/01/14 was $954,198.75. Additionally, the FSF Endowment Fund
has provided $215,533.00 in awards and grants since its inception in 1990.
ANTHROPOLOGY
$101+ - Executive Circle
Khudooma Al Na'imi, MSc
Susan Anton, PhD
Joan Baker, PhD
Charles Boyd, PhD
Donna Boyd, PhD
Alexander Christensen, PhD
Thomas Crist, PhD
Angel DesMarais, MS
Michael Finnegan, PhD
Laura Fulginiti, PhD
Nicholas Herrmann, PhD
Kenneth Kennedy, PhD
Laura Regan, PhD
Kathleen Reichs, PhD
Denise To, PhD
Douglas Ubelaker, PhD
John Williams, PhD
Debra Zinni, PhD
$51-$100 - Trustee
Bradley Adams, PhD
Dana Austin, PhD
Lori Baker, PhD
William Belcher, PhD
Christian Crowder, PhD
Todd Fenton, PhD
Diane France, PhD
Atsuko Hayashi, MA
Joseph Hefner, PhD
Madeleine Hinkes, PhD
Angie Huxley, PhD
Elias Kontanis, PhD
Marilyn London, MA
Elizabeth Miller, PhD
Elizabeth Murray, PhD
Thomas O'Neill, MA
Lorna Pierce, PhD
Ann Ross, PhD
Julie Saul, BA
Paul Sledzik, MS
Michael Warren, PhD
Up to $50 - Board Member
A. Midori Albert, PhD
Angi Christensen, PhD
Amanda Costello, BA
A. Joanne Curtin, PhD
Shuala Drawdy, MA
Constantine Eliopoulos, PhD
Paul Emanovsky, PhD
Alison Galloway, PhD
Eugene Giles, PhD
Richard Jantz, PhD
Lauren Kovacevic, BS
Lee Meadows Jantz, PhD
Mary Megyesi, PhD
Susan Myster, PhD
Robert Pastor, PhD
Norman Sauer, PhD
Phoebe Stubblefield, PhD
John Verano, PhD
CRIMINALISTICS
$101+ - Executive Circle
Peter Ausili, MS
Christie Davis, PhD
Dennis DeLuca, PhD
Howard Harris, PhD, JD
Michele Kestler, MS
Laurel Mason, BS
Gregory Matheson, BS
Daniel Nippes, MS
Steve O'Dell, MSFS, MBA
John Reffner, PhD
Michael Rehberg, MS
Ronald Singer, MS
Kay Sweeney, BS
Richard Tanton, MBA
$51-$100 - Trustee
Philip Antoci, MSFS
Edward Bernstine, PhD
Joseph Bono, MA
Rebecca Bucht, PhD
JoAnn Buscaglia, PhD
John De Haan, PhD
Hiram Evans, MSc
Richard Frank, BS
James Garcia, MS
Melissa Johns, MSFS
Edwin Jones, MS
Jason Kolowski, PhD
Angil Landrum, MS
Gregory Laskowski, MPA
Steven Lee, PhD
Natalia Liventseva, MS
Wayne Moorehead, MS
Elaine Pagliaro, JD
Nicholas Petraco, MS
Dale Purcell, PhD
Lawrence Quarino, PhD
Linda Rourke, MS
Marie Samples, MS
Carl Selavka, PhD
George Sensabaugh, DCrim
Harry Skinner, MS
Steven Sottolano, BS
Robert Stacey, MA
David Szymanski, PhD
Aleksandr Taflya, MS
Karolyn Tontarski, MS
Ken Williams, MS, JD
Up to $50 - Board Member
Ali Ahmed, PhD
Dennis Akin, BS
Barbara Andree, MS
Joan Bienvenue, PhD
Todd Bille, MS
Gerard Caprio, MS
Gail Conklin, MFS
Erica Currie-Fraser, MSc
Jamie Daughetee, MS
Vincent Desiderio, MS
Ciro Di Nunzio, MFS, PhD
Barton Epstein, BS
MaryLou Fultz, PhD
Luciano Garofano, PhD
FSF Endowment Fund Contributors
Robert Genna, MS
Jo Ann Given, MS
Jennifer Honkanen, MS
Katherine Hutches, PhD
Roger Kahn, PhD
Brooke Kammrath, PhD
A Bakarr Kanu, PhD
Darline Laffitte, MS
Barbara Llewellyn, PhD
Jose Lorente, MD, PhD
Michael Marciano, MS
Michael McCartney
Marilyn Miller, EdD
Heather Miller Coyle, PhD
Thomas Nasser, BS
Dragan Primorac, MD, PhD
Mechthild Prinz, PhD
Caroline Rachfalski, MLA
George Schiro, MS
Michael Sponsler, PhD
Daniel Strydom, PhD
Elizabeth Swanson, MS
Jennifer Thomas, BS
Noelle Umback, PhD
Daniel Van Gelder, MFS
Cecilia Von Beroldingen, PhD
Linton von Beroldingen, MS
Toby Wolson, MS
Anita Zannin, MS
DIGITAL &
MULTIMEDIA
SCIENCES
$51-$100 - Trustee
David Baker, MFS
Mark Pollitt, PhD
Up to $50 - Board Member
Nathan Heck, BS
Scott Ksander, BS
ENGINEERING
SCIENCES
$101+ - Executive Circle
Robert Anderson, PhD
John Nixon, MBA
Donn Peterson, MSME, PE
Thomas Shefchick, BSEE
Up to $50 - Board Member
Helmut Brosz, PEng, BASc
Robert Lynch, BA
Marc Meadows, BS, PE
John Mears, MS
Gary Sloan, PhD
Robert Witter, MSEE, PE
GENERAL
$101+ - Executive Circle
William Andrews, MFS
Alan Boehm, MFS
Karen Campbell, MD
Kenneth Field, MBA
John Gerns, MFS
Gary Griffiths, MA
Susan Hanshaw, MFS
David Pauly, MFS
T.L. Williams, MFS
$51-$100 - Trustee
Jane Bock, PhD
Michael Bosse, MFS
Peter Bush, BS
Ronald Buskirk, MPA
Paul Davison, BS
Jamie Ferrell, BSN
Timothy Gossett, MS
David Norris, PhD
Jack Pinkus, PhD
Crystal Wagoner, MFS
Jennifer Walker, MCJ
Up to $50 - Board Member
Melanie Boeyer, BS
Jennifer Canter, MD
Arthur Chancellor, MA
Edgar Collins, MFS
Richard Donahoe, MS
Steven Downs, MFS
Daniel Fallon, MS
L. Gabriel, EdD, RN
William Gaut, PhD
James Gray, MFS
Soong Deok Lee, PhD
Daniel Marion, PhD
John Mastalski, BA
Warren McChesney, MFS
William Middleton, MFS
Carraugh Nowak, MFS
Billy Oliver, PhD
Amanda O'Neill, BA
Timothy Palmbach, JD, MS
Dennis Reeder, PhD
Joanne Richardson, MFS
Alexander San Nicolas, BS
Janet Schwartz, PhD
Elizabeth Toomer, MFS
Alexander Usov, PhD
JURISPRUDENCE
$101+ - Executive Circle
Haskell Pitluck, JD
Theodore Shults, JD
$51-$100 - Trustee
Paul Messner, JD
Robert Sanger, JD
Andrew Sulner, JD, MSFS
Cynthia Windsor, JD
Up to $50 - Board Member
Alissa Bjerkhoel, JD
Stephanie Domitrovich, JD, PhD
Richard Isaac, MD, LLB
Vincenzo Lusa, JD
Julie Maxwell, JD
Kenneth Melson, JD
Danielle Ruttman, JD
Margaret Tarver, JD
Brian Walsh, JD
ODONTOLOGY
$101+ - Executive Circle
Robert Barsley, DDS, JD
Gary Bell, DDS
Sanford Block, DDS, LLB
Paula Brumit, DDS
Alan Day, DDS
Henry Dondero, DDS
John Filippi, DDS
Lisa Franklin, DDS
Adam Freeman, DDS
Ronald Haines, DDS
Daniel Jolly, DDS
Patrick Murray, DDS
Susan Rivera, DDS
Roy Sonkin, DDS
Yoshihiro Takaesu, DDS, PhD
Ira Titunik, DDS
Richard Weledniger, DDS
Robert Wood, DDS, PhD
$51-$100 - Trustee
Robert Ankerman, DDS
Douglas Arendt, DDS
Gary Berman, DDS
Cynthia Brzozowski, DMD
Mary Bush, DDS
Kenneth Cohrn, DDS
Kevin Cross, DDS
Thomas David, DDS
Gregory Dickinson, DDS
Glori Enzor, DDS
Charles Foy, DDS
Roger Hasey, DDS
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Rhea Haugseth, DMD
John Kenney, DDS, MS
George Kottemann, DDS
Leland Lee, DDS
Peter Loomis, DDS
J. Pearce, DDS
Richard Serchuk, DDS
Elizabeth Smith, DDS
Brion Smith, DDS
Allan Warnick, DDS
Jan Westberry, DMD
Bruce Wiley, DMD
David Wold, DDS
Up to $50 - Board Member
Jeff Aronsohn, DDS
Kenneth Aschheim, DDS
Thomas Brady, DMD
John Carson, DDS
Kent Caserta, DDS
Brian Christian, DMD
John Demas, DDS
Lawrence Dobrin, DMD
John Edwards, DDS
John Frasco, DDS
Mark Frill, DDS
Joseph Gentile, DDS
Myron Goldberg, DDS
Thomas Gromling, DDS
Kenneth Hermsen, DDS
Phyllis Ho, DDS
James Hudson, DMD
John Isaac, DDS
Meredith Jaffe, DDS
Raymond Juriga, DMD
Jane Kaminski, DDS
Kevin Landon, DDS
John Lewis, DDS
William Lichon, DDS
Stephen Lojeski, DDS, DABF
Kim Look, DDS
Holland Maness, DMD
Judy Marshall, DMD
James McGivney, DMD
James McGivney, DMD
Raymond Miller, DDS
Randolph Mitchell, DMD
William Moore, DDS
Lillian Nawrocki, DDS
Pete Nickolas, DDS
William Olmsted, DMD
William Pace, DDS
John Piakis, DDS
Gina Pittenger, DDS
Robert Preston, DDS
Keith Riley, DDS
James Schneider, DDS
Michael Sobel, DMD
Marnie Sperling, DMD
Anthony Sur, DDS
Stephanie Swyter, DMD
Kathryn Vitiello, DMD
Mark Wolanin, DDS
PATHOLOGY/
BIOLOGY
$101+ - Executive Circle
Joyce deJong, DO
J. Scott Denton, MD
Edmund Donoghue, MD
J.C. Downs, MD
Abubakr Marzouk, MD
Nizam Peerwani, MD
Karen Ross, MD
Gregory Schmunk, MD
$51-$100 - Trustee
Thomas Andrew, MD
John Butts, MD
James Caruso, MD
Jaime Ceballos Vergara, MD
James Dibdin, MD
L.J. Dragovic, MD
James Gill, MD
Margaret Greenwald, MD
Robert Huntington, MD
Mitra Kalelkar, MD
Ronald Knoblock, MD
Marc Krouse, MD
Patrick Lantz, MD
James Luke, MD
Patricia McFeeley, MD
James Patrick, MD
James Ribe, MD, JD
Peter Stephens, MD
Robert Stewart, MD
Kristin Sweeney, MD
Shakuntala Teas, MD
Mark Witeck, MD
Up to $50 - Board Member
Sally Aiken, MD
Ibrahim Al Ramahi, MD
Luisa Andrello, MD
Peter Benson, MD
Tamara Bloom, MD
Alan Bosnar, MD, PhD
Yocasta Brugal, MD
Joye Carter, MD
Michele Catellier, MD
Drazen Cuculic, MD, PhD
Joseph DeMaro
Nunzio Di Nunno, MD, PhD
John DiMaggio, DPM
Masaki Fujita, MD, PhD
Kathryn Haden-Pinneri, MD
Neil Hoffman, MD
John Howard, MD
Timothy Huntington, PhD
Lawrence Kobilinsky, PhD
Nancy Kreger, DVM
Neil Langlois, MD
Wayne Lord, PhD
Amy Martin, MD
Jerri McLemore, MD
Lyla Perez, MD
Abraham Philip, MD
David Porta, PhD
Robert Raker, MD
Biagio Solarino, PhD
Christopher Swalwell, MD
Michael Ward, MD
Victor Weedn, MD, JD
PSYCHIATRY &
BEHAVIORAL
SCIENCE
$51-$100 - Trustee
Park Dietz, MD, PhD
Alan Felthous, MD
Edward Fischer, PhD
Raymond Hamden, PhD
Jonathan Kelly, MD
Klaus Neudecker, MD
Richard Rosner, MD
Up to $50 - Board Member
Daniel Martell, PhD
Debra Osterman, MD
QUESTIONED
DOCUMENTS
$51-$100 - Trustee
James Black, BS
James Green, BS
Jane Lewis, MFS
Patricia Manzolillo, MSFS
Charles Perrotta, MSFS
John Sang, MS
Up to $50 - Board Member
Maria Flores, MS
Charles Haywood, MFS
John Makris, MSc
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as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Your contribution will be acknowledged in the Academy
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TOXICOLOGY
$101+ - Executive Circle
Ronald Backer, PhD
Bryan Finkle, PhD
Thomas Kupiec, PhD
Barry Logan, PhD
Barry Logan, PhD
Michael Peat, PhD
Robert Simon, PhD
Jeffrey Walterscheid, PhD
Mark Young, PhD
$51-$100 - Trustee
Michael Baylor, PhD
Donna Bush, PhD
Yale Caplan, PhD
Robert Forney, PhD
Bradford Hepler, PhD
Dong-Liang Lin, PhD
Michael McGee, BS
John Mitchell, PhD
Wayne Ross, MCLS
Ruth Winecker, PhD
Up to $50 - Board Member
William Anderson, PhD
Paula Childs, PhD
Edward Cone, PhD
Dwain Fuller, BS
Robert Havier, PhD
Walter Hrynkiw, PhD
Graham Jones, PhD
Philip Kemp, PhD
Barry Levine, PhD
Elizabeth Marker, PhD
Joel Mayer, PhD
Diane Mertens-Maxham, BS
Susan Mills, MS
Adam Negrusz, PhD
Matthew Newmeyer, BS
Henry Nipper, PhD
Vincent Papa, PhD
Richard Pinder, PhD
Jeri Ropero-Miller, PhD
Joseph Saady, PhD
Karen Scott, PhD
Theodore Siek, PhD
Michael Slade, PhD
Elizabeth Spratt, MS
Elizabeth Todd, PhD
Karl Verebey, PhD
Susan Vondrak, BS
H. Walls, BS
Michael Ward, PhD
Robert White, PhD
John Wyman, PhD
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For those who receive consulting fees, please consider contributing an amount consistent with one hour (or more) of what you charge
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Huseyin Afsin, PhD
Andrew Baker, MD
Susan Ballou, MS
Steven Benjamin, JD
Angela Berg, MA, RN
Charles Berner, DDS
Alessandro Bonsignore, MD
Sabra Botch-Jones, MS
Samantha Bracken
B.G. Brogdon, MD
Douglas Byron, BS
Joanna Collins, MFS
Roy Crawford, BSME
Lucy Davis, BHS
Peter De Forest, DCrim
Summer Decker, PhD
Betty Layne DesPortes, JD
Khody Detwiler, BS
Derek Draft, DDS
Tim Dunn, MS
Rachell Ekroos, MSN
Deborah Enns, BS
Jennifer Francis, BS
James Frost, MD
Zeno Geradts, PhD
Dean Gialamas, MS
M.G.F. Gilliland, MD
Rhesa Gilliland, MS
Gregory Golden, DDS
Laura Goldstein, MS
Fessessework Guale, DVM
Lillian Guia, MSFS
Mete Gulmen, PhD, MD
Heather Harris, MFS, JD
Gwendolyn Haugen, MA
Edward Herschaft, DDS
Susan Howe, DVM, PhD
Kristy Kadash, PhD
John Kenney, DDS, MS
Mitchell Kirschbaum, DDS
Alicja Lanfear, PhD
Nikolas Lemos, PhD
John Lentini, BA
Cecilia Leonard, MD
James Lewis, DMD
Laura Liptai, PhD
Carlos Lopez-Gobernado, PhD
Bertrand Ludes, MD, PhD
Joseph Maltese, JD
Anne Manly, BA
Laurent Martrille, MD
Duane Mauzey, DRSc
Owen Middleton, MD
Harry Miles, JD
Frank Miller, MD
Chris Milroy, MD, LLB
David Moretz, DDS
Ya Botti N'DA, MD
Carla Noziglia, MS
John Osborn, BA
Antonio Osculati, MD
Robert Osiewicz, PhD
Robert Parsons, MS
John Pless, MD
J. Rankin, PhD
Amber Riley, MS
Thomas Rumreich, DDS
Stewart Ryckman, MD
Robert Sadoff, MD
Richard Saferstein, PhD
Richard Scanlon, DMD
Robin Scheper, DDS
Jason Schroeder, MS, MBA
David Senn, DDS
Mary Ann Sens, PhD, MD
Allison Sharplin, MA
Claire Shepard, MS
James Smith, PhD
Martha Smith-Blackmore, DVM
John Soper, PhD
Vina Spiehler, PhD
Alfred Staubus, PharmD, PhD
David Sweet, DMD, PhD
Chris Taylor, BS
Warren Tewes, DDS
Lindsey Thomas, MD
Robert Thompson, BS
Diane Tolliver, MPA
Micheal Villarreal, BA
Richard Weledniger, DDS
Teresa White, MA
John Young, MD
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biometrics was listed at number two and forensic science was listed at number three. How is it that the powers that be in these two hot fields
are not getting together to produce the next generation of pattern evidence examiners? Furthermore, how have the universities not
recognized this potential source of revenue?
Many may argue that pattern evidence degree programs are not feasible because traditional apprentice based training is not conducive to the
university setting and the field does not contain enough traditional science to warrant being taught in universities. Those points may be true,
but that does not mean it is not possible. Rather it simply means that the time has come for a paradigm shift. A change in which forensic
professionals, educators, and researchers join forces with the physicists, engineers, and computer scientists in the field of biometrics and lead
the changes that were proposed five years ago in the NAS Report.
Just this past month, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) announced that they are partnering
to establish Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers (I/UCRCs) in areas relevant to the forensic sciences. The I/UCRC program
has been in existence since 1979 and has supported 170 centers in that time. One of the focus areas identified by NSF and NIJ is pattern-
based analysis. This program is the perfect vehicle to bring together experts from industry, academia, and government and to kick-start the
changes to the pattern evidence field that have long been discussed but not yet initiated.
The link to the I/UCRC announcement is www.nsf.gov/pubs/2014/nsf14066/nsf14066.pdf and letters of intent were due by June 27, with full
proposals due by September 26,2014. FEPAC urges members of the AAFS to respond to this solicitation.
1.
National Academy of Sciences, Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward (2009),
https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/228091.pdf.
2.
Gandel, Cathie, U.S. News and World Report, Discover 11 Hot College Majors that Lead to Jobs, September 10, 2013,
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2013/09/10/discover-11-hot-college-majors-that-lead-to-jobs.
FEPAC News cont.
Do You Remember When?
Source: Kenneth S. Field, MBA
1954... In early 1954, the AAFS newsletter carried an article stating that the National Safety Council (NSC) had published
their findings concerning the question: How Reliable are Breath Tests for Reflecting Blood Alcohol Concentrations? The
NSC reported that regardless of whether by means of the Drunk-o-meter, Intoximeter, or Alcometer, the breath tests
were within .01% of the simultaneously taken blood analyses. They concluded that ...breath tests, properly conducted, do
afford a reliable means of measuring blood alcohol concentrations. In the 1970s when Smith and Wesson first exhibited
their Breathalyzer at an Academy meeting, they offered to test anyone coming out of the Hotel bar. There was an
impressive line-up of volunteers.
1964 In the spring of 1964, Robert Joling and Edward Conrad designed the Academy Key with the intent that it could also
serve as the Academys logo. Dr. Jolings explanation of the symbols used was that the Caduceus (with Mercurys wings)
represented the medical side of the Academy, the scales represent the sciences, and the Roman Lexes (a bound bundle of
twigs) at the bottom represents Jurisprudence. There are no records showing that the design was ever officially adopted as
the AAFS logo but by osmosis it reached that status, e.g., in 1970 it appeared on the meeting program, in 1971 it was used
as the newsletter masthead, and in 1975 it was used on official stationery. Today, it is registered with the U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office.
In Memoriam
Kenneth A.R. Kennedy, PhD, Fellow of the Anthropology Section, April 2014
James W. Osterburg, MPA, Retired Fellow of the Criminalistics Section, November 2012
Clyde C. Snow, PhD, Fellow of the Anthropology Section, May 2015
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Finally, for those contemplating breakfast or luncheon seminar submissions, I think it would be great to start some new AAFS traditions,
along the lines of the Odontology Sections Thomas Krauss Memorial Bitemark Breakfast. Events like these are what make the AAFS fun
and exciting and keep bringing us back to the Academy meetings year after year. Lets take this years meeting as an opportunity to create
some new traditions and add to our collective knowledge.
White House Report: Strengthening the Forensic Sciences
On the homepage of the AAFS website, you will find a link to the new report from the National Science and Technology Council
Committee on Sciences Subcommittee on Forensic Science. This white paper summarizes the advances in laboratory accreditation,
certification of forensic science and medicolegal personnel, proficiency testing, and ethics since the publication of the NAS Report in 2009.
This is an important document that has relevance to all of us, and I encourage you to give it a read.
IEOP 2014: Destination South Korea
As president of the AAFS, it is my great pleasure to invite all of you to join us for the 2014 International Educational Outreach Program
(IEOP) to South Korea. Along with IAFS President, Heesun Chung, we have organized a week-long tour and exchange among forensic
science colleagues.
For more than 20 years, the American Academy of Forensic Sciences has fostered international travel and professional exchange. The
objective of AAFS international travel is to provide opportunities to Academy members: (1) to meet with forensic science colleagues; (2) to
participate whenever possible in major international forensic science meetings this year it will be the AIFS meeting in Seoul; (3) to visit
laboratories as appropriate; and, at the same time, (4) to experience the rich heritages and cultures of the peoples and lands to be visited.
Details of the trip can be found on the AAFS website at www.aafs.org/meetings/international-educational-outreach-program.
Presidents Message cont.
contributions to forensic science research and have been active in the educational field as well as have demonstrated outstanding leadership
and management capability, national or internationally. Finally, the recipient must have made outstanding contributions in the national or
international aspects of public health, welfare, and safety as these relate to the forensic sciences.
Dr. Vieira will present the Lucas Lecture during the 20
th
World Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Sciences in Seoul,
Korea, October 12-18 of this year. The Academy extends its heartiest congratulations to Dr. Vieira, 2014 Lucas Medalist!
Lucas Medalist: Duarte Nuno Vieira cont.
The Federal Aviation Administrations (FAAs) Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) held its first three-day colloquium (April 1-3) on
Postmortem Forensic Toxicology in Aviation. Those attending were aerospace medicine scientists, accident investigators, educators,
medical examiners, forensic toxicologists, and students. Included were representatives from the Department of Justice, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Transportation Safety Board, CAMI, and the private sector. Geographically, they came
from Brazil, Canada, Spain, Turkey, and a cross-section of America.
Topics covered included sample processing; importance of chain of custody samples; analyses of samples for combustion gases, ethanol,
and drugs; analytical results interpretation; significance of quality control/quality assurance; new exponential technologies in forensics; and
litigation and expert testimony issues. Two panel discussion sessions highlighted the conferences important focal points, which were on
Interpretation of Analytical Results and Interesting Cases and Litigation and Expert Court Testimony. In these sessions, the participants
actively shared their deep interests and expertise in these highly technical subjects.
Arvind Chaturvedi, Biochemistry Research Team Coordinator in CAMIs Aerospace Medical Research Division was the contact person for
this colloquium.
The Civil Aerospace Medical Institute will host a similar colloquium in 2017 and will offer Continuing Medical Education credit through its
Aerospace Medical Education Division. CAMI is located at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, OK.
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ANTHROPOLOGY
Source: Angi M. Christensen, PhD
Section Secretary
The Chair of the Anthropology Sections J.
Lawrence Angel Student Award, Peer Moore-
Jansen, is pleased to announce that the winner of
the 2014 award is Lauren Pharr. Laurens paper
presentation was on Methods for Recognizing,
Collecting, and Analyzing Vulture Evidence in
Forensic Contexts Obtained Through GPS
Tracking and Long-term Scavenging Research.
The official award presentation will take place at the
2015 Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL. The J.
Lawrence Angel Award (JLA) is a longstanding and
most honorable mark of distinction and
professional recognition. Those eligible are strongly
encouraged to participate in the 2015 competition.
Eligible students must be enrolled in an
anthropology program at the time of submission,
hold membership in the Anthropology Section at
the time the presentation is given, and the
presentation must not be coauthored by faculty or
other non-students. Submission requirements
include meeting the AAFS abstract submission
deadline, indicating to the Section Program Chair
that the abstract will be submitted for the JLA
Award; submission of a complete manuscript and
presentation to the award Chair no later than
February 1, 2015; and the paper must be presented
in person at the AAFS meeting. Presentations will
be judged on the basis of quality and content of
manuscript and presentation, organization and
format, clarity of presentation, relevance to forensic
anthropological practice, ability to address
questions, and originality. For more information,
please contact Peer at pmojan@wichita.edu.
Dennis Dirkmaat announced that the Department
of Applied Forensic Sciences at Mercyhurst
University held its annual Forensic Anthropology
Summer Short Courses from June 227. The
program consisted of four one-week courses
covering topics including forensic archaeology,
forensic anthropology laboratory methods, human
skeletal trauma, and mass fatality scene recovery.
Courses were open to undergraduates, aspiring and
current graduate students, as well as professionals in
all fields of law enforcement, jurisprudence and
forensic sciences. Additional information can be
found at: http://mai.mercyhurst.edu/contracted-
services/forensic-anthropology/short-courses-in-
forensic-anthropology/.
The Anthropology Section mourns the losses and
remembers the contributions of members Kenneth
Kennedy and Clyde Snow. Kenneth Kennedy was
active in casework and teaching in upstate New
York and helped to publish several popular
professional reference books. Kenneth served the
Anthropology Section as its chair from 1994-95, and
was the 10
th
recipient of the section award in 1987,
the same year the award was renamed the T. Dale
Stewart Award. Kenneth will be remembered as a
caring and dedicated teacher and mentor. Clyde
Snow dedicated much of his career to human rights
investigations in many parts of the world,
particularly in Central and South America and was
involved in many other high-profile and historically-
significant cases. Clyde began his membership in
AAFS in 1972 and was one of the fourteen
founding members of the Physical Anthropology
Section. Clyde also received the sections T. Dale
Stewart award in 1988. He was known for his
brilliant research ability and creative approach to
overcoming obstacles. Clyde will be remembered
for his love of people, his passion for his work, and
his colorful character.
Kenneth Kennedy (left)
pictured with Larry
Angel in front of the
Angel home in
Washington, DC, March
1981. (Photo courtesy of
Peggy Caldwell-Ott)
Clyde Snow in La
Verbena Cemetery,
Guatemala City (2004),
orating from atop one of
the cemeterys charnel
pits in which he
believed some of the
Guatemalan
desaparecidos to have
been deposited. (Photo
courtesy of Elizabeth
Murray)
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CRIMINALISTICS
Source: Vincent J. Desiderio, Jr., MS, Section Program Co-Chair
What an interesting time to be a forensic scientist! Whether we
realize it or not, change isnt just coming, it is already happening all
around us. The question is: are you an active participant in this
process or a sideline critic watching everything happen with great
hesitance to contribute? Are you going to seize upon these
opportunities and use them to your advantage or serve as a passive
spectator who is willing to settle for whatever may be the eventual
result? These are our decisions to make. With this climate of
change comes great opportunity for which now is the time to take
advantage and raise the forensic sciences to the level that we all
know can be achieved. How can this be done, you might ask? The
answer is simple, participation!
Both prior to and since the release of the NAS Report, there have
been numerous opportunities for our members to actively guide the
direction of the field. It is important to note that many of our
members have seized upon these opportunities and have
contributed to the great strides that have been made in the recent
past. Although we still have a long road ahead of us, these
individuals have made large contributions to the establishment of
organizations dedicated to the accreditation of our laboratories,
certification of our scientists, development of standards that guide
our work, and the education of our current and future practitioners.
They are responsible for laying a strong foundation for the changes
that are happening all around us at this very moment. It cannot be
stressed enough that we must continue to play an active role in this
process.
As the largest section of the Academy, the Criminalistics Section
represents a broad range of dedicated and knowledgeable
practitioners, administrators, and academics, all of which represent a
variety of scientific disciplines. Our members are responsible for
either performing or administrating a large portion of the forensic
casework throughout the United States. In addition to those of us
who work in the lab, our membership contains many educators who
bear the responsibility of preparing future generations of forensic
scientists for their entrance into the field. The students that they
teach, many of whom are counted amongst our membership ranks
as well, represent the future of our field. This broad assemblage of
people collectively represents a powerful means for initiating,
coordinating, and carrying out strong positive changes within our
field. As a coordinated group, we can accomplish great things;
however, this all rests on the decision of the individual to commit to
this process and have their voice heard.
By the time that this column is published, the leadership of the
National Institute of Standards and Technologys Organization for
Scientific Area Committees will have already begun making their
selections to staff the infrastructure of this important undertaking. It
is hoped that a large number of Criminalistics Section members
have submitted applications and will play a significant role in the
direction of this group. If you have submitted an application and are
not chosen to participate at this time, you will still have opportunities
to contribute as a voice from the field. It is strongly recommended
that we all take this process seriously and commit to reviewing and
commenting on the work products that will soon be flowing from
this group.
As transparency continues to increase within our field, many of the
mechanisms for change that are now being introduced have
components that are open to the public. Our legislators have gone
to great lengths to allow for periods of public comment in order to
improve their legislative proposals. The meetings of the newly
formed National Commission on Forensic Science have public
sessions during which anyone can attend or watch online. The
ultimate direction of these activities once again falls upon our
willingness to participate. If you do not like the direction in which
something is going or have a suggestion to improve upon an
initiative, it is imperative that you let your concerns be known.
It is the practitioners amongst us who best know how everyday
laboratory work will be altered, for better or worse, by any suggested
changes. It is the administrators among us who know best how the
finances and daily operations of our laboratories will be affected by
those same changes. It is the academics among us who have the
ability to team up with the administrators and practitioners to design
and oversee the research that will be required to move things
forward. It is our students who can serve an important role as a
major resource to perform work on and collect valuable data for this
research. Although it is the individuals decision to participate, it is
our collective participation that will ultimately determine the
outcome.
On a final note, and in keeping with the participation theme, there
will be several opportunities for our membership to participate in
the scientific program during the 2015 Annual Meeting in Orlando,
Florida. Your Criminalistics Section Program Chair, Karolyn
Tontarski, is already hard at work preparing yet another amazing,
information-filled program. However, in order for this to be a total
success, it will require the assistance of many of our fellow members
as moderators, abstract reviewers, and presenters. With respect to
presenting, remember to keep an eye on the abstract submission
deadline, which inevitably creeps up on us in the blink of an eye.
August 1 is just a few weeks away. If any members are interested in
serving as a moderator, please contact the Criminalistics Section
Program Co-Chair, Vincent Desiderio, at (vfornsic@yahoo.com).
These spots are filling up fast, so act quickly if you would like to
participate.
DIGITAL & MULTIMEDIA
SCIENCES
Source: Marcus K. Rogers, PhD, Section Secretary
The news is light again for our section. Work is continuing on the
DMS portal; we will let you know when it goes live. If you have not
already done so, please read the latest National Science and
Technology Council Committee on Science, Subcommittee on
Forensic Sciences report Strengthening the Forensic Sciences. It is
vital that we keep up-to-date with developments and make our voices
heard when necessary.
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As we slide into summer, please remember to submit your abstracts
and/or workshop proposals no later than August 1. Late
submissions will not be accepted, no exceptions. If you are currently
serving on any of the DMS committees, please make sure that you
are remaining active and keep in touch with your respective
committee chairs over the coming months.
ENGINEERING SCIENCES
Source: Darren Franck, MSME, Section Program Chair
Now that Seattle is behind us, we are looking forward to having a
great meeting in Orlando. As program chair for the upcoming
meeting, I would like to encourage everyone to join us in Florida
and to submit abstracts by August 1. Remember to include your
current CV along with your submission. The meetings success
depends on the contribution of all of our members. Even if you
are unable to submit an abstract, we hope everyone will take the
time to attend. Moreover, you are encouraged to bring colleagues
who may not be familiar with the AAFS.
I would like to thank Carol Erikson, section chair, and John
Nixon, section secretary, for their work thus far. Additionally, a
thank you is extended to all members who have already
committed to submitting abstracts and to those serving as track
chairs.
So far we have a good start on submissions. Thanks to the good
work of Peter Alexander and Stephanie Domitrovich, a joint
session with Jurisprudence has been developed. The
presentations in this session will examine error rates in the
presentation of forensic sciences. The early outline includes
topics pertinent to the criminal justice system, forensic chemistry,
fingerprint analysis, DNA testing, and accident reconstruction.
Helmut Brosz is proposing a breakfast seminar regarding wildfires
of electrical origin. If this seminar is selected for the program,
you will have a chance to fill up your continuing education hours
while filling up your stomach.
Several tracks have been developed for the oral presentations.
John Nixon (JohnNixon@frontier.com) is developing a session on
weapon system forensics. Carol Chaski
(cchaski@linguisticevidence.org) is organizing a section on
engineering approaches to biometrics. Carol is open to input
from ESS members as well as those in Criminalistics. Perhaps
another joint session is in order. Kurt Weiss (kurt.weiss@asr-
engineering.com) is the go-to guy for accident reconstruction
topics. Michael Hadka (mhadka@trilliuminc.com) is heading the
environmental track. Michelle Hoffman (michelle@biodynamics-
eng.com) and John Smith (jjsakajtm@aol.com) are rounding-up
papers on injury biomechanics. A subset of this topic, low-energy
injuries, may fuel a separate track headed by David Pienkowski
(pienkow@uky.edu).
Vehicular collisions, industrial accidents, and structural collapses
are certain topics of conversation as well. Considering all of the
fires, car wrecks, weaponry, and explosions, Orlandos meeting
should prove exciting.
The August 1 deadline is not far away, and despite the early
interest there is always room for more submissions, including in
the previously mentioned sub-programs. Feel free to contact any
of the track chairs if you have questions about a paper you are
considering and where it might best fit, but dont feel limited by
this outline - presentations on any and all engineering science
topics are welcome! We look forward to seeing you all in
Orlando.
GENERAL
Source: Claire E. Shepard, MS, Section Secretary
It is time to finalize your thoughts for your abstract submission for
the 2015 Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando, FL. The August 1
deadline is near and Section Program Chair Steve Clark and Co-
Chair Steve Chancellor are anxiously awaiting your submissions to
build the program for the annual meeting. As mentioned previously,
papers that reflect the theme of the 2015 meeting and highlight
forensic programs, projects and cases that: (1) detail the integrated
strength of the forensic family members involved; (2) describe
forensic challenges overcome by shared family values; (3)
demonstrate the application and blending of unique family
member skills to achieve overall goals; and, (4) provide examples of
successful strategies used to avoid family feuds during each phase
of the program, project, or case are being solicited.
Also collaborating with your colleagues to present a workshop,
breakfast, or luncheon seminar is highly encouraged. The program
committee relies on members of the General Section to submit
scientific work and cases to build the scientific sessions and offer
workshops. Take time out of your busy schedule to get that abstract
or workshop proposal submitted today to ensure a great program in
Orlando!
The General Section Nominating Committee comprised of Bill
Andrews, Paul Kish, and Frank Horvath announces that a section
chair and section secretary will be elected during the section business
meeting in Orlando. A list of officer responsibilities can be found
online (www.aafs.org) in the AAFS Policy and Procedure Manual.
Nominees can be placed on the ballot in one of three ways: (a)
selection by the Nominating Committee; (b) nomination from
membership by petition, supported in writing by a minimum of
three Members or Fellows of the General Section; or, (c)
nomination from the floor during the election process at the annual
section business meeting. Petition(s) must be submitted to Bill by
October 15 in order to verify the nominees eligibility, willingness to
serve, and to obtain an AAFS-specific resume. Bill can be reached
at williamandrewsmfs@hotmail.com.
It is time again to solicit nominees from the General Section who
have gone above and beyond in the furthering the field of forensic
sciences and for exceptional service to the General Section.
Nominations for the John R. Hunt Award and Paul W. Kehres
Meritorious Service Award must be submitted to the General
Section Awards Committee no later than August 1. Please submit
qualifying individuals names and any questions to
joanna.l.collins@gmail.com. Below are the criteria for each award as
taken from the AAFS Policy and Procedure Manual.
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The John R. Hunt Award is intended to recognize sustained
superior contributions to the General Section, AAFS, and the
forensic science community. The nominee must be a Fellow of the
section for the last consecutive three (3) years when this award is to
bestowed; and must have attended 50% of the section business
meetings in the past six (6) years; and must have presented a
scientific paper, poster, plenary session, breakfast seminar, or
workshop within the past five (5) years; must have published at least
once in the Journal of Forensic Sciences; and, should have served in
an elected position within the section, in an official AAFS capacity
for at least one (1) year, as a committee chair for at least one (1)
year, or as a member of a committee for at least three (3) years; or
in the absence of one of the above, potential candidates shall have
made a significant contribution to the forensic science community
not reflected by a specific section or AAFS effort.
The Paul W. Kehres Meritorious Service Award is intended to
recognize a General Section Trainee Affiliate, Student Affiliate,
Associate Member, Member, or Fellow for exceptional service to
the General Section. This service may include but not be limited to
performance of section responsibilities under extremely adverse
circumstances, or service to the section far above and beyond that
which would be normally expected, and/or particularly inspirational
ideas and the implementation of those ideas that would benefit the
section.
Lastly, for those of you who will be submitting abstracts for
presentation in Orlando, FL, at the 2015 meeting, please consider
nominating your presentation for the Achievement Award when you
submit via the online system. This award is given to promote
continual professional growth in the forensic sciences and
technologies and to encourage new forensic sciences professionals in
their occupational specialties. Any Trainee Affiliate, Associate
Member, or Member of the General Section is eligible for this
award provided he or she has been a registered participant within
the AAFS for no more than four (4) years and provided he or she
has proffered a paper at the General Section Scientific Session or
Poster Session.
Again, the deadline for award nominees and abstract submissions is
August 1. Dont miss the date.
JURISPRUDENCE
Source: Christine Funk, JD, Section Chair
Look at the time! Its halfway through 2014. That said, its not too
late to submit an abstract to the Jurisprudence Section program for
the meeting in Orlando. Consistent with the meeting theme,
Celebrating the Forensic Science Family, the Jurisprudence
Section seeks to host representatives from all sections of the
Academy. Scientists, please take a moment to consider how you
may advance the criminal justice system by offering the
Jurisprudence Sections Forensic Science Family some insights, data,
commentary, etc., about your field. Lawyers, what do you know that
your fellow jurisprudence members could benefit from? Did you
stumble across a broken system? Litigate a novel forensic-science
related issue? Have you discovered how to work with your lab to
both advance science and reduce backlogs? Please consider sharing
your knowledge with the rest of us.
Additionally, Jurisprudence members, please consider your own
membership status. If you are an Associate Member, please apply
for promotion. It doesnt take much time, doesnt cost anything,
and it allows you to vote on important issues, both in the
Jurisprudence Section and in the Academy at large. Already a
Member? Please apply to become a Fellow in the section. This
dovetails nicely with request number one: please submit an abstract
this is how you advance in the section! If either Stephanie
Domitrovich, Secretary, or I can be of assistance, please do not
hesitate to contact us. Christine.funk@dc.gov and
Sdomitro54@gmail.com.
Finally, congratulations are in order for two of our section members:
first, Program Chair Donald Shelton has been appointed Associate
Professor and Director of the Criminal Justice Program at the
University of Michigan Dearborn. Congratulations on this new
career! Also of note, Betty Layne DesPortes was named one of the
Class of 2014 Influential Women of Virginia by Virginia Lawyers
Weekly. It is important for us to celebrate our successes. As
always, if you know someone in our section who merits mention,
please contact me.
ODONTOLOGY
Source: Adam J. Freeman, DDS, Section Program Chair
I am honored to write my first Academy News Odontology Section
article as your program chair. As you may know, AAFS President
Daniel Martells theme for next year is Celebrating the Forensic
Science Family. An appropriate theme as I have always felt that we
in forensic odontology are a family and I look forward every year to
the annual meeting to see everyone. Part of that celebration is to
have a successful scientific session filled with interesting
presentations. We will also honor our section awardees and rejoice
in our collective accomplishments.
President Martell has three planks to the 2015 program in Orlando:
(1) Honoring Our Mentors; (2) Learning From Each Other; and, (3)
Stimulating our Future. Your participation and a strong scientific
program can accomplish all three of these planks. I encourage you
all to consider submitting an abstract for presentation in Orlando. I
can think of no better way to honor your mentors then to impart
your knowledge to others by presenting research, interesting case
reports, or other informational papers to our section. Your
presentations also help to satisfy the other planks of President
Martells theme. By submitting an abstract and presenting a paper
or poster, you stimulate our future. Whether you are a grizzled
veteran or a novice, we can all learn from each other. The deadline
for submission is August 1, this is a strict deadline and there is no
leeway for extensions. If you have any questions, please feel free to
email me at AFreeman@abfo.org.
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If you are interested in moderating during the scientific sessions,
please email me and I will try to accommodate your request.
I would like to thank those who have come before me-Raymond
Miller, Iain Pretty, and Paula Brumit-to name a few and those who
have made our section meetings and scientific sessions stellar for the
past six years.
Richard Weems, ASFO President, and Roger Metcalf, ASFO
President-Elect, are working hard to make sure that the ASFO
program will again be interesting and well attended. Go to
www.ASFO.org to register.
The American Board of Forensic Odontology will be offering two
workshops in Orlando. The Bitemark Workshop will take place on
Sunday, February 15. Those participants who successfully defend
the bitemark case will receive credit toward the requirements to be
able to challenge the board. The Age Estimation Workshop will
take place on Saturday, February 21. After the workshop,
participants will be given three cases to workup and submit reports.
Those who follow the standards and submit reports may receive
credit for up to three cases. There is still availability for participants
as well as observers. For more information and to register go to
www.ABFO.org.
It is hard to believe that the deadline for abstract submission is less
than one month away. To submit an abstract online go to
www.aafs.org or you can submit an abstract with the forms located in
this newsletter.
On behalf of Section Chair Iain Pretty and Section Secretary Ray
Miller, we look forward to serving you over the next year and we will
celebrate our forensic family in Orlando.
PATHOLOGY/BIOLOGY
Source: Kathryn Haden-Pinneri, MD, Section Secretary
There is less than one month to go before the abstract deadline of
August 1! Time to finish up your research projects and get those
abstracts written. Our sessions are only as good as the presentations
submitted for consideration. This years theme is Celebrating the
Forensic Science Family and the meeting will be held in Orlando,
FL, February 16-21, 2015. Lets give Program Chair Jim Caruso a
lot to work with as he develops our program. Abstract guidelines
can be found online at www.aafs.org.
Dont forget to submit your grant proposals. The Pathology/Biology
Section has $6,000 available for research ($3,000 each for a
maximum of two grants). The application deadline is December 1.
A presentation at the AAFS Annual Meeting and a manuscript for
submission to the Journal of Forensic Sciences are required. For
further information, send an email to kathy.haden-
pinneri@ifs.hctx.net.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology received over
1,300 applications for membership on the Organization of Scientific
Area Committees (OSAC). All 50 states were represented in the
applicant pool as well as 21 other countries. Selections are being
made as this article is written and we thank all who submitted
applications.
This issue spotlights two more mentors, as described by their
mentees. Garry Peterson was instrumental in steering Lindsey
Thomas toward forensic pathology. In her words, if it werent for
Garrys encouragement, I doubt I would have gone into forensic
pathology. Described as always helpful and a terrific role
model, his ability to balance work with family life and outside
interests was instilled in Dr. Thomas. We need to remember that
we teach not only forensic science but life lessons as well.
Robert Pfalzgraf made forensics fun for his trainee, Dan Schultz and
instilled in him the value of what we bring to clinical medicine,
particularly trauma. Dr. Schultz also credits Vernard Adams with
instilling in him a keen interest in traffic fatalities, a big sense of pride
in what he does, and with being able to look at the big picture. The
forensic fellowship year can be very stressful, fun, overwhelming,
and tiring, among other things. With good mentors, such as Dr.
Pfalzgraf, fellows complete the year with the knowledge and skills
necessary to successfully enter the forensic pathology workforce.
Lets continue to celebrate our Forensic Science Family. Anyone
with comments they would like to share regarding favorite mentors,
please send them to kathy.haden-pinneri@ifs.hctx.net. As space
allows, they will be included in upcoming Academy News articles.
PSYCHIATRY & BEHAVIORAL
SCIENCE
Source: Karen Rosenbaum, MD, Section Secretary
In section news, the Liaison with Forensic Sciences Committee of
the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL) met at
the American Psychiatric Association (APA) meeting in New York,
NY, on Saturday, May 3. There were discussions regarding
submissions for the AAFS 2015 Annual Meeting including possible
joint sessions with the Toxicology and/or Digital & Multimedia
Sciences Sections as well as ideas for submissions by the Liaison
with Forensic Sciences Committee for the 2015 AAPL Meeting.
Those in attendance included Christopher Thompson, Section
Chair, who is also Program Co-Chair for the 2014 AAPL Annual
Meeting in Chicago; Richard Rosner, past president of the AAFS
(1996-97) who has edited multiple text books on forensic psychiatry
including Principles and Practice of Forensic Psychiatry (2003);
and, Robert Weinstock, the 40
th
President of AAPL.
Also in attendance was Eugene Lee who recently participated in the
APA Advocacy Leadership Conference (held March 24-26) where
he campaigned as Deputy Representative for Arkansas Psychiatric
Society for issues including: Ensuring Veterans Resilience Act (HR
4234), Federal Investment in Research and Public Health, the
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 (HR 3717)
and Sustainable Growth Rate and The Medicare Provider Payment
Modernization Act of 2014 (S 2000/HR 4015). More information
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on this is included at www.psychiatry.org/advocacynewsroom.
In addition, Stephen Billick, Past President of the American
Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, and former AAFS Vice
President also attended the meeting.
In other news, J. Michael Walsh, Member of the Psychiatry &
Behavioral Science Section of AAFS was awarded the 2014 Robert
F. Borkenstein Award by the National Safety Council (NSC is a
nonprofit organization founded in 2013 to help save lives and
prevent injuries in various situations). Dr. Walsh is the 23
rd
recipient of the award, and is internationally known for his expertise
in substance abuse issues with more than 28 years of federal service
in senior research and policy positions. He is currently president of
the Walsh Group in Bethany Beach, DE. His research on
substance abuse policy has influenced national policy regarding the
drug-impaired driver.
We continue to welcome the submission of news items for this
column from members. Please submit these items to Karen
Rosenbaum, Section Secretary, at kbrosenb@gmail.com.
QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS
Source: Thomas W. Vastrick, BS, Section Chair
We are gearing up for a tremendous meeting in sunny and warm
Orlando next February. There are still time slots available should
you wish to participate in the program. Remember you can earn
certification points with ABFDE by participating in the program.
We are expecting to hear from at least one research team regarding
completion of a major research project that should provide
significant assistance to all document examiners facing admission
challenges. Our profession has achieved some significant victories in
court challenges but that does not mean we can let off on the gas. If
you would like to participate, please contact Jim Lee but please do
so soon as spots are filling and only a few are left. Kevin Kulbacki is
putting the finishing touches on several workshop requests. It is our
hope that the 2015 AAFS Meeting will include at least two
workshops for the QD membership. Between two workshops and
the technical sessions, Diplomates can earn a substantial number of
points toward recertification.
Orlando travel hint of the day: many businesses like to show off
their air conditioning. If you are cold natured it will be a good idea
to bring a jacket or sweater for indoor use.
TOXICOLOGY
Source: Sarah Kerrigan, PhD, Section Secretary
By now we hope that you are beginning to prepare for the upcoming
annual meeting which takes place February 16-21, 2015, in Orlando
FL. There is no doubt that this meeting will be a great success, not to
mention a lot of fun. Mark your calendars now and if you have not
already begun to work on your abstracts, workshop proposals or
other submissions now is the time to do so. The August 1
deadline to submit proposals is fast approaching!
Your 2015 Program Chairs Becky Jufer and Dan Anderson are
eager to assemble a spectacular scientific program but they can only
do this with your help. Abstracts for all papers, posters, workshops,
and special sessions may be submitted online. Dont leave this until
the last minute and please remember that the deadline is strictly
enforced. If you have ideas or suggestions for workshops, topics
youd like to see covered, or general suggestions for the program in
Orlando, please let the program chairs know. You can reach them
by email at rphipps@phipps.ws and DAnderson@coroner.lacounty.gov.
Next year, we are proposing a slight change to the Toxicology Open
Forum next year. We anticipate that the upcoming forum in 2015
will no longer receive continuing education credits because in doing
so, we are prevented from offering a hospitality service hosted by a
financial contributor. As this event takes place later in the evening,
many participants enjoy the discussion and case reviews while they
enjoy dessert and a drink. In order to offer the hospitality service
hosted by a financial contributor we cannot offer continuing
education credits. If you have strong feelings about this issue, please
let the program chairs or section officers know. Our aim is to make
the meeting as enjoyable as possible.
Please note that nominations for section awards are due August 1.
These awards are a great way to recognize outstanding members of
the forensic toxicology community for their contributions as new
investigators or practitioners, and/or analytical achievements or
career-long service. Contact John Wyman, Chair of the Awards and
Scholarship Committee at jfwyman@cuyahogacounty.us to nominate
a deserving member.
Finally, I would be remiss as secretary if I did not address
membership. As of May 2014 the Toxicology Section membership
stands at 520. Please encourage your co-workers and especially new
employees, colleagues, and students to apply for Student Affiiate,
Trainee Affiliate, or Associate Member before the October 1
deadline. Applications for promotion must also be received by this
date. Dont forget that service to the organization is a consideration
for promotion. If you would like to volunteer for activities or
become more involved with the 2015 meeting, now is your chance
to let one of the section officers or program chairs know.
Mark your calendars and we look forward to seeing you in Orlando!
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Student Affiliate. Applications that are received and completed by October 1 will be considered for
approval at the February 2015 Board of Directors Meeting. Due to space constraints, AAFS does
not list members who are applying for promotion to Fellow or to Member; however, a list of these
individuals is found on the AAFS website under News & Noteworthy. Comments or concerns
regarding an applicant should be submitted in writing to: Cheryl Hunter, Membership Coordinator,
AAFS, 410 North 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904; chunter@aafs.org. Comments must be
received by February 9, 2015.
ANTHROPOLOGY
Associate Member
Alsup, Kathleen, PhD
Ann Arbor, MI
Andronicou, Photis, MSc
Nicosia, CYPRUS
Caruth, Adele, PhD
Dallas, TX
Cornelison, Jered B., PhD
Kalamazoo, MI
Gray, Alexis A., PhD
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Harrod, Ryan P., PhD
Anchorage, AK
Hayashi, Atsuko, MA
Hickam AFB, HI
Isaac, Carolyn V., PhD
East Lansing, MI
Mavroudas, Sophia, MA
San Marcos, TX
Nor, Faridah M., PhD
Eugene, OR
Oluwaseyi, Idowu G., MBBS
Ilorin, NIGERIA
Phillips, Sara S., PhD
Carrollton, GA
Randolph-Quinney, Patrick, PhD
Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA
Scott, Gary T., MA
Centennial, CO
Spencer, Susan D., PhD
Evansville, IN
Tipple, Brett J., PhD
Salt Lake City, UT
Valencia Caballero, Lorena, PhD
Mxico, MEXICO
Trainee Affiliate
Babakhanian, Angineh
Glendale, CA
Backo, Heather, PhD
Hickam AFB, HI
Bengtson, Jennifer D., PhD
Cape Girardeau, MO
Curtin, Briana K., MA
Saint Joseph, MO
DeVisser, Elizabeth M., MS
Lansing, MI
Hale, Amanda R., MA
Raleigh, NC
Hall, Katherine M.W., BA
Seattle, WA
Hannon, Lauren E., MS
Saunderstown, RI
Johnson, Heidi, BA
Whitefish, MT
Larson, Laura, BA
Boise, ID
Marinho, Luisa, MSc
Lisbon, PORTUGAL
Qi Leng, Ao Ri, PhD
Shanghai, CHINA
Suckling, Joanna K., MA
Austin, TX
Toso, Alice, MSc
Lisbon, PORTUGAL
Vidoli, Giovanna M., PhD
Knoxville, TN
Student Affiliate
Abrantes, Joana, BA
Porto, PORTUGAL
Alcantara Russell, Keitlyn E., MA
Nashville, TN
Baker, Kristen N., MA
Wahiawa, HI
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Bangs, Paul M., BS
Saint Gabriel, LA
Bates, Lennon N., BS
San Marcos, TX
Caple, Jodi M., BS
St Lucia, AUSTRALIA
Errickson, David A., MSc
Middlesbrough, UNITED KINGDOM
Fu, Carissa
Boston, MA
Gadison, Davette N., BS
Jonesboro, GA
Hiers, Chaney E., BS
Baton Rouge, LA
Huff, Erica L., BA
Los Angeles, CA
Iliff, April M.
Kapolei, HI
Jumonville, Beki S., BA
Middleton, ID
Kjerland, Lars Tore, MSc
Preston, UNITED KINGDOM
Lednicky, Elizabeth V., BA
Jamaica Plain, MA
McKerlie, Rebecca L.
Greensboro, NC
Pluchar, Anne K.
Tinley Park, IL
Startt, Kristina E., BS
Cape Coral, FL
Teague, Emily C.
Cullowhee, NC
Wheeler, Amanda
Huntsville, TX
CRIMINALISTICS
Associate Member
Adnan, Muhammad, MS
Lahore, PAKISTAN
Alford, Ilene K., MS
West Palm Beach, FL
Aljanobi, Ahmed A., PhD
Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA
Beer, Kristen A., MS
Chicago, IL
Bevan, Brandy L., BS, BA
Dallas, PA
Bishop, Terrence D., Sr.
Smoaks, SC
Bonner, Sara C., BS
Lilburn, GA
Brown, Morgan L., BS
East Brunswick, NJ
Buchmuller, Helio, PhD
Brasilia, BRAZIL
Campbell, Kisha, BS
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Clay, Jennifer
Houston, TX
English, Dana M., BS
Austin, TX
Fymbo, Donald E., BAE
Denver, CO
Gardner, Paige, MS
Raleigh, NC
Gunasekera, Richard S., PhD
Sugar Land, TX
Hall, Katharine E., BS
London, OH
Head, Courtney, MS
Houston, TX
Herscher, Kimberly A., MS
Palmer Park, MD
Hughes-Stamm, Sheree R., PhD
Huntsville, TX
Huhman, Lindsey E., MSFS
Wichita, KS
Irwin, Margaret Peggy J., BS
Vancouver, BC CANADA
James, Loren, BS
Memphis, TN
Jeudy, St Jean, MS
Kings Park, NY
Karp, Jennifer L., BS
Stony Brook, NY
Kulp, Malorie E., BS
London, OH
Larrison, Ryan M., BS
Bridgeport, MI
Lauta, Jennifer
Albuquerque, NM
Lising, Ariel I., BS
Boston, MA
Long, Stefan A., BS
Las Crucecs, NM
Lowe, Cheryl M., MS
Las Cruces, NM
Lupino, Cara E., MS
Providence, RI
McCutcheon, Michael, MS
Londonderry, NH
Naseer, Mudassar, MPhil
Sangla Hill, PAKISTAN
Nestlerode, Amy M., MS
Syracuse, NY
Oliver, Laura C., MS
New Orleans, LA
Peeples, Scott A., BS
Dupo, IL
Peters, Gene, MS
Quantico, VA
Salicco, Peter J., MPA
Ennis, TX
Sanchez, Katherine G., BS
Austin, TX
Schleman, Shea, BS
Albuquerque, NM
Schoonover, Shauna L., BS
Dallas, TX
Sears, Jennifer K., BS
Willow Grove, PA
Singh, Sarabjit, PhD
Delhi, INDIA
Smith, Shavon, BS
Palmer Park, MD
Sorensen, Christina Rivera, MS
New York, NY
Tiller, Lateisha S., MS
McDonough, GA
Vines, Theron L., III, MS
Redlands, CA
Vogt, Jennifer L., MS
Middleton, WI
White, Katie M., MS
Elgin, IL
Worthen, Catharine A., MS
Garland, TX
Trainee Affiliate
Almeida, Robert M., MS
East Providence, RI
Byrd, Danitza A.
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Camarena, Lucy R., MSFS
New Orleans, LA
Cerow, Kathryn M., MS
Dallas, TX
Coln-Medina, Melanie C., BS
Wilmington, NC
Iorio, Ryan, BS
Washington, DC
Ostrom, Jessica L., BS
Woodbridge, VA
zsoy, Sait, MD
Ankara, TURKEY
Price, Kelly R., BSc
Raleigh, NC
Sealy, Jennifer M., MSc
Oakland, CA
Sheehan, Matthew, BS
East Bridgewater, MA
Tait, Sherrie M., MS
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Student Affiliate
Agha, Inayat U., MS
Quetta, PAKISTAN
Arocho, Marelis E.
Orlando, FL
Bell-Brown, Aanisah
Atlanta, GA
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Benitez, Juan C.
Marshall, TX
Bussell, Amelia A.
Clifton, CO
Cook, Erik, BS
Lexington, KY
Easterday, Kristi l.
Fayetteville, NC
French, Raynisha A.
Cleveland, OH
JeanBatiste, Precious, MS
Fairfax, VA
Jensen, Samantha E.
Swoyersville, PA
Liao, Kathy
New York, NY
Meszaros, Veronika
Boulder Creek, CA
Rios, Jessica, BS
South Richmond Hill, NY
Twum, Gideon, BS
Adelphi, MD
Yousaf, Shahid
Lahore, PAKISTAN
DIGITAL & MULTIMEDIA
SCIENCES
Associate Member
Buchwald, Donald J., MS
El Segundo, CA
Guido, Mark D., MS
Mclean, VA
Hallimore, David, BS
Houston, TX
Ibrahim, Adamu D.
Abuja, NIGERIA
Juola, Patrick, PhD
Munhall, PA
Kelley, James M., PhD
Saratoga, CA
Lamb, Gordon, BA
Pendleton, KY
Marks, Cliff, BA
Alexandria, VA
Ng, Nicholas K., BS
Pasadena, CA
Student Affiliate
Curnutt, Brian J., PhD
Everett, WA
Hutniak, Denise
Port Coquitlam, BC CANADA
Marrion, Charina
Loveland, CO
Smiley, Patrick L., BS
Annapolis, MD
Wandling, Danelle D.
Point Pleasant, WV
ENGINEERING SCIENCES
Associate Member
Mendes De Oliveira, Nuno Migue
Dania Beach, FL
Munoz, Alejandro, BS
Mexico, MEXICO
Padhye, Rajiv, PhD
Melbourne, AUSTRALIA
Puleo, Christopher M., PhD
Niskayuna, NY
Student Affiliate
Anderson, Scott, BS
Tempe, AZ
Mckoy, Sharren, MS
Fort Meade, MD
GENERAL
Associate Member
Abd Wahab, Mohd Faizul, BS
Seremban, MALAYSIA
AlRashedi, Nihad A.M., MSc
Samaw, IRAQ
Archey, Justin M., MS
Melbourne, FL
Clark, William, MD
Baton Rouge, LA
Cline, Donna K., PhD
Sierra Madre, CA
Eike, Aden, MSc
Wheaton, IL
Engebretson, Ann, BA
Andover, MN
Fishkin, Robyn A., MA
East Meadow, NY
Fitzpatrick, Colleen M., PhD
Fountain Valley, CA
Frucci, John J., III, EdS
Tulsa, OK
Gandham, Naresh, MSc
Godavarikhani, INDIA
Gomes, Albino, PhD
Amora, PORTUGAL
Grenci, Claudio L., BS
Telford, UNITED KINGDOM
Hawkes, Kristy M., MS
Salt Lake City, UT
Hawley, Patricia, PhD
New Orleans, LA
Henderson, Herbert D., BS
Kinross, MI
Hinze, Angela M., BS, RN
Lodi, WI
Holtkoetter, Hannah, MS
Mnster, GERMANY
Hunt, Marcus A., PhD
Fayetteville, NC
Ingrassia, Diego, MS
Milano, ITALY
Kagan, Bryan B., PhD
White Plains, NY
Khan, Muhammad Quraish, MA
Peshawar, PAKISTAN
Kocak, Ali, PhD
New York, NY
Lee, Tessa D., BS
Tucson, AZ
Lunn, Matthew M., MS
Centennial, CO
Mangiamele, Dena M., DVM
San Diego, CA
McAndrew, Thomas C., BA
Orefield, PA
McGillivary, Cynthia S., MS
Miamisburg, OH
McNaughton-Filion, Louise, MDC
Ottawa, ON CANADA
Molina, Diana A., MBA
Phoenix, AZ
Mullin, Joseph, BS
Boalsburg, PA
Otterson, Tracy L., BS
White Bear Lake, MN
Overly, Martin K., MSFS
Morgantown, WV
Pearce Williams, Elizabeth A., BS
Goldsboro, NC
Pezant, Wanda L., BSN
Denham Springs, LA
Reynolds, Mark E., PhD
Perth, AUSTRALIA
Shaw, Michael J.
Leander, TX
Shelley, Jill, MS
Highland Heights, KY
Smith, Darrin L., PhD
Richmond, KY
Smith, Karen L., MS
Gainesville, FL
Strona, Frank V., PhD
San Francisco, CA
Suderman, Darrel, PhD
Highlands Ranch, CO
Sykes, Richard J., BA
Columbia, MD
Vitali, Michelle M., MA
Edinboro, PA
Watson, Mark J., BS
Leighton Buzzard, UNITED KINGDOM
Wietbrock, Matthew C., BS
Lafayette, IN
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Williams, Tiffany, MA
Santa Ana, CA
Wilson, Christina R., PhD
West Lafayette, IN
Wilson, Kirk, MSc
Kingston, JAMAICA
Woods, David A., PhD
Austin, TX
Young, Brian, PhD
Columbus, OH
Zuidervliet, Cynthia R., BA
Orillia, ON CANADA
Trainee Affiliate
Benedict, Suzanne, MFS
Columbia, MD
Blalock, Leracia, BS
Westminster, CO
Farrell, Jamie E., BS
Woodbridge, VA
Foote, Derek D., MFS
Cincinnati, OH
Gardiner-Day, Heather, BS
Vancouver, WA
Gupta, Sejal V., MSc
Mumbai, INDIA
Leveille, Dianne D., BS
Germantown, MD
Li, Jiazi, MS
Westport, CT
Lucas, Marsha E., MS
Marquette, MI
Mackey, Mary, PhD
Hattiesburg, MS
Purevjav, Tsengeg, PhD
College Station, TX
Rokovitz, Heather A., BS
Lehi, UT
Swaraldahab, Mohamed, MS
Sterling, VA
Traveller, Lauren, DNP
Saint George, UT
Student Affiliate
Bolding, Trace M., BSCJA
Orange Park, FL
Burris, Sammantha
Indianapolis, IN
Clark, Timothy D.
Catawba, NC
Coates, Rachel Leigh
Clearwater, FL
Garozzo, Lee Ann A., BA
Buffalo, NY
Goux, Stephen M., MSN
Lawrenceville, GA
Liu, Chun
Edmond, OK
MacDonald, Lauren
Washington, DC
Reed, Bradley H., BS
Middletown, CT
Rolleri, Lucas N.
Cary, NC
Silva, Tatiana
West Palm Beach, FL
Sohigian, Melisa A., BA
New York, NY
Tsai, Isabela G., BA
Santiago, CHILE
Wang, Young
Artesia, CA
JURISPRUDENCE
Associate Member
Drucker, David, JD
Jersey City, NJ
Groves, Courtney, JD
New York, NY
Kennedy, Katherine E., JD
Harrisburg, PA
Labrador, Richard, JD
Chicago, IL
Pulito, Brian J., JD
Meadville, PA
Ratner, Emily, JD
New Orleans, LA
Trainee Affiliate
Garcia, Kellie, JD
Fulshear, TX
ODONTOLOGY
Associate Member
Chaurasia, Akhilanand, MDS
Lucknow, INDIA
Forrest, Alexander S., MDSc
Nathan, AUSTRALIA
Foster, Bonnie G., DDS
Warrenton, VA
Fox, Joan, DDS
Phoenix, AZ
Hannah, James M., BDS
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
Karkalas, Lena D., DDS
Providence, RI
Leary, Paul T., DMD
Kinnelon, NJ
Soliman, Mamdouh S., DMD
North Brunswick, NJ
Student Affiliate
Schaffer, Thomas J., BS
Loma Linda, CA
PATHOLOGY/
BIOLOGY
Associate Member
Adams, Julie, DO
Valley Park, MO
Alenizi, Mohammad, MD
Kuwait, KUWAIT
Alsowayigh, Kholoud S., MBBS
Jeddah, SAUDI ARABIA
Brown, Tory A., MS
Sand Lake, NY
Davis, Brent, MD
Jackson, MS
Devers, Kelly G., MD
Tampa, FL
Goodman, Eli, MD
Menlo Park, CA
Iancu, Lavinia, MS
Bucharest, ROMANIA
Johnson, Kyle L., PhD
El Paso, TX
Lin, Peter, MD
Rochester, MN
Margolis, Ben, MD
Chicago, IL
Means, Denika L., DO
Dallas, TX
Mitchell, Erik K., MD
Kansas City, KS
Miulli, Nicole R., BS
Palmer Park, MD
Newman, Kia K., MD
Jamaica, NY
Okia, Zelda I., MD
Waukesha, WI
Pomara, Cristoforo, MD, PhD
Foggia, ITALY
Posthumus, Jocelyn S., MD
Manassas, VA
Pramanik, Parthasarathi, MBBS
Kingston, JAMAICA
Risso, Enrico A., MD
Genova, ITALY
Rivera, Ray, MD
Winnipeg, MB CANADA
Sabharwal, Kamal D., MD
St. Louis, MO
Sampson, Barbara A., MD, PhD
New York, NY
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Sanchez, Harold, MD
New Britain, CT
Schmidt, Matrina J., MD
San Jose, CA
Turan, Nursen, MD
Istanbul, TURKEY
Yu, Yi, BS
Greeley, CO
Trainee Affiliate
Baruwa, Shukurat O., MFS
Alexandria, VA
Edelman, Lauren, MD
Menlo Park, CA
Kumar, Rajesh, MBBS
New Delhi, INDIA
Payne, Tanisha, MS
Grand Prairie, TX
Savasman, Can M., MD
Kansas City, MO
Wilson, Paige E., BS
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Student Affiliate
Amankwaa, Benjamin
Liverpool, NY
Bielous, Stan TR
San Jose, CA
Callahan, Genea E., BS
Arlington, VA
Chavis, Megan E.
Linwood, NC
Cross, Caroline L., MD
Minneapolis, MN
Curley, Kam-Mira Joy
Richmond, VA
Drazer, Bryant G.
Findlay, OH
Espino, Karina
El Paso, TX
Junkins, Emily, BS
Honolulu, HI
Perez, Dorianis
Brentwood, NY
Props, Abigail J., BS
Lafayette, IN
Rodriguez, Jocelyn
Chicago, IL
Sarti, Federica, PhD
San Francisco, CA
Schneider, Ryan, BS
Andover, NJ
Waizenegger, Shannon, BS
Pine Bush, NY
PSYCHIATRY &
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
Associate Member
Hanlon, Robert, PhD
Chicago, IL
Trainee Affiliate
Harrington, Bailey
College Station, TX
Student Affiliate
McInroe, Bridgette S.
Oklahoma City, OK
Penna, Cynthia M., BS
Cape Coral, FL
Tull-Evans, Dori F.
Fayetteville, NC
Walden, Melissa L.
Syracuse, NY
QUESTIONED
DOCUMENTS
Associate Member
Bn, Phaneendar, BS
Bangalore, INDIA
Housman, Amy, BS
Dania Beach, FL
Lee, Kang-bong, PhD
Seoul, SOUTH KOREA
Mathur, Surbhi, MSc
Gandhinagar, INDIA
Shomo, Daniel J., BS
Junior, WV
Songer, Mark, MFS
Coronado, CA
Walid, Ahmed M., BSc
Alexandria, EGYPT
Student Affiliate
Yu, Sarah
New York, NY
TOXICOLOGY
Associate Member
Ambach, Lars, MSc
Bern, SWITZERLAND
Battal, Dilek, PhD
Mersin, TURKEY
Colby, Jennifer, PhD
San Francisco, CA
Crum, Erin D., MS
Lexington, KY
DeChano, Wayne, BS
Albuquerque, NM
Farrukh, Muhammad Akhyar, PhD
Lahore, PAKISTAN
Guei, Jules, PhD
Athens, OH
Hargrove, Veronica, PhD
San Antonio, TX
Mack, Loreley, BS
Ruckersville, VA
Massiello, Autumn, PhD
Houston, TX
Nash-Montgomery, Nadra N., MS
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Shukla, Ritesh K., PhD
Ahmedabad, INDIA
Sutton, Belicia C., BS
Bessemer, AL
Turri, Jennifer L., BS
Vulcan, MI
Vanimireddy, Lakshminiranjan R., PhD
Bellevue, WA
Williams, Chinyere M., BS
Oakland, CA
Trainee Affiliate
Abdulsalam, Aminu, BSc
Lagos, NIGERIA
Student Affiliate
Azad, Aasim H., MS
Parkville, MD
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A Letter from the YFSF President
It is officially summer and the AAFS August 1
abstract deadline is right around the corner. The
Young Forensic Scientists Forum (YFSF) is
diligently organizing a special session for the 67
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Annual Scientific Meeting in sunny Orlando, FL!
If this is your first time presenting or, conversely, if
you love presenting, consider submitting an abstract
for the YFSF Bring Your Own Poster (BYOP) and
YFSF Bring Your Own Slides (BYOS) sessions.
The YFSF BYOP deadline is December 1, and the
YFSF BYOS abstract deadline is December 15.
Both of these options are excellent ways for
showcasing your research, building your rsum,
and networking inside and outside your forensic
field.
President Daniel Martells theme for this year
Celebrating the Forensic Science Family focuses on
mentors. A mentor once told me, You get out of
the meeting what you put in, which I believe to be
true. Presenting early and often in your career
makes people familiar with your name and will
allow you to become more involved with the AAFS
as a whole. Presenting a paper, getting involved
with committees, and presenting a poster are all
great ways to get involved and to be an active
participant within the forensic science community.
If you have any questions about submitting an
abstract for the YFSF BYOP or BYOS, or if you
have any other questions, feel free to contact any of
the YFSF Committee members. If you want to be
more involved, but are not sure where to start, we
are happy to help!
Lara Newell, MA
YFSF President
lafra86@gmail.com
A Note from the YFSF Secretary
Summer has arrived and that means it is time for
abstracts to be submitted. The YFSF encourages
you to use this opportunity to present your research,
as the AAFS meeting brings together forensic
scientists from all over the globe. The YFSF also
encourages you to start early if you are planning to
submit an abstract for the Academy-wide program,
as the deadline is August 1. Please read the
instructions carefully, so your submission has every
chance to succeed.
The YFSF would like to remind you that the YFSF
BYOS Session and the YFSF BYOP Session are
both excellent platforms to present your research if
you would like to present on a smaller scale. Please
see the YFSF BYOP and BYOS sections of this
newsletter for submission dates. If you have any
questions, please contact either Sarah Ellis or
Brianna Bermudez.
Sarah Ellis, MS Brianna Bermudez
YFSF Secretary YFSF Assistant Secretary
sarahjellis2@gmail.com briannabelen@gmail.com
Financial Liaison
Each year during the AAFS meeting, the Young
Forensic Scientists Forum organizes a Special
Session to help students and young professionals in
the field of forensic science. Attending these events
can help those wishing to pursue a career in
forensic science, especially if it is their first AAFS
meeting! The Young Forensic Scientists Forum is
able to run these sessions each year because of the
support and financial contributions that we receive
from the forensic science community. The YFSF
receives monetary and educational support from
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July 2014
Editor: Sarah J. Ellis, MS
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FEPAC accredited universities, forensic science vendors, the AAFS
sections, and their members each year. The Financial Liaisons of
the YFSF will be contacting these groups throughout the summer
months to seek out those who are interested in contributing to the
Young Forensic Scientists Forum.
If you are interested in contributing resources to the 2015 YFSF
Special Session, please contact Katie Knurek or Betsy Maldonado.
Katie Knurek Betsy Maldonado
YFSF Financial Liaison YFSF Financial Co-Liaison
Kknurek6490@gmail.com Maldonado2990@gmail.com
YFSF Special Session
The theme for the 2015 YFSF Special Session is YFSF 20
th
Anniversary: The Past, The Present, and Our Future. The speakers
at this years session will reflect on their personal experiences,
improvements made during their careers, and contributions they
have made to different fields of forensic science. In this session, we
hope to show students and young professionals how far forensic
science has come and to celebrate the contributions made in
forensic science. This session is also about looking to the future,
detailing how the young forensic scientists will impact the future of
the field, and inspiring them to make a difference with their own
careers.
This is a great opportunity for young forensic scientists to connect
with forensic science professionals and to learn about the all of the
options available in forensic science. A schedule of presentations for
the 2015 YFSF Special Session will be published in the fall. We
look forward to seeing you in February and if you have any
questions, please contact yfsfss@gmail.com.
Christina Hayes, BS Jessica Smith, BS
YFSF Special Session Chair YFSF Special Session Co-Chair
YFSF Breakfast Session
Each year, the YFSF Breakfast Session focuses on
professionaldevelopment for those at the beginning of their journeys
in forensic science.This years session is titled: Getting There:
Unique Professional Journeys in Forensic Science. At the 2015
Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando, FL, the YFSF Breakfast
Session will focus on achieving success in the sometimes daunting
and difficult job market. Please plan on joining us for presentations
from forensic science professionals who have unique and engaging
stories of success.
The YFSF Breakfast Session will again include arsum review
component. In honor of the YFSFs 20
th
anniversary, our goal is to
have as many former YFSF Presidents serve on the rsum review
panel along with other experienced forensic science professionals.
If you are an experienced forensicscientist, please consider serving
as a rsum reviewer for the nextgeneration of forensic science
professionals. Please contactyfsf.breakfast@gmail.com if you or
someone you know can help withprofessional development for the
next generation of forensicscientists.
Alicja K. Lanfear, PhD Tiffany B. Saul, MS
YFSF Breakfast Session Chair YFSF Breakfast Session Co-Chair
Bring Your Own Slides Session
The YFSF Bring Your Own Slides Session offers the
perfectopportunity for students and young professionals to present
theirresearch and casework studies at the 2015 AnnualScientific
Meeting in Orlando, FL. This is a unique opportunitywhere one
can present student research as well as an opportunity to add
presentation experience to your rsum.
You can present as much or as little as you would like in the
giventime slot. YFSF BYOS is currently accepting rsum and CV
submissionsthrough December 15. If you are interested in
presenting at theAAFS 67
th
Annual Scientific Meeting, please
submit a one-pageabstract and CV to yfsf.byos@gmail.com. If you
have anyquestions, please feel free to contact Lindsay Saylors or
Kate Lesciotto.
Lindsay Saylors Kate Lesciotto, JD
YFSF Bring Your Own YFSF Bring Your Own
Slides Chair Slides Co-Chair
lsaylors@luc.edu kmlesciotto@gmail.com
Bring Your Own Poster Session
The YFSF Bring Your Own Poster (BYOP) Session provides the
opportunity to get involved in the Academys Annual Scientific
Meeting. All students and young forensic science professionals are
invited to present their research or interesting cases in Orlando in
2015. Presenting will provide you with an opportunity to network
with numerous forensic scientists and to gain experience in public
speaking.
Please submit a one-page, detailed abstract by December 1, to
yfsf.postersession@gmail.com. If you have questions, feel free to
email Jennifer Curnow or Melanie Boeyer.
Jennifer Curnow, MS Melanie Boeyer, BS
YFSF Poster Session Chair YFSF Poster Session Co-Chair
curnow.jen@gmail.com mboeye40@lakers.mercyhurst.edu
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July 2014
8-12
Human Osteology
To be held at Texas State University in San
Marcos, TX.
CONTACT: Sophia Mavroudas
(512) 245-1900
FACTS@txstate.edu
www.txstate.edu/anthropology/facts/
workshops/Osteology.html
14-18
Introduction to the Science of Fingerprints
To be held at Sirchies facility in Youngsville, NC.
CONTACT: www.sirchie.com
(800) 356-7311
14-18
Introduction to Human Identification
To be held at the Forensic Anthropology Center
in Knoxville, TN.
CONTACT: Dr. Giovanna Vidoli
gvidoli@utk.edu
http://fac.utk.edu/courses.html
16-18
Advanced Methods in Forensic Anthropology:
Ancestry with Dr. M. Kate Spradley
To be held at Texas State University in San
Marcos, TX.
CONTACT: Sophia Mavroudas
(512) 245-1900
FACTS@txstate.edu
www.txstate.edu/anthropology/facts/
workshops/advanced.html
27-28
First Annual Sheila Dashkow Forensic
Odontology Course
To be held in Las Vegas, NV.
CONTACT: Nicole Coleman
nicole.coleman@theiacme.com
www.theiacme.com
July 28-Aug.1
Advanced Osteology Laboratory Methods
To be held at the Forensic Anthropology Center
at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
CONTACT: http://fac.utk.edu/courses.html
28-31
Criminal Investigations/Court Room
To be held at Sam Houston State University in
Huntsville, TX.
CONTACT: stafs@shsu.edu
www.cjcenter.org/stafs/_forms/
STAFS_cic.php
AUGUST 2014
18-22
Medicolegal Death Investigator Training Course
To be held at Saint Louis University in St. Louis,
MO.
CONTACT: Barb Weekley
bweekley@slu.edu
http://medschool.slu.edu/mldi/
Meetings & Conferences
For a complete list of national and international meetings of interest to forensic scientists, go to the
AAFS website (www.aafs.org) and click on the Meetings link.
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19-22
International Conference on Forensic Inference and Statistics
(ICFIS)
To be held in The Netherlands
CONTACT: http://icfis2014.org
25-27
Shooting Incident Reconstruction II
To be held at Northwest University
CONTACT: Ruthy
(847) 467-7546
25-29
Mastering the IAI Certification Exam
To be held at Sirchies facility in Youngsville, NC.
CONTACT: www.sirchie.com
(800) 356-7311
www.sirchie.com/training/training-programs/
iai-certification-exam.html
SEPTEMBER 2014
5-19
Basic Latent Fingerprint Comparison
To be held at Sirchie in Youngsville, NC.
CONTACT: www.sirchie.com
(800) 356-7311
www.sirchie.com/training/training-programs/latent-fingerprint-
class.html
8-12
Evidence Collection, Crime Scene Technology Accelerated
Training Program
To be held at Sirchie in Youngsville, NC.
CONTACT: www.sirchie.com
(800) 356-7311
www.sirchie.com/training/training-programs/
evidence-collection-training-program.html
9-10
Emerging Forensic Genomic Applications Conference
To be held in Greenville, NC.
CONTACT: http://advancedforensicdna.com/corporate/
snpforum/
15-19
Bloodstain Pattern Documentation
To be held at Sirchie in Youngsville, NC.
CONTACT: www.sirchie.com
(800) 356-7311
www.sirchie.com/training/training-programs/
blood.html
22-26
Forensic Art: Master Facial Reconstruction Sculpture with Karen
T. Taylor
To be held at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX.
CONTACT: Sophia Mavroudas
(512) 245-1900
FACTS@txstate.edu
www.txstate.edu/anthropology/facts/workshops
Sept. 29-Oct. 2
International Symposium on Human Identification
To be held in Phoenix, AZ.
CONTACT: http://ishinews.com
Sept. 29-Oct. 3
Forensic Art: Digital Postmortem Illustration with Natalie Murray
To be held at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX.
CONTACT: Sophia Mavroudas
(512) 245-1900
FACTS@txstate.edu
www.txstate.edu/anthropology/facts/
workshops
OCTOBER 2014
6-8
Criminal Investigation & Forensic Science Advanced Research
and Assessing Technology in Forensic Science for Combating
Crime
To be held in San Antonio, TX.
CONTACT: http://forensicresearch2014.conferenceseries.net
6-8
The Scientific Basis for Fracture Match Identification
To be held at the Northwest University Center for Public Safety in
Evanston, IL.
CONTACT: Ruthy
(847) 467-7546
6-10
Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists and the American
Society of Trace Evidence Examiners Joint Meeting
To be held in St. Paul, MN.
CONTACT: www.mafs.net/meeting
6-10
Advanced Latent Palm Print Comparison
To be held at Sirchie in Youngsville, NC.
CONTACT: www.sirchie.com
(800) 356-7311
www.sirchie.com/training/training-programs/
latent-palm-print.html
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