we aggressively sought to make sure that we were, and continued to be, included in policy making bodies that are formed at the national level. All of these pro- grams have been great successes, and indeed, we are now recognized nationally in ways that our founding fathers could only dream. Based on these successes, I believe that the time is right for us to move from the national arena to the inter- national one, and to assume our rightful position as the leading forensic organization in the world. We have always had an international presence; in fact, we can (and often do) boast that we have members from 56 countries besides the United States. But let’s take a closer look at what that actually means – of the 56 foreign countries represented in our Membership Directory, 31 (55%) have only one or two members, and only 9 (16%) have ten or more members. As one might expect, the majority of our international mem- bership comes from countries that are tradi- tionally English-speaking, with Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia accounting for over half of all international members. It’s also not surprising that Canada, our closest English- speaking neighbor, has contributed almost 44% of all our international members. Obviously, language is one of the major factors that has limited our growth interna- tionally. As Americans, we tend to think that everyone should speak English, and that if you don’t it’s because there is something wrong with you. While traveling abroad last year, one of my tour guides told me the following joke: “What do you call a person who speaks three languages?” “Trilingual.” “What do you call someone who speaks two languages?” “Bilingual.” “What do you call someone who speaks only one language?” “American.” Having said that, though, let me make it perfectly clear that I am not advocating multi-lingual meetings, or even simultaneous translations at this point. I do believe, however, that we can do more to attract non-English speaking members and at the same time help to reduce the stereotype of the “unilingual American.” Some of the things that we should consider doing at the Academy level include: ACADEMY NEWS 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 NOVEMBER 2004 VOL. 34 – ISSUE 6 EDITOR: KATHY REYNOLDS As we become firmly entrenched in the twenty-first century, it is important for us to take stock of where we are as an organization, and to assess whether it is where we hoped that we would be, particularly with regard to the role of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences as a leader in the field of forensic sciences – that is, are we the organization that the media, courts, governmental bodies, and the public in general recognize as the “go to” group for information regarding any of the various forensic sciences? For many years, we were content to assume a reactive role in the affairs of the criminal justice system – we concentrated on providing our members with a high quality scientific journal, and an annual meeting which served as a forum for new developments, methods, and techniques; but we didn’t often step forward to make our position known on major issues affecting our profession, nor did we seek to place our members in the public spotlight or on various policy making boards. Our attitude was more of the “if we build it, they will come” variety, assuming that we would be recognized without the need to aggressively market the organization. Several years ago, the attitude of the AAFS leadership began to change – we recognized that while “if we build it, they will come” might work for baseball parks, it certainly wasn’t working for us. Other organizations with far fewer qualifica- tions were stepping forward claiming to rep- resent forensic science and forensic scientists. We realized that it was important for us to make sure that we were recognized as the “go to” group, and that the best way to do that was to assume a more proactive stance. Our full-time staff was reorganized to include a Director of Development, whose job includes the mandate to develop programs that will enhance our presence nationally. We established one body to accredit certifying agencies in forensic science, and another to accredit forensic science programs at the University level. We began a program to educate middle- and high school teachers as to how forensic science may be used in the classroom to make the study of math and science more interesting to their students. We joined with other forensic science organizations to establish a presence in Washington, DC, and PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Ronald L. Singer, MS continued on page 4 2005 AAFS ANNUAL MEETING PRE-REGISTRATION FORM ENCLOSED. SEE PAGE 27.
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we aggressively soughtto make sure that wewere, and continued tobe, included in policymaking bodies that areformed at the nationallevel.
All of these pro-grams have been greatsuccesses, and indeed,we are now recognizednationally in ways that ourfounding fathers could only dream. Based onthese successes, I believe that the time is right forus to move from the national arena to the inter-national one, and to assume our rightful positionas the leading forensic organization in the world.
We have always had an internationalpresence; in fact, we can (and often do) boast thatwe have members from 56 countries besides theUnited States. But let’s take a closer look at whatthat actually means – of the 56 foreign countriesrepresented in our Membership Directory, 31(55%) have only one or two members, and only 9(16%) have ten or more members. As one mightexpect, the majority of our international mem-bership comes from countries that are tradi-tionally English-speaking, with Canada, theUnited Kingdom, and Australia accounting forover half of all international members. It’s alsonot surprising that Canada, our closest English-speaking neighbor, has contributed almost 44% ofall our international members.
Obviously, language is one of the majorfactors that has limited our growth interna-tionally. As Americans, we tend to think thateveryone should speak English, and that if youdon’t it’s because there is something wrong withyou. While traveling abroad last year, one of mytour guides told me the following joke: “What doyou call a person who speaks three languages?”“Trilingual.” “What do you call someone whospeaks two languages?” “Bilingual.” “What do youcall someone who speaks only one language?”“American.” Having said that, though, let memake it perfectly clear that I am not advocatingmulti-lingual meetings, or even simultaneoustranslations at this point. I do believe, however,that we can do more to attract non-Englishspeaking members and at the same time help toreduce the stereotype of the “unilingualAmerican.” Some of the things that we shouldconsider doing at the Academy level include:
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As we become firmly entrenched in thetwenty-first century, it is important for us to takestock of where we are as an organization, and toassess whether it is where we hoped that wewould be, particularly with regard to the role ofthe American Academy of Forensic Sciences as aleader in the field of forensic sciences – that is,are we the organization that the media, courts,governmental bodies, and the public in generalrecognize as the “go to” group for informationregarding any of the various forensic sciences?
For many years, we were content to assumea reactive role in the affairs of the criminal justicesystem – we concentrated on providing ourmembers with a high quality scientific journal,and an annual meeting which served as a forumfor new developments, methods, and techniques;but we didn’t often step forward to make ourposition known on major issues affecting ourprofession, nor did we seek to place ourmembers in the public spotlight or on variouspolicy making boards. Our attitude was more ofthe “if we build it, they will come” variety,assuming that we would be recognized withoutthe need to aggressively market the organization.
Several years ago, the attitude of the AAFSleadership began to change – we recognized thatwhile “if we build it, they will come” might workfor baseball parks, it certainly wasn’t working forus. Other organizations with far fewer qualifica-tions were stepping forward claiming to rep-resent forensic science and forensic scientists.We realized that it was important for us to makesure that we were recognized as the “go to”group, and that the best way to do that was toassume a more proactive stance. Our full-time staff was reorganized to include aDirector of Development, whose job includes themandate to develop programs that will enhanceour presence nationally. We established onebody to accredit certifying agencies in forensicscience, and another to accredit forensic scienceprograms at the University level. We began aprogram to educate middle- and high schoolteachers as to how forensic science may be usedin the classroom to make the study of math andscience more interesting to their students. Wejoined with other forensic science organizationsto establish a presence in Washington, DC, and
PRESIDENT’SMESSAGE
Ronald L. Singer, MS
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OFFICERS 2004-05P R E S I D E N T
Ronald L. Singer, MSP R E S I D E N T - E L E C T
Edmund R. Donoghue, MDP A S T P R E S I D E N T
Kenneth E. Melson, JDV I C E P R E S I D E N T S
Carol E. Henderson, JDRobert Weinstock, MD
S E C R E T A R Y
James G. Young, MDT R E A S U R E R
Bruce A. Goldberger, PhD
BOARD OF DIRECTORSC R I M I N A L I S T I C S
Joseph P. Bono, MAE N G I N E E R I N G S C I E N C E S
Thomas L. Bohan, PhD, JDG E N E R A L
Jon J. Nordby, PhDJ U R I S P R U D E N C E
Danielle D. Ruttman, JDO D O N T O L O G Y
Robert E. Barsley, DDS, JDP A T H O L O G Y / B I O L O G Y
Julia C. Goodin, MDP H Y S I C A L A N T H R O P O L O G Y
Douglas H. Ubelaker, PhDP S Y C H I A T R Y &
B E H A V I O R A L S C I E N C E
J. Arturo Silva, MDQ U E S T I O N E D D O C U M E N T S
Robert J. Muehlberger, BAT O X I C O L O G Y
Daniel S. Isenschmid, PhD
AAFS STAFFE X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R
Anne WarrenD I R E C T O R O F D E V E L O P M E N T
Jim HurleyM E E T I N G S & E X P O S I T I O N S M A N A G E R
Nancy JacksonM E M B E R S H I P S E R V I C E S C O O R D I N A T O R
Kimberly WrasseM E M B E R S H I P S E R V I C E S A S S I S T A N T
Tracie McCrayP U B L I C A T I O N S C O O R D I N A T O R
Kathy ReynoldsA S S I S T A N T M E E T I N G S M A N A G E R
Sondra DoolittleF I N A N C E M A N A G E R
Charlene AlbertsonS T A F F A C C O U N T A N T
Debbie CrockettR E C E P T I O N I S T
Sandra Evans
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About five years ago, I metProf. Myrna Raeder of theSouthwestern University Collegeof Law when we served on aplanning panel for the Scienceand Law Conferences which theNational Institute of Justicesponsored. Prof. Raeder is a pastchair of the American BarAssociation’s Criminal JusticeSection. Over the subsequentyears we had many discussionsabout failures of the criminal
justice system which manifested themselves throughexonerations of convicted offenders, often as a result ofpost conviction DNA testing. The question we raised was:How might the systemic problems present within thesystem be addressed? As a result of those discussions,Prof. Raeder approached the ABA Criminal Justice Sectionto fund a study of these issues.
This edition’s column is devoted to a briefing on anumber of reports recently adopted by the American BarAssociation’s Delegate Assembly. These reports, plusothers not specifically discussed here, are the work of theABA Criminal Justice Section, Ad Hoc Committee toEnsure the Integrity of the Criminal Process, co-chaired by Prof. Raeder and Prof. Paul Giannelli (JurisprudenceSection). Ken Melson and I also served as members of thiscommittee which consisted of prosecutors, defenseattorneys, judges, and law professors.
The goal of the committee is to propose policyconcerning systematic changes to the justice systemdesigned to: (1) minimize the chances of innocentpersons being convicted; (2) recommend remedialmeasures to establish the innocence of persons who have been incorrectly convicted; and, (3) rectify theresults of such convictions. The ABA House of Delegatesapproved four resolutions submitted by the ad hoccommittee at the 2004 ABA Annual Meeting with otherreports forthcoming. The recommendations thus faradopted address crime laboratories, eyewitness identifi-cation, investigative procedures, and standards forprosecutors. The House of Delegates also approved thecommittee’s recommendation on false confessions earlierthis year at the ABA midyear meeting. These reports maybe viewed on the ABA Criminal Justice website at:http://www.abanet.org/crimjust/.
The following is a brief summary of the reports whichdeal with forensic science related topics. The full text ofthe reports may be found at the website above.
From the Report on Crime Laboratories:RESOLVED, that the American Bar Association urges
federal, state, local and territorial governments to reduce therisk of convicting the innocent, while increasing the likelihoodof convicting the guilty, by adopting the following principles:
1. Crime laboratories and medical examiner offices should beaccredited, examiners should be certified, and procedures
should be standardized and published to ensure the validity,reliability, and timely analysis of forensic evidence;
2. Crime laboratories and medical examiner offices should beadequately funded;
3. The appointment of defense experts for indigent defen-dants should be required whenever reasonably necessary to thedefense; and,
4. Training in forensic science for attorneys should be madeavailable at minimal cost to ensure adequate representation forboth the public and defendants.
The report notes that: The underfunding of crime labs inthis country is chronic. In 1967, President Johnson’s CrimeCommission noted that “the great majority of policedepartment laboratories have only minimal equipment and lackhighly skilled personnel able to use the modern equipment nowbeing developed.” In 1974, President Nixon’s CrimeCommission commented: “Too many police crime laboratorieshave been set up on budgets that preclude the recruitment ofqualified, professional personnel.”
Twenty years later, a report on Washington State crimelabs revealed that a “staggering backlog of cases hinders inves-tigations of murder, rape, arson, and other major crimes.” Atany time, “thousands of pieces of evidence collected from crimescenes sit unanalyzed and ignored on shelves in laboratoriesand police stations across the state.” A USA Today surveyreached the same conclusion: “Evidence that could imprisonthe guilty or free the innocent is languishing on shelves andpiling up in refrigerators of the nation’s overwhelmed andunderfunded crime labs.” In one case a suspected serial rapistwas released “because it was going to take months to get theDNA results needed to prove the case. Weeks later, [thesuspect] raped victim No. 4 as she slept in her home. When theDNA tests finally came back – 18 months after samples firstwent to the lab – a jury convicted [the suspect] of all fourrapes.”
Congress has recognized the need for federal funding forpublic crime laboratories and medical examiner offices byenacting the Paul Coverdell National Forensic ScienceImprovement Act in 2000. However, appropriations have beenwell below authorized limits.
The validity of forensic evidence depends on funding forfacilities, equipment, and personnel as well as for the accredi-tation, certification, and standardization recommendationsmade in this report.
Time limits. Timely analysis of forensic evidence is critical.Innocent defendants may languish in jail and the guilty mayremain at large as evidence awaits analysis. A 30-day turn-around time would eliminate this problem. This is anaspirational goal that is not currently practicable. Turn-aroundtime depends on adequate resources to ensure that labs havethe capacity to meet this goal.
From the Report on Police Investigation: RESOLVED, that the American Bar Association urges
federal, state, local and territorial governments to reduce therisk of convicting the innocent, while increasing the likelihoodof convicting the guilty, by adopting the following principles:
LEGISLATIVE CORNER
Barry A.J. Fisher, MS, MBA
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE CONT.(1) Encourage foreign language articles in the Academy
News. I have spoken to one of our international membersabout the possibility of writing an occasional column inSpanish. I see this as serving at least two purposes – it willshow qualified individuals in Spanish-speaking countries thatwe recognize the language issue and are attempting toaddress it in some small way, and it might actuallyencourage some of our members to brush up on that highschool language that they learned.
(2) Consider publishing the abstracts at the beginning ofeach journal article in more than one language. Most scien-tific journals with an international readership publishabstracts in English, Spanish, French, and German, or someother combination appropriate to the country of origin.Having the abstracts in a local language would certainlyincrease journal readership and eventually membership.
(3) Translate a major article from the JFS into a foreignlanguage and post it on our website. The particular lan-guage could vary from month to month or article to article.
(4) Offer sessions or gatherings at the annual meetingtargeted to speakers of a particular language. A meeting ismuch more attractive if there is something there thatinterests you.
What can we, as individuals, do to increase the interna-tional presence of the AAFS? That’s easy – participate inoutreach. Before you visit a foreign location, take a look onthe Internet to see if there’s a crime lab, or group dedicated
to your particular forensic specialty in the area. If there is,make contact. Not only will you learn something, you’llprobably make lasting friends that can turn into productiveAAFS members. Next year, as a group we will have at leasttwo opportunities to do this very thing. First, in April theAAFS is sponsoring a trip to South America, to include visitsto Bogotá, Columbia, Santiago, Chile, and Buenos Aires,Argentina. Throughout the trip, we will be meeting with ourforeign counterparts, and in Buenos Aires, the group willactually be participating in an international medico-legalconference. I encourage you to check out the details of thistrip, either in Jim Hurley’s column appearing on page 5 ofthis issue, or online at the AAFS website.
If you can’t make the South American trip (or even if youcan), you’ll have another opportunity to participate in out-reach later in the year when the International Association ofForensic Sciences meets in Hong Kong. AAFS Fellow TomNoguchi has put together a very reasonably priced packageto the meeting. See page 24 of this issue of the AcademyNews for more information,
These meetings, along with any additional travel thatyou do, give us an opportunity to spread the word about theAcademy beyond our own borders, but we cannot simplyvisit a country, look around, and leave. Make friends in thefield, tell them about the AAFS, and get them involved. Inthis way, we can increase our visibility and our influence.
LEGISLATIVE CORNER CONT.1. Establish and enforce written procedures and policies
governing the collection and preservation of evidence and otheraspects of the conduct of criminal investigations;
2. Establish training programs and disciplinary procedures toassure that investigative personnel are prepared andaccountable for their performance;
3. Establish adequate opportunity for citizens and inves-tigative personnel to report misconduct in investigations; and,
4. Establish adequate funding for all of the above.
This portion of the report concerns itself withpractices of both police and civilian personal. Since manyforensic labs in the U.S. are within police organizations,some of the recommendations apply equally to forensicscience related issues.
From the Report on Prosecution:
RESOLVED, that the American Bar Association urgesfederal, state, local and territorial governments to reduce therisk of convicting the innocent, while increasing the likelihood ofconvicting the guilty, by adopting the following principles:
1. Provide adequate funding to prosecutors’ offices;2. Establish standards to ensure that workloads of prose-
cutors are maintained at levels that allow them to providecompetent legal representation;
3. Ensure that law enforcement agencies, laboratories, andother experts understand their obligations to inform prosecutorsabout exculpatory or mitigating evidence;
4. Establish procedures for evaluating cases that rely uponeyewitness identification, confessions or testimony fromwitnesses that receive a benefit; and,
5. Draft legislation to provide that material evidence bepreserved for a reasonable period of time after criminal appealsare exhausted to permit post-conviction review.
Of particular interest to forensic scientists in this doc-ument is the discussion of Brady material and the obliga-tions of the prosecution and forensic science laboratory.
The report also makes the following comment:It is in the interests of justice and due process that it is recom-mended that prosecutors develop and implement guidelines thatwill create procedures for turning Brady evidence over to thePeople and for receiving that information from its partners andagents including police departments and laboratories.
A number of the points found in the ABA report areconsistent with ideas the Consortium of Forensic ScienceOrganizations has proposed to the NIJ and to members ofCongress in our efforts to secure funds for forensic sciencebeyond DNA testing. We hope to be able to collaboratewith the ABA in our efforts to educate policy makers inWashington, DC, about the needs of the nation’s forensicscience delivery system.
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AAFS 2005 South American Tour
There are still a few openingsleft – Please see September 2004Academy News (Pages 5 & 6) fordetails, or, contact Jim Hurley [email protected].
President Ronald Singer,Executive Director Anne Warren,and I made a hectic but pro-ductive one-week site visit toSantiago, Chile, and BuenosAires, Argentina, to complete
arrangements for the AAFS 2005 South American Tour thatPresident-Elect Edmund Donoghue will be leading next April,and to promote stronger collaborations between forensicscientists from those two cities and Academy members. Wearrived just in time to help welcome the season of spring tothe Southern Hemisphere. Mother Nature was as nice andhospitable as she could be and bestowed upon us dailytemperatures in the mid 60s.
Our days in the two capitals noted above were filledwith meetings with forensic science colleagues who areeager to meet and greet tour participants in April. I providea brief recap of some of the persons we met and agencies wevisited—all arranged thanks to the efforts and care of JoséLorente (Fellow in Criminalistics), who organized all officialvisits in both cities:
Santiago, Chile:Our contact and official escort was Dr. Hugo Jorquera
González, presently with the Metropolitan University ofTechnology of Santiago. Dr. Jorquera met us at the SantiagoMarriott Hotel—an excellent property, by the way, withexcellent shopping just steps away—on Monday morning,September 20, and laid out the itinerary for the next twodays. Our first stop was the Office of the Director General ofthe Investigative Police of Chile (equivalent to our FBI), wherewe met with both the Director General, Arturo HerreraVerdugo, and the Chief of INTERPOL Santiago, AldoVillanueva Vives. Following our meeting, we were invited tomake a site visit of the various offices, agencies, and labs andto meet with the many forensic scientists on duty that day.
Our next stop was the Academia de Carabineros de Chile,where we met with Lt.-Col. Alberto Etcheberry Baquedano,Chief of the Department of Criminalistics, and many of theprofessors in that department. We visited several labs andclassrooms and were introduced to many of the faculty. Ron was “right at home” with the firearms and ballisticsprofessors and all exchanged stories and anecdotes commonto forensic scientists in both the Americas.
Our final meeting in Santiago took place on Tuesdaymorning at the new university with which Hugo Jorquera isassociated, Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana, which hasrecently launched an undergraduate degree in cientista crimi-nalístico. As with many who teach in U.S. universities/col-leges, several members of the faculty are former Carabinerosnow retired and actively involved in academic instruction.
Buenos Aires, Argentina:A magnificent flight that Tuesday afternoon took us from
Santiago over the Andes Mountains on our way to BuenosAires. José Lorente awaited us at the Plaza Hotel (Marriott)Buenos Aires, a lovely old-world property ideally situated inthe heart of the city facing a splendid park—again withmajor shopping just a few blocks away. That evening wemet with Luis Alberto Kvitko, MD, a well-known/respectedforensic scientist, who had set up quite a schedule for Ron,Anne, and me over the next couple of days. In BsAs (as thePorteños abbreviate their city), we visited the ArgentineFederal Forensic Science Laboratory and met with medicalexaminers and heads of the many department and weregiven a tour of the facilities. That afternoon we were guestsof the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Buenos Aires.This meeting would require way more than what I promisedabove as a “brief recap” and so I will only relate a majoroutcome of discussions: The Faculty of Medicine willorganize a Latin American Forensic Science Conference inBuenos Aires to coincide with the AAFS 2005 South AmericanTour the weekend of April 8-10, most likely on Saturday,April 9, 2005. Dr. Donoghue has been invited to address theassembly and other touring AAFS forensic scientists from thevarious sections will be featured presenters at the conferenceas well.
As I noted in the publicity for the AAFS 2005 SouthAmerican Tour, the “goal...is to meet with forensic scientistsin those countries [Colombia, Chile, and Argentina], toobserve how the transfer of forensic science information isdeveloping at major crime laboratories, and, most impor-tantly, to experience the rich heritages and cultures of thethree cities to be visited.” The development of a LatinAmerican Forensic Science Conference as a complement tothe April tour may well lay the foundation for future signif-icant collaborations between Academy members andcolleagues in South America.
Forensic Science Educational ConferencesThe final conference for middle- and high school science
teachers for 2004, the FSEC/LSU, which takes place on thecampus of Louisiana State University, has more than 110applications. Robert Barsley, Mary Manhein, and membersof the Steering Committee have worked diligently to attractclose to 90 Louisiana teachers to the event. Details aboutthe FSEC/LSU will appear in the January 2005 newsletter.
FSEC/STL IIPast President Mary Fran Ernst provides the following
assessment of the five-day Forensic Science Educational Conferencewhich took place on the campus of Saint Louis University this pastJuly.
The Second Forensic Science Educators Conference in St. Louis, Missouri
The Academy agreed to support this project in 2001 inresponse to the Third International Mathematics and ScienceStudy (TIMSS report). This study revealed that 12th gradeU.S. students ranked in the bottom quartile in math and
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James P. HurleyAAFS Director of Development
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science knowledge of 44 countries evaluated. It is theorizedthat today’s middle- and high school students are fascinatedby the forensic sciences as evidence in the growing popu-larity of such TV programs as CSI, Crossing Jordan, and ForensicFiles. NOTE: The first Forensic Science Educators Conferencewas held in St. Louis in July 2002, with 143 high and middle-school science teachers attending.
Another successful conference for middle- and highschool science teachers was held at Saint University School ofMedicine in St. Louis, MO, July 19-23, 2004. Julie Howe(General Section) was the Conference Coordinator and MaryFran Ernst (General Section) served as Conference Director.
The 2004 conference received $50,000 in grant supportfrom the Saigh Foundation of St. Louis. This foundation wascreated to support activities emphasizing education ofchildren in the metropolitan St. Louis area. Fifty St. Louis areateachers from public and private schools were providedscholarships to attend this conference. Additionally therewere 62 teachers from 27 states, Canada, and South Americawho paid a $300 registration fee to the Academy to attendthis event.
This three-part conference was held over a five-dayperiod. The first part was designed to introduce new scienceteachers to the forensic sciences. Lectures were held onMonday and Tuesday covering the general topics ofForensic Pathology (Mary Case/Pathology/Biology Section),Death Scene Investigation (Mary Fran Ernst/General Section),Crime Scene Processing (Kevin Lawson/Criminalistics Sectionand Brian Ritter/General Section Applicant), Forensic
The second part of the conference, conducted onWednesday and Thursday, consisted of 33 workshops of lab-oratory exercises that teachers could perform in their ownschools. Thirty-three, detailed, classroom-tested lesson planswere provided to each teacher dealing with the topics dis-cussed earlier, such as fingerprinting, DNA, trace evidencecollection, forensic anthropology, questioned documents,blood spatter interpretation, etc.
The fifth and final day of the conference was dedicatedto forensic science disciplines that had not been previouslyintroduced – Entomology (Robert Hall/Pathology/BiologySection), Forensic Art/Toxicology (John Trestrail/ToxicologySection) and Crime Scene Reconstruction (AlexanderJason/General Section).
Saint Louis University’s Department of Education grantedup to three hours of graduate credit to teachers attendingthis conference and designing two forensic science projectsfor their high school students.
Mary Fran Ernst and Julie Howe wish to thank theAcademy for its support and all the Academy speakers whovolunteered their valuable time to make this conference sosuccessful.
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Carla Noziglia discussing the basics of Trace Evidence with local teacher
Harol Messler, of the St. Louis Metropolitan PoliceDepartment, explaining techniques used when
examining Foot Prints and Tire Impressions
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FSEC/SLU
Lynn Williams, from Colorado Springs, taking meticulous notes during Tool Mark workshop Dog Handler Kelle Horn, of the MO Region C Technical Team,
demonstrating the skills of the cadaver dog
Local teachers learning the role of the Forensic Document Examiner
St. Louis Steering Committee member Barb Weekelywith her high school student volunteers
Conference presenters John Trestrail, Karen Taylor, and Alexander Jason
St. Louis Steering Committee (l to r): Mary Fran Ernst, Cindy Harrison, BarbWeekely, Jeanette Hencken, Kristin Miserocchi, Julie Howe, and Cheri Stephens
Someone once told me that if you choose a career with a job you enjoy, you will never work aday in your life. A career in the forensic sciences can provide such an opportunity. And to takethat analogy one step further, when you share your career experiences and build friendshipsaround the world, opportunities and satisfaction will know no boundaries. Three short monthsfrom now, we look forward with anticipation to saying “Great to see you again” to colleagues.Just to mention a few cities, they will come from San Francisco and Boston, Seattle and NewYork, Chicago and Dallas, St. Louis and San Diego, and Miami and Louisville. Internationally, wewill again meet friends from Paris, Rome, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Singapore, Istanbul, London,and other cities far and near to share our knowledge of the happenings in the forensic sciencesduring the past year. Tracey Corey and I have worked diligently with the Program Committee toformulate and design a program in which we can all take great pride.
There will be forums to evaluate peer-reviewed information; there will be forums to discusstheories and to agree or disagree; there will be opportunities to examine some of the more controversial events inforensic sciences going back in history many years. The timeframe - February 21-26, 2005; the place – the 2005 AmericanAcademy of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Carla Noziglia and Michelle Kestler have formulated a fantastic Multidisciplinary Session entitled, The Big Bad Wolf isWorse Than Ever: Exploitation and Abuse of the Elderly. This presentation will examine the exploitation and abuse of thechallenges faced by the elderly, will provide suggestions to combat elder abuse, and will investigate exploitation in inves-tigations, recognize and process evidence analysis, and pursue prosecution when necessary. Marie Samples and GregoryDavis have designed a plenary session which will address the theme of the 2005 meeting - 21st Century Crime – 21stCentury Forensic Science. Twenty-five workshops, 3 workshorts, 11 breakfast seminars, 2 luncheons, 186 posters, and 460platform presentations are also on the program. Some of the favorites which have become classics over the past fewyears remain on the program. The Tuesday evening special session following the Welcoming Reception, the Bring YourOwn Slides (BYOS), and the Last Word Society will round out the program. The Young Forensic Scientists Forum willagain provide aspiring forensic scientists an opportunity to question those who have been around a while and get thestraight story on the requirements for pursuing a successful career. This year we will also have a significant number ofsessions planned for Saturday. We are asking that you plan your departure from New Orleans accordingly.
The Advance Program will be mailed later this month and will also be published on the Academy’s website(www.aafs.org). Please pay attention to the pre-registration deadline of January 26, 2005. For your convenience, a list ofhotels which are available for lodging for the 2005 meeting is included in on page 9 of this issue of the Academy News.
Until February in New Orleans, best wishes to all.
A WORD FROM YOUR 2005 PROGRAM CO-CHAIR
Joseph P. Bono, MA
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PROGRAM 2005 — NEW ORLEANSREGISTER FOR THE AAFS
ANNUAL MEETING ONLINE ATWWW.AAFS.ORG
The AAFS 57th Annual Meeting is just three months away and the AAFS staffis busily preparing the printed materials for the Advance Program, scheduledto be mailed in late November. The same information will be posted to theAAFS website (www.aafs.org) in early November - just follow the meetinglink! The program information will be available on the web and AAFS willcontinue to update the website information weekly, even after the papercopy is mailed, so you'll want to check www.aafs.org for the most accurateand up-to-date meeting materials. You will be able to view, download, andprint the .pdf session descriptions directly from the web. Best of all you, willbe able to register online at the same time! Through the secure server, thisis a safe and convenient way to register.
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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FORENSIC SCIENCES57TH ANNUAL MEETINGFEBRUARY 21-26, 2005
HOTEL RESERVATION FORM
ONLY ONE REGISTRATION FORM PER ROOM & HOTEL, filled in completely with all information. MasterCard, Visa, AmericanExpress, Diners Club & Discover are accepted for guarantee. If room is cancelled within seventy-two (72) hours of arrival date,credit card will be charged the appropriate room rate. All reservations are available on a first come, first served basis.
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY PLEASE MAIL OR FAX THIS FORM
GUEST INFORMATION:
Name: ________________________________________ Arrive: ____________ Depart: __________ Total Nights: ______
� Single Rate $139.00� Double Rate $149.00� Additional Person $ 10.00
� King Bed � Smoking� 2 Queens � Non-Smoking
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OFFICIAL AIRLINE SELECTEDThe American Academy of Forensic Sciences has selected Delta Airlines as the
official airlines for its 57th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA, February 21-26, 2005.Delta is offering from 5% to 15% discounts on published fares. The earlier the
booking the greater the discount. Book early and take advantage of the promotionalfares that give you the greatest savings! Simply call Delta Meeting Network Sales® at1-800-241-6760 and refer to File Number: 207092A.
OFFICIAL CAR RENTAL AGENCY SELECTEDAvis Worldwide has been selected as the official car rental agency for the 57th AAFS
Annual Meeting in New Orleans. To receive the special discounted rates being offered to you by Avis, you may either call
their toll-free number (800) 331-1600, or reserve online at www.avis.com. Be sure to refer to the AAFS Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number D131169. Avis is offering guaranteed rates from $25.99 (sub compact) to$82.99 (sport utility), OR 5% discount off the lowest qualifying rate, whichever is lower.
SPOUSE TOURS OFFERED DURING AAFS ANNUAL MEETINGThe American Academy of Forensic Sciences and Convention Hospitality Services are offering the following tours
during the 2005 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA. For complete tour description and to register online, please go to:http://www.conventionhospitalityservices.net/aafs_tf.htm.
Steamboat NATCHEZ Harbor/Jazz CruiseTour Time: 11:30 am or 2:30 pmDuration: 2 hoursPrice: $15.00 adults; $7.00 childrenDates Available: February 21-26
John James Audubon Aquarium/Zoo CruiseTour Time: 10:00 am or 12:00 pmDuration: 2 hoursPrice: $31.00 adults; $15.00 childrenDates Available: February 21-26
Super City TourTour Time: 9:00 am, 12:00 pm, or 2:30 pmDuration: 2 hoursPrice: $24.00 adults; $12.00 childrenDates Available: February 21-26
Swamp & Bayou TourTour Time: 11:00 am or 1:00 pmDuration: 3 1/4 hoursPrice: $38.00 adults; $23.00 childrenDates Available: February 21-26
Oak Alley Plantation TourTour Time: 10:00 am or 1:00 pmDuration: 4 1/2 hoursPrice: $34.00 adults; $17.00 childrenDates Available: February 21-26
River Toad Plantation Tour(featuring Laura Plantation)Tour Time: 9:00 am Duration: 6 1/2 hoursPrice: $48.00 adults; $24.00 childrenDates Available: February 21, 23, 25, 26
Crescent City Nights Walking TourTour Time: 6:00 pmDuration: 3 1/2 hoursPrice: $65.00 Adults OnlyDates Available: February 22, 24, 26
Garden District Walking TourTour Time: 10:00 am or 1:00 pmDuration: 2 1/4 hoursPrice: $18.00 adults; $9.00 childrenDates Available: February 21-26
Cemetery & Gris-Gris Walking TourTour Time: 9:00 am or 12:00 pmDuration: 2 hoursPrice: $18.00 adults; $9.00 childrenDates Available: February 21-26
French Quarter Walking TourTour Time: 1:00 pmDuration: 2 1/4 hoursPrice: $16.00 adults; $8.00 childrenDates Available: February 21-26
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2005 BREAKFAST SEMINARS — PRE-REGISTER TODAY!
TUESDAY — FEBRUARY 22#1 The One Drop Rule: Is It Time for Science
Rather Than Law to Define Race in America?Ingrid A. Gill, JD
#2 The Pseudo-Medical Examiner and the Determination of Mode of Death: A Case HistoryEmanuel Tanay, MD
WEDNESDAY — FEBRUARY 23#3 Follywood - Forensic Fakes or Real Cases:
How Movies Manipulate Forensic TruthHaskell M. Pitluck, JD; Linda B. Kenney, JD; James E. Starrs, LLM
#4 Houston, We Have a Problem:Burying Medical Examiner MistakesJ.C. Upshaw Downs, MD
THURSDAY — FEBRUARY 24#5 The Death of Sir Harry Oakes
Ronald L. Singer, MS; Richard C. Froede, MD;Suzanne M. Froede, MA
#6 Bacon, Eggs, and ArsenicSuzanne Bell, PhD
FRIDAY — FEBRUARY 25#7 Sniper: How Digital Evidence Can Help
Track and Convict the Bad GuyRichard W. Vorder Bruegge, PhD; Dara Sewell, BS;Kenneth W. Marr, MS
#8 Tom Krauss Memorial Bite Mark Breakfast:Forensic Witnesses and Their Vital Rolein Special Victims ProsecutionsYolanda L. Rudich, Esq.
SATURDAY — FEBRUARY 26#9 Mmmmmm....MANCHESTER
(Murder, Manslaughter, Medicolegal Machinery, Myth, and Mayhem in Manchester, United Kingdom)John D. Rutherford, DMJ
#10 The Investigation of the Kidnapping of Daniellevan Dam: The Physical Evidence PerspectiveTanya DuLaney, BS; Jennifer Shen
#11 On the Track of La Pérouse or the Unknown Man of VanikoroYves Schuliar, MD; Jean-Noel Vignal, PhD
Prepare yourself for breakfast because you will not want to miss these great seminars (pre-registration only) arrangedby Chairman Scott Batterman. You will enjoy a wonderful breakfast — buffet style — with fresh fruit, muffins, and drycereal, in addition to ham, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, pastries, juices, coffee, tea, and milk. Breakfastis from 7:00 a.m. to 7:25 a.m., with the special presentation scheduled to conclude at 8:30 a.m., just in time to join yourcolleagues for the scientific sessions.
LUNCHEON SEMINARSAn educational venue is being offered again at the 2005 AAFS Annual Meeting in the form of Luncheon Seminars. The
luncheons will follow the same model of the breakfast seminars, with the presentations focusing on intellectually challengingand stimulating topics. Don’t miss this opportunity to have lunch with colleagues from various disciplines and to listen to thepresentations. The luncheons are available by pre-registration only.
TUESDAY — FEBRUARY 22#1 Spouses’ Luncheon -
History of New OrleansSpeaker TBD
THURSDAY — FEBRUARY 24#2 What’s on the Menu?
Jason H. Byrd, PhD
FRIDAY — FEBRUARY 25#3 Justice From Both Sides of the
Courtroom: From Homicide Detectiveto Criminal Defense AttorneyEric J. Hessler, JD; Edward J. Rantz, JD
ANNUAL MEETING EMPLOYMENT FORUMDue to an overwhelming response, and often confusing jumble, of traditional job posting boards at the AAFS Annual
Meetings, AAFS will be hosting its third annual Employment Forum. The intention is to provide a means for employersand applicants to meet, exchange information, conduct informal interviews, or schedule interviews for later in the week.
This special event will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2005, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., directly adjacent to the AAFS Welcoming Reception.
Space is limited! Employers, to reserve your place at the Employment Forum, please notify Nancy Jackson at the AAFS headquarters by e-mail: [email protected], or fax: (719) 636-1993. Nancy will be happy to answer any questionsyou may have.
Plan on joining us for the AAFS Annual Meeting Employment Forum!
PROGRAM 2005 — NEW ORLEANS
2005 WORKSHOPS ANNOUNCEDSeveral workshops have been accepted for the upcoming AAFS Annual Meeting, offering a wide range of topics. Workshops
are an excellent means to meet your continuing education needs while maintaining and expanding your knowledge of yourspecific forensic discipline. Many workshops have limited registration, so fill out the pre-registration form on page 27 today!
MONDAY - FEBRUARY 21
# 1 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. There is “Gold” in Mold: Forensic Evaluation and Litigation Issues in Mold and Indoor Air Pollutant ClaimsChair: Mohan Nair, MD; Co-Chair: Robert Weinstock, MD
# 2 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Forensic Bone HistologyChair: Helen Cho, PhD; Co-Chair: Robert R. Payne, PhD; Co-Chair: Douglas H. Ubelaker, PhD
# 3 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Educating Forensic Scientists for the 21st Century: Instilling the Forensic MindsetChair: Suzanne Bell, PhD; Co-Chair: Richard E. Tontarski, Jr., PhD
# 4 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Anatomical, Pathological, and Physiological Foundations of ToxicityChair: Diana Garside, PhD; Jeri D. Ropero-Miller, PhD
# 5 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Forensic Digital Evidence: Current and Prospective Scientific and Legal IssuesChair: Anjali R. Swienton, MFS, JD; Co-Chair: Gregory L. Hill, JD
# 6 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Serial Homicide; Myths, Legends, and FactsChair: Robert J. Morton, MS; Co-Chair: James J. McManara, MS
# 7 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tutorial and Panel on Engineering Evidence and Lay TestimonyChair: Richard W. McLay, PhD, PE; Co-Chair: Robert N. Anderson, PhD, PE
# 8 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Practical Homicide Investigation: Tactics, Procedures, and Forensic TechniquesChair: Vernon J. Geberth, MS, MPS; Co-Chair: Robert D. Keppel, PhD
# 9 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Analysis of Samples From Clandestine Methamphetamine LaboratoriesChair: Sanford A. Angelos, MS, MEd; Co-Chair: Camala L. Dubach, BSc
#10 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. NITECRIME Workshop on Trace Elements and Isotopes in Forensic ScienceChair: José R. Almirall, PhD; Co-Chair: JoAnn Buscaglia, PhD
#11 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Forensic Image and Video ProcessingChair: Zeno J. Geradts, PhD; Co-Chair: Richard W. Vorder Bruegge, PhD
#12 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Pathological Examination of Deaths in the ElderlyChair: Gregory G. Davis, MD, MSPH; Co-Chair: Patricia J. McFeeley, MD
TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 22
#13 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Human Factors, Performance, and Transportation Safety – The Rest of the Story:Behind Alcohol and Other Drug ImpairmentChair: Laurel J. Farrell, BA; Co-Chair: Dennis J. Crouch, MBA
#14 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. State of the Art Infrared and Ultraviolet Examinations of Documentsby the Video Spectral ComparatorChair: Troy J. Eberhardt, BS; Co-Chair: John L. Sang, MS
#15 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Practical Chromatographic Mechanisms Applied to Solid Phase ExtractionChair: Max B. Erwine, BS; Co-Chair: Adam Negrusz, PhD, DSc
#16 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. FBI Bank Security Device WorkshopChair: Marc A LeBeau, MS; Co-Chair: Ronald L. Kelly, BS
#17 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. SWGIT Presents: Guidelines for Acquiring, Processing, Analyzing, andArchiving Video and Image DataChair: Richard W. Vorder Bruegge, PhD; Co-Chair: Carl R. Kriigel, BS; Co-Chair: William R. Oliver, MD
#18 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Shooting ReconstructionChair: Timothy M. Palmbach, JD, MS; Co-Chair: Robert K. O’Brien, MS
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#19 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Understanding the Psychopath: The Theoretical and Conceptual Issues Relatedto Psychopathy and the Practical Application to Understanding Violent Criminalsand Their BehaviorChair: Mary Ellen O’Toole, PhD; Co-Chair: Robert D. Hare, PhD
#20 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The Uses and Abuses of Statistics and FORDISC in Forensic AnthropologyChair: Richard L. Jantz, PhD; Co-Chair: Stephen D. Ousley, PhD
#21 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Preparing a Forensic Science Laboratory for Accreditation Under ISO 17025Chair: Thomas J. Janovsky, BA; Co-Chair: Joseph P. Bono, MA
#22 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Evidence Based Forensic Science: Interpreting Postmortem Toxicologyin the Light of Pathologic FindingsChair: Paul Fornes, MD, PhD; Co-Chair: Barry K. Logan, PhD
#23 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Quality Assurance in Forensic AnthropologyChair: Vincent J. Sava, MA; Co-Chair: Andrew J. Tyrrell, PhD
#24 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. The Forensic Nurse Death Investigator as a Member of theMultidisciplinary Forensic Investigative UnitChair: Donna M. Garbacz Bader, MSN, RN; Co-Chair: Virginia A. Lynch, MSN, RN, FNE
#25 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Identifying Printmaking Techniques Through the Artistic ProcessChair: William J. Farrell, Jr., MS; Co-Chair: Troy J. Eberhardt, BS
WORKSHORT SESSIONS ANNOUNCEDWorkshorts will once again be offered at the 2005 meeting. They are 2-hour sessions scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, and
will take the form of traditional hands-on workshops, a seminar/extended lecturer format, or panel-discussion format.
MONDAY — FEBRUARY 21#1 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Fillicide: Risk Factors and Psychological Aspects
Chair: Karen F. Ross, MD; Co-Chair: John W. Thompson, Jr., MD
#2 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Latest Advances in Hair Testing and Cardiac Electrophysiology Applied to theDetermination of the Cause of Death of Napoleon BonaparteChair: Paul Fornes, MD, PhD; Co-Chair: Pascal Kintz, PharmD, PhD
TUESDAY — FEBRUARY 22#3 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Chemistry of Voodoo: Murder in the French Quarter
Chair: Richard C. Froede, MD; Co-Chair: Frank Minyard, MD
MULTIDISCIPLINARY SYMPOSIUM FINALIZEDDon’t miss the opportunity to attend the 2005 Multidisciplinary Symposium, entitled The Big Bad Wolf is Worse Than Ever:
Exploitation and the Abuse of the Elderly.The generation labeled by Tom Brokaw as 'the greatest generation' has survived the horrors of a world war, the holocaust,
the great depression, and the atomic bomb. But another horror looms as the unscrupulous target these vulnerable silver citizenswith fraud, robbery, and, at times, murder.
This special session will provide insight in the identification of elderly exploitation and abuse, and discuss scientific andinvestigative tools and methods which are effective to use. Too often, crimes against the elderly are categorized as abuse when,in fact, they can be much more. The topics focus on how the justice system, social services, and the medical community aremissing homicides and other crimes against the elderly. This session will also demonstrate the potential unintended andintended toxic effects of common prescription and over the counter medication with emphasis on the pharmacokinetics andpharmacological changes in elderly. Detecting forged signatures on documents such as wills, trusts, and deeds will be presented.The indicators and evaluation of abuse of elderly noted in the emergency room as a result of sexual assault will be discussed. Thefindings at postmortem examination: contracture, shaken adult syndrome, dehydration, and malnutrition will be shown. Thesession will conclude with a discussion of the investigation into the death of an 87-year-old woman who was murdered for herestate.
To attend this full-day special session, be sure to complete the pre-registration form on page 27, and check the S-1 box.
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PROGRAM 2005 — NEW ORLEANS
GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING 35MM SLIDESNoted below are the official guidelines in preparing 35mm slides for presentation at the 2005 AAFS Annual Meeting:
• Limit the information on each slide to a single point or idea.• Keep slides simple with plenty of open space. Space between lines should be
at least the height of capital letters.• Limit messages to seven lines or less. Do not use more than seven words per line.• Do not crowd the slide. Two or more simple slides are better than one that is
complex and crowded.• If you must use illustrative materials, try to use simple graphs with a limited
number of captions.• A good rule of thumb is if you can read the information on your slide held at
arm's length against a bright background, then it will be readable to your audience.
• Simplify-Simplify-Simplify: Your entire presentation should not be on the slides. The slides should support your talk and add emphasis to your important points.
• Speaker should be able to convey slide information in five-ten seconds. Avoid advancing the slide before ten seconds; however, most slides should not remain on the screen longer than two minutes.
• Avoid backing up in slide lectures. If you need a slide twice, make duplicate slides.• Slides mounted in plastic mounts are preferable to cardboard or glass.• Fill the slide. Avoid blank areas on the periphery.• Graphics are preferable.• White on black, white on blue, or blue on yellow project the best. Avoid red and blue or other non-contrasting color
combinations.
Following these guidelines will ensure that the audience will obtain the maximum benefit from your presentation. As it isa primary goal of the AAFS to promote education and to elevate professionalism in the field of forensic sciences, organizinga quality presentation is an area to which everyone can contribute.
Although every effort will be made to meet your needs, the number of available slide carousels is limited once at themeeting. It is highly recommended that you provide your own, if possible.
If you have a disability that may impact your participation at the 57th AAFS Annual Meeting, please check theappropriate box on the AAFS Pre-Registration From (page 27), and append a statement regarding your special needs.Someone from the AAFS headquarters will contact you prior to the meeting to discuss accommodations. Availability ofappropriate accommodations cannot be ensured without prior notification of need.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
NEED TO SHARE A ROOM IN NEW ORLEANS?If you would like to have more spending money to take in the “must see” sights while in New Orleans during the AAFS
2005 Annual Meeting, then share a room!The AAFS office is maintaining a list of meeting attendees who would like to share a room with a colleague. For more
information, please contact the AAFS office at (719) 636-1100.
PRESENTING A POSTER IN NEW ORLEANS?In order to provide a quality display, and to ensure that the audience will obtain the maximum amount of information,
formal guidelines for poster presentations have again been prepared and will be distributed to all applicable authors duringthe month of December. With these guidelines in place, displays will be effective in generating discussion among authorsand their colleagues.
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Although it began in a hotel room years ago, Bring Your Own Slides (BYOS) now requires a ballroom to accommodate theaudience. In order to keep BYOS informal, fun, and informative for the large and diverse audience, here are a few things tokeep in mind for the BYOS program at the 2005 AAFS Annual Meeting in New Orleans:
1. BYOS is not intended as a forum to present scientific papers. It is designed so that each speaker may present interesting information and/or unusual case(s) that may be educational and blended with humor.
2. Speakers should plan on having approximately ten minutes in which to present their material.3. Material that is being presented in other parts of the AAFS scientific program should not be duplicated at BYOS.4. Tables, charts, and graphs should be avoided, making every effort to use slides of scenes, bodily findings,
and evidence.
Adherence to the above guidelines will allow for many presentations and a greater diversity in the material presented.BYOS will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Keep your eyes open for interesting material topresent at the 2004 BYOS program.
Complete the following form and deliver it to the on-site AAFS Staff Office by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 23.Presentations will be selected and scheduled based on perceived interest to the audience and on the order in which thecompleted forms are received. This form is required in order to organize the BYOS program and to allow appropriateallocation of continuing education credit. A BYOS Program Form also will be placed in each registrant’s meeting packet.
BYOS PROGRAM FORM
Name (include your academic degree/s):
Job title:
Place of employment:
To which AAFS section do you belong (if none, write “none”)?:
Your presentation is being offered primarily to:� Solicit input/advice on a challenging case � Present interesting information or case(s) for educational purposes� Entertainment
Do you want to present:� A single case � A series of cases with a common topic � Multiple cases with unrelated topics � Other (please specify):
Briefly describe the material you want to present:
What are the major points you want to emphasize?
How will the attendees benefit from your presentation?
Do you have any financial interest in the material you will discuss? � No � Yes (If yes, please describe):
How much time do you anticipate you will need? minutes
How many 35mm slides do you have to show?
Your local hotel: Room #: Phone #:
The BYOS agenda, scheduled presentation times, and continuing education credit hours will be posted near the BYOS meeting room by 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 23. The BYOS session will begin at 7:00 p.m.
If you have any questions, contact Nancy Jackson at (719) 636-1100, or at the on-site AAFS Staff Office.
AAFS STAFF USE ONLY: Date Received: Time:
BRING YOUR OWN SLIDES
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VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR 2005 AAFS ANNUAL MEETINGThe 2005 AAFS Annual Meeting is scheduled for February 21-26, 2005, in New Orleans, LA. Volunteers are needed to
accomplish an array of administrative and gate keeping tasks throughout the week of the meeting. Volunteers who arenot members of the Academy may receive complimentary registration to attend all sessions of the meeting with aminimum of 8 hours of volunteer service at the meeting (except those requiring pre-registration or fees other than thebasic meeting registration fee). If you plan to attend sessions requiring pre-registration, please contact Sandra Evans forthe AAFS Registration Form.
AAFS Members do not receive complimentary registration for volunteering. However, the Academy does need itsmembers to volunteer. Your service to the Academy is instrumental in making the event a success.
Below is a list of the various areas where volunteers are needed and a Volunteer Information Form. Personsaccompanying attendees are also welcome to volunteer if they wish.
E-mail: ___________________________________________ AAFS Member? Yes � No �
The best way to contact me during the meeting is: � Phone � Email � Other ___________________________
I plan to arrive on _____________________________ (date) and depart on ____________________________ (date).
Please check all dates you will be available to volunteer. Mark the times you will be available (am and/or pm), as wellas the number of days for which you are willing to volunteer.
Dates Available Time of Day Available I prefer to work: � Full Days � Half Days
Saturday, February 19 ____ ____am ____ pm
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Wednesday, February 23 ____ ____am ____ pm
Thursday, February 24 ____ ____am ____ pm
Friday, February 25 ____ ____am ____ pm
Saturday, February 26 ____ ____am ____ pm
� I am requesting “Complimentary” Registration as a non-member with a minimum of 8 hours of volunteer service.
Complete and return this form as soon as possible to:
Source: Peter R. De Forest, DCrim, Section Program Chair
Remembering Jan BashinskiBy the time this column is published and reaches those
Criminalistics Section members who knew Jan Bashinski,they will have learned of her death on September 15, 2004.For those who didn’t know her, a brief summary of heraccomplishments, scientific leadership, and contributions tothe field of criminalistics is in order.
Jan began her criminalistics career after graduating witha degree in chemistry from the University of California atBerkeley in 1964. Her first laboratory job was working forJohn Davis, director of the Criminalistics Laboratory at theOakland, California Police Department. This was at a timewhen this field was almost completely the province of men.The reluctance of laboratory directors to hire women waspalpable. During this era there were statements made alongthe lines of “well, I don’t know . . . a woman?” The situationis hard to imagine now, 40 years later. The change has beendramatic. Jan Bashinski and her contemporaries have shownthat criminalistics is a great career for women as well as formen. I am not sure what the current percentage of womenin the nation’s forensic science laboratories would be, butwe have core classes in our graduate programs where theenrollment is as high as 80% women.
Jan Bashinski was much more than an emblem and rolemodel for women scientists. During the course of her careershe was a bench scientist, a researcher, a mentor to many, asupervisor, a laboratory director, and a system adminis-trator. After rising to the position of Director of the OaklandCriminalistics Laboratory, Jan became founding Director ofthe DOJ DNA lab in Berkeley. At the time of her retirement, alittle over two years ago, she was Chief of the CaliforniaDOJ’s Bureau of Forensic Services. Recognition of her accom-plishments and contributions is reflected, to a degree, in themany awards that she received. She was a CAC Life Memberand a recipient of the Paul L. Kirk Award of the CriminalisticsSection of the AAFS. The State of California recognized hercontributions when the State’s DNA Laboratory was namedin her honor by the passage of California State Senate Bill#1490.
Of course Jan will be missed by members of the crimi-nalistics profession. However, it is clear that the professionand the Academy have both been greatly enriched by herlong association with them.
A charitable fund will be established in Jan’s name tosupport research or education in criminalistics. As of thiswriting, details have not been finalized. To arrange to benotified when the fund is ready to accept donations, pleasesend e-mail to [email protected].
Announcement
Larry Quarino of Cedar Crest College informs us thatthe American Board of Criminalistics (ABC) is in the processof revamping the study guide for the General KnowledgeExamination (GKE). Please consult the ABC website forupdates (http://www.criminalistics.com/). Larry may bereached at: [email protected].
2005 ProgramThe Scientific Program for the Criminalistics Section is
shaping up nicely. There will be over 150 oral and posterpresentations in the Criminalistics Section. The oral presen-tations will be arranged into two parallel sessions,Criminalistics I (primarily chemistry and trace evidence) andCriminalistics II (primarily forensic biology). These two par-allel sessions will run from Thursday morning through mid-day Saturday. Very good papers are distributed over each ofthe three days. Attendees making travel arrangementsshould plan to stay through Saturday afternoon. Speakers whose papers are accepted for presentation will benotified of the acceptance at about the time that this columnappears. Each speaker has already provided the Academyoffice with a statement of audio/visual needs. Prior to theannual meeting each will be asked to submit a copy of thepresentation, along with a copy of a bio or CV, on CD-ROM,to the session moderator.
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Source: Peter Alexander, PhD, Section Program Chair
Numerous fascinating papers were submitted for the2005 annual meeting. The Engineering Sciences sessionswill involve approximately 70 technical presentations. TheEnvironmental, Accident Reconstruction and Digital andMultimedia Evidence presentations will each consume a fullday. The multidisciplinary Digital and Multimedia Evidencepapers will be presented in a joint session with the GeneralSection. Additional sessions will present papers in the areasof Electrical and Explosions, Materials Properties and Failures,and Pedestrian and Walkway Safety.
The quality of the abstracts submitted was very good. Afew abstracts were a bit short. In keeping with the section’sdesire to have substantial abstracts containing results andconclusions, some authors were requested to expand theirsubmissions.
There are perennial complaints that insufficient or notime is permitted for discussion after each talk. Sometimesthe discussion is the most interesting part of the presentation.Presenters should keep in mind that the typical 20 minute pre-sentation time includes approximately five minutes for dis-cussion, following the presentation. Moderators will informspeakers that the final five minutes of their allotted time willbe reserved for questions and answers.
G E N E R A L
Source: John E. Gerns, MFS, Section Secretary
General Section Program Chair Jim Adcock and GeneralSection Secretary John Gerns have been busy reviewingGeneral Section applications for new applicants, as well asthose applying for promotion within the section.
Program Committee Chairs Bob Gaffney and NedTamburini have also been very busy reviewing abstracts fororal presentations and posters, and are very excited aboutthe upcoming program in New Orleans. They report therewill be 59 oral scientific abstracts and that 30 posters have
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been accepted for presentation. This will allow us to onceagain have a Saturday General Section program. It should benoted that General Section members will also offer six work-shops. This outstanding number of presentations is a tributeto the dedication of the General Section members. Thanksto all who have taken the time to submit scientific papersand posters for presentation and put together workshops.New Orleans is a great town and the General Sectionprogram will equal its greatness.
Awards Committee Chair Vernon McCarty is pleased toannounce that two fellows of the General Section have beenselected to receive awards. Robert Freed will receive theJohn R. Hunt Award, and Paul Kish will receive the Paul W.Kehres Meritorious Service Award. These awards will bepresented to the recipients at the General SectionBusiness Meeting. Vernon also requests that those whowant to be considered for the Achievement Award musthave their abstracts submitted to the Awards Committeefor review to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria.
J U R I S P R U D E N C E
Source: Margaret Leggett Tarver, JD, MS, Section Secretary
Professor James Starrs and his scientific team members,including Jack Frost, Jack Levisky, Tim Palmbach, and BruceGoldberger, and others will be exhuming the remains ofHarry W. Flint, Jr. from his grave in North Egremont, MA, onNovember 19, 2004. The issues involved were profiled byProfessor Starrs in his Breakfast Seminar at the 2004 AAFS meeting in Dallas.Professor Starrs has received the galleys (the last step beforepublication) of his forthcoming book entitled, A Voice For TheDead, which will be published by G.P. Putnam before theannual meeting in New Orleans.
Professor Starrs is also currently involved in the Elk RunAnglican church burial/exhumation project in Virginia wherethe 18th century cemetery at the church will be the site of anumber of exhumations, pending receipt of a permit fromthe Virginia authorities.
O D O N T O L O G Y
Source: Bryan Chrz, DDS, Section Chair
Hopefully, everyone has had a wonderful summer.Harvey Silverstein has been reviewing abstracts for presen-tation in New Orleans and it looks to be an interestingprogram. Harvey also has a great speaker lined up for theTom Krauss Memorial Breakfast.
Continuing Education courses around the country seemto reflect the profession’s desire to obtain more forensictraining. In reviewing applications, we see the great growththe Odontology Section is experiencing. Applicants, asalways, are highly qualified and will compliment forensicodontology's mission to provide valuable information to the courts of law.
News here in Perry, OK, is that we are expecting a babyto arrive at the end of December. I have been in the babybusiness since 1977, so I guess I still qualify for the position
of Dad due to experience. I will bring pictures to NewOrleans.
Hope tosee you all inNew Orleansthis February.In closing, I willinclude apicture ofHarvey feedinga 2,200 poundAngus Bull.
PAT H O L O G Y / B I O L O G Y
Source: Karen F. Ross, MD, Section Secretary
The educational sessions for the 2005 annual meeting inNew Orleans have been finalized. Thanks to Program ChairAndy Baker and the other members of the section whoupported Andy by reviewing abstracts. Thanks also to thosesection members who submitted abstracts and other educa-tional programs for this meeting.
Applications for membership and promotions are beingreviewed by Section Chair John Hunsaker and SectionSecretary Karen Ross. The deadline for application wasOctober 1. If you missed the deadline for this year, be sureto submit your form for next year if you are eligible. Thedeadline is firm and requires that all paperwork, includingreference forms, be completed and received by the AAFS bythe October 1 deadline. As a reminder, promotion in thePathology/Biology Section requires that a person attend twosection business meetings. Attendance at these meetings isnow taken for this purpose, so be sure to sign it at the doorwhen you attend. The Pathology/Biology Section BusinessMeeting is held on Wednesday afternoon, just prior to theAcademy Business Meeting.
Plans are underway for the 2005 Pathology/Biologyreception to be held off site this year in New Orleans. Thereception has been planned for Friday to avoid conflict withother Academy functions on Thursday evening. Details ofthe reception will follow as the meeting draws near.
Section Chair John Hunsaker has appointed newmembers to the Nominating Committee. Congratulations toDan Schultz, Donna Hunsaker, and Christopher Swallwellwho join immediate past Section Chair Greg G. Davis(Alabama Greg) and the current officers on the committee.
Congratulations also to Chairman Hunsaker who wasrecently elected Vice-President/ President Elect of theNational Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) at theannual meeting in Nashville, TN.
Counting down to New Orleans!
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P H Y S I C A L A N T H R O P O L O G Y
Source: Paul S. Sledzik, MS, Section Secretary
Ellis R. Kerley Forensic Sciences Foundation LaunchesCapital Campaign — Non-profit forensic anthropologyfoundation looks to broaden programs
The Ellis R. Kerley Forensic Science Foundation, a non-profit organization that works to advance research anddevelopment in the field of forensic anthropology by pro-viding educational opportunities to universities and schoolsystems around the country, recently launched a capital cam-paign. This is the first year of an annual campaign that willassist the Kerley Foundation in securing additional funds tofurther broaden its list of programs which currently includesgrants and scholarship awards for members of the anthro-pology community. Current planning supports the need forfield research and humanitarian goals.
The Foundation's work is based on the vision of Ellis R.Kerley, a forensic anthropology pioneer who worked tire-lessly to develop techniques for skeletal age identification.The organization has already provided thousands in scholar-ships and awards since being founded in 2000. This year'sEllis R. Kerley Forensic Science Foundation Scholarship wasawarded to Kristen Hartnett, a graduate student at ArizonaState University, who is working on research to improveskeletal age estimates.
In addition, the Ellis R. Kerley Foundation also presentsa Paper Award each year at the AAFS annual meeting. The2004 award went to Susan Myster and her students - SarahNathan and Sarah Miller - for their paper entitled, AnEvaluation of the Greulich and Pyle Skeletal Aging Standards forthe Hand and Wrist in a Contemporary Multiethnic Population.
"A donation of just $10 from our peers will go a longway in helping to secure additional matching funds from cor-porations and other organizations," says the foundation'sPresident Amy Moorhouse.
For more information, contact Ms. Moorhouse at (678)467-7248; [email protected], or go towww.kerleyfoundation.org.
Kristen Hartnett Awarded 2004/2005 Ellis R. Kerley ForensicSciences Foundation Scholarship — Graduate student'sresearch to improve skeletal aging techniques
Graduate student Kristen Hartnett of Arizona StateUniversity was recently awarded the prestigious Ellis R.Kerley Graduate Scholarship for the 2004/05 academic year.The Ellis R. Kerley Graduate Scholarship is awarded annuallyto a graduate student who is continuing his or her educationand research in forensic anthropology. This year's applicantswere from several universities throughout the U.S., Canada,and the United Kingdom.
Ms. Harnett was chosen based on her outstanding edu-cational performance and research project in the field offorensic anthropology. Her dissertation reevaluates skeletalaging techniques utilizing the pubic symphysis and sternalend of the fourth rib in a very large and diverse sample. Ms. Harnett's goal is to produce revisions of current aging
standards that increase the reliability of techniques and,ultimately, improve age estimates produced in case reports.Ms. Hartnett's research will offer new sample specimens foranthropological study and provide an additional means forindependent testing, especially when new technology andimaging techniques are available.
In other news, section member Emily Craig has a newbook off the press. Teasing Secrets from the Dead is herrecounting of cases as the forensic anthropologist for thestate of Kentucky. She discusses cases of national interest,such as her involvement cases such as the Oklahoma Citybombing, the Branch Davidian fire, and the World TradeCenter disaster.
The American Board of Forensic Anthropology isaccepting applications for the 2005 board examination.Applications and instructions can be obtained from Leslie Eisenberg at [email protected]. Thedeadline for applying is December 1, 2004.
P S Y C H I AT R Y & B E H A V I O R A L S C I E N C E
Source: Daniel A. Martell, PhD, Section Secretary
The section's program is coming together nicely for theupcoming AAFS annual meeting in New Orleans. ThePsychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Section will put on presen-tations focusing on forensic mental health professionals'participation in death penalty cases, violence riskassessment, substance abuse, diagnostic issues in forensicassessment, and special issues in the forensic evaluation ofminors. This year's program promises to be very excitingand features numerous excellent speakers.
Interested members of the AAFS Psychiatry & BehavioralSciences Section may wish to attend forthcoming meetingsof an allied organization, the Tri-State Chapter of theAmerican Academy of Psychiatry & the Law (Tri-State AAPL).Tri-State AAPL will meet in San Juan, Puerto Rico, fromDecember 10-12, 2004, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in IslaVerde. For more information, contact Eric Goldsmith at(212) 486-2754 or email [email protected].
Tri-State AAPL will meet again in New York on January 22, 2005, at New York University Medical Center,550 First Avenue, New York, NY. The program will bedevoted to Addiction Psychiatry for Forensic Psychiatrists. For more information, contact Marjorie Blieka by email [email protected].
Program Chairs William Farrell and Troy Eberhardtreport that all of the abstracts have been reviewed andsixteen papers are scheduled, along with four poster presen-tations, for the 2005 annual meeting. Ann Baskin, Directorof the Print Department, Art Counsel of New Orleans,Louisiana ArtWorks, is preparing a handout packet for
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participants in the printing workshop. Ms. Baskin promisesan engaging, effective, and informative program relating tothe various methods of printing. The program will includethe basic types of print – relief, intaglio, and planographic.Other images known as prints will also be demonstrated anddiscussed, such as screenprint and computer printing.
In a second workshop, AAFS Fellow Gerald Richards willpresent state-of-the-art infrared and ultraviolet examinationof documents using the Video Spectral Comparator (VSC).Kristina Kovarik with Foster & Freeman will present PracticalApplications of the Theory Behind the VSC. This workshop willinclude a disc and additional handouts.
Consider bringing a non-member colleague to thismeeting. You may want to quote the Objectives of theAcademy: “. . . to promote education for and research in theforensic sciences; to encourage the study, improve thepractice, elevate the standards and advance the cause of theforensic sciences; to promote interdisciplinary communica-tions; and to plan, organize and administer meetings,reports and other projects for the stimulation andadvancement of these and related purposes.
We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans.
T O X I C O L O G Y
Source: Amanda J. Jenkins, PhD, Section Chair
By the time you receive this issue of Academy News,summer and the highly successful joint FBI/SOFT/TIAFTmeeting will have passed. It is time to be thinking of theannual AAFS meeting in February in New Orleans. AdamNegrusz and Robert Middleberg have compiled a busy butinteresting meeting for the Toxicology Section. Thanks to allof you who agreed to conduct workshops and for the authorswho submitted abstracts. We have a complete program.There will be four Toxicology Section workshops on topicsincluding interpretation in postmortem cases, solid phaseextraction, and transportation safety and impairment.
The Awardees Recognition reception will be held onWednesday evening. The following colleagues have beenapproved by the Awards and Scholarship Committee, and willbe recognized:
Alexander O. Gettler Award Christine Moore, PhDRolla N. Harger Award Marilyn Huestis, PhDIrving Sunshine Award Laureen Marinetti, PhD
Congratulations to these individuals! The poster session will have approximately 20 presenta-
tions on a variety of drugs including methadone, oxycodone,the amphetamines, and GHB. Platform presentations arescheduled on Thursday and Friday of the program inter-spersed with a special session on developments in oral fluidanalysis, pediatric postmortem toxicology. and the annuallectureship. So plan to come to New Orleans, support yoursection, and interact with friends and colleagues.
A note to committee chairs, presidents, and chairs ofaffiliated associations, if you intend to host a committee orother meeting at AAFS, contact Adam Negrusz so thenecessary room and meal arrangements may be made.
With regard to other section business, the NominatingCommittee offers the following slate of candidates for consid-eration for positions for the section for 2005/06:Chair Timothy Rohrig, PhDSecretary Adam Negrusz, PhDBoard of Directors (3 year term) Barry Logan, PhDAwards and Scholarship
Committee (3 year term) Diana Wilkins, PhDPlease consider these nominees, and come to the
Section Business Meeting prepared to vote.Marilyn Huestis was chosen to be a member of the
Awards and Scholarship Committee in February. Dr. Huestishas resigned her position on the committee and LaurelFarrell has graciously agreed to fill the vacancy.
Peter Stout, Chair of the Policy and Procedures
Committee, and Section Chair Amanda Jenkins havereviewed and revised several parts of 7.5.10 ToxicologySection Policies and Procedures. A copy of these revisionsmay be obtained by contacting Dr. Stout. The majority of therevisions were updates - deletion of references to News andViews; adding that messages and news to the section mayinclude use of the AAFS broadcast capability [this has alreadybeen used to ask the section members for nominations forawards]; clarifying that the Drugs and Driving Committee is ajoint committee with SOFT and the chair is chosen in concertwith the President of SOFT; adding the Policy and ProceduresCommittee as an administrative committee; placing theStudent Academy under III. Liaison Activities; and updatingAppendix A. The latter includes guidelines for poster andplatform presentations. All potential and future presentersshould note that the AAFS has changed policy regarding oralpresentations. Slide projectors are no longer standardequipment; LCD projectors are now considered standardequipment at the annual AAFS meeting. In addition, futureSection Officers should note that [Steering Committeedecision] the Continuing Education Committee Chair is theWorkshop Chair for the annual meeting. Since decisions ofthe Steering Committee directly affect the Toxicology SectionPolicies and Procedures, the Chair of the Policy andProcedures Committee should be invited to attend SteeringCommittee meetings. A heartfelt word of thanks to Peter forthe time and effort he has expended to ensure the sectionPolicies and Procedures Manual is a contemporary workingdocument.
In an earlier issue of Academy News, a list of SectionOfficers and committee members was included. Please take amoment to review this list and contact any individual if youhave questions or suggestions relating to section activities.Now is the time to raise issues for discussion and decisionmaking at the Section Business Meeting.
In closing, thank you for the honor and privilege ofrepresenting the Toxicology Section this year, and I hope tosee many of you in New Orleans.
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C R I M I N A L I S T I C S
$101+ - “Chairman’s Circle”Melissa A. Smrz, MS
$51-$100 - “Trustee”Barry A.J. Fisher, MS, MBA
Up to $50 - “Board Member”Barton P. Epstein, BSJacki L. Mancilla, BS
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Up to $50 - “Board Member”Thomas L. Bohan, PhD, JDDonn N. Peterson, MSME, PESidney Rubin, MME, PERobert E. Witter, MSEE, PE
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$51-$100 - “Trustee”John E. Gerns, MFSSusanne Liles, RN, BS
Up to $50 - “Board Member” Mary Fran Ernst, BLSMark Pollitt, MSRebecca L. Weston, BS
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$51-$100 - “Trustee”Andre A. Moenssens, JD, LLM
Up to $50 - “Board Member” Danielle D. Ruttman, JD
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$51-$100 - “Trustee”John E. Filippi, DDSRoger E. Hasey, DDSMitchell M. Kirschbaum, DDSJohn W. Pash, DDSDuane E. Spencer, DDSRobert E. Wood, DDS, PhD
Up to $50 - “Board Member” John M. Carson, DDSJoseph R. Gentile, DDSJohn A. Lewis, Jr., DDSWilliam T. Moore, DDSWilliam Pace, DDSRobert G. Williams, DDS
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$51-$100 - “Trustee”Robert W. Huntington III, MDStanley F. Seligman, MD
Up to $50 - “Board Member”Sally S. Aiken, MDLawrence Kobilinsky, PhDRobert D. Lawrence, MDTai-Ping Shih, MD
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Up to $50 - “Board Member”Walter H. Birkby, PhDJ. Michael Hoffman, MD, PhDMichael W. Warren, PhD
P S Y C H I A T R Y &B E H A V I O R A L S C I E N C E
$51-$100 - “Trustee”Jonathan R. Kelly, MD
Up to $50 - “Board Member” Richard Rosner, MD
Q U E S T I O N E D D O C U M E N T S
$51-$100 - “Trustee”Susan E. Morton, BA
Up to $50 - “Board Member” Sandra Ramsey Lines, BADennis J. Ryan, MBA
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$51-$100 - “Trustee”Don-Liang Lin, PhD
Up to $50 - “Board Member”Yale H. Caplan, PhDGraham R. Jones, PhD
American Academy ofForensic Sciences
In Memory of Jan BashinskiCarla M. Noziglia, MS
CONTRIBUTORS
The Forensic Sciences Foundation, Inc., gratefully acknowledges the generous contributions made to theFoundation and its Endowment Fund. Please accept our apologies if your name has been inadvertently omitted and contact the AAFS office as soon as possible with the correction. This listing reflects contributions received from 08/01/04 through 10/01/04.
The Fund’s balance through 10/01/04 was $349,116. Additionally, the Endowment has provided $47,163 in awardsand grants since its inception in 1990.
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Michele Kestler and the members of the Travel GrantTask Force have worked diligently to create the guidelinesfor the first Student Travel Awards for the 2005 meeting.These awards are made possible by a generous, anonymousdonation to the FSF to assist students with attending theannual meeting. At press time, there were 19 applicationsfor $600 travel assistance grants which will also include acomplimentary meeting registration. After meeting all thequalifications, the student must write an essay to tell whyattendance at the meeting will assist the student's forensicscience career. These students will be identified as such atthe meeting, so be sure and say hello to them and makethem feel welcome.
It is with great sadness to report Jan Bashinski(Criminalistics Section) passed away on September 15, 2005,after a valiant battle with cancer.
Jan Bashinski - dedicated researcher, conscientiousforensic scientist, visionary leader. All these are the Jan whograced our profession, our meetings, and our lives. Theyoung, intelligent girl with the long, black hair gave way tothe elegant woman who helped shape forensic science as weknow it.
Jan's zeal for living manifested itself in her work,spanning the early research in serology to the establishmentof the California State System's DNA Laboratory. Her enthu-siasm was not limited to the laboratory. Every organizationof which she was a part - AAFS, ASCLD, CAC, CACLD - benefited from her tireless work and her leadership.
But as serious as she was about her work, Jan was as funloving in her social life. Whether she was moving on thedance floor, or laughing with friends, Jan was the center ofattention. Her lovely soprano graced many a songfest atseveral receptions.
Jan retired in April, 2002, as the Chief of the CaliforniaBureau of Forensic Sciences, ending a stellar career. Herimportance in forensic science can be best summed up inthe words of then AAFS Criminalistics Section Chair Larry Presley. “Jan Bashinski (sic) is a pillar of Criminalistics.”
Jan showed competence and achievement in her earlyyears, evidenced by her outstanding research and publica-
tions in serology. Later, her leadership qualities took her toregional committees, boards of directors, national com-mittees and presidencies, as well as leadership of the entireCalifornia State Crime Laboratory system. All thirteen stateforensic laboratories were in her scope of command,necessitating keen budgeting, lobbying, and managerialskills. Jan was the first woman to be recognized with theAmerican Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Briggs J.White Award.
Jan was instrumental in the complete refurbishing of thestate sexual assault protocol, bringing the collection ofevidence to the level of the forensic science which analyzesit. To bring this about, and keep it functioning well, meantinteracting with law enforcement, medicine, and the judi-ciary. It was to Jan’s credit that this protocol is held as amodel for others.
Jan always focused on the ultimate goal of quality inanalysis, first by her own laboratory integrity and thenthrough her involvement in the accreditation process. She worked for the ASCLD/LAB in its infant stages and servedas Chair, which, by her dedication and work with others,became not only accepted in the forensic world butimitated.
But Jan was not all work centered. Her civic involve-ments were many, bringing the understanding of forensicscience to non-scientists, especially to students.
Jan was a woman whom I was honored to call friend.Excelling in her career, she excelled in her life as well. Herfriends are legion because of her friendly and open person-ality. Enhancing her professional and personal life was herwarmth, her laughter, and her elegance. ASCLD meetingattendees were educated by Jan’s many paper presentationsduring the day, and charmed by her laughter and lovelyvoice raised in song in the evening.
Jan has my friendship, my respect, and my love. We missyou, Jan; your quiet wisdom, your quick conversational skills,your ready smile.
The FSF has established a memorial fund in Jan's honor.
—Carla M. Noziglia, MSFSF Chair
FSF UPDATE
F O R E N S I C S C I E N C E S F O U N D A T I O NName ________________________________________________________________________________________________Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________City ____________________________________ State ______________________________ Zip ______________________
Forensic Sciences Foundation Restricted Endowment Contribution : $ ___________
Forensic Sciences Foundation General Contribution : $ ___________
Mail To: Forensic Sciences Foundation, Inc.PO Box 669Colorado Springs, CO 80901-0669(719) 636-1100 Fax: (719) 636-1993
Thank you for your commitment to forensic sciences. Contributionsto the Forensic Sciences Foundation are deductible as charitablecontributions for federal income tax purposes. Your contribution willbe acknowledged in the Academy News.
Signature, Account Number and Expiration Date Required for Credit Card
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ELLIS R. KERLEY FORENSIC SCIENCES FOUNDATION WORKING TO ADVANCE RESEARCH
Many of you may have already received a letter from the Ellis R. Kerley Forensic Science Foundation as part of theircapital campaign. Please consider giving to this worthwhile organization. It has been a leader in funding research andscholarships for our colleagues. For more information, see page 20 of this newsletter and refer to the PhysicalAnthropology Section News.
AAFS CHRONICLES – DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN?Source: Ken Field, Academy Historian
In 1954. . . . . . in the fall issue of the Academy’s newsletter, the “Job Opportunity” section announced an appeal for a “Criminal
Investigator” to work in a foreign country. The salary was $8,481 plus free quarters. However, only a wife couldaccompany the Investigator (no children would be allowed). The country? Iran.
In 1964. . .. . . after a number of years of the members looking to hold the annual meeting in a city outside of the continental
United States, a mailed survey was conducted. Results showed Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Toronto topping the list.Recognizing that it knew what was best for the members, the Executive Committee chose Hawaii! The 1967 Honolulumeeting is the only one to be held outside the “Lower 48.”
In 1974. . .. . . the Executive Committee approved a new category of membership in the Academy - “Trainee Affiliate.” Individuals
eligible for that classification included undergraduate and graduate students, as well as those who had completed theireducational requirements but were now serving the experience requirements of the section to which they would bemembers. Today, the classification “Trainee Affiliate” still exists, but is limited to those participating in “experience” programs.Undergraduate and graduate students are now carried as “Student Affiliates.”
In 1984. . .. . . there were 1,058 members in the Academy. California had the most members (330), followed by Illinois (201),
Florida (157), New York (94), and Washington, DC (76). The 2004 membership roster totaled 5,709 members, representing all50 United States, Canada, and 56 other countries worldwide!
Would you like to attend the 2005 IAFS Meeting in Hong Kong next August? AAFS International LiaisonRepresentative Thomas Noguchi is in the process of negotiating a package trip to include round trip airfare, five nights hotel accommodations (including breakfast) near the Hong Kong Convention Center, and possibly round tripairport-hotel limousine service and a half-day bus tour of Hong Kong. This same package was offered for the 1996 IAFS Meeting in Tokyo.
The actual meeting dates are August 21 through August 26. The group would depart from the U.S. on August 21,would arrive in Hong Kong on August 22, and would depart on August 26. For more information about the meeting, go to: www.iafs2005.com.
GROUP PACKAGE TRIP BEING ORGANIZED FOR 2005 IAFS MEETING IN HONG KONG
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The American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) and MDEX Online, Inc., announced the establishment of an affinityagreement that will provide AAFS members discounted access to the Daubert Tracker™, the country’s largest repositoryof court decisions relating to the admissibility of scientific evidence and expert witness testimony. It is expected that thiswill enhance the ability of AAFS members to research how forensic scientists and forensic techniques are being acceptedor rejected by courts around the country.
According to AAFS Past President Ken Melson, the membership now has a significant research tool at its fingertips.“With just a few key strokes, the latest information may now be obtained by attorneys and scientists relating to a specificscientific field of interest and relevant judicial venue before stepping into the courtroom. In this ever-changing infor-mation age, the Daubert Tracker™ will keep us current with important developments in the interaction of law andscience.”
The U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Daubert case and its progeny, Kumho Tire and Joiner, govern the admissibility ofexpert testimony in the federal courts. This “Daubert Trilogy” is the most important set of cases to involve scientificevidence in over seventy years. The federal courts use these cases in assessing (a) whether an expert is qualified, and (b) whether the techniques he/she utilizes are sound. Many state courts employ the Daubert Trilogy (and state equivalentsof the Federal Rules of Evidence), while other states employ their own, unique evidentiary gatekeeping principles inscreening such testimony. Whatever the standard, successful or unsuccessful expert challenges can, and often will,influence the entire outcome of a case and are now viewed as an essential component of trial strategy.
To date, thousands of federal and state gatekeeping decisions (both reported and unreported) have been filed sincethe original Daubert decision. Currently, dozens of new opinions are reported every week, and many authorities believethat this rate will continue to increase. It is therefore incumbent on trial attorneys and forensic professionals to have notonly a historical perspective on all of the decisions to date, but regular updates on the latest decisions. It was to meet thisneed that the Daubert Tracker™ was developed.
According to Myles Levin, president of MDEX Online, Inc., "It should be a matter of routine for any expert who isabout to testify in court to be up-to-date on how others in the expert's discipline have fared after being challenged. Thisis especially true for forensic scientists, who, along with medical doctors, engineers, and economists, have historicallybeen the most likely to be subjected to challenges. The Daubert Tracker™ gives the expert convenient, cost-effective, andfingertip access not only to cases involving challenges but also to many of the collateral legal documents involved. Thisinformation can be enormously helpful in helping the expert articulate his/her methodology in a way that can reduce vul-nerability to challenge and guard against unnecessary exclusion."
For more information about the Daubert Tracker™, visit the AAFS website (www.aafs.org) and click on the DaubertTracker icon, or follow the links from the Resources drop down menu.
FORENSIC COMMUNITY BENEFITS FROM NEW AAFS/DAUBERT TRACKER AFFINITY PROGRAM
The President's Commission on White House Fellowships is now accepting applications for the 2005-06 class. Founded in1964, the White House Fellows program is American's most prestigious program for leadership and public service.
White House Fellowships offer exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working at the highest levels ofthe federal government. White House Fellows typically spend a year working as full-time, paid special assistants to seniorWhite House Staff, the Vice President, Cabinet Secretaries, and other top-ranking government officials. Fellows also participatein an education program consisting of roundtable discussions with renowned leaders from the private and public sectors aswell as trips to study U.S. policy in action, both domestically and internationally.
Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2005. Fellowships are awarded on a strictly non-partisan basis.Employees of the federal government are not eligible unless they are career military personnel. There are no age restrictions;however, the program was created to give remarkable young Americans this experience early in their careers. Most compet-itive applicants have completed their graduate studies and are working in their chosen professions at the time of consideration.
For more information, call (202) 395-4522, or go to www.whitehouse.gov/fellows to download an application. TheAmerican Academy of Forensic Sciences has no influence over the application evaluation process and is announcing thisinvitation for information purposes only.
WHITE HOUSE SOLICITS FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS
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MISHAPPENINGS IN AND OUT OF THE JURY ROOMJuries do the darndest
things, both before and duringtheir deliberations. Thereports of such mishappeningsmake this pellucidly clear.
Rose Chavarria was JurorNo. 3 on the trial of AntonPettway for selling cocaine in aschool zone in New Jersey.Apparently she had taken aliking to Pettway and to hisself-inflicted plight.
After a lunch break in thetrial, Ms. Chavarria
approached Pettway and handed him a card whichcontained a $10 bill. Now, jurors are uniformly instructednot to make contact with any of the parties or witnesses to the proceedings which they are to decide. This was Ms. Chavarria’s first mishappening.
But there was more. The card contained a handwrittennote informing Pettway that, “You are a very intelligentyoung man. I think you are not guilty. You are a victim ofthe circumstances. If you have children, please think abouttheir future. Get an honest job…Be strong.” Without morebeing said Ms. Chavarria and Mr. Pettway parted company.
When Mr. Pettway emerged from his surprise at thisoccurrence and while preening himself over his goodfortune, he gave the card with the note to his girlfriend,with what end in mind is not known. But it can be surmisedhe was savy enough to think it might have some thenunseen future use.
The note did come in handy after the jury returned itsunanimous verdict convicting Mr. Pettway on the chargesbrought against him. The defense attorney, Nathan Kittner,immediately following his being informed of the card andthe circumstances surrounding its receipt by his clientrequested Superior Court Judge John Conte to declare amistrial. He argued that Ms. Chavarria was in grievousviolation of the judge’s pretrial instructions to the jurorsnot to make contact with any persons who might appearbefore them in this case.
Judge Conte, however, was not convinced that anyharm had been done to Mr. Pettway in Ms. Chavarria’s onthe one hand suggesting that she planned to vote to acquitthe defendant and on the other actually casting her vote toconvict. Yes, she had given the accused false hope that theverdict of the jury would be at least a mistrial, with herbeing the hold-out for an acquittal, but Mr. Pettway, on hispart, did wrong by not bringing the note immediately tothe attention of the court or his attorney so that correctivemeasures, such as impaneling an alternate juror, could beimmediately taken.
The situation presented to Judge Conte was that of thecommonplace “tit for tat.” Ms. Chavarria has done wrongand Mr. Pettway, in his turn, had also done wrong. Asfootball referees confronted with similar circumstances of
wrongdoing by both teams on the playing field on the sameplay do say, with appropriate hand and arm gestures, theone wrong cancelled out the other and no penalty will beimposed on either team.
So ended l’affaire Chavarria-Pettway, until, that is, theinevitable appeal of Judge Conte’s ruling is resolved. (A.B.A.J., July 2004)
But that most curious occurrence of juror misconductis not the lock-stock-and-barrel of such mishappenings by along shot.
Jurors are universally adjured to decide the case beforethem “only on the evidence presented here in court.”Additionally they are admonished not to “conduct anyinvestigations outside the courtroom.” (Federal CriminalJury Instructions, Section 1.18) But, like Ms. Chavarria,jurors do stray into forbidden fields.
Hollywood detailed a not so supposititious instance ofblatant jury mishappening in the movie Suspect, featuringCher as the defense attorney and Dennis Quaid as the jurorwho wandered far afield of his duties as a juror. LiamNeeson, as a homeless deaf-mute, in one of his first leadingroles, plays the part of a man charged with murder who isdefended vigorously and effectively by Cher. But Quaidthinks Cher might need his investigative assistance to carrythe day as well as his romancing to relieve the tensions ofher life as a defense attorney.
As a consequence he voluntarily took on the task ofenergetically playing the gumshoe to bring to light factspertinent to the truth of the innocence of Liam Neeson,charged with murder. He does all this while serving in hisrole as a juror at Neeson’s trial and until, and even after,the trial judge orders the jurors to be sequestered for theremainder of the trial. What Quaid does in the movie is aninstance of a unpardonable juror mishappening, which isconcededly entertaining to the viewing audience and,unlike Hollywood’s indulgence in forensic science, true to life.
As proof, witness the trial of Bruce Lasley in Alabamaon two counts of attempted murder.
Lasley was charged in 1983 with causing two-year-oldand three-year-old boys to suffer “immersion burns” fromscalding water in a bathtub where he had placed them.Lasley, a live-in boyfriend of the injured children’s mother,had been in charge of the boys while their mother was atthe hospital experiencing birth pains. The boys hadundergone burns which flayed the skin from their legs upto their thighs. They were also said to have been severelymalnourished when hospitalized for treatment of theirburns.
Lasley gave three divergent accounts of the cause ofthe injuries to the boys over whom he had a caretaker’sresponsibility at the time of their being burned by hot andeven scalding water. His principal excuse was that the boyshad themselves turned on the water, probably the shower,when he was momentarily absent from the bathroomwhere he had placed them in the tub. In other words he did
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not intentionally cause them injury by holding them underthe fiery water as the prosecution alleged.
At the trial there was a mini battle of the experts. Apediatric surgeon, Dr. Max Ramenofsky, testified in supportof the prosecution giving evidence that the boys did notsuffer “splash burns” as he would have expected if it was, asLasley said, the hot water from the shower which hadprecipitated their injuries. He was also skeptical of the boyshaving caused their own suffering in the absence of Lasleybecause “the children had made no effort to get out ofwater hot enough to burn them.” Their failure to do so was,to Dr. Ramenofsky, “quite inconsistent” with the generalposition of those knowledgeable in pediatric trauma.
For the defense Dr. Leroy Riddick testified that he was“highly suspicious of child abuse” having been the causativefactor in the burns sustained by the boys. But Dr. Riddickhad been hobbled by the failure of the local PoliceDepartment to provide him with “information on the tub,contents, depth of water and other (relevant) data” asrequested by him.
To iron out the dispute in the medical testimony andto verify the accuracy of Lasley’s alibi claim three of the trialjurors conducted experiments in their own home bathtubsduring the two and a half days of the jury’s deliberations.All the experiments were designed to test the “heatintensity of tap water” in order to ascertain whether thechildren could have turned on the water themselves andremained in the tub while being scalded.
The most careful and thoroughgoing of the experi-ments of the three jurors was that of the foreperson, jurorPlank. She recorded her calculations and findings whichinvolved filling her empty tub with only hot water from thefaucet. She noted the water levels at different times and thetemperature of the water at each level.
Plank then compared her own documented findingswith those from the “burn chart data” relied upon by Dr. Ramenofsky. Plank explained that her concern and thatof her fellow jurors was “whether water could heat up fastenough if the child turned it (the faucet) on.” The upshot ofher experiment was to persuade her “that (Lasley’s) versionof the facts was plausible.” But Lasley was convicted of alesser included offense in spite of Plank’s uncertainty of hisguilt because “she could not convince the remaining jurorsand therefore based her verdict on the evidence presentedat trial.”
On Lasley’s appeal in which he maintained that thejurors’ misconduct should justify his obtaining a reversal ofhis conviction, the Alabama reviewing court stated quiteemphatically, without a hint of susurration on this issue,that “error did occur when the jurors conducted homeexperiments to test the heat intensity of common tapwater.” The error lay in the jurors playing at being expertsby seeking evidence beyond that which had been presentedat the trial in order to eke out the most reliable of theversions stated by the experts at the trial. That action waspatently at odds with their recognized obligations as thejudges of the facts.
But the jurors’ mishappenings were of no solace toLasley because, as it was with New Jersey’s Rose Chavarria,the misconduct appeared “to have been beneficial to(Lasley’s) position at trial.” Thus without showing prejudiceto him Lasley could not and did not prevail on his appeal.(Lasley v. State, 505 So. 2d 1257 (Ala.Ct.Cr.App. 1986)).
The Alabama jurors on the attempted murder trial ofBruce Lasley had sought to upstage the experts whopresented their evidence at the trial by experimentsconducted dehors the courtroom. It is not, however, onlysuch revisitations of the trial evidence that are abhorrent tothe jury’s function as impartial arbiters of the facts.Whether the new and untested evidence is discovered byout of the courtroom jury activities or those during theirdeliberations, the accused is deprived of the opportunity torespond to such evidence, unseen and unknown to him/her,in contravention of the protection of the right ofconfrontation enshrined in the U.S. Constitution’s SixthAmendment.
Probably a more glaring illustration of a jury’s mishap-pening in challenging an expert’s trial testimony would behard to come by than that encountered in the report of thedecision of the Federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals inMiller v. Harvey, 566 F. 2d 879 (4th Cir. 1977).
The experiment conducted in the jury room duringtheir deliberations on this South Carolina trial for rape canquite expressively and correctly be stated in one word andthat word is “ouch.” Judge Winter, however, defined theexperiment in less plebian terms in his dissenting opinionin Miller v. Harvey, where he described it as “a bizarre andpainful experiment.”
At the trial, the alleged victim claimed in her testimonythat “she had bitten her assailant on the arm during theattack.” Miller had been apprehended shortly after theattack and pictures had been taken of marks found on hisarm. According to Miller, the marks on his arm were causedby “the rough edge of a chain link fence” into which he hadfallen quite accidentally and quite unrelated to the rapecharged to him.
An expert for the prosecution, not identified by theFederal court by name or scientific discipline, said themarks photographed on the arm of Miller were those of“human teeth.” The expert also opined that the marks werenot of a type that would have been caused by “the roughedge of a chain link fence” as Miller had asserted.
The Federal reviewing court stated that Miller tendered“no evidence to corroborate his explanation” which wouldcounter that of the prosecution’s expert. But for somereason not articulated in this opinion, was wary of relyingon the prosecution expert’s trial testimony. So theyconducted an experiment of their own. In short, theydecided to find the true facts through the expertise gleanedfrom an experiment crafted by them and by them alone.
The sum of the experiment, if the perspicacious readerhas not already guessed it, was for a female juror to bitethe arm of the foreperson of the jury. Thus the justificationfor my characterizing it as an “ouch” experiment.
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Furthermore, the jurors then dilly-dallied a number of hourswatching the development and the coloration of the bruiseson the foreperson’s arm. After which, the jury, apparentlyhaving satisfied itself as to the credibility of the evidencegiven by the prosecution’s expert, returned a verdict in theAlabama state court convicting Miller of rape.
In its decision on Miller’s petition for release onFederal habeas corpus, the Federal court looked only atwhether Miller had been deprived of due process of law.Even though the two judge majority of the Federal courtdid “not approve the experiment supposedly conducted bythe jury,” it was still insufficient on its own to warrant aconclusion that Miller’s due process rights had beencompromised. Why? Because the experiment did notintroduce “into the jury’s deliberations new matter soprejudicial as to deny Miller due process of law.” Thatconclusion was more in the nature of an ipse dixit than afinding derived by explicative legal reasoning.
As has been described above, a jury may commit amishappening by its posturing as an expert due to itsinvestigations out of court or by its experiments in the juryroom. Both are strictly verboten and both occurred in thecelebrated Hollywood flick Twelve Angry Men.
Most of what we know about the evidence adduced atthis New York-sited murder trial of a young Puerto Ricanboy who was charged with patricide in killing his fatherwith a switchblade knife recently purchased by the accusedwe learn only during the post-trial jury deliberations. Fromthose gleanings we see a veritable mountain of evidence ofthe youth’s guilt and nothing to support his innocence untiljuryman Henry Fonda takes the tiller.
A woman living nearby says she saw the defendant dothe dastardly deed. From the evidence it appears that theaccused and his father were long term battering rams foreach other, with the son getting the worst of the battering,giving him a motive to kill his “old man.” A resident in adownstairs apartment claims to have heard the defendantsay “I’ll kill you,” followed by a thud on the floor as of abody falling. When the downstairs neighbor opened hisdoor to inquire into the matter he saw the defendantbeating a hasty retreat from the apartment building. Andthe murder weapon was a switchblade knife like the onerecently purchased by the defendant and identified by theretailer as of a very distinctively unique kind.
It was an open and shut case of guilt based on apyramid of circumstantial evidence. But Henry Fonda hadhis doubts.
And he put his skepticism in action both by hispersuasive and probing reasoning in the jury room and byhis out of the jury room conduct. To show that the switch-blade knife was not so singular in design or make asclaimed he purchased a simulacrum of just such a knife at alocal pawn shop. To demonstrate the importance of hispurchase he plunged the action end of the knife into thetable top around which the jury had been deliberating andwithout prior notice or warning to his alarmed and
surprised fellow jurymen (an all male jury composed ofeleven whites and one possible Hispanic).
Fonda’s histrionics, resulting from his seeking newevidence to contradict the prosecution’s trial evidence,swayed a number of the jurors staunchly in favor ofconviction, particular the logical and dispassionate E.GMarshall. But it was left to Jack Klugman, a/k/a Quincy, toturn the tide in favor of an acquittal.
Klugman who claimed to have “lived in a slum all (his)life,” brings to bear his own personal acquaintance with theuse of a switchblade knife to contradict the prosecution’sinferring from the directionality of the wound track left bythe switchblade knife in the body of the boy’s deceasedfather that the boy was the killer. The wound track,according to the recalled medical testimony, was fromsuperior to inferior (from the upper part of the chestdownward).
Klugman demonstrates with the knife brought surrepti-tiously (not something that should happen today in the 9/11security conscious world) into the jury room by Fonda thatthe accused, being a person of the street like himself,would only use the knife after clicking the blade open andthrusting it upward into the body of his adversary. Thus themedical finding of the directionality of the wound track andKlugman’s avowed street knowledge of the most effectiveuse of the knife are in counterpoise to the prosecution’scase against the Puerto Rican youth.
All ends well when the holdouts relent and the juryreturns a unanimous verdict of not guilty. But the conductof Henry Fonda and of Jack Klugman in bringing newevidence into the secrecy of the jury room which gives thejury the occasion to oust the prosecution’s case offered at apublic trial where pros and cons can see the light of dayconstitutes a mishappening of a magnitude hopefully onlyseen in the eyes of Hollywood’s producers. But the numberand the frequency of legal opinions concerning the mishap-penings of jurors who feel themselves qualified as investi-gators or as scientific and non-scientific experts belie thatconfident assertion.
The script for Twelve Angry Men makes another pointwhich may be implicit rather than self-evident. Whereas anaccused’s right to confront his accusers is a bulwark againstthe jury’s adopting the role of experts on their own, stillwhat legal, even constitutional, protection exists for theprosecution since the right of confrontation, like so manyof the other rights contained in the various amendments tothe U.S. Constitution, shields the accused and the accusedalone, without regard to the disability occasioned to theprosecution. In a case such as Twelve Angry Men the prose-cution may bemoan its fate, may take to the Guinness butmay not seek to overturn the jury’s verdict of acquittal.
That too may be seen as a mishappening – one whichis all but irreparable save by reminding jurors of theirsolemn duty and not to stray afield from it on pain of________ (I leave it to you, staunch reader, to fill in theblank).
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Leach, Michael W., MSFSHouston, TX
Lee, Nikki M.P., BSJacksonville, FL
Leisy, Catherine, BSGermantown, MD
Lemire, Christine, ALMMerrimack, NH
Lewis, Simon W., PhDGeelong, Victoria Australia
Lind, Robert, BSSt. Paul, MN
Litten, Erin, MSDerwood, MD
Losko, Mark D., MSFSLondon, OH
Love, Faith A., BSManassas, VA
Lovelace, Matthew C., BSPhoenix, AZ
Mack, Bridgett K., BSAlbany, LA
MacLaren, Kevin A., BSNew Milford, CT
Madel, Kristen, MSFSNewington, CT
Madrid, Michelle, MSLos Angeles, CA
Malachowski, Lisa L., PhDPhoenix, AZ
Marfori, Michele A., MFSGrand Rapids, MI
Mason, Amy, BSMiami, FL
Matsumoto, Tabbie, MFSWashington, DC
Mazzola, Andrea J., BSValencia, CA
McClure, Timothy M., BA, BSForest Park, GA
McCurdy, Leslie D., PhDAlexandria, VA
McDonald, Kelli L., BSNaples, FL
McDonald, Kristin, BA, BSBrooklyn, NY
Miller, Jamie E., BSSanta Ana, CA
Mischke, Sue, PhDBeltsville, MD
Molinaro, James, BSBernardsville, NJ
Moore, Charles N., BSHouston, TX
Moorehead, Wayne, MSSanta Ana, CA
Myers, Jelena A., BScTucson, AZ
Newville, Deborah, BSPortland, OR
Noppinger, Kevin E., MSLighthouse Point, FL
Nowak, Troy J., BSCarbondale, IL
Nye, Jeffrey V., MSLansing, MI
O’Connor, Holly D., MSFSEast Elmhurst, NY
O’Dell, Steve, MSFSPhoenix, AZ
Padilla, Maurice, MSAustin, TX
Palmer, Carol, MSFSChantilly, VA
Pardo, Sippa, MPHRichmond, CA
Pasternak, Joseph R., BSPhoenix, AZ
Patchin, Jennifer G., BSGrayling, MI
Pawlowski, Laura, BSParkton, MD
Pease, Maria L., BSAugusta, ME
Pender, Amanda, BSPhoenix, AZ
Perez-Miranda, Ana M., PhDMiami, FL
Phillips, Sarah E., BSMesa, AZ
Poe, Natasha H., BA, BSBaton Rouge, LA
Pop, Alexander M., MSEng, JDCluj-Napoca Romania
Powell, Naeemah R., MSChicago, IL
Price, Del, MSSalt Lake City, UT
Puckett, Libby, PhDBoone, NC
Purcell, Dale K., MSClackamas, OR
Quartaro, Matthew M., MSRichardson, TX
Quinn, Phyllis E., MSSan Francisco, CA
Richeal, Jeanne M., MSIndian Head Park, IL
Richmond, Kelli, BSEuless, TX
Riede, Stacy, MSHonolulu, HI
Roccaforte, Scott, BSBaton Rouge, LA
Rosmarion-Tabert, Kerstin, BSNew York, NY
Ross, Angela, BSBaton Rouge, LA
Sachs, Sandra, PhDPalo Alto, CA
Salmon, Eleanor J., MSFSHayward, CA
Santemore, Tanesha, MFSNew Orleans, LA
Saunders, Aida M., MSFort Lauderdale, FL
Scales, R.W. “Bo”, PhDBrandon, MS
Scanlan, Timothy P., MSFSMetairie, LA
Schmitz, Michelli A., MSBuffalo, NY
Shipman, Stacy L., MSRichfield, OH
Sigman, Michael E., PhDOrlando, FL
Smejkal, Christy, MSHouston, TX
Smith, Mark, BSPhoenix, AZ
Sola, Gina, MFSRockville, MD
Spence, David W., BSDallas, TX
Staub, Rick W., PhDDallas, TX
Stubert, Elizabeth, BSSudbury, MA
Swartout, Emma, MSHouston, TX
Switaj, Mary, MEdGoldvein, VA
Tekin, Michael, BSGermantown, MD
Thomas, Jasmine, BSBaton Rouge, LA
Thompson, Victor, BSSalt Lake City, UT
Travis, Andrea K., MSFSAbita Springs, LA
Trochta, Amber, MFSSantee, CA
Trowbridge, Cathleen, MSSan Jose, CA
Trowbridge, Erin J., BSSyracuse, NY
Uhle, Aaron J., MSArlington, VA
Ulland, Megan, BASt. Paul, MN
Vaidyanathan, Janaki, MSBaton Rouge, LA
Van Dorn, Paul, BSAngleton, TX
Van-Munchrath, Elizabeth, BSFort Worth, TX
Vara, Alejandro, BSBaton Rouge, LA
Walbridge, Sarah E., MSFSWalnut Creek, CA
Warnock, Dawn M., MSPhoenix, AZ
Welch, Katherine, MSFSHouston, TX
Weller, Todd J., BAOakland, CA
West, Shawn, BSOklahoma City, OK
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Westecott, Martin, BScGuelph, ON Canada
Whitten, Heather E., BSFort Lauderdale, FL
Wildhaber, Tanis L., BSDowners Grove, IL
Williams, Mary R., BSOrlando, FL
Williams, Patti, MFSFMission, KS
Wilson, Joanie B., BSBaton Rouge, LA
Wilson, Lynette R., MSChicago, IL
Winston, A. Dwayne, BSResearch Tri Park, NC
Wissinger, Chad, BSReynoldsburg, OH
Wong, Irene, BSStaten Island, NY
Wong, Winnie, MScNew Iberia, LA
Wunderlich, Amy, BSDayton, OH
Yee, Darlene T., BSPainesville, OH
Zais, Carrie, BADallas, TX
Zdanowski, Angela M., BSSherman Oaks, CA
Zlotnick, Joel A., MSFSLorton, VA
Trainee Affiliate
Akridge, Brice, MSPhoenix, AZ
Albert, Danielle N., MSMacomb, MI
Anozie, Micah, MBALos Angeles, CA
Applewhite, Linda J., BSChicago, IL
Arcoleo, Laurie, BSWebster, NY
Arnold, David R., BSMiami, FL
Austin, Samantha, BA, BSHonolulu, HI
Bance, Alyssa M., MSSt. Paul, MN
Bates, Kevin, BSHuntsville, TX
Bowen, Jamie M., BSNottingham, MD
Breunig, Terry, BSLorton, VA
Brockhohn, Kelly, MFSGermantown, MD
Brooks, Sean C., MSJefferson City, MO
Bruski, Scott P., BSLansing, MI
Buller, Cody J., MSPhoenix, AZ
Buszka, Jeffrey M., MSWhite Plaines, NY
Calderaro, Alexa, MSLos Angeles, CA
Chin, Shirley, MSFSGlasgow Scotland
Christensen, Lisa, MFSBoothwyn, PA
Clark, Catherine, BSPhoenix, AZ
Coffer, Michelle, BSScottsdale, AZ
Comer, Beth M.S., BSShakopee, MN
Cooksley, Joseph, MSSt. Paul, MN
Cramer, Jill, BSDallas, TX
Crane, Lauren, MSYorktown Heights, NY
Crispin, Shelley, MSManassas, VA
Daughetee, Jamie, BA, BSLos Angeles, CA
Davis, Amanda R., MSGlendale, CA
DeLeeuw, Kirk, BSKalamazoo, MI
DelSignore, Franca, MSFSHockessin, DE
Desruisseaux, Michelle, MSSt. Paul, MN
Dick, Kristen, MSFlagstaff, AZ
Douglass, Chadwyck L., BAToledo, OH
Dutton, Kristi, MSHouston, TX
Eckardt, Michelle, MAArlington, VA
Fernandez, Denise M., BSLargo, FL
Fetzer, Erin, MSFSLondon, OH
Fiorente, Erica, BSMiami, FL
Forsberg, Kimberly A., BSSan Antonio, TX
Frohwein, Amanda K., BSState Center, IA
Fry, Ryanne, MSTucson, AZ
Gabig, Christine, MSOmaha, NE
Garcia, Matthew, BASan Antonio, TX
Geiman, Irina, BSCorona, NY
Gorel, Kimberly, BSPiscataway, NJ
Graffy, Elizabeth A., MSHanover Park, IL
Graham, Erica K., MSFSSan Antonio, TX
Hager, Jill, BSPhoenix, AZ
Halsell, Lloyd, III, MSNew Braunfels, TX
Halsing, Eric, BARichmond, CA
Harmon, Brian, BAAlameda, CA
Hill, Anastacia L., BSOmaha, NE
Hobbs, Andria L., MSFSFredericksburg, VA
Holbrook, Bridget C., BSFrankfort, KY
Hungerford, Sarah E., MSFSAlabaster, AL
Inslee, Megan M., BSSeattle, WA
Intzes, Kalliopi S., BSClearwater, FL
Jarvis, Susannah R., MSLos Angeles, CA
Johns, Melissa, MSBordentown, NJ
Kent, Amy E., MSMiami, FL
Kirkland, KristenAtlanta, GA
LaBriola, Shanin, BS, BARichmond, KY
Legg, Jodi C., BSChandler, AZ
Lehman, Abigail, BSJefferson City, MO
Linville, Jason G., PhDBirmingham, AL
Lockhart, Brigid M., BSCedar Springs, MI
Mann, Phoenix, MSFSBirmingham, AL
Marano, James, BSOrlando, FL
McDowell, Robin, MFSRockville, MD
McGill, Kelly E., MSFSKansas City, MO
McUne, Eliza, MCJColumbus, OH
McWhorter, Andrew P., MFSHouston, TX
Meyer, Kristin, MFSCary, NC
Misner, Lisa, MSAstoria, NY
Mohr, Donna M., PhDAllentown, PA
Monaghan-Poole, Sara, MSRockville, MD
Morey, Pamela J., BSGrand Junction, CO
Murnyak, Stacey, BSWeehawken, NJ
Neverson, Richelle, BSOrlando, FL
Otto, Jennifer B., MSHouston, TX
Oubre, Darrell, Jr., BSBaton Rouge, LA
Pangerl, Elizabeth, BSSt. Paul, MN
Patel, Rahulkumar B., MSCheektowaga, NY
Perry, Joanna, BABrooklyn, NY
Pierce, Devon, BSHarwood, MD
Prabaharan, Janani, BSPrairieville, LA
Reid, Penny M., MSKenner, LA
Riley, Nikki M., MS, MFALancaster, CA
Saadi, Alyson E., BABaton Rouge, LA
Schill, Tanya, MSFSBrookings, SD
Shaw, Rebecca, MFSHighlands Ranch, CO
Silvio, Stacy, BSBaton Rouge, LA
Silvis, Renee, MSInner Grove Heights, MN
Simser, Jason A., PhDApple Valley, MN
Sommer, Mara, BSRockville, MD
Swearingen, Cheryl, BSBaton Rouge, LA
Swenson, Steven J., BSMaple Grove, MN
Tourre, Mark, MSBaton Rouge, LA
Uithoven, Michelle, BSSan Francisco, CA
Vasquez, Tiffany L., MSFSHuntington, NY
Vu, Nhung, BSGrand Prairie, TX
Wallman, Rebecca, MSFSWilmington, DE
Wanken, Amy, PhDColumbus, OH
Ward, Martha, BSAPO, AP
Way, Lauren E., BSMechanicsburg, PA
Windau, Linsey, MSBowling Green, OH
Wojslaw, Sarahj, MSFairfield, OH
Zimdars, Jennifer, MFSAlexandria, VA
Student Affiliate
Adams, Monica, BSColorado Springs, CO
Adams, S. L.Sandston, VA
Ade, Brooke E.Boone, NC
Andrews, Scott, BSFort Worth, TX
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Armitage, AmyAllentown, PA
Arzanipour, Layla, BSWeatherford, TX
Backus, KatherineBerlin, CT
Baksh, Farzana, BSBronx, NY
Barnes, Jackqueline, BSTerre Haute, IN
Basconcillo, Aletha, BSTemple City, CA
Biddle, ChristineBuffalo, NY
Biles, CelesteFlagstaff, AZ
Bixby, Christian, BSBrooklyn, NY
Blas, Tahnee J.Salt Lake City, UT
Blattenberger, EmmaleeGirard, PA
Bloomgren, Christine, BSChicago, IL
Boelig, Sarah A., BANew Haven, CT
Boka, Lauren M.Hamilton, NJ
Boudreaux, DavidMetairie, LA
Bowen, Kari L., BSBirmingham, AL
Brown, Melissa L., BAPottstown, PA
Burgomaster, JeremyFairfax, VA
Byerly, Rachel A.Export, PA
Calica, GuillermoVirginia Beach, VA
Casadei, Michele A., BSSan Francisco, CA
Cash, Dana, BSMidlothian, VA
Cataldo, Claudia, BSStaten Island, NY
Chang, Jenny R., MABirmingham, AL
Christian, Brandie, BSHuntington, WV
Chullickel, Julee, BSNewington, CT
Connor, KatherineRichmond, VA
Conway, Ethan, BSPittsfield, MA
Cooper, Breanna L., BSTerre Haute, IN
Covert, Vanessa M., BSRichmond, VA
Coy, Katie L., BSRichmond, VA
Curtis, KristieSan Bernardino, CA
Czerw, Elizabeth, BSMontevallo, AL
D’Andrea, Jennifer, BSMontclair, NJ
Davis, Michele, BSBirmingham, AL
Dindinger, Matthew, BSRichmond, VA
Dix, ReubenRichmond, VA
Dodds, Abbegayle J., BSDavis, CA
Donato, Kristina M.Honolulu, HI
Donovan, Erin W., MSFort Worth, TX
Downing, Maureen, BSChicago, IL
Edwards, Lydia, BSGainesville, FL
Everett, Raymond L., III, BSHuntington, WV
Fisher, KirstenAllentown, PA
Fitch, Misty, BSDanbury, CT
Fontaine, KrystalCape Coral, FL
Francis, CaroleCastro Valley, CA
Frankovich, KimberleeRichmond, VA
Frederick, Samuel L., BMOpelika, AL
Froelich, Jennifer M., BSOkemos, MI
Gallagher, Kate, BSBirmingham, AL
Gareau, Carolyn A.Cleveland, OH
Garinger, Andrew, BAWilliamston, MI
Garrett, Whitney, BSRichmond, VA
Gold, KathrynNew Carrollton, MD
Green, Tyfani J.New York, NY
Haegle, Michelle D., BA, BSSt. Paul, MN
Hamburger, Adam, BSBirmingham, AL
Harris, JoshuaCorona, NY
Haynes, Christopher A., BScDecatur, GA
Henry, KristinaAda, OH
Hepler, Erin, BScGrosse Point Park, MI
Huitson, Niki, MPMBurnaby, BC Canada
Hung, Melinda J.Andover, MA
Huyck, Melissa, BSNew York, NY
Iman, JodiAllentown, PA
Jackson, Carrie, BSEast Lansing, MI
Jaw, Clark, BAHuntington, WV
Jennings, Kimberly, BSEast Lansing, MI
Johnson, BryanSalem, OR
Johnson, Walter L.Cordova, TN
Kahn, Ariana, BAPasadena, CA
Kelley, AmandaAllentown, PA
Kemp, Jesse M., BSPoteau, OK
Kennedy, RebeccaDover, DE
Kervin, EmilyErie, PA
Kessler, Christopher, BSDavis, CA
Kiyuna, DeneenMililani, HI
Kolodner, Linda M., BSMonkton, MD
Krishnamurthy, Lakshmi, BABronx, NY
Kunkel, Sarah, BAHuntington, WV
Labitzke, Erin, BSNew York, NY
Lance, EricaAllentown, PA
Latman, KevinSt. Charles, IL
Lawrence, Karen L.Orlando, FL
Lee, Regan, BSNEdmond, OK
Lenkowsky, DanielNew York, NY
Lenz, Erin J.McKean, PA
Leon, David A., BSJersey City, NJ
Lewis, Kelli A., BSAlexandria, VA
Lu, Matthew, MSRowland Heights, CA
Lukina, Ulyana S.Owings Mills, MD
Lum, Karen, BSStaten Island, NY
Lux, Melinda K., BSLesage, WV
Mack, LoreleyRuckersville, VA
Malcolm, MichelleIselin, NJ
Malek, Gregory, MSChicago, IL
Mastroianni, JessicaNew York, NY
Mathis, StephanieEdmond, OK
Matzen, Elaine, BARockaway Point, NY
McDowell, Leann, BAChicago, IL
McIlroy, JohnHuntingdon, PA
Meaney, Melissa, BSMason, MI
Medina, GenevieveOrlando, FL
Michaud, Corinne, BSEast Lansing, MI
Mikeska, Margo, BSFort Worth, TX
Mokleby, Lisa, BScPrince Albert, SK Canada
Montville, StephanieEnfield, CT
Morgan, Jamie L.Portsmouth, VA
Morreale, CarlaLiverpool, NY
Murray, Lindsey, BSLansing, MI
Mutolo, Michael J., BSEast Lansing, MI
Neff, MeganBloomingdale, IL
Negron, Jaime, Jr.New York, NY
Neylon, MichaelMcKean, PA
Nguyen, Kathy T., BABrooklyn, NY
Nienow, Caleb, BSChicago, IL
Opel, Kerry, MAMiami, FL
Orlandino, Jacquelyn, BS, BAWest Haven, CT
Ostendorf, TroyLittleton, CO
Paintner, Carla, MSAlexandria, VA
Pascoe, Sarah, BABrooklyn, NY
Patel, Kaajal, BSFort Worth, TX
Peterson, Renee, BA, BSYork, PA
Peterson, SonjaBothell, WA
Pettaway, LaneeRichmond, VA
Phillips, Jennifer, BAOkemos, MI
Piper, Bronwyn E.Petersburg, VA
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Pittman, Kimberly B.Fredericksburg, VA
Plopper, Farah, BAFort Worth, TX
Pohaku, Kristina K., BSSan Diego, CA
Pohlmeyer, AllysonAllentown, PA
Prescott, Angela, BSFort Worth, TX
Price, Glynis N.R., BScFort Worth, TX
Prince, TrinaAiea, HI
Pumm, AmandaLancaster, NY
Reed, NicolasAmherst, NY
Reitnauer, Andrew R., MSPort Jefferson, NY
Repass, NikiWaterville, OH
Rodhey, Sunny, BScSouth Richmond Hills, NY
Rompoti, Aikaterini, MPDNew York, NY
Ronquillo, Nicolas, BSFort Worth, TX
Rose, David C.Columbus, OH
Rothwell, Sarah, BSFort Worth, TX
Schlisserman, Rebecca, BSRichmond, VA
Schubert, Lauren R., BSChicago, IL
Seramba, Deborah, BSRingoes, NJ
Sheehan, Tara, BSMount Kisco, NY
Shupe, TawnieSt. Petersburg, FL
Sievering, Jennifer, BSGaithersburg, MD
Silvia, Michael L.Richmond, VA
Slightom, Rachael, BSBirmingham, AL
Smith, TaraYarmouth, ME
Snyder, KiraAllentown, PA
Soda, RachelHatboro, PA
Soferr, Tamar, BSSan Jose, CA
Soltysiak, Shannon, BSEast Lansing, MI
Spall, Lisa, BSBelleville, NJ
Squalls, TamaraOrlando, FL
Staley, Maria, BAFlat Rock, IL
Stefanow, Stacey A.National Park, NJ
Stevens, Shibaughn, BSPenfield, NY
Stork, BrandieMesa, AZ
Strand, Hollie J., BSLincoln, NE
Sutton, Rachel, BSBedford, TX
Swan, Becky L.Hanalei, HI
Tank, ChristineOrlando, FL
Teh, KristineKendall Park, NJ
Termini, JenniferChandler, AZ
Triebold, Craig, BSSacramento, CA
Tulley, Therese, BSAnnapolis, MD
Ugolino, Janet E.Troy, MI
Urena, DianaNew York, NY
Vo, Carol, BA, BSChicago, IL
Vomvoris, KatieOviedo, FL
Ward, Eleanor L., MScChicago, IL
Warner, Adrienne, BSFort Worth, TX
Watson, Kimberly J., BSBear, DE
Wehrenberg, Tammie L.Wichita, KS
Welch, Chad K.Bountiful, UT
Wilson, Aaron M., BSHuntington, WV
Wiseman, Jennifer L., BSFayetteville, WV
Wooters, Laura M.University, MS
Zhang, Yu Ming, BABrooklyn, NY
ENGINEERING SCIENCES
Associate Member
Beldyk, Richard, BMEWilliamstown, WV
Franck, Darren, BS, PECharleston, WV
Goldstein, Walter, PhD, PELas Vegas, NV
Hayes, Charles F., PhDKailua, HI
Lange, Jeffrey, MSDeer Park, NY
McDowell, Michael D., MSGilbert, AZ
VonBuelow, Robert L., BSVero Beach, FL
Weiss, Kurt D., MSSanta Barbara, CA
Trainee AffiliateWilkins, Amy L., MS
Butte, MTStudent Affiliate
Bates, Robyn R.Pittsburgh, PA
Kelley, Jay, BSClaremont, CA
GENERAL
Associate Member
Beck, Shari, BAWichita, KS
Benavidez, Theresa, MSAPO, AE
Bornhofen, Frederick A., BSElverson, PA
Byrd, Rachel, MSFayetteville, NC
Carroll, Marla E., BSFort Lauderdale, FL
Casey, Eoghan, MAWashington, DC
Castrillon, Luis, MSRaleigh, NC
Cook, Cynthia M., MFSMidlothian, VA
Coppock, Craig A., BASpokane, WA
Courtney, Leanne, BSN, MFSWaldorf, MD
Craiger, J. Philip, PhDOviedo, FL
Dahl, Lisa A., BSLittleton, CO
Diebold, Kathleen, MASt. Louis, MO
Diegel, Renae, BBLClinton Township, MI
DiMaio, Theresa G., RN, BSNSan Antonio, TX
Doyle, Jason P., MFSJacksonville, NC
Drake, Stacy A., MSNPearland, TX
Duff, Martine C., PhDAiken, SC
Dutelle, Aric, MFSPlatteville, WI
Ehleringer, James, PhDSalt Lake City, UT
Elrick, Douglas, BAWaukesha, WI
Eschle, Anne-Marie, MSFSMilwaukee, WI
Fallon, Daniel R., Jr., MSWorcester, MA
Furnari, Winnie, BSHighland Mills, NY
Gabriel, L. Sue, RN, BSN, MFSLincoln, NE
Gage, Jeremy R., MFSEdgewater, MD
Garrett, Bradley J., PhDAlexandria, VA
Hamayat, Hasnain, BSWest Chicago, IL
Hanshaw, Susan L., MFS, RNRockville, MD
Hoover, Keith, BSWashington, DC
Huggins, James R, BSCenterville, TX
Jarrett, E. Caesar, MSFSPhiladelphia, PA
Kimmerling, Beth C., RN, MFSNormal, IL
Kinney, Joseph A., MPA, MAMonroe, NC
Kovatsi, Lida-Kalliopi, PhDThessaloniki Greece
Kunkle, Jacob C., MFSWest Sacramento, CA
Lecea, Julie A., MFSSan Antonio, TX
Leibrock, Larry, PhDAustin, TX
Lewis, Helen, BSNCanon City, CO
Lindsey, Virginia G., RN, BSNBoerne, TX
Mailen, John E., MAOak Ridge, TN
Manes, Gavin W., PhDTulsa, OK
Marr, Kenneth, MSDumfries, VA
Marsolais, Mark, PhDHighland Heights, KY
Mattis, Barry M., MFSAPO, AP
McCullen, Keith M., MFSBlack River, NY
McDonald, Kim, MEdDallas, TX
McGuire, Jon, MCJA, MFSManhattan, KS
McMillion, Scott, BSOmaha, NE
Metwalli, Sari, MDSan Diego, CA
Morris, Rusty L., PhDKennewick, WA
Nonn, Stephen P., BSEdwardsville, IL
Oommen, Zachariah, PhDAlbany, GA
Piper, Michael, BSWashington, DC
Powell, Stavroula P., MSFSBoxborough, MA
Price, Alan, MAGreeley, CO
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APPLICANTSAPPLICANTS
Puente, Natalie M., MSCoral Gables, FL
Pulaski, Phil T., JDGlen Head, NY
Ramsland, Katherine, PhDBethlehem, PA
Rathwell, Christopher K., MDSt. Catharines, ON Canada
Reghetti, Gina, DOWarren, OH
Rentz, Larry A., BSBowling Green, OH
Ritter, Brian W., BSSt. Charles, MO
Rivera, Jalika C., MSPalm Harbor, FL
Rodriguez-Mayorga, Jose, MDBarcelona Spain
Roessel, Katherine, MSWBeacon, NY
Rogers, Marc, PhDWest Lafayette, IN
Rooms, Russell R., MSNEdmond, OK
Rubins, Scott, MAWhite Plains, NY
Saar, Robert A., PhDIrvington, NY
Sackman, Bruce, MABellmore, NY
Savage, Kathleen A., PhDLargo, FL
Sekula, L. Kathleen, PhDPittsburgh, PA
Shepard, Claire E., MSDecatur, GA
Sigurdsson, Bjorgvin, MSFSReykjavik Iceland
Sorkin, Louis, MSNew York, NY
Spence, Ronda L., MASpringfield, MO
Srihari, Sargur “Hari”, PhDAmherst, NY
Statham, Melissa, BSMadison, AL
Steele, Charles A., BSOak Park, IL
Stern, Stacy D., MFSWestmount, PQ Canada
Suboch, G., MSFort Myers, FL
Sullivan, Wilson T., III, MPAMililani Town, HI
Triplett, Michele, BSSeattle, WA
Tuazon, Henry, MSLos Angeles, CA
Vecellio, Mark, MPAMidway, GA
Weil, Michael C., MBALombard, IL
Wesley, George B., MDBethesda, MD
Wiltsey, Michael T., MAHainesport, NJ
Wood, Juliet, MFSForest Park, GA
Wyatt, Elizabeth J., MSMissoula, MT
Trainee Affiliate
Bobak, Joseph A., IV, MAWindber, PA
Brown, Karen L., BASparks, NV
Bryan, Laura, MSFSWashington, DC
Burch, Tiffany, MALong Beach, CA
Daniels, Nicholas, BAWinnetka, IL
Dietzel, James F., MSFSOak Hill, VA
Durie, James R., BSLos Angeles, CA
Duryea, Rose R., MANew Orleans, LA
Fredrickson, Laura, MSFSLeavenworth, KS
Gamlin, Gabriela, BSLa Quinta, CA
Koller, Joceleyn, MSBaltimore, MD
Kollmann, Christopher G., BSBel Air, MD
Lukkes, Amanda, BARosemont, MN
MacBean, Alexander P., BSWashington, DC
Martinez, David, BSImperial Beach, CA
McDonald, Andrea, MSFSCentennial, CO
McGill, Rachel, BSEclectic, AL
McLaren, Stewart, MFSLas Vegas, NV
Minday, Susanne, MSFSStillwater, MN
Montoya, Victoria V., MFSAlbuquerque, NM
Morris-Hughes, Lori, MScChesapeake, VA
Nicholson, Julie, MFSWoodbridge, VA
Northcutt, Elisabeth A., MFSMesa, AZ
Pakhomou, Serge-Moses, MANew York, NY
Ramsey, Scott A., MSManassas, VA
Reust, Jessica, MFSArlington, VA
Riles, Matthew, BSSebring, FL
Royer, Teresa J., MSNHumble, TX
Rubart, Arthur D., BAWinter Park, FL
Schindell, Jennifer, BSNAlbany, OR
Stoehr, Robin T., BSMorgantown, WV
Thomas, Alice, MSRichmond, VA
Vaughn, Jana C., MFSPensacola, FL
Viculis, Lori, BSLansing, MI
Weigand, Kimberly J., MFSSan Diego, CA
Student Affiliate
Adkins, Amanda L.Angola, IN
Ah Sam, StephanieHonolulu, HI
Aiu, JoAnn K.Kaiulua, HI
Amian, CzarinaHonolulu, HI
Anderson, AlieshaSt. Paul, MN
Anderson, Jennifer L., BSBirmingham, AL
Atherton, MonicaKailua, HI
Bahta, Mitchell, MSNColorado Springs, CO
Beltran, Leilani, BAGermantown, MD
Berry, Jessica L.St. Louis, MO
Bixby, Adam, BAMilford, CT
Black, BryanWaco, TX
Blakey, LisaLincoln, NE
Box, BrittanyBurleson, TX
Brown, Katherine M., BAThe Woodlands, TX
Cadiente, PamelaHonolulu, HI
Carrier, Domenica, RN, BSNFresh Meadows, NY
Champagne, Bryan G.Binghamton, NY
Choe, Marie Y.Woodbridge, VA
Cioci, CynthiaApopka, FL
Cofell, Aaron B., BSBismarck, ND
Cole, WilliamRichmond, VA
Colombo, GinaOrlando, FL
Corley, Noelle, BAMililani, HI
Cox, KimberlyGoutier, MS
Czemerynski, MaryBuffalo, NY
Dalton, RashandaHarrisburg, PA
Dapson, PaulaCicero, NY
DeGreeff, Lauryn, BACosta Mesa, CA
Delaney, JoniGilbert, AZ
Demara, RachelLaurel Hill, FL
DeVoogd, AliciaKailua, HI
Edmonds, TaraHoover, AL
Eriksen, AmandineErie, PA
Evans, SusanAngus Scotland
Fahrig, GlennBoutte, LA
Felipe-Ortega, Kendra, BSFort Worth, TX
Fitzpatrick, CourtneyWindsor, ON Canada
Flynn, Katherine, BScSydney, NSW Australia
Gingras, AndreanneRichmond, VA
Gonzaga, Joey, BAAiea, HI
Grumbley, SarahTempe, AZ
Gutowski, Erin, BSFranklin, WI
Haarhues, CourtneyOrlando, FL
Hagino, SharyseWahiawa, HI
Hanes, Rebecca, BSWoodland, WA
Harris, Shonda, BABirmingham, AL
Hayter, ShanaGoderich, ON Canada
Henry, Amouy A.Richmond, VA
Hernandez, Casandra, BA, BSRichmond, VA
Hodge, V. MichellCleveland, TN
Holt, KathrynCovington, TN
Huneycutt, ChristineRichmond, VA
Jackson, Andrea M., BABirmingham, MI
Kalafat, JustinMorgantown, WV
Kelly, J.A., MSBloemfontein South Africa
APPLICANTS CONT.
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Keplinger, Judy, BSNewark, CA
Lamers, RyanFrankford, ON Canada
Landon-Chellemi, LynetteHaleiwa, HI
Lange, MarilynCircle Pines, MN
Leach, KaylaPittsfield, MA
Long, Paige, BSHuntington, WV
Lonian, Kayla, BAPlano, TX
Lynch, Shandra, BAKnoxville, TN
Mahaney, MariahWichita, KS
Mancebo, LauraClifton Park, NY
Marks, MelindaSan Diego, CA
Marschner, Julie, BSSacramento, CA
McDonald, LaurenBel Air, MD
McKenzie, Kari E.Honolulu, HI
Morrissette, Kimberly A., BACanton, NY
Myers, LindaLos Angeles, CA
Neal, DarleneColorado Springs, CO
Nelson, Carol L.Fort Myers, FL
Nishimura, Yasuko, BASunnyvale, CA
Panagopoulos, Chrisanthy, BSStockton, CA
Petit, MelaniePhoenix, AZ
Pettit, CarrieBallaton Spa, NY
Pohlot, Stephen P.Cross River, NY
Roach, MeghanLakewood, OH
Robinson-Manus, Kacy M., BSNew Haven, CT
Schardien, ShannonGreat Falls, MT
Schuster, KatyaJacksonville, FL
Shepperson, Keisha, BSRichmond, VA
Shin, DongRichmond, VA
Snay, Tara A.Malta, NY
Stalter, NicoleHonolulu, HI
Stearns, Michelle, BSNWaupaca, WI
Steel, Jennifer H., BSOdenton, MD
Takemoto, JodyKaneohe, HI
Taylor, Erinmarie K.Waco, TX
Terstegge, Stacie, MSDublin, CA
Toole, Ursula M.P.Newcastle, WA
Troubina, OlgaGlen Allen, VA
Turner, HaleyWaco, TX
VanLeer, Tyra L., BSToledo, OH
VanWie, JenniferCentral Square, NY
Waldron, MichelleWest Haven, CT
Weathers, MechelleRichmond, VA
Wilson, Kristin A., BANew Haven, CT
Wright, Allison, BA, BSVictoria, TX
JURISPRUDENCE
Associate Member
Anderson, J. Christopher, JDToledo, OH
Beatty, Jennifer, JDMarion, IN
Blake, Sandra M., JDOak Park, IL
Brenner, Susan W., JDDayton, OH
Buckallew, Trent R., JDGilbert, AZ
Fairstein, Linda, JDNew York, NY
Foulston, Nola T., JDWichita, KS
Green, William C., JDNewport News, VA
Grossman, Michael, JD, LLMEvanston, IL
Landau, Jerry G., JDScottsdale, AZ
McNamee, Brian, MD, JDLorain, OH
Raum, Bernard A., JD, MFSColumbia, MD
Reinhardt, J. Randall, JDLexington, KY
Squires, Douglas W., JDColumbus, OH
Weiss, Danielle, JDWashington, DC
Winterich, Daniel R., JDSylvania, OH
Trainee Affiliate
Freeman, Sarah K., JDJacksonville, FL
Gruszecki-Smalley, Cara, JDTullahoma, TN
Tseu, Andrew, DDS, JDTopeka, KS
Student Affiliate
Browning, James R., BSOak Park, IL
Lewis, KristenPittsburgh, PA
Morgan, Steven C., MAKingwood, TX
ODONTOLOGY
Associate Member
Aschheim, Kenneth W., DDSNew York, NY
Bollinger, Susan, DDSNewport Beach, CA
Cano, Roy, DDSMcAllen, TX
Crockett, G. Roland, DDSHuntington, WV
Dieng, Khalifa, DDSDakar, West Africa Senegal
Ehresmann, John H., DDSNorthfield, MN
Eshelman, James D., DDSLakewood, WA
Faktor, Edward C., DMDLakewood, NJ
Fletcher, Delora L., DDSSan Diego, CA
Freeman, Adam J., DDSWestport, CT
Frill, Mark C., DDSLa Vista, NE
Giusto, Thomas J., DDSSummit, NJ
Halpern, Jerry L., DDSNew York, NY
Harte, David B., DMDMilton, MA
Havens, Nancy, DDS, MBASarasota, FL
Lettie, Jacqueline R., DDSChatham, NJ
Monzavi, Babak F., DDSEsfahan Iran
Nelson, Craig L., DDSLagrange, IN
Nuzzolese, Emilio, PhDBari Italy
Olmsted, William D., DMDHammondsport, NY
Park, Hee-Kyung, DDS, PhDSeoul Korea
Rhoads, Howard N., DDSAfton, WY
Rios, Tara, DDSBrownsville, TX
Romano, Frank J., DMDBridgeport, CT
Saito, Hanae, DDSNew York, NY
Scott, David L., DDSGraham, TX
Smith, Elizabeth R., DDSVirginia Beach, VA
Swyter, Stephanie, DMDPortland, OR
Vitiello, Kathryn I., DMDSomerville, MA
Weller, Susan, DMDJacksonville, IL
Wisner, Stella L., DDSBuena Park, CA
Trainee Affiliate
Beehler, Richard, DDSVictoria, BC Canada
DePaoli, Karen M., DDSCarmichael, CA
Eckley, L. Edward, III, DDSBeckley, WV
McNamee, Anne H., DDS, MScKing of Prussia, PA
Mertz, Kenneth, Jr., DMD, PhDFernandina Beach, FL
Metcalf, Roger D., DDSArlington, TX
Rainone, Angelo D., DDSElmwood Park, IL
Student Affiliate
Haynes, Elizabeth S.Alabaster, AL
Maness, Holland, BSMartinez, GA
PATHOLOGY/BIOLOGY
Associate Member
Alexander, Russell T., MDDurham, NC
Arunkumar, Ponni, MBBSChicago, IL
Beauthier, J.P., MDCharleroi Hainaut Belgium
Benjamin, Jacqueline, MDAlbuquerque, NM
Benson, Michael J., DOAPO, AP
Bishop, Clifton P., PhDMorgantown, WV
Blaise, Joseph F., MDQuincy, MA
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Brown, Daniel K., MDAugusta, GA
De Letter, Els, MDGent Belgium
Dungan, Hardy, DVMParis, KY
DuPre, D’Michelle P., MDMiami Beach, FL
Eason, Eric A., MDAtlanta, GA
Freeman, Michael, DC, MDSalem, OR
Gruszecki, Amy C., DOBirmingham, AL
Hampikian, Greg, PhDMorrow, GA
Harvey, Lisa, PhDLucerne Valley, CA
Hickey, Kelly L., MDRichmond, VA
Kohlmeier, R.E., MDPhoenix, AZ
Lacy, J. Matthew, MDSeattle, WA
Lemmon, Julie W., MDSilver Springs, MD
Littman, Charles, MBChBWinnipeg, MB Canada
Luckasevic, Todd M., DORichmond, VA
Lyons, John C., MDErie, PA
Melinek, Judy, MDSan Francisco, CA
Moffatt, Ellen, MDRedwood City, CA
Mondini, Paolo, MDTorino Italy
Motte, Reinhard W., MDPembroke Pines, FL
Omalu, Bennet I., MD, MPHPittsburgh, PA
Paul, Ian, MDAlbuquerque, NM
Perret, Guillaume, MDGeneva Switzerland
Philip, Abraham T., MDBeverly, MA
Popovic, Tanja, MD, PhDAtlanta, GA
Rapkiewicz, Amy V., MDWashington, DC
Rath, David A., MDWesterville, OH
Rogev, Maurice G., MBChBTel Aviv, Jaffo Israel
Rutherford, John, MBChB, DMJManchester United Kingdom
Sanders, Jane A., MDJackson, MS
Sgan, Stephen L., MDTallahassee, FL
Sherry, William E., MDLos Angeles, CA
Shuman, Mark J., MDMiami, FL
Spiridonov, Valery, MD, PhDKazan Russia
Tie, Jian, MDTokyo Japan
Watson, Erin J., PhDBaton Rouge, LA
Ybarra, R. Joe, MDBrownsville, TX
Trainee Affiliate
Hamel, Marianne, MD, PhDPhiladelphia, PA
Kannan, Rajesh P., MDHighland Park, NJ
Pasquale-Styles, Melissa, MDDetroit, MI
Student Affiliate
Chenault, JasonRichmond, VA
Chiaravalli, MarcoVarese Italy
Gee, JodiRutland, VT
Khunkhun, Parveen, BSBurnaby, BC Canada
Nolte, Jena, BSFort Worth, TX
Polewiczowska, Beata, HBScMississauga, ON Canada
Randall, Steven, BSUtica, NY
Roberson, Rochelle, BSHouston, TX
PHYSICALANTHROPOLOGY
Associate Member
Agelarakis, Anagnostis, PhDGarden City, NY
Bell, Lynne S., PhDBurnaby, BC Canada
Byrd, John E., PhDHickam AFB, HI
Christensen, Alexander F., PhDHickman AFB, HI
Davis, Matthew J., MAGlen Carbon, IL
Gillis, Kelly E., MAFredericksburg, VA
Kronen, DaveCanoga Park, CA
MacKinnon, Gaille, MScBanffshire Scotland
Mulhern, Dawn M., PhDAlexandria, VA
Prince, Debra A., PhDKnoxville, TN
Schaefer, Maureen, MACincinnati, OH
Snow, Frederick J., PhDPeachtree City, GA
Spatola, Brian F., MAWashington, DC
Tuller, Hugh, MAMilford, MI
York, Heather P., MAKent, OH
Trainee Affiliate
Allaire, Maria, MADurango, CO
Bouzon, Helen, MABaton Rouge, LA
Cotter, Meghan M., MSMiddleton, WI
Jelaca Tavakoli, Maria, MScLa Jolla, CA
Kalmey, Jonathan K., PhDErie, PA
Kjorlien, Yvonne, BScEdmonton, AB Canada
Ramsay, Heather L., MAWarminster, PA
Shamblin, Casey, MABaton Rouge, LA
Steger, Pamela, MSGrapevine, TX
Suskewicz, Jaime A., MABaton Rouge, LA
Vidoli, Giovanna, MScMcLean, VA
Wheatley, Frances M., MANashville, TN
Student Affiliate
Agnew, AmandaPotsdam, NY
Alcock, Catherine, BKinEast Lansing, MI
Barnum, Kori, BALake Oswego, OR
Bauer, Tiffany M., BSJohnson City, NY
Beach, Jeremy J., BAErie, PA
Beary, Mark O., BABemus Point, NY
Beatrice, Jared, BALansing, MI
Burt, Nicole M., BAEast Lansing, MI
Chapman, Erin, BAErie, PA
Cuff, Abbie, BScLouchborough United Kingdom
Curry, Joseph W., II, BAGulfport, MS
Giguere, Melissa L.Krum, TX
Hammond, KimGunter, TX
Hampton, Angela, BSAlbuquerque, NM
Herr, HayleyLaramie, WY
Hillier, Maria L., BAFortune, NF Canada
Jackson, Daniel, BASan Marcos, TX
Josselyn, Corey, BAEast Lansing, MI
Klingerman, Katherine, BABaton Rouge, LA
Kroman, Anne, MAKnoxville, TN
Lee, Chae, BAErie, PA
Lindberg, Megan R., BSErie, PA
Miller, Danielle A., BSColumbia, MO
Milligan, Colleen, BAEast lansing, MI
O’Brien, R. Christopher, MFSDunedin New Zealand
Olson, Gregory D., BABradford, ON Canada
Paolello, Josephine M., BAErie, PA
Penney, Adrienne, BARochester Hills, MI
Piper, Andrea L., BAErie, PA
Pratt, Elizabeth A., BALaramie, WY
Pulford, Mangan, BSChico, CA
Rainwater, Christopher, BAErie, PA
Regan, Laura A., MSGainesville, FL
Sheehan, SarahErie, PA
Smith, Victoria, BABaton Rouge, LA
Soler, Angela, BSEast Lansing, MI
Tichnell, Tracey, BSLansing, MI
Torpey, Melissa, BAEast Lansing, MI
Wenke, Courtney M., BSDenton, TX
Whitman, Elizabeth J., MAMason, MI
Wilson, Andrew, BSErie, PA
Worne, Heather, BSBinghamton, NY
Wydra, Michelle, BABaton Rouge, LA
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PSYCHIATRY &BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
Associate Member
Cesarini, Danielle, PsyDPleasantville, NY
Donovan, Gerald F., MDSilver Spring, MD
Englert, David R., PhDWaldorf, MD
Kraemer, Gretchen, JD, PhDWest Des Moines, IA
Lopez-Leon, Manuel, MDNew York, NY
Malin-Quinn, Sharon, PhDDanbury, CT
Obolsky, Alexander E., MDChicago, IL
Palarea, Russell E., PhDLaurel, MD
Saleh, Fabian, MDWorcester, MA
Tremblay, John, MDSanta Monica, CA
Trainee Affiliate
Buka, Stephanie, MAPittsburgh, PA
Giardini, Terry A., MACaledonia, IL
Lee, Li-Wen G., MDNew York, NY
Student Affiliate
Dukas, Kara S., BANorfolk, VA
Edwards, Kerri-AnneCoral Springs, FL
Krishack, CelesteChicago, IL
Miller, LisaOmaha, NE
Sanders, Robert W., BAChicago, IL
Schneider, JessicaMidlothian, VA
QUESTIONEDDOCUMENTS
Associate Member
Cheng, Nellie, BSSan Jose, CA
Harmless, Lee Ann, BAIndianapolis, IN
McCarley-Celentano, Darla, BACastle Rock, CO
Miller, Sandra L., BSHummelstown, PA
Parrett, David L., MBAOklahoma City, OK
Stuebe, Kathleen A., BSColumbus, OH
Vargas, Rigo, BAChicago, IL
Trainee Affiliate
Bedor, Stephen, BAHarrisburg, PA
TOXICOLOGY
Associate Member
Barbieri, Edward J., PhDAbington, PA
Cagalawan, Cesar C., BSCebu Philippines
Cengiz, Salih, PhDIstanbul Turkey
Cooley, Susan, BAPhoenix, AZ
DiGregorio, G. John, MD, PhDWillow Grove, PA
Easton, Tracy, BALouisville, KY
Edmiston, Jennifer A., BSLexington, KY
Erbeck, Julie, MSChapel Hill, TN
Godfrey, Murrell, PhDUniversity, MS
Gorczynski, Laura Y., MScToronto, ON Canada
Gormley, Elizabeth, MSLansing, MI
Hanson, Tad J., BSMesa, AZ
Harmon, Jennifer, BSLong Beach, CA
Hippolyte, Theresa M., BSMiami, FL
Jensen, Helene, MSFSSanta Ana, CA
Justicia-Palomares, H., PhDSevilla Spain
Kugelberg, Fredrik C., PhDLinkoping Sweden
LaBay, Laura, PhDWillow Grove, PA
Lais, Amy L., BSPhoenix, AZ
Lambing, Matthew K., MSFSDallas, TX
Lord, Colleen, BSWestchester, IL
McCall-Tackett, Kimberly, BSPhoenix, AZ
Mertens-Maxham, Diane J., BSPhoenix, AZ
Paladino, Michelle, MFSOakdale, NY
Peace, Michelle R., PhDRichmond, VA
Poirier, Tracye K., BSGrapevine, TX
Poklis, Justin, BSChapel Hil, NC
Sabucedo, Alberto J., PhDMiami, FL
Singh, Dalbir, MBBS, MDChandigarh India
Smith, Angela M., BSVersailles, KY
Spiller, Henry A., MSLouisville, KY
Tang, Min, MABelle Mead, NJ
Umberger, Logan, BSWilmington, DE
Ward, Mike, BSVersailles, KY
Wyman, John F., PhDColumbus, OH
Yeatman, Dustin T., BSOrlando, FL
Trainee Affiliate
Anderson, Jaima E., MFSCleveland, GA
Bayard, CienaWilmington, DE
Crowe, Miranda J., BSLa Vergne, TN
Garner, Rachel, BSLargo, FL
Guia, Lillian, BSUnion City, NJ
Jennings, Jessica, BSMiddleton, DE
Lazenby, Justin, MSSalem, OR
Swanson, Dina, BSMinneapolis, MN
Student Affiliate
Bai, Erin K., BAAttleboro, MA
Bebout, Alicia R., BSRichmond, VA
Espinal, MichelleJersey City, NJ
Helms, Catharine, BSRichmond, VA
Hokanson, Stephen P.Morgantown, WV
Maffia, Kerri M., BSHelena, AL
Neppl, Kelly, BASt. Paul, MN
Nilsen, KristinaRichmond, VA
Perusse, Kimberly, BSRichmond, VA
Polakovic, Alexandra, BALanghorne, PA
Quinn, Melinda, BSMurfreesboro, TN
Scherperel, Gwynyth, BA, BSOkemos, MI
Jan S. Bashinski, MCrim, Fellow of the Criminalistics Section, September 2004.
Arthur Conners, BS, Retired Fellow of the Criminalistics Section, August 2004.
Donald J. Myronuk, PhD, PE, PI, Fellow of the Engineering Sciences Section, September 2004.
Barbara Spence-O’Donnell, BSN, Associate Member of the General Section, unknown.
IN MEMORIAM
APPLICANTSAPPLICANTS
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Young Forensic Scientists ForumNewsletter
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FORENSIC SCIENCES
November 2004 Editor: Sheila Estacio Dennis, MS
Supplement to the Academy News(Part 1 of 1)
As I approach the end of my term of service to the YFSF, Ilook back and see how my focus in the forensic sciences haschanged from getting into the field, advanced education, andnetworking with professionals. Now my shift has changed tothe improvement of forensic sciences, both with funding andkeeping abreast with new technologies and research.
I received an email from the Consortium of ForensicScience Organizations regarding asking your Congressmanand Senator to keep the Senate's mark of $20 millionfunding for the Paul Coverdell Act. I urge all of you to do thesame.
"Coverdell grants are intended to improve the quality andtimeliness of forensic science and medical examiner services,including services provided by laboratories operated byStates and those operated by units of local government."(from US Dept. of Justice Grant Announcement Fiscal Year2004).
This election year is promoting a very "vote conscious"young America with vote campaigns such as “Rock the Vote”and Citizen Change's “Vote or Die,” and MTV's “Choose orLose.” I urge you not only to vote this year, but to also callyour Congressman and Senator and urge him/her to vote forthe continued improvement and funding of the ForensicSciences. Call CFSO lobbyist Beth Lavach at (703) 622-8752for more information.
I was sitting in my doctor's office reading an article fromNew York magazine, written by one of our medicalexaminer's, Jonathan Hayes. It was about the televisionshow CSI: New York, and how it "works not so much asforensic science, but as forensic science fiction." Our veryown YFSF President, Claire Shepard, is quoted in this articlefor her essay regarding CSI in the YFSF Newsletter, fromJanuary 2001! Claire's focus on the show was "Where is thereality in this show?". Kudos to Claire on receivingrecognition and to Dr. Hayes for a well written article andfor being an avid reader of the YFSF Newsletter!
The article may be found in the September 27, 2004issue of New York, pages 36-39.
With the AAFS annual meeting less than four monthsaway, I hope you are all getting excited for your trip to "TheBig Easy!" This year's YFSF Breakfast Session will be a doublefeature — a case presentation, followed by a resumé critiqueand question/answer discussion.
The morning will kick-off bright and early with food,drinks, and some brief YFSF business. Adam Becnel of theLouisiana State Police Crime Lab will then present a combi-nation of interesting cases he has worked on as a forensicscientist in the Physical Evidence Unit. We will then move into the resumé review discussion. I encourage you all to bringyour resumés for submittal at the YFSF Special Session. Yourresumés will then be reviewed and critiqued by several labdirectors. The resumés will be returned to you at thebreakfast session, and the reviewers will be available to fieldquestions about your resumé, job hunting, and the forensicscience field.
I look forward to spending an interesting and informativemorning with you all in New Orleans!
— Amanda Frohwein, BS
Still interested in giving a presentation? Good! We stillhave room for young forensic scientists to give a presen-tation on any forensic topic ranging from what they do in thelaboratory, to forensic science research, to advice on how toget that first forensic job. If you are a student, someone newto the field, or have been in the field for less than five years,please consider giving a presentation. We currently havepresenters from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, theDrug Enforcement Administration, the Harris County MedicalExaminer's Office, Florida International University, and WestVirginia University. If you are interested in giving a presen-tation please send an email to [email protected]. TheYFSF BYOS is a great opportunity to share your knowledgeand to learn something new at the same time. If you won'tbe able to give a presentation, please still plan to attend andparticipate in the event!
YFSF Breakfast Session Update
YFSF Bring Your Own Slides Session
Participate in the YFSF Poster Session!
Tuesday, February 22, 2005 6:30-8:00 pm (Tentative)
• Undergraduate/Graduate Students, Emerging Forensic Scientists, and Veterans to the field are welcome
• Introduce your ideas in a comfortable and educational environment
• Present your undergraduate/graduate research or papers
• Share unique or educational cases encountered in the field
• YFSF Poster Session to follow the Annual YFSF Meeting at the AAFS Meeting February 2005, in New Orleans
• All relevant subjects from all forensic disciplines are welcome: DNA/Serology, Forensic Anthropology, Forensic Pathology/Medicine, Forensic Investigation, Forensic Computer Science, Odontology, Case Studies, Forensic Nursing, Forensic Psychiatry/Psychology and the Law, etc.
• Already presenting in another AAFS Session? Present your poster for the YFSF!
Contact Marrah E. Lachowicz BA, MFS, GCCP, to participate or for more information:[email protected]
Register for the YFSF Special Session!Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Everything for the 2005 Young Forensic Scientists Forum Special Session has been finalized. All we are waiting on nowis YOU! We hope to see some new faces at this year's session, and look forward to seeing some old ones as well."Forensic Science Outside the Box" is shaping up to be one of the best YFSF Special Sessions to date. We're busy puttingon the finishing touches. However, there are still a few surprises that are in the works.
Here's a breakdown of what we have planned. We've assembled eleven speakers from perhaps the most diverse andinteresting backgrounds in forensic science today. A presentation that is a must see of the academic session will be givenby Vahid Majidi, the Chief Science Advisor for the United States Department of Justice, who will be discussing the role ofscience and technology in Homeland Security. Also, at the end of the academic session there will be a panel discussion,entitled "Forensic Science in Louisiana," that you won't want to miss.
Back by popular demand this year will be the 2nd Annual YFSF Poster Session social, which is being held on Tuesdaynight after the Special Session. Hope to see you in New Orleans!
— Allison Curran, BSYFSF Programming Chair
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NOVEMBER 2004
15-19 Basic Forensic Pathology Course—Presentedby the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology.To be held at the Doubletree Hotel inRockville, MD. CONTACT: Ricky Giles
Department of Medical Education Armed Forces Institute of Pathology 6900 Georgia Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20306-6000 (202) 782-2637, or (800) 577-3749 Fax: (202) 782-5020, or (800) 441-0094 [email protected] www.afip.org/departments/edu
/upcoming.htm
15-19Shooting Incident Reconstruction/Officer-Involved Shootings Course—To be held atthe Mansfield Police Department in Mansfield,TX (Dallas-Forth Worth Metro).CONTACT: Ed Hueske
17-18Property and Evidence Room ManagementTraining Course—To be held the MidlandCounty Sheriff's Office in Midland, TX.CONTACT: Chief Deputy Ed Krevit
Midland County Sheriff's Office400 S. MainMidland, TX 79701(432) 688-1007 Fax: (432) 688-8917
17-20Fourth Annual TWGFEX Symposium on Fireand Explosion Debris Analysis and SceneInvestigation: Objectivity - Avoiding Bias—To be held at the Hawthorn Suites at theOrlando International Airport in Orlando, FL.CONTACT: National Center for Forensic Sciences
University of Central FloridaPO Box 162367Orlando, FL 32816-2367(407) 823-6469http://ncfs.ucf.edu/twgfex
29-Dec. 2Basic Crime Scene Investigation Workshop—To be held the Midland County Sheriff's Officein Midland, TX.CONTACT: Chief Deputy Ed Krevit
Midland County Sheriff's Office400 S. MainMidland, TX 79701(432) 688-1007 Fax: (432) 688-8917
29-Dec 3Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Workshop—To be held at the Metropolitan PoliceInstitute in Miami, FL.CONTACT: Toby L. Wolson
2-52004 Winter Meeting of the AmericanAcademy of Psychoanalysis and DynamicPsychiatry—To be held at the Wyndham CityCenter in Washington, DC.CONTACT: Executive Office
American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry
PO Box 30Bloomfield, CT 06002(888) 691-8281 Fax: (860) [email protected]
5-10Robert F. Borkenstein Course on Alcohol andHighway Safety: Testing, Research andLitigation—To be held at Indiana University,Center for Studies of Law In Action, inBloomington, IN.CONTACT: Darlena Lindsay
Indiana UniversityCenter for Studies of Law In Action1033 E. 3rd Street302 Sycamore HallBloomington, IN 47405(812) 855-1783 Fax: (812) [email protected]/~lawactn
JANUARY 2005
10-14The Analysis and Reconstruction of Crimes ofViolence—To be held at the St. Louis CountyMunicipal Police Academy in St. Louis, MO.CONTACT: Becky Murphy
(314) 889-8608
24-28Medicolegal Death Investigator TrainingCourse—Sponsored by the Saint LouisUniversity School of Medicine, Division of Forensic Pathology. To be held in St. Louis, MO.CONTACT: Mary Fran Ernst or Julie Howe
Saint Louis University School of Medicine1402 South Grand Blvd., R512St. Louis, MO 63104(314) 268-5970 Fax: (314) [email protected]://medschool.slu.edu/masters
28-Feb. 1American Society for Mass Spectrometry17th Sanibel Conference on MassSpectrometry - Mass Spectrometry inForensic Science and Counterterrorism—To be held at the Sundial Resort in SanibelIsland, FL.CONTACT: Pete Dreifuss
BATFE, National Laboratory Center6000 Ammendale RoadAmmendale, MD 20705(240) [email protected]
FEBRUARY 2005
21-25Medicolegal Death Investigator TrainingCourse—Sponsored by the Saint LouisUniversity School of Medicine, Division ofForensic Pathology. To be held in St. Louis, MO.CONTACT: Mary Fran Ernst or Julie Howe
Saint Louis University School of Medicine1402 South Grand Blvd, R512St. Louis, MO 63104(314) 268-5970 Fax: (314) [email protected]://medschool.slu.edu/masters
22-269th Annual Conference and Workshops ofthe Biofeedback Foundation of Europe—To be held at the Provinicale HogeschoolLimburg in Hasselt, Belgium.CONTACT: Danielle Matto
4-6The American College of Legal Medicine 45thConference on Legal Medicine—To be held inSan Diego, CA.CONTACT: Sue O'Sullivan
American College of Legal Medicine1111 N. Plaza Drive, Suite 550Schaumburg, IL 60173(847) 969-0283 Fax: (847) [email protected]
7-11Sexual Assault Response Team TrainingProgram—To be held at the Hyatt RegencyHotel, Bethesda, MD.CONTACT: Ricky Giles
Armed Forces Institute of PathologyWashington, DC 20306-6000(202) [email protected]://www.afip.org/Departments/
edu/upcoming.htm
11-13Basic Facial Reconstruction SculptureWorkshop—To be held at the UTHSCSADental School in San Antonio, TX.CONTACT: Betty Pat. Gatliff
SKULLpture Lab1026 Leslie LaneNorman, OK 73069(405) 321-8706
17-19The Sixth International Conference onForensic Statistics—To be held at The Centerfor the Study of Law, Science, and Technologyat the Arizona State University College of Lawin Tempe, AZ.CONTACT: Andrew (Sandy) Askland, PhD
Center for Law, Science, & TechnologyArizona State UniversityCollege of LawMcAllister & Orange StreetsPO Box 877906Tempe, AZ 85287-7906(480) 965-6606 Fax: (480) [email protected]://icfs.law.asu.edu/
21-2541st Annual Forensic Dental Identificationand Emerging Technologies Conference—To be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel,Bethesda, MD.CONTACT: TSgt. Stephen Huntington
Armed Forces Institute of PathologyWashington, DC 20306-6000(202) [email protected]://www.afip.org/Departments/
edu/upcoming.htm
APRIL 2005
4-8Detection, Recovery and Examination ofFootwear Impression Evidence Course—Tobe held at the Ramada Inn in Jacksonville, FL.CONTACT: Bill Bodziak
18-22Shooting Incident Reconstruction/Officer-Involved Shootings—To be held at TheNorthwestern University Center for PublicSafety in Evanston, IL.CONTACT: Pete Van Dyke
22-26Medicolegal Death Investigator TrainingCourse—Sponsored by the Saint LouisUniversity School of Medicine, Division ofForensic Pathology. To be held in St. Louis, MO.CONTACT: Mary Fran Ernst or Julie Howe
Saint Louis University School of Medicine1402 South Grand Blvd., R512St. Louis, MO 63104(314) 268-5970 Fax: (314) [email protected]://medschool.slu.edu/masters
MAY 20059-13Basic Facial Reconstruction SculptureWorkshop—To be held at the ScottsdaleArtists School in Scottsdale, AZ.CONTACT: Betty Pat. Gatliff
SKULLpture Lab1026 Leslie LaneNorman, OK 73069(405) 321-8706
18-20The Mid-Atlantic Association of ForensicScientists 2005 Meeting—To be held at theSheraton Station Square Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA.CONTACT: Sarah L. Kinneer
PA State PoliceGreensburg Regional Laboratory(724) 832-3294www.maafs.org
19-222005 Annual Meeting of the AmericanAcademy of Psychoanalysis and DynamicPsychiatry—To be held in Atlanta, GA.CONTACT: Executive Office
American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry
PO Box 30Bloomfield, CT 06002(888) 691-8281 Fax: (860) [email protected]
JUNE 2005
16-17SEAK, Inc. 14th Annual National ExpertWitness Seminar—To be held in Cape Cod, MA.CONTACT: Alex Babitsky
29-July 2The 15th European Conference onPsychology and Law --New Horizons forPsychology and Law—To be held at LeMeridien Villon Resort & Convention Centrein Vilnius, Lithuania.CONTACT: Rita Zukauskiene, Ph.D.
Department of PsychologyLaw University of LithuaniaValakupiu str. 5, LT-10101 VilniusLITHUANIATel. + 370 5 2768828Fax.: + 370 5 2740603http://www.ltu.lt/~ecpl/
JULY 2005
5-7Second International Fire & ArsonInvestigation Conference—To be held at theUniversity of Teesside in Middlesbrough,United Kingdom.CONTACT: International Fire & Arson
Investigation ConferenceSchool of Science & TechnologyUniversity of TeessideMiddlesbroughTees Valley TS1 3BAUnited Kingdom+44 (0) 1642 342427Fax: +44 (0) 1642 [email protected]
25-29Masters 11 Conference for Advanced DeathInvestigation—Sponsored by the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Division of Forensic Pathology. To be held in St. Louis, MO.CONTACT: Mary Fran Ernst or Julie Howe
Saint Louis University School of Medicine1402 South Grand Blvd, R512St. Louis, MO 63104(314) 977-5970 Fax: (314) [email protected]://medschool.slu.edu/masters
AUGUST 2005
21-2617th Meeting of the InternationalAssociation of Forensic Sciences—To be heldat the Hong Kong Convention & ExhibitionCenter in Hong Kong, China.CONTACT: IAFS 2005 Hong Kong
Conference Secretariatc/o International Conference
Consultants, Ltd.Units 501-3, 5th FloorFar East Consortium Building121 Des Voeux Road CentralHong Kong+(852) 2559 9973Fax: +(852) 2547 [email protected]
National & international meetings of interest to forensic scientists are included as space permits.MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES
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FORENSIC CHEMIST (ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR)The Chemistry Department at TowsonUniversity is seeking applicants for theposition of Forensic Chemist (Assistant/Associate Professor). Qualifications includea PhD in chemistry or closely related field;post-doctoral experience desirable.Requisite number of years teaching andlevel of scholarship/research required forconsideration for the rank of associateprofessor. The incumbent is expected toestablish externally funded undergraduateprogram with teaching responsibilities inforensic chemistry and related courses.New DNA amplification/analysis and FTIRmicroscope facilities available. Submitresume, statement of teaching philosophy,description of research interests, photo-copies of undergraduate/graduatetranscripts and arrange to have threeletters of reference sent. CONTACT: Dr. David Larkin
FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner'sOffice is seeking applicants for theposition of Forensic Pathologist. TheSheriff-Coroner Bureau recently movedinto two new state of the art facilities, inthe cities of Perris and Indio. The mainoffice in Perris is located 60 miles east ofLos Angeles, 45 miles northeast of thebeach cities of neighboring OrangeCounty, and 90 miles north of San Diego.The Sheriff-Coroner Forensic Center Eastin Indio serves the eastern portions of thecounty including the desert cities of PalmSprings, Palm Desert, La Quinta, and IndianWells. The progressive management teamis looking for an enthusiastic pathologistto participate in the development of anationally recognized program inpathology. Applicants must be boardeligible or board certified to be consideredfor employment. CONTACT: Joseph I. Cohen, MD
Chief Forensic Pathologist Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner 800 South Redlands Blvd. Perris, CA 92570 Main: (909) 443-2300Direct: (909) 443-2350 Fax: (909) 443-2365 [email protected]
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR(FORENSIC ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY)The Department of Chemistry, CaliforniaState University-Fresno, is seeking acandidate with an earned doctorate (PhD)in analytical chemistry or a closely relatedfield with experience in analytical separa-tions and forensic science, with a com-mitment to and a potential for excellencein teaching and research. The appointmentwill be at the assistant, associate or fullprofessor level depending on the qualifica-tions of the candidate. Responsibilities willinclude teaching courses in analyticalchemistry and forensic science at theundergraduate and graduate (MS) levels aswell as general chemistry courses, demon-strating scholarly productivity, developinga funded research program, and helpingdevelop and lead new programs in forensicchemistry with the new California StateDepartment of Justice Crime Laboratorylocated on campus, other academicdepartment and other universities. Forfurther information, visitwww.csufresno.edu/Chemistry/search.Application deadline: November 15, 2004.CONTACT: Dr. Howard K. Ono
Search Committee ChairDepartment of ChemistryCalifornia State University, Fresno2555 E. San Ramon Avenue M/S SB70Fresno, CA 93740-8034(559) 278-2103Fax: (559) [email protected]
CRIMINALIST I, IIThe Miami-Dade Police Department, CrimeLaboratory, is seeking applicants for theposition of Criminalist I, II. Qualificationsinclude a BS in chemistry, biology, forensicscience, or related field. Must pass a back-ground check, polygraph test, and drugtesting. The lab is looking for entry andexperience personnel in Analytical DNAand Firearms/Tool Mark. Laboratory expe-rience is an advantage. Responsibilitiesinclude the analysis of controlled sub-stances, biological evidence (DNA),firearms, tool marks examination, courttestimony, report writing, and inde-pendent case analysis. Salary: $40,000 -$45,000/ annually. Submit resume, copiesof transcripts, and diploma. CONTACT: Miguel Palmer
DNA TECHNICAL MANAGERThe Harris County Medical Examiner'sOffice is seeking applicants for theposition of DNA Technical Manager.Qualifications include a graduate degree inbiology, chemistry, forensic science, or arelated area; OR, a waiver from theAmerican Society of Crime LaboratoryDirectors or other organizations desig-nated by the Director of the FBI. Aminimum of 12 semester or equivalentcredit hours must be completed success-fully that address the general subject areasof biochemistry, genetics and molecularbiology, as well as statistics and/or popu-lation genetics. Preferred skills includeknowledge of forensic DNA principles, lab-oratory techniques and technology andPolymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), ShortTandem Repeat (STR) analysis and capillaryelectrophoresis methods; knowledge ofbasic human anatomy, physiology andforensic serology; knowledge of biologicalevidence collection/preservation tech-niques and rules of evidence; the ability tomanage the operations of a forensic DNAlaboratory to include personnel relatedissues, budget, quality assurance/qualitycontrol and basic laboratory safety; and,computer literacy in the use of MicrosoftOffice applications and familiarity thedatabase applications such as: Justice TraxLIMS and CODIS. ABC (American Board ofCriminalistics) certification preferred. Thesuccessful candidate must have five yearsof DNA casework experience using recenttechnology. Three years of forensic DNAlaboratory experience at a facility(ies)where forensic DNA testing was performedfor the identification and evaluation of bio-logical evidence in criminal matters usingevidence screening, DNA extractions quan-tification, PCR amplification of STR frag-ments and ABI 310 Genetic Analyzerand/or ABI 310 0 Analyzer is preferred.Prior supervisory/management experienceis also preferred. The incumbent reports tothe Crime Laboratory Director; conductslaboratory examination and analyses ofspecimens submitted by forensic patholo-gists and law enforcement officersrequiring depth of experience; prioritizescases for analysis and assigns work daily toother DNA analysts; manages and super-vises the DNA Lab, the lab's budget andhires replacement staff; manages existinggrants and seeks new grants; suggestschanges to testing protocols based onexperience and participation in ASCLD/LABreview visit; once approved, trains other
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staff in the revised testing standards; and,follows rigorously all safety, methodmanual and Quality Assurance/QualityControl protocols. Other duties may beassigned by the Crime LaboratoryDirector/Chief Medical Examiner. Completetranscripts, certificates, and waivers arerequired with application. Employment iscontingent on passing a criminal back-ground check. Salary: up to $91,224/annually. Apply to ANNOUNCEMENTNUMBER: 10148 –P. CONTACT: Harris County Human Resources
1310 Prairie, Suite 240Houston, Texas 77054(713) 796-6830
DNA LABORATORY ANALYST IThe Harris County Medical Examiner'sOffice is seeking applicants for theposition of DNA Laboratory Analyst I.Qualifications include a graduate degree inbiology, chemistry, forensic science, orrelated field. Completed course work mustinclude biochemistry, molecular biology,and genetics along with course work ortraining that covers the subject area of sta-tistics and/or population genetics. Musthave three years experience performingcasework in a forensic laboratory using thefollowing techniques: evidence screening,DNA extraction, quantification, PCR ampli-fication of STR fragments, and ABI 310Genetic Analyzer and/or ABI 3100 GeneticAnalyzer. ABC certification preferred.Responsibilities include performing scien-tific examinations and analysis of bio-logical evidence collected in connectionwith death and criminal investigations;testing and screening for the presence ofbiological fluids and DNA analysis usingPCR/STR based methods; presentingfindings in a technical report and subse-quently, verbally in a court of law throughexpert witness testimony; following andestablishing protocols and procedures; andperforming other tasks as deemed nec-essary by the Technical Manager.Complete transcripts are required withapplication. Salary: $47,028 - $79,932/annually. Apply to Announcement Number:10187-P.CONTACT: Harris County Human Resources
1310 Prairie, Suite 240Houston, Texas 77054(713) 796-6830
DNA LABORATORY ANALYST IIIThe Harris County Medical Examiner'sOffice is seeking applicants for theposition of DNA Laboratory Analyst III.Qualifications include a bachelor's degreein biology, chemistry, forensic science, orrelated field. Completed course work mustinclude biochemistry, molecular biology,and genetics, along with course work ortraining that covers the subject area of sta-tistics and/or population genetics. Musthave one year of experience performingcasework in a forensic laboratory using thefollowing techniques: evidence screening,DNA extraction, quantification, PCR ampli-fication of STP fragments, and ABI 310Genetic Analyzer and/or ABI 3100 GeneticAnalyzer. ABC certification preferred.Responsibilities include performingscientific examinations and analyses ofbiological evidence collected in connectionwith death and criminal investigations;testing andscreening for thepresence of bio-logical fluids andDNA analysis using PCR/STR basedmethods; presenting findings in a technicalreport and subsequently, verbally in acourt of law through expert witnesstestimony; following all establishedprotocols and procedures; and performingother tasks assigned by the Supervisorand/or Laboratory Director. Completetranscripts are required with application.Salary: $36,999 - $59,892/annually. Applyto Announcement Number: 9993-P.CONTACT: Harris County Human Resources
1310 Prairie, Suite 240Houston, Texas 77054(713) 796-6830
FORENSIC CHEMIST IIIThe Harris County Medical Examiner'sOffice is seeking applicants for theposition of Forensic Chemist III.Qualifications include a bachelor's degreein forensic science or science and aminimum of one year of on-the-job expe-rience in the operation and maintenanceof GC and GC/MS. LC/MS, UV, and FTIRexperience is desired, but not required.Responsibilities include carrying out thelaboratory examinations and analysis ofexhibits submitted for controlled sub-stance examination by medical examiners
and law enforcement agencies and pre-senting the findings as a technical reportto subsequently and verbally be used incourt as an expert witness as necessary;following all protocol, method manuals,safety and quality assurance or qualitycontrol procedures; maintaining a safe andorderly work area; responding to profi-ciency testing as required, and performingother related duties as directed by thedirect supervisor and/or the ChiefToxicologist. Salary: $34,992 - $54,948/annually. Apply to Announcement Number:10192-P.CONTACT: Harris County Human Resources
1310 Prairie, Suite 240Houston, Texas 77054(713) 796-6830
FORENSIC CHEMIST IIThe Harris County Medical Examiner'sOffice is seeking applicants for theposition of Forensic Chemist II.Qualifications include a bachelor's degreein forensic science or chemistry and aminimum of two years of on-the-job expe-rience in the operation and maintenanceof GC, GC/MS. LC/MS, UV, and FTIR expe-rience is preferred, but not required.Responsibilities include carrying out labo-ratory examinations and analysis ofexhibits submitted by medical examinersand law enforcement agencies and pre-senting the findings as a technical reportand subsequently verbally in court as anexpert witness; following all protocol,method manuals, safety and qualityassurance or quality control procedures;maintaining a safe and orderly work area;responding to proficiency testing asrequired; and performing other relatedduties as assigned by the immediate super-visor and/or the Chief Toxicologist. Salary:$39,999 - $63,144/annually.CONTACT: Harris County Human Resources
1310 Prairie, Suite 240Houston, Texas 77054(713) 796-6830
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TOXICOLOGIST IIIThe Harris County Medical Examiner'sOffice is seeking applicants for theposition of Toxicologist III. Qualificationsinclude a bachelor's degree in science andtwo years of paid experience in solid phaseand/or liquid/liquid extractions from bio-logical matrices and preparation ofstandard curve and quality control spec-imens. One year of experience must bewith a forensic or clinical laboratory. Musthave experience in chromatographic tech-niques and instrument data systems. Amaster's degree in science will substitutefor one year of the required experience.Responsibilities include carrying out labo-ratory examinations and analysis ofexhibits submitted by medical examinersand law enforcement agencies; serving asan expert witness representing technicalreport findings; following all protocols,including Harris County PersonnelRegulations, "Medical Examiner's Policies",method manuals, safety and QA/QC proce-dures; maintaining a safe and orderly workarea; responding to proficiency testing asrequired; and performing related duties asassigned by the Toxicologist and/orLaboratory Director. Salary: $36,999 -$65,496/annually. Apply to AnnouncementNumber: 9988-P.CONTACT: Harris County Human Resources
1310 Prairie, Suite 240Houston, Texas 77054(713) 796-6830
DNA RESEARCH AND ANALYSISThe Bode Technology Group is seekingapplicants to perform DNA Research andAnalysis. Qualifications include a bachelor'sdegree in molecular biology or similarnatural science; proof of completion ofmolecular biology, genetics, statistics, bio-chemistry; official university transcripts;and U.S. citizenship required. Genotyperand/or ABI3100 experience preferred.Responsibilities include research devel-opment and high throughput forensiccasework. Job includes DNA research andidentification. Salary: $36,000/annually.CONTACT: Linda Farr
Director of Human ResourcesThe Bode Technology Group7364 Steel Mill DriveSpringfield, VA 22150(703) 644-1200Fax: (703) [email protected]
DNA ANALYST - HIGH THROUGHPUT CASE WORKThe Bode Technology Group is seekingapplicants for the position of DNA Analyst.Qualifications include a bachelor's degreein biology or a related natural science,including completion of molecular biology,statistics, biochemistry, and geneticscoursework. Entry level and positions forexperienced analysts are available.Responsibilities include DNA identificationand the analysis of case work in a highthroughput laboratory.CONTACT: Lisa Farr
7364 Steel Mill DriveSpringfield, VA 22150Fax: (703) [email protected]
FORENSIC TOXICOLOGISTThe Charlotte County Medical Examiner'sOffice is seeking applicants for theposition of Forensic Toxicologist.Qualifications include a BS or MS degree inforensic toxicology and a minimum of twoyears experience in operation and trou-bleshooting of GC, GC-MS, HPLC, UV-VIS,Spectrophotometer and ETS-Plus(immunoassay). Court testimonyexperience desirable.CONTACT: Paula Alexander
Director of OperationsCharlotte County ME Office18130 Paulson DrivePort Charlotte, FL 33954(941) 625-1111Fax: (941) 627-0995
CRIMINALIST III (Firearms and Tool Mark Examiner) The Broward County (FL) Sheriff’s Office isseeking applicants for the position ofCriminalist III (Firearms and Tool MarkExaminer). Qualifications include abachelor’s degree in the natural or physicalsciences (master’s degree is preferred);three years progressively skilled expe-rience in firearms and tool mark exami-nation; certification by the Association ofFirearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE)in Firearm Evidence Examination andIdentification or the American Board ofCriminalists; and court qualified in
firearm/tool mark identification andgunshot residue analysis. Under generalsupervision, the purpose of the position isto prepare and analyze evidentiarysamples in criminal identification andinvestigations in the Crime Laboratory ofthe Sheriff’s Office. Employees assigned tothis position perform duties including butnot limited to the examination of firearmsfor operability, comparison of fired projec-tiles and cartridge cases, firearm com-ponent examinations, gunshot residueanalysis of clothing associated withfirearms cases, shotgun dispersion deter-minations, tool mark examination andcomparison, serial number restorations,operation of the NIBIN/IBIS system.Position is responsible for the formalreporting of and testifying to the findingsof such analysis. Salary: $49,633 -$80,848/annually. CONTACT: Broward County Sheriff’s Office
Human Resources Bureau 2601 West Broward Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (888) 276-7827 www.sheriff.org
CRIMINALIST II (DNA Specialist) The Broward County (FL) Sheriff’s Office isseeking applicants for the position ofCriminalist II (DNA Specialist).Qualifications include a bachelor’s degreein the natural or physical sciences (master’sdegree is preferred), and two years expe-rience in DNA analysis. ABI 310, 3100, or377 also preferred. Such experience mustbe clearly documented for consideration.Under general supervision, the purpose ofthe position is to prepare and analyzechemical and evidentiary samples incriminal identification and investigations inthe Crime Laboratory of the Sheriff’sOffice. Employees assigned to the DNAUnit perform specialized technical and sci-entific work in the application of advancedlaboratory techniques in DNA analysis andare responsible for the formal reporting ofand testifying to the findings of suchanalysis. Salary: $45,040 – $74,068/annually. CONTACT: Broward County Sheriff’s Office
Human Resources Bureau 2601 West Broward Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (888) 276-7827www.sheriff.org
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FORENSIC BIOLOGIST IThe Mississippi Department of PublicSafety, Crime Laboratory, is seeking appli-cants for the position of Forensic BiologistI. Qualifications include a bachelor'sdegree from an accredited four-yearcollege or university in biology, chemistry,forensic science, or a directly related field,and a minimum of two years experience ina lab environment, with a minimum of sixmonths of forensic DNA lab experience.Salary: $30,738 - $38,422/annually.Application deadline: December 31, 2004.CONTACT: Natalie Holms
Human Resources DirectorPO Box 958Jackson, MS 39205-0958(601) 987-1264Fax: (601) [email protected]
FORENSIC BIOLOGIST IIThe Mississippi Department of PublicSafety, Crime Laboratory, is seeking appli-cants for the position of Forensic BiologistII. Qualifications include a bachelor'sdegree from an accredited four-yearcollege or university in biology, chemistry,forensic science, or a directly related field,and a minimum of four years experience ina lab environment, with a minimum of sixmonths of forensic DNA lab experience.Salary: $35,622 - $44,527/annually.Application deadline: December 31, 2004.CONTACT: Natalie Holms
Human Resources DirectorPO Box 958Jackson, MS 39205-0958(601) 987-1264Fax: (601) [email protected]
FORENSIC BIOLOGIST IIIThe Mississippi Department of PublicSafety, Crime Laboratory, is seeking appli-cants for the position of Forensic BiologistIII. Qualifications include a bachelor'sdegree from an accredited four-yearcollege or university in biology, chemistry,forensic science, or a directly related field,and a minimum of six years experience in alab environment, with a minimum of sixmonths of forensic DNA lab experience.Salary: $40,652 - $50,815/annually.Application deadline: December 31, 2004.CONTACT: Natalie Holms
Human Resources DirectorPO Box 958Jackson, MS 39205-0958(601) 987-1264Fax: (601) [email protected]
FORENSIC BIOLOGIST IVThe Mississippi Department of PublicSafety, Crime Laboratory, is seeking appli-cants for the position of Forensic BiologistIV. Qualifications include a bachelor'sdegree from an accredited four-yearcollege or university in biology, chemistry,forensic science, or a directly related field,and a minimum of eight years experiencein a lab environment, with a minimum ofsix months of forensic DNA lab experienceand certification from a recognizedforensic certification program. Salary:$45,744 - $57,181/annually. Applicationdeadline: December 31, 2004.CONTACT: Natalie Holms
Human Resources DirectorPO Box 958Jackson, MS 39205-0958(601) 987-1264Fax: (601) [email protected]
FORENSIC BIOLOGIST VThe Mississippi Department of PublicSafety, Crime Laboratory, is seeking appli-cants for the position of Forensic BiologistV. Qualifications include a bachelor'sdegree from an accredited four-yearcollege or university in biology, chemistry,forensic science, or a directly related field,and a minimum of ten years experience ina lab environment, with a minimum of sixmonths of forensic DNA lab experienceand certification from a recognizedforensic certification program. Salary:$50,733 - $63,416/annually. Applicationdeadline: December 31, 2004.CONTACT: Natalie Holms
Human Resources DirectorPO Box 958Jackson, MS 39205-0958(601) 987-1264Fax: (601) [email protected]
LATENT PRINT EXAMINER IIThe City of San Diego Police Department isseeking applicants for the position ofLatent Print Examiner II. Qualificationsinclude any combination of full or part-time work which equals one year of full-time experience in the comparison andidentification of latent prints. Qualifyingexperience must include testifying in courtas an expert witness on all phases offriction ridge identification. Responsibi-
lities include evaluating latent prints todetermine quality; preparing and enteringlatent prints into AFIS; comparing knownprints to latent prints; preparing courtcharts; testifying as an expert in court onall phases of latent print identification; andmaintaining logs and records of examina-tions performed. Salary: $54,240 -$65,556/annually. Those who are I.A.I.Certified and maintain their certificationwill receive 5% additional salary.CONTACT: The City of San Diego
Employment Information CenterCivic Center Plaza1200 Third Avenue, Suite 101ASan Diego, CA 92101-4107(619) 236-6467www.sandiego.gov/empopp
ASSISTANT CRIME LABORATORYDIRECTORThe Santa Clara County, District Attorney,Crime Lab, is seeking applicants for theposition of Assistant Crime LaboratoryDirector. Qualifications include graduationfrom an accredited college or equivalenteducation with a major in criminalistics,chemistry, biochemistry, or related field,and five years of experience in the practiceof general criminalistics. A master's degreemay be substituted for one year of expe-rience. Under direction, responsibilitiesinclude supervising the daily operation ofthe Laboratory of Criminalistics, and per-forming the more difficult physical andchemical analyses related to scientificcrime detection in the fields of criminal-istics and toxicology. Salary: $88,666 -$107,800/annually. Must submit a Countyapplication and complete supplementalquestions. Go to www.sccjobs.org for com-plete description and necessary forms.CONTACT: Employee Services Agency
Human ResourcesJimmye Graham, HR Analyst70 W Hedding StreetEast Wing, 8th FloorSan Jose, CA 95110(408) 299-6816 or (408) 299-6814Fax: (408) [email protected]
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TOXICOLOGY CHEMIST IIThe Dallas County Human ResourcesDepartment/Civil Service is seeking appli-cants for the position of ToxicologyChemist II. Qualifications include edu-cation and experience equivalent to abachelor’s degree from an accreditedcollege or university in chemistry or otherjob related field of study; one year ana-lytical laboratory experience; the ability tooperate, maintain, troubleshoot, and/orrepair specialized laboratory instrumen-tation; highly skilled in mathematics,chemistry, and standard laboratory tech-niques; knowledge of chemical/biologicalsafe handling procedures; excellent oraland written communication skills; theability to work well with others; and agood knowledge of computers. Works rou-tinely in areas with potential exposure tobiological and/or chemical hazards. Manualdexterity and visual acuity sufficient toaccurately execute standard protocols;some moderate lifting is required. Mustpossess a valid Texas drivers’ license andpass a criminal background check.Responsibilities include using specializedinstrumentation to determine thepresence and quantity of more than 400drugs, metabolites, poisons, and othertoxic substances in biological fluids andother forensic specimen; selecting themost appropriate specimen(s) for analysisand performing the appropriate initial andfollow-up analyses; ensuring the integrityof evidence using established testing pro-tocols and compiling results of analysesinto a final report for use by medical exam-iners in determining cause and manner ofdeath and by law enforcement agencies incriminal proceedings. Salary: $33,636 -$40,356/annually. Refer to Requisition #: IFS04-0464.CONTACT: Phyllis Jones
DRUG CHEMIST IIThe Dallas County Human ResourcesDepartment/Civil Service is seeking appli-cants for the position of Drug Chemist II.Qualifications include education and expe-rience equivalent to a bachelor’s degreefrom an accredited college or university inchemistry or in a job related field of study;one year of additional experience in ana-lytical laboratory experience required; theability to operate, maintain, troubleshoot,and/or repair specialized laboratory instru-mentation; degree level knowledge ofmathematics and chemistry; skilled in theuse of standard laboratory techniques;knowledge of chemical and biological safehandling procedures; good oral andwritten communication skills for lay, legal,and technical audiences; and the ability towork well with others and workingknowledge of computers. Must have validTexas driver’s license. Must pass a criminalbackground check. Responsibilities includeapplying scientific principles and usingspecialized instrumentation to qualitativelyand quantitatively analyze materials for thepresence of substances controlled by theTexas Drug Laws and the FederalControlled Substances Act and the rawmaterials and precursors related to theirmanufacture; preparing written reportsthat support the analytical findings for useby the submitting agency, the courts, orother entities; testifying in legal pro-ceedings regarding testing methods,results, validity of testing protocols, legalimplications of results, and general effectsof substances identified; and ensuring theintegrity of evidence and using establishedtesting protocols. Salary: $35,196 -$42,228/annually. Refer to Requisition # IFS04-0562.CONTACT: Phyllis Jones
TRACE EVIDENCE EXAMINERThe Dallas County Human ResourcesDepartment/Civil Service is seeking appli-cants for the position of Trace EvidenceExaminer. Qualifications include educationand experience equivalent to a bachelor’sdegree in chemistry, physical or naturalsciences with a strong chemistry back-ground or in a job related field of study;one year of additional experience required;thorough knowledge of principles, tech-niques and procedures of forensic sciencessub-specialty area; ability to operate andmaintain sophisticated laboratory instru-mentation; skilled in the use of standardlaboratory equipment; knowledge inchemical and biological safe handling pro-cedures; understanding of established evi-dence handling procedures; workingknowledge of personal computers andstandard applications; ability to commu-nicate effectively; ability to communicatescientific information to lay persons; abilityto work cooperatively with others; and theability to establish work priorities andwork with minimal supervision. Thisposition performs work in a laboratoryenvironment, although crime scene searchand assessment will involve a variety ofenvironmental conditions; routinelyrequired to work in areas with potentialexposure to biological and/or chemicalhazards; required to use good laboratorypractices and safety precautions includingthe use of personal protective equipment.Must possess manual dexterity and visualacuity sufficient to accurately executestandard protocols; moderate lifting maybe required; frequent and often unantici-pated travel within the state of Texas isrequired. Must reside in or be willing torelocate to Dallas County. Responsibilitiesinclude applying scientific principles andusing specialized instrumentation toperform a variety of complex, independentchemical and physical laboratory tests,analyses, classifications, comparisons, andidentifications on all types of physical evi-dence. Salary: $36,948 - $44,352/annually.Refer to Requisition # IFS04-0603.CONTACT: Phyllis Jones
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSORThe Department of Anthropology and theStudy of Religion at the University ofToronto at Mississauga is seeking appli-cants for a tenure-stream position at therank Assistant, Associate, or Full Professorin Forensic Anthropology orBioarchaeology, effective July 1, 2005.Preference will be given to ForensicAnthropology candidates with consultingexperience and Bioarchaeology candidateswith forensic anthropology case expe-rience. The University is looking for ascholar with a record of excellence inteaching and research, and enthusiasm forworking in a large, multi-fieldAnthropology department. The successfulcandidate will take on the directorship ofthe Forensic Science Program, teachundergraduate courses in forensic andbiological anthropology, including oste-ology and palaeopathology, and teachgraduate courses. He/she will also beexpected to lead the development of anew Master’s of Forensic Scienceprogram. The Department ofAnthropology is a three-campus graduatedepartment (St. George, Mississauga andScarborough) and the successful candidatewill be a member of the graduateDepartment of Anthropology, Universityof Toronto. The University of Toronto atMississauga offers the opportunity toconduct research, teach, and live in one ofthe most cosmopolitan areas in the world.Located in the City of Mississauga on thewestern border of Toronto, UTM is one ofthree campuses of the University ofToronto. It is a research-intensive insti-tution with an interdisciplinary com-mitment, a multicultural student body,and a modern and spacious campus.Extensive expansion is projected to occurat UTM over the next 10 years, bringingwith it many new positions in a range ofdisciplines and interdisciplinary areas.Applicants should submit a letter of appli-cation, a curriculum vitae, teaching andresearch portfolios, examples of a forensiccase reports, and arrange for three lettersof references. Application deadline:December 3, 2004.CONTACT: Dr. Gary Crawford, Chair
Department of Anthropology and the Study of Religion
Univ of Toronto at Mississauga3359 Mississauga Rd NMississauga, Ontario L5L 1C6CANADA
FULL-TIME TENURE TRACK POSITIONThe Metropolitan State College of Denveris seeking applicants for a Full-TimeTenure Track Position in Chemistry andCriminalistics/Forensic Science beginningAugust 2005. Qualifications include anearned doctorate by the start ofemployment with evidence of a back-ground in Criminalistics/Forensic Scienceand Instrumental Analysis. Strong com-munication skills are required. The suc-cessful candidate must be able to teachGeneral Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis,Upper Division Courses in a Specialty andCriminalistics Courses. The ability toassist in the maintenance of analyticalinstrumentation and facility in theapplication of computers to chemicalanalysis is preferred. Responsibilitiesinclude teaching 12 semester hours ofundergraduate chemistry and criminal-istics courses per semester; advising,working with, and being sensitive to theeducational needs of students from adiverse urban population; participating incourse and program development and inscholarly and professional activities;performing college and communityservice; and performing other duties asassigned by the Chair. Applicant mustsubmit in advance: a letter of applicationrelating theapplicant’sexpertise tothe qualifica-tions listedabove; a current curriculum vitae; thenames and contact information of threepeople who are in a position to know theapplicant’s expertise and teaching effec-tiveness; a complete description ofscholarly activities; evidence of expe-rience in Instrumental Analysis andForensic Science. Official transcripts willbe required of finalists. Screening beginsNovember 1, 2004.CONTACT: Dr. Wilton Flemon
Department of ChemistryCampus Box 52Metropolitan State College
FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST/DEPUTY CORONERThe Franklin County (OH) Coroner's Officeis seeking applicants for the position ofForensic Pathologist/ Deputy Coroner.Only applicants who are board certifiedAnatomic Pathologists with board eligi-bility or certification in Forensic Pathologyneed apply. There are currently threePathologists under the direction of theChief Pathologist. The PathologyDepartment has a caseload of 1,000autopsies per year and is part of a fullservice Coroner's Office serving a region ofover one million people. The startingsalary is: $140,000/annually. The successfulapplicant will also receive paid vacation,continuing education reimbursement,indemnification, sick leave, retirement(PERS), and full health benefits. Individualsmay apply by sending a copy of their cur-riculum vitae with cover letter.CONTACT: David H. Brobst, Director
Franklin County Coroner's Office520 King AvenueColumbus, OH 43201(614) 462-5290Fax: (614) [email protected]
LAB SUPERVISOREast Tennessee State University is seekingapplicants for the position of LabSupervisor. Qualifications include abachelor's degree or higher; experience ina toxicology lab; registry as a medicaltechnologist; licensure or qualification forlicensure as a supervisor with the State ofTennessee. Responsibilities includesupervising and performing analyses;interpreting results; reporting data insupport of clinical and forensic testing andresearch; and supervising all functionsnecessary for the daily operation of thelab. Salary: $26,840 - $31,560/annually.CONTACT: Kenneth E. Ferslew, PhD
ETSU ToxicologyBox 70422Johnson City, IN 37614-1704(423) 439-6424Fax: (423) [email protected]
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CRIMINALIST I/II - DNA ANALYSISThe Las Vegas Metropolitan PoliceDepartment is seeking applicants for theposition of Criminalist I/II - DNA Analysis.Qualifications include a bachelor's degreefrom an accredited college or universitywith major course work in criminalistics,forensic science, chemistry, biology, or arelated field. Must meet the educationrequirements for analyst as established inThe Quality Assurance Standards forForensic DNA Testing Laboratories andConvicted Offender DNA DatabasingLaboratories Issued by the FBI Director.Responsibilities include performing avariety of scientific laboratory analyses onphysical evidence in the DNA specialtyarea, providing scientific consultation,interpreting test results and forming con-clusions, preparing reports, and testifyingas an expert witness. Criminalist I Salary:$51,640/annually. Criminalist II Salary:$57,000 - $69,349/annually. Applicationdeadline: December 29, 2004. To receiveapplication packet, call (702) 229-3497.
DIRECTOR OF LABORATORIESThe Chemistry Department at LoyolaUniversity-New Orleans is seeking appli-cants for a 12 month Director ofLaboratories position, beginning January2005. Qualifications include a master'sdegree or PhD in chemistry or a relatedfield. Experience in a forensic science areawill be preferred. The successful candidatewill be responsible for teaching one under-graduate course per semester during theacademic year and will have the oppor-tunity to participate in our growingForensic Chemistry program. An excep-tional benefits package includes tuitionremission. Loyola University is a highlyselective Jesuit liberal arts university withan ACS-accredited program. Applicantsshould send a curriculum vitae, under-graduate and graduate transcripts (photo-copies are acceptable) and a list of threereferences. Application deadline:November 30, 2004. Application reviewwill begin immediately and continue untila suitable candidate is identified.CONTACT: Dr. Andy Knight
VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES OR CHEMISTRYThe Departments of Chemistry andBiological Sciences at Bowling Green StateUniversity are seeking applicants for theposition of Assistant Professor beginningAugust 2005. Applicants are expected toteach forensic science courses to bothnon-science majors and science majors.The successful candidate will hold a PhD orequivalent in an area of biology or chem-istry with demonstrated expertise inforensic science. Applicants must send acurriculum vitae, statement of expertiseand teaching interests, and three letters of reference. Application deadline: January 28, 2005.CONTACT: Dr. Kelley Smith
Forensic Science Search CommitteeCollege of Arts and Sciences205 Administration BuildingBowling Green State UniversityBowling Green, OH [email protected]
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSORIndiana University-Purdue UniversityIndianapolis (IUPUI) invites applications fora tenure-track faculty position at the levelof Assistant/Associate Professor in Forensic& Investigative Science starting Fall 2005.The successful candidate will be involvedin an interdisciplinary BS degree programin Forensic and Investigative Sciencewithin the School of Science, maintain anexternally funded research program, anddevelop and teach courses in forensicscience at the undergraduate level.Interactions with the Indiana State PoliceCrime Lab and the Indianapolis-MarionCounty Forensic Services Agency areexpected. The area of interest for thisposition is forensic biology with anemphasis on DNA analysis. A PhD in a bio-logical science and evidence of researchand publication are required. Experience inforensic science is preferred. Interestedindividuals should send a cover letter, acurriculum vitae, a statement of researchand teaching interests, and three letters ofrecommendation. Evaluation of applica-tions will begin November 30, 2004, andcontinue until the position is filled.CONTACT: FIS Search Committee
Department of BiologyIUPUI723 West Michigan StreetIndianapolis, IN 46202-5132
FULL-TIME TENURE-TRACK FORENSICSCIENCE POSITIONThe College of Criminal Justice at SamHouston State University is seeking appli-cants for a full-time tenure-track scienceposition to be filled by the fall semester2005. Applicants must be capable of devel-oping and teaching courses in theCollege’s master’s degree program inforensic science and are expected toactively participate in the development ofthe anticipated PhD program in forensicscience. Candidates must have a terminaldegree in chemistry, biology, toxicology,or related field; a record of scholarship intheir field; and relevant operational andacademic experience. Preference will alsobe given to applicants with a demonstrabletrack record of securing research fundsand publication of scholarly research.Letters of interest should include a currentvitae, examples of scholarship and publica-tions, and a minimum of three references.The screening process will begin onJanuary 3, 2005. The College of CriminalJustice is one of the oldest and largestcriminal justice programs in the nation andboasts an eclectic faculty of 31 profes-sionals with specialties in psychology, law,criminal justice, sociology, criminology,history, social work, forensic science, andeducation. In addition to the PhD inCriminal Justice, the College offers the MA,MS, BA, and BS degrees in criminal justiceand forensic science. Applicants areexpected to be dedicated teachers, pro-ductive researchers, and professionals pre-pared to actively engage in the diverseprograms administered by the College.CONTACT: Charles M. Friel PhD
Chair, Search CommitteeCollege of Criminal JusticeSam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX 77341-2296www.shsu.edu
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LECTURER, NON-TENURE TRACKFORENSIC SCIENCE POSITIONThe Department of Sociology andAnthropology at Baylor University isseeking applicants for the full-time facultyposition of Lecturer. Qualifications includea master's degree in forensic science orclosely related field. A diverse backgroundwith extensive field experience is highlydesirable. Responsibilities include teachingundergraduate level courses with a con-centration in a multitude of specialtyareas. Baylor is a Baptist university affil-iated with the Baptist General Conventionof Texas. As an Affirmative Action/EqualEmployment Opportunity Employer, Baylorencourages minorities, women, veterans,and persons with disabilities to apply.Please submit a letter of application,current curriculum transcripts, and a
statement describing interests and goals inseeking this position. Applicants shouldarrange to have at least three recentletters of reference sent directly to thecommittee. Please include names,addresses, and phone numbers of threeindividuals you have requested letters ofrecommendation. Applications will bereviewed beginning November 15, 2004and will be accepted until the position isfilled. To ensure full consideration, yourapplication must be completed byDecember 1, 2004.CONTACT: Dr. Susan Wallace
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT POSITIONGreat Lakes Labs is seeking applicants for aResearch and Development position.Qualifications include a PhD in chemistry,biochemistry, toxicology, or pharmaceu-tical sciences. Responsibilities includeassisting the laboratory technical directorin revamping forensic methods utilizinginstrumentation to include, but not limitedto, GC, GC/MS, and LC/MS. Applicationdeadline: December 15, 2004.CONTACT: Michelle M. Volk
4405 N Calumet AvenueValparaiso, IN 46383Fax: (219) 464-8151No phone calls, please
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AAFS promotes theadvancement of the
Forensic Sciences andForensic Scientists
AAFS BENEFITSYour inclusion in the AAFS will
give you access to the mosttalented forensic scientists in thenation via personal contact, work-shops, seminars, and the AAFSannual scientific meeting, to beheld February 21-26, 2005, in NewOrleans, Louisiana.
You will receive the Journal ofForensic Sciences devoted to thepublication of original investiga-tions, observations, scholarlyinquiries and reviews in thevarious branches of the forensicsciences. This is the official bi-monthly publication of the AAFS.
Your involvement will con-tribute to the advancement of theforensic sciences.
You wi l l receive the bi -monthly Academy News which willkeep you informed of pro-fessional issues, upcomingforensic meetings, and confer-ences, job opportunities, sectionnews and Forensic SciencesFoundation activities.
