Original Release Date: November 15, 2024 In episode one of our Case Studies season, Just Science sat down with Anthony (Tony) Earles, Forensics/Identification Unit Supervisor at the Maui Police Department, to discuss the Maui wildfires that occurred on August 8,…
← Back to Webinar Series Page Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Duration: 1 hour Overview The foundation of public health relies on timely, high-quality, and comprehensive death investigations. Understanding mortality trends and anomalies guides…
Overview Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET Duration 5.5 hours The United States Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Global Uniform Analysis and Reporting of Drug-Related Substances (GUARDS) methodology addresses challenges in identifying synthetic and emerging drugs,…
Overview The Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (FTCOE) will assist the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) in hosting the annual NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development (R&D) Symposium on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern…
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Duration: 1 hour Overview This webinar aims to address the critical issue of mental health and wellness for medicolegal death investigation (MDI) professionals, with a focus on preventing PTSD,…
← Back to Webinar Series Page Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Duration: 1 hour Overview Medicolegal Death Investigators (MDIs) serve a unique function in public service. MDIs respond to death scenes and work to…
← Back to Webinar Series Page Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Duration: 1 hour Overview This session will bust the myth that new toxicology screening tools can fully replace traditional toxicology testing. This session…
← Back to Webinar Series Page Thursday, October 3, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Duration: 1 hour Overview An organization with a strong Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) based philosophy recognizes the diverse voices of the community…
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