A Message from the FTCoE
2020 was a big year for the Forensic Technology Center of Excellence. With five podcast seasons, a full research and development symposium, our first virtual conference, eight reports, and over thirty webinars, we continued to lead the way in the world of forensic science. While 2020 was definitely a challenge for everyone, we’re looking forward to what 2021 has in store! Check out some of the highlights of our year below!
And as the year is winding down, we are especially thankful for all of you. Even though it may sound trite, we really couldn’t accomplish all that we do without your support and viewership. So once again, thank you for joining us and we’ll see you next year!
Webinars
The FTCoE hosted over 30 webinars this year. You can see all that we have to offer on our resources page, or you can check out the top five here:
The New Mexico Decedent Image Database Webinar Series
October, 2020
Click here to learn more about this webinar series.
ASCLD Emerging Issues: Employee Wellness Webinar Series
February – March, 2020
Click here to learn more about this webinar series.
Stress, Vicarious Trauma, and Resiliency for Forensic Science Professionals
June, 2020
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The Sequel – Marijuana or Hemp: From Farm Bill to Forensic Analysis
March, 2020
Click here to learn more about this webinar.
The Time to Analyze is Now: DNA Evidence in Groping Sexual Assault Cases
January, 2020
Click here to learn more about this webinar.
Live Events
This year, we adapted to current events to deliver a conference and symposium online. Check them out here:
NIJ Forensic Science R&D Symposium
February, 2020
Click here to learn more about this symposium.
Southwestern Association of Forensic Scientists Virtual Conference
October, 2020
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Podcast Episodes
Just Science released five full seasons and a few special episodes. Listen to the top five here and don’t forget to subscribe!
Just Applied Leadership for Resiliency in CSIs
Just Forensic Genetic Genealogy and GEDmatch: Verogen’s Approach
Just a Statistical Approach to Glass Evidence
Just Psychopathy and Criminal Behavior
Reports
We released a variety of reports this year. Whether we’re talking about fire analysis, forensic advancement, or improving laboratory efficiency, you can always learn more with us!
Terrestrial LiDAR Scanning Working Group for Criminal Justice Applications, First Meeting Report