Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Eastern Duration: 1.5 hours Overview Presenters will discuss foundational research findings which have enhanced our understanding of vicarious trauma and burnout among forensic professionals across various forensic disciplines. The discussion…
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Improving Teamwork, Communication, and Productivity in the Workplace
← Back to Webinar Series Page Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Eastern Duration: 30 minutes Overview This webinar offers a high-level introduction to the Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness (DiSC) Personality Assessment tool, focusing on…
Behind the Evidence: Supporting Mental Health and Morale
← Back to Webinar Series Page This webinar originally occurred on January 9, 2025 Duration: 30 minutes Overview This webinar explores actionable ideas and strategies to enhance morale and mental health among staff in forensic laboratory units. A positive work…
2024 Year in Review
A Message from the Forensic Technology Center of Excellence As we move into 2025, we want to express our deep appreciation for your continued engagement and support. We are proud to contribute to advancing both the science and the real-world…
2025 NIJ Forensic Science R&D Symposium
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…
Lessons in Leadership: Leading Change in Dynamic Environments
Overview This engaging webinar series is designed for leaders navigating organizational change, such as technology transitions, within their crime labs. These brief 30-minute webinars – crafted for the busy crime laboratory leader – feature real-world examples from forensic science laboratories…
Effective Leadership Communication: Why it Makes or Breaks Leading Change
← Back to Webinar Series Page Thursday, January 16, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Eastern Duration: 30 minutes Overview Effective leadership communication plays a vital role in promoting meaningful change within an organization. This presentation explores key principles…
Just Resolving a Capital Murder Case in Denton, Texas
Original Release Date: December 6, 2024 In the final episode of our Case Studies season, Just Science sat down with Ashleigh Berg, Senior Forensic Investigator for the Denton County Sheriff’s Office, to discuss a capital murder case, where a combination…
Humanitarian and Human Rights Resource Center Virtual Library 2025
← Back to the HHRRC Special Initiative The Humanitarian and Human Rights Resource Center (HHRRC), an organization within the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) supported by the National Institute of Justice’s (NIJ’s) Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (FTCOE), will…
Just Forensic Podiatry Supporting Investigations
Original Release Date: November 29, 2024 In episode three of our Case Studies season, Just Science sat down with Dr. Michael Nirenberg, a clinical and forensic podiatrist and current President of the American Society of Forensic Podiatry, to discuss how…