Just a Survivor’s Perspective and Reflection

In episode one of our 2021 Sexual Assault Awareness Month mini season, Just Science sat down with author, non-profit founder, and sexual assault survivor Natasha Alexenko to discuss her book, A Survivor’s Journey, and the importance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Every survivor of sexual…

2021 NIJ Forensic Science R&D Symposium

Overview The Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (FTCoE) assisted the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) in hosting the annual NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development (R&D) Symposium on February 16, 2021 from 10:00 AM ET to 5:40 PM ET. NIJ…

Post-Blast Explosives Attribution

Postponed until further notice Duration: 1 hour Forensic science practitioners in both domestic and Department of Defense organizations are often called upon to build cases and attribute crimes using trace evidence remaining at a crime scene. The ultimate goal of…

Introduction to Touch DNA Evidence for Sexual Assault Groping Cases Video Series

Overview: The Importance of Touch DNA Evidence in Sexual Assault Groping Cases video series is presented by Dr. Julie Valentine and Heather Mills as a companion to the Journal of Forensic Nursing article entitled “Evidence Collection and Analysis for Touch…

Just Polysubstance Use and the Importance of Data Trends

In episode ten, Just Science interviews Josh Yohannan, a forensic chemist and expert in emerging drug trends, about polysubstance use in the opioid overdose epidemic. Polysubstance use dramatically increases the potential for overdose or negative side effects of drug use. While there is no “one-size-fits-all” description of…

Post-Mortem Computed Tomography Webinar Series

Post-mortem computed tomography (PMCT) is a valuable tool for medicolegal death investigation. PMCT examination may be used to supplement traditional autopsy or anthropological examinations. Further, PMCT combined with external examination may be used as an alternative to full autopsy for…

Just Addressing the Stigma of Substance Abuse Disorder

In episode nine, Just Science interviews Clarence Jordan, the Vice President of Wellness and Recovery at Beacon Health Options, to discuss stigma and its impact to programs designed to support those with substance use disorder and on individual level outcomes. There is no shortage of stigma surrounding the overdose crisis facing our…

ASCLD Emerging Issues: COVID 19 – Wellness and Operations

This webinar originally occurred on March 29th, 2021 Duration: 1 hour COVID-19 has had an enormous effect on the workforce, and not just in the areas of operations and logistics. Workplace schedules have been completely rearranged, work-life balance has been…

Annual Infographics

View the most recent Forensic Technology Center of Excellence’s Annual Metrics Report and previous infographics. Previous Infographics 2019 2018 2017 2012-2016

ASCLD Emerging Issues: COVID 19 – Remote Testimony

This webinar originally occurred on March 24th, 2021 Duration: 1 hour The COVID-19 pandemic has had an immeasurable impact on workplaces around the world. Organizations have had to rapidly implement operational changes in order to ensure the safety of workers…

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Category: Recent

Just a Survivor’s Perspective and Reflection

2021 NIJ Forensic Science R&D Symposium

Post-Blast Explosives Attribution

Introduction to Touch DNA Evidence for Sexual Assault Groping Cases Video Series

Just Polysubstance Use and the Importance of Data Trends

Post-Mortem Computed Tomography Webinar Series

Just Addressing the Stigma of Substance Abuse Disorder

ASCLD Emerging Issues: COVID 19 – Wellness and Operations

Annual Infographics

ASCLD Emerging Issues: COVID 19 – Remote Testimony