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Turning Awareness into Action During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Apr 18 2024
April 2024 marks the 23rd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in the United States. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) says that SAAM is a t...
Inspiring the Next Generation of Forensic Scientists
Apr 16 2024
In this insightful interview from ISHI 34, Leah Nangeroni of the Center for Forensic Science Research and Education (CFRSE) delves into the nonprofit’s mission to advanc...
This Week in Forensic Science
Apr 12 2024
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s...
Forensic Human Identification through Microbial Signatures: The Value and Needed Expansion in Africa
Apr 11 2024
Today’s guest blog is written by Yahaya Sumara Sulley, Snr. Research Assistant, Department of Forensic Sciences, University for Development Studies, Ghana. Reposted from th...
The Invisible Transfer: Exploring Trace DNA in Forensic Science
Apr 09 2024
In this interview, Molly Younker, a master’s student from West Virginia University, delves into her current study on the secondary transfer of trace DNA, particularly throug...
This Week in Forensic Science
Apr 05 2024
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s...
SMITH v ARIZONA: Is a Sea Change Coming in Forensic Lab Testimony?
Apr 04 2024
Today’s guest blog is written by Karra Porter, Christensen & Jensen, P.C., Intermountain Forensics. Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. On January 1...
From Theory to Field: Angelo Figueroa Tests Rapid DNA’s Real-World Applications
Apr 02 2024
Chastyn sits down with Angelo Figueroa, a master’s student from the University of Amsterdam currently completing his thesis through an internship at the University of No...
This Week in Forensic Science
Mar 29 2024
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s...