This Week in Forensic Science

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 what you need to know to get out the door! San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office and FBI Team with Othram to Identify 1982 Homicide […]
This Week in Forensic Science

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 what you need to know to get out the door! From Argentina to NJIT: Fulbright Scholar Tackles Forensic Cases of the Unidentified (NJIT – […]
Student Ambassador Poster Preview: Maria Flores on Building Fairer, Smarter Age Estimation Models

The ISHI Student Ambassadors remind us that the future of forensic science is being shaped right now by students who are unafraid to tackle complex questions. Each spotlight in this series shares their research, their journeys, and the impact they hope to make on the field. Meet Maria Flores, who is diving into one of […]
CEBR Competitive Grants Are Open: What DNA Labs Need to Know

Even as evidence pours in faster than ever before—sexual assault kits, homicide samples, drug-fueled crime scene swabs—America’s forensic DNA laboratories continue showing up. They continue solving cases. They continue clearing backlogs that never really stop growing. At a time when demand is climbing and traditional funding streams are uncertain, CEBR competitive funding represents not just […]
This Week in Forensic Science

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 what you need to know to get out the door! Skeletons of Evidence: the Forensic Specialists Uncovering the Truth AFP – 9/12/2025) One bone […]
Student Ambassador Poster Preview: Rory Conn on DNA-Based Approaches to Cannabis Analysis

Through the ISHI Student Ambassador program, we get a front-row seat to the ideas and research shaping the future of forensic science. Each spotlight in this series highlights not only the science itself but also the personal journeys behind it. Meet Rory Conn, a graduate student whose work is bringing DNA analysis into an unexpected […]
This Week in Forensic Science

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 what you need to know to get out the door! King County Medical Examiner’s Office and Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office Team with Othram to […]
When the World Trade Center Towers Came Down, a Select Group of Forensic Experts Stood Up

Student Ambassador Poster Preview: Laila Mansour on Testing the Tools Behind DNA Extraction

Every ISHI Student Ambassador brings a unique perspective on the science shaping the future of forensic DNA. Through this series, we’re highlighting their research, the questions driving their work, and the impact they hope to make. Meet Laila Mansour, whose project takes a closer look at something many of us take for granted in the […]