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
Written by W. Mark Dale, MBA, ASQCQA, Inspector, New York State Police (retired). Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. On September 11, 2001, I was the Inspector in Charge of the New York State Police Laboratory System. September 11 started similar to most days at 7:00 AM meeting with staff to discuss expedited cases, […]
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 […]
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! Investigative Genetic Genealogy Helps Identify Two Arizona John Does After Years of Uncertainty (The […]
The August ISHI Report: Innovation Meets Reality
August always arrives with a certain energy—part summer slowdown, part ramp-up to the fall. For the forensic DNA community, it also means we’re just a few months out from gathering in West Palm Beach for ISHI 36. And while conference prep is in full swing, this issue of the ISHI Report reminds us of the […]