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Purdue University's Department of Computer and Information Technology and the AAFS is conducting a study to assess the well-being of the forensic science community. This study involves a short survey, which may be completed online: purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2r…

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Join us for a special standards training webinar that is free to attend thank you to National Institute of Standards and Technology! The recommendations within ANSI/ASB BPR 122 will be discussed and examples will be provided of how to apply those to real-world case scenarios. Register now: accounts.aafs.org/Events/Event_d…

Join us for a special standards training webinar that is free to attend thank you to <a href="/NIST/">National Institute of Standards and Technology</a>!

The recommendations within ANSI/ASB BPR 122 will be discussed and examples will be provided of how to apply those to real-world case scenarios.

Register now: accounts.aafs.org/Events/Event_d…
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Ever wondered if you can locate human bodies underwater using a #FishFinder? Wonder no more! Spoiler alert: The answer is YES. #BodyFinder #MissingPersons Read more in the #JFS article of the week at (Britny Martlin 💀🕵️‍♀️ 🌊🪴): doi.org/10.1111/1556-4…

Ever wondered if you can locate human bodies underwater using a #FishFinder?

Wonder no more! Spoiler alert: The answer is YES. #BodyFinder #MissingPersons

Read more in the #JFS article of the week at (<a href="/BritnyMartlin/">Britny Martlin 💀🕵️‍♀️ 🌊🪴</a>): doi.org/10.1111/1556-4…
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Forensic scientists: Share your experience on cumulative effects of exposure to traumatic experiences for the upcoming JFS Special Issue. Submit your manuscripts to be a part of this valuable, interdisciplinary platform. More information here: aafs.org/article/call-p…

Forensic scientists: Share your experience on cumulative effects of exposure to traumatic experiences for the upcoming JFS Special Issue.

Submit your manuscripts to be a part of this valuable, interdisciplinary platform.

More information here: aafs.org/article/call-p…
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Was it murder or suicide? 👣🕵️‍♂️🚨 Using modern microscopy techniques for trace inference, investigators have linked material traces on victim’s clothing to crime scenes, uncovering a struggle for life. Read more in the #JFS article of the week at: doi.org/10.1111/1556-4…

Was it murder or suicide? 👣🕵️‍♂️🚨
 
Using modern microscopy techniques for trace inference, investigators have linked material traces on victim’s clothing to crime scenes, uncovering a struggle for life.

Read more in the #JFS article of the week at: doi.org/10.1111/1556-4…
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Congratulations to the recipients of the FSF Emerging Forensic Scientist Award, Cesar Cantu and Marion Davidson! Read more: aafs.org/article/fsf-em…

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Join us for the 9th JFS #ForensicLabTalks seminar! Discover how synchrotron spectroscopy revolutionizes forensic cosmetic trace analysis, exploring transferability & chemistry at microscale. Register now! #JFS #FLT events.bizzabo.com/FLT?utm_source…

Join us for the 9th JFS #ForensicLabTalks seminar!

Discover how synchrotron spectroscopy revolutionizes forensic cosmetic trace analysis, exploring transferability &amp; chemistry at microscale.

Register now! #JFS #FLT events.bizzabo.com/FLT?utm_source…
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On #NationalDNADay, the AAFS celebrates the dedicated experts who transform microscopic evidence into justice. Your meticulous work is crucial to case work and advancing science daily. Thank you for your commitment the #ForensicScience community!

On #NationalDNADay, the AAFS celebrates the dedicated experts who transform microscopic evidence into justice. Your meticulous work is crucial to case work and advancing science daily.

Thank you for your commitment the #ForensicScience community!
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Exciting research alert! The ninth #ForensicLabTalks seminar will explore forensic cosmetic trace analysis via synchrotron spectroscopy, addressing microheterogeneity challenges and data analysis significance. Sign up to learn more! #JFS #FLT #AAFS events.bizzabo.com/FLT?utm_source…

Exciting research alert!

The ninth #ForensicLabTalks seminar will explore forensic cosmetic trace analysis via synchrotron spectroscopy, addressing microheterogeneity challenges and data analysis significance.

Sign up to learn more! #JFS #FLT #AAFS events.bizzabo.com/FLT?utm_source…
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When a bullet strikes from a long distance, the shooter’s position can sometimes be calculated "backwards.” This has been tested and confirmed, however some bullets strayed more than expected. Read more in the #JFS article of the week at: doi.org/10.1111/1556-4…

When a bullet strikes from a long distance, the shooter’s position can sometimes be calculated "backwards.”

This has been tested and confirmed, however some bullets strayed more than expected. 

Read more in the #JFS article of the week at: doi.org/10.1111/1556-4…
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Explore forensic cosmetic trace analysis at the ninth #ForensicLabTalks seminar! This presentation highlights ground-breaking research on the chemistry of cosmetics and their forensic applications using synchrotron spectroscopy. Don’t miss out! #JFS: events.bizzabo.com/FLT?utm_source…

Explore forensic cosmetic trace analysis at the ninth #ForensicLabTalks seminar!

This presentation highlights ground-breaking research on the chemistry of cosmetics and their forensic applications using synchrotron spectroscopy.

Don’t miss out! #JFS: events.bizzabo.com/FLT?utm_source…
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Today on #NationalNursesDay, AAFS honors our Forensic Nursing Sciences members who bring scientific expertise and care to trauma survivors. Your dedication to justice through evidence collection makes communities safer. About forensic nursing: aafs.org/membership/for…

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The March 2024 issue of the Journal of Forensic Sciences is now published on Wiley. Don’t delay, read the current #JFS issue today! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15564029/c…

The March 2024 issue of the Journal of Forensic Sciences is now published on Wiley.

Don’t delay, read the current #JFS issue today!

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15564029/c…
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When postmortem fingerprinting becomes challenging, we innovate! Our study shows moistened black powder with transillumination improves minutiae clarity & contrast by 75% on carbonized & putrefied tissue. Read #JFS article of the week (ludmila_alem ): doi.org/10.1111/1556-4…

When postmortem fingerprinting becomes challenging, we innovate!

Our study shows moistened black powder with transillumination improves minutiae clarity &amp; contrast by 75% on carbonized &amp; putrefied tissue. 

Read #JFS article of the week (<a href="/ludmilaalem_/">ludmila_alem</a> ): doi.org/10.1111/1556-4…
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Attention forensic science students and educators! The FSF is now accepting submissions for the Field and Lucas Research Grants. These grants are intended to help the investigator/researcher initiate in-depth, problem-oriented research. Learn more: aafs.org/forensic-scien…

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Don't forget to submit a manuscript with the Journal of Forensic Sciences to take part in the upcoming special issue, and share your story! #JFS Your experience may leave an impact on the forensic science community.

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Be a part of the education and help forge the future of forensic science by speaking at the AAFS 78th Annual Scientific Conference in New Orleans! #AAFS2026 #BackToBasics Submission Deadline: August 1, 2025. Learn more: aafs.org/annual-confere…

Be a part of the education and help forge the future of forensic science by speaking at the AAFS 78th Annual Scientific Conference in New Orleans! #AAFS2026 #BackToBasics

Submission Deadline: August 1, 2025. Learn more: aafs.org/annual-confere…
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#Selfies can support #HumanIdentification when clinical #DentalRecords are unavailable or scarce. Although not error-free, these low-cost methods offer practical forensic alternatives. Read more in the #JFS article of the week: doi.org/10.1111/1556-4…

#Selfies can support #HumanIdentification when clinical #DentalRecords are unavailable or scarce.

Although not error-free, these low-cost methods offer practical forensic alternatives.

Read more in the #JFS article of the week: doi.org/10.1111/1556-4…
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Can the reciprocating saw blade toolmarks be used to catch catalytic converter thieves? #CatalyticConverterTheft #ReciprocatingSawBlades Read more in the #JFS article of the week: doi.org/10.1111/1556-4…

Can the reciprocating saw blade toolmarks be used to catch catalytic converter thieves?

#CatalyticConverterTheft #ReciprocatingSawBlades

Read more in the #JFS article of the week: doi.org/10.1111/1556-4…