President's Message Dear ASCLD Colleagues,   Calling all alumni of the ASCLD Leadership Academy, UC Davis Forensic Science Leadership & Management Program! The ASCLD Leadership Academy Team has developed the ASCLD Level 1 Certified Forensic Manager BRIDGE Course. The BRIDGE Course serves to close the gap between content delivered in previous management trainings and learning outcomes expected on the Certified Forensic Manager Level 1 (CFM-1) exam. After completing the course, you will be eligible to take the CFM-I exam. Lightning Talks are striking again! The sixth episode will be held on Thursday May 6th and will focus on cognitive bias in forensic science.   More information on registration for the BRIDGE Course and the upcoming Lightning Talks can be found in this week’s CLM! Have a terrific week!   Be well, Erin Erin P. Forry ASCLD President

ASCLD monthly board meeting 3rd Friday of every month Next meeting: April 16th, 2021 at 1:00pm EST

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Calling all alumni of the ASCLD Leadership Academy, West Virginia Forensic Management Academy, or UC Davis Forensic Science Leadership and Management Program! Do you wish you could apply that completed course to become a Level 1 Certified Forensic Manager? NOW YOU CAN!  Announcing the ASCLD Level 1 Certified Forensic Manager BRIDGE Course. Click here for more information

The Forensic Research Committee releases Bulletin 6 (link here) with information on new innovation awards, Lightning Talks, and the Researchers Seeking Practitioners Study Form and database. Check out https://www.ascld.org/forensic-research-committee/ for exciting developments from the FRC! Click here for the April 2021 bulletin

The ASCLD Forensic Research Committee is proud to announce the next episode of a virtual “Lightning Talks” series to highlight new and emerging research in all areas of forensic science. Each episode will feature three short talks given by practitioners, researchers, and/or students. The sixth episode will be held on Thursday May 6th at 1:00 EST and will focus on Cognitive Bias in Forensic Science. It will feature talks by Dr. Hilary Hamnett from the University of Lincoln on cognitive bias in forensic toxicology, Dr. Jeff Kukucka from Towson University on understanding and avoiding cognitive contamination in forensic decision making, and Dr. Bethany Growns from the University of Exeter on cognitive reflexes in forensic science decision making. The live event is limited to 100 people. To register, visit https://www.ascld.org/forensic-research-committee/. Click here for more information on our speakers

Missed an ASCLD training event or looking for training that fits into your busy schedule? Join us here: https://www.ascld.org/on-demand-training/

Also, please continue to submit your photos to social media with the hashtag #ASCLDfun Here are some photos of forensic science in action!

Is your laboratory doing something exciting like building a new lab, incorporating new standards or tackling and overcoming operational challenges during COVID? Are you interested in submitting an article for publication in the CLM? Please submit articles electronically to https://www.ascld.org/clm-submission/

Legislative Corner

Consortium of Forensic Science Organizations

CFSO has pulled together an article to explain why it is important for us forensic scientists to pay attention to key pieces of legislation. Be sure to check that out here.

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Funding Opportunities

For the most up to date Funding Opportunities visit: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/current

Training

2021 ASCLD SYMPOSIUM August 22-26, 2021 | Together Toward Tomorrow | Boston, MA

The ASCLD 2021 Symposium will be held at the Westin Copley in Boston’s historic Back Bay August 22-26, 2021. Are you interested in presenting at ASCLD 2021? Click HERE to submit an abstract. Continue to watch the 2021 ASCLD Symposium website here. for important updates. If you have any questions, please contact our Symposium Chair, Laura Sudkamp, laura.sudkamp@ky.gov.

2021 Current Trends Symposium on Forensic Toxicology Registration is now open for the 2021 Current Trends Symposium on Forensic Toxicology (May 31st – June 4th). Click here for the description of this symposium and click here for the symposium schedule.

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Community Research and Surveys

NIST researchers give law enforcement and public health experts new tools to combat fentanyl and other synthetic drugs. Find more information here

Donate to ASCLD

Donations to ASCLD can now be made online! This is a great way to honor the memory of a forensic colleague, to commemorate a life event for that person who has everything, or to otherwise assist in supporting the tireless efforts of the ASCLD organization in the pursuit of excellence in forensic science management. The donation page can be accessed by clicking HERE or by visiting the ASCLD website and clicking on "Donate to ASCLD" under the "Member Site" tab (this donation page is accessible even to non-members). Please consider donating and do share this information with anyone you think might be interested.

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