Dear ASCLD Colleagues,
Our Training and Education and Forensic Research Committees both have exciting announcements this week!
Mark your calendar for May 26th and register for ASCLD Train the Directors Series: Developing an Unbiased Culture in Your Laboratory.
The ASCLD Forensic Research Committee has another electrifying episode of “Lightning Talks” on the way. The eighth episode will be held on Thursday June 3rd at 1:00 EST and will focus on Vicarious Trauma, Stress, and Burnout. It will feature talks by Dr. Amanda Farrell from Marymount University on tackling stress and trauma in forensics, Dr. Thomas Holt from Michigan State University on responses to stress among digital forensic examiners, and Justin Goldstein from Texas State University on perceptions of wellness in forensics. The live event is limited to 100 people. To register, visit https://www.ascld.org/forensic-research-committee/.
Have a terrific week!
Be well,
Erin
Erin P. Forry
ASCLD President
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August 22-26, 2021 | Together Toward Tomorrow | Boston, MA
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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.
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ASCLD monthly board meeting
3rd Friday of every month
Next meeting: May 21, 2021 at 1:00pm EST
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Weekly News and Resources |
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Please continue to tag your lab photos on social media with the hashtag #ASCLDfun
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Please send all CLM submissions to our new electronic form!
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Crime Lab Minute Sponsors
For More Information, Click the LOGO below:
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The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) invites you to the 2021 Field Update to learn more about our activities and accomplishments from the past year. Our team of researchers will highlight the Center’s current research projects, and give you information and tools you can use. The Field Update will provide you a chance to give feedback, suggestions or ask questions. The event is free and will be presented June 14th from 11am-4pm CDT.
To find out more, click here.
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This webinar will address general concepts of both Lean and Six Sigma philosophies and the benefit of joining both principles as a tool for the improvement of operational processes within a forensic laboratory .
Thursday, May 20, 2021 10:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time
For more information, click here.
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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 eighth episode will be held on Thursday June 3rd at 1:00 EST and will focus on Vicarious Trauma, Stress, and Burnout. It will feature talks by Dr. Amanda Farrell from Marymount University on tackling stress and trauma in forensics, Dr. Thomas Holt from Michigan State University on responses to stress among digital forensic examiners, and Justin Goldstein from Texas State University on perceptions of wellness in forensics. The live event is limited to 100 people. To register, visit https://www.ascld.org/forensic-research-committee/.
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Join us for the Summer of LIMS!
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JusticeTrax will be virtually hosting a series of Microsoft Teams Live Events and Teams Meetings throughout June, July, and August 2021. Content will include Product Showcases, customer presentations, opportunities to connect with other users, and – of course – FUN. These bite sized portions of the UGM experience will add up to 16 hours of content for a $100 individual registration fee. Or you can register your organization for just $500. Details are available at https://justicetrax.com/summer-of-lims-2021/
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The newly-formed National Association of Forensic Laboratory Counsel will have its first annual meeting and training session on May 19 and 20, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. This virtual training session is open to any attorney advising a public forensic laboratory that primarily provides forensic services to government or law enforcement agencies. The training agenda and registration form are attached. For more information regarding membership in the Association, please contact Amy C. Jenkins at amy.jenkins@dfs.virginia.gov.
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Recently, the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) held a webinar on the Value of Forensics. The webinar can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/5lDz7omqvSg. See presentations from training below:
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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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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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The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors
65 Glen Road, Suite 123
Garner, NC 27529
Phone: 919.773.2044
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