ASCLD Train the Director Webinar Series Update:
The last of the four ASCLD Train the Director series is quickly approaching. Don’t miss out. Register today by visiting the Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (FTCoE)
Title: MARIJUANA ANALYSIS IN A NEW FRONTIER: TWO STATE LABORATORY APPROACHES
Date: Thursday, March 5th, 2020
Time: 1:00 PM ET – 2:30 PM ET
Duration: 1.5 hour(s)
Speakers: Linda Jackson and Shawn West
Methods used, overall analytical approaches, and reporting language will be discussed for both laboratories.
Did you miss any of the other three webinars? Don’t worry. The FTCoE has you covered. The previous webinars are archived and available for your viewing pleasure.
ASCLD 2020 Symposium
– a bit of trivia
Which of your symposium keynote speakers said the following?
“I believe great leaders lead from their position of strength, meaning they do what they do well, and they are not afraid to surround themselves with other great leaders who are their partners, who can contribute in ways that they are less strong.”
“There are days when you tackle problems like a rock star, and that’s a good feeling to have.”
Enjoy the week –
Brooke
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February 21, 2020
- Board of Directors Meeting - Telephonic
March 20, 2020
- Board of Directors Meeting - Telephonic (if necessary)
March 29
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April 2, 2020
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ASCLD Symposium, Denver - CO
April 2, 2020
- ASCLD Annual Business Meeting - ASCLD Symposium, Denver, CO
April 27 - May 2, 2020
- TC 272 Full Technical Committee Meeting - Copenhagen
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ASCLD is pleased to announce that registration for the 2020 symposium has opened. Come explore the website, make your hotel reservations, reserve your spot for the off-site event, sign up for classes, and read about your key note speakers.
The Hyatt is sold out. However, you will find information on the website regarding two overflow hotels within two blocks from the symposium location.
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Weekly News and Resources
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Community Research, Newsletters, and Surveys
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Laboratory managers and supervisors may be interested in getting their laboratory involved in this very important study. See attached for announcement from NIST and Noblis.
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The goal of the Laboratories and Educators Alliance Program (LEAP) is to facilitate collaborative research between academia and forensic science laboratories. This joint effort between the American Society of Crime Lab Directors (ASCLD) and the Council of Forensic Science Educators (COFSE) identifies forensic science needs and provides a platform for laboratories, researchers, and students to seek projects aligning with their mutual research capabilities.
Read more...
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The impact that stress has on a person’s mind and body can be dramatic, but the effects are amplified when the stressors involve violent, graphic, or traumatic material. Amy Jeanguenat and Andrew Levin are working to provide support to those affected by this vicarious trauma, with an emphasis on forensic scientists and first responders. Listen along as they discuss stress, mindfulness, and the future of resiliency in this episode of Just Science.
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Click
HERE to review standards available for comment.
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February 2020 OSAC Standards Bulletin now available, click
HERE
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Webinar Registration Page: ASCLD Train the Director Series - Marijuana Analysis in a New Frontier: Two State Laboratory Approaches
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The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education presents its 8th annual course in interpretive postmortem toxicology. This is an in-depth course which explores one of the most challenging areas of forensic science. Speakers will cover the complex range of considerations that must be applied in performing analysis, reporting and interpreting results in postmortem toxicological casework.
Factors from choice of samples, collection tubes, postmortem redistribution, analytical approach, drug-drug interactions and tolerance all play a part in providing accurate and reliable interpretive input for the pathologist or medical examiner. The course is suitable for both forensic toxicologists and forensic pathologists.
The course will address all aspects of the investigation of toxicological death, from the scene investigation, to the autopsy, design of analytical approach tailored to specific types of death, to the interpretation of the results, including assessment of postmortem redistribution. The course will review the forensic pharmacology and toxicology of the major drug categories found in toxic deaths, including opioids, CNS depressants and antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, stimulants, CO, CN H2S, as well as less frequently tested-for toxins such as metals, pesticides, and chemical warfare agents.
CME credits will be offered.
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72
nd
Annual Scientific Meeting of AAFS
February 17 – 22, 2020
Anaheim, CA
The American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) will conduct its 72
nd
Annual Scientific Meeting February 17-22, 2020, in Anaheim, California.
Each February, the AAFS scientific meeting gathers together approximately 5,000 world-renowned professionals to present the most current information, research, and updates in their fields. More than 900 scientific papers, workshops, and other special sessions are presented. In addition, approximately 150 exhibitors showcase the cutting-edge technology and services of this ever-changing profession. The theme for the 2020 meeting is “Crossing Borders.”
The
Advance Program
may be viewed here -
https://www.aafs.org/wp-content/uploads/2020_AdvanceProgram.pdf
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9th Annual Forensic Science Symposium
June 2-4, 2020
Miami, Florida
Join more than 200 forensic science colleagues and aspiring scientists from Florida and beyond at the 9th Annual Forensic Science Symposium at the beautiful Florida International University Modesto A. Maidique Campus in Miami. The symposium will be held June 2-4, 2020.
The 2020 symposium will showcase topics like DNA, chemistry, toxicology, digital forensics and latent prints, and include expanded criminal justice subjects beyond the laboratory. Workshops and a poster session will be included. Registration will be $30 and free for students. Group registration for agencies is also available.
We are looking for innovative topics and dynamic speakers to share their expertise. A call for abstracts will be released soon.
Questions about attending, sponsoring or presenting at the symposium? Email
forensic@fiu.edu
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ANAB - Upcoming training events
April 28-May 1, 2020, San Antonio, TX
June 16-19, 2020, Minneapolis, MN
September 15-18, 2020, Washington, D.C.
November 3-6, 2020, Rancho Cordova, CA
March 10-13, 2020, Little Rock, AR
April 21-24, 2020, Rancho Cordova, CA
April 28-May 1, 2020, New York, NY
June 9-12, 2020, Milwaukee, WI
June 23-26, 2020, Towson, MD
November 16-19, 2020 Fort Worth, TX
March 16-19, 2020 (2-4pm ET)
June 24-25, 2020 (2-4pm ET)
March 3-5, 2020 (11am-1pm ET)
June 24-26, 2020 (11am-1pm ET)
April 7-9, 2020, Washington, D.C.
May 5-8, 2020, Washington, D.C.
August 4-7, 2020, St. Louis
May 19, 2020, Cary, NC
May 20-21, 2020, Cary, NC
April 8-9, 2020, Springfield, VA
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Crime Lab Minute Sponsors
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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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