Forensic Anthropology, Pathology, Entomology, & Microbial Forensics; NIJ 2022 Forensic R&D Symposium

The NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium is an open meeting where attendees can learn about NIJ-funded research across a variety of forensic science areas. This is one of four videos from the 2022 symposium, which was held March 1-2, 2022.
Presentations include -

• Discovering Clandestine Human Remains Using Unmanned Aerial System Remote Sensing; Daniel J. Wescott, Texas State University
• Microbial Clock of Human Decomposition Accurately Estimate Postmortem Interval; Zachary M. Murchman and Jessica L. Metcalf, Colorado State University
• Progress Towards the Development of a Database of Chemical Fingerprint Signatures for Species Identification of Necrophagous Insects; Rabi Ann Musah, University of Albany, State University of New York
• Question and answer session

NIJ and its Forensic Technology Center of Excellence are committed to improving the practice of forensic science and strengthening its impact by supporting research and development, rigorous technology evaluation and adoption, effective knowledge transfer and education, and comprehensive dissemination of best practices and guidelines to agencies dedicated to combating crime. Advancements within forensic science necessitate a forum to spread information and awareness. 

At the symposium, researchers and practitioners meet to discuss, discover, and share new approaches and applications to elevate the status of forensic science and increase its impact. The symposium brings together practitioners and researchers to enhance information-sharing with the goal of moving research from theory to practice.