Forensic sciences
Targeted-Ion Mass Spectrometry for the Identification of Forensically Relevant Biological Fluids and Samples from Sexual Assault Evidence
Flashforward: The Current and Future Applications of Vibrational Spectroscopy for Forensic Purposes
Computational methods for the interpretation of forensic DNA samples
Physical and Biochemical Factors Affecting the Recovery and Analysis of DNA from Human Skeletal Remains
A Virtual Anthropological Approach to the Study of Commingled Human Remains
Frye, Daubert, and PCAST: Countering Admissibility Challenges
This training was presented as a part of the National Center on Forensics conference at George Mason University on August 8th, 20
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Mental Health and Wellness: Challenges Faced by Pathologists
This training was presented as a part of the National Center on Forensics conference at George Mason University on August 8th, 2023. In this session, Board Certified Pathologist and Medical Director Marissa Saint Martin discusses the challenges that pathologists often face in regard to mental health, specifically burnout.
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Advanced Crime Scene Analysis
George Mason University and the National Association of Attorneys General presents the National Center on Forensics Continued Training Plan
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DNA 101
This training was presented as a part of the National Center on Forensics conference at George Mason University on August 8th, 2023. In this session, FBI Forensic DNA Examiner Amanda Bakker introduces all the most vital concepts of DNA analysis and evidence. For those who aren’t DNA analysts but work in tangential fields such as law enforcement and criminal justice, this session will be incredibly useful for understanding topics such as what DNA is, how it transfers, how it is collected, and how it is analyzed.
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Impression Session: Firearms and Toolmarks
This training was presented as a part of the National Center on Forensics Conference at George Mason University on August 10th, 2023. In this session, NIST Senior Forensic Science Research Manager Rob Thompson and FBI Supervisory Physical Scientist/Forensic Examiner Michelle Machalka introduce the concepts of firearm and fingerprint impressions.
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How and When to Deal with the Media: Do's and Don’ts
This training was presented as a part of the National Center on Forensics conference at George Mason University on August 10th, 2023. In this session, Former Chief Medical Examiner of New York Barbara Sampson explores communication skills to utilize as Medical Examiner/Coroner when addressing the media.
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Expert Testimony: Presenting Forensic Evidence in the Courtroom
George Mason University and the National Association of Attorneys General presents the National Center on Forensics Continued Training Plan to provide additional training sessions for more advanced information on the topics covered in the conference.
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Current Concepts: Key Forensic Cases and Common Pitfalls to Avoid
This training is presented by the National Center on Forensics and will give the students a forecast of possible upcoming issues in the forensic sciences.
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