Writing Successful Grants: Planning Your Budget

This blog is part two of a four-part series on grant writing inspired by resources published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and others. Today’s guest blog was written by Annakay Kruger, Science Writer at Promega. Reposted from the Promega Connections blog with permission. Your quest for composing and submitting the perfect grant proposal […]
Recapping ISHI 32 with our Student Ambassadors

We recognize that many students in forensic science have limited opportunities to attend conferences, including ISHI, and may not know what to expect as they hit the “Register Now” button. But, we also recognize that these students represent the next generation of Lab Directors, Tech Leaders, professors, and R&D scientists and they have a lot […]
This Week in Forensic Science

No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! Family Finds Closure After Forensics Identifies Remains of Peru Man Found […]
Separating Mixed Environmental Samples for Forensic Analysis

Forensic samples can be considered a type of environmental sample and will routinely consist of many organisms. Those non-targeted organisms may hold significant value and may be used to provide probative information about the potential crime or event of interest. For example, samples obtained from non-pristine surfaces will likely contain plant and microbial life. […]
Writing Successful Grants: Framing Your Research

This blog is part one of a four-part series on grant writing inspired by resources published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and others. Today’s guest blog was written by Annakay Kruger, Science Writer at Promega. Reposted from the Promega Connections blog with permission. Like so many ambitious scientists before, you are setting out […]
This Week in Forensic Science

No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! Police: New Tests Link Woman to 1986 Baby Killing (AP News […]
Hiring Undergraduates and Recent Graduates in these Unprecedented Times

Today’s guest blog was written in collaboration with Melissa Martin, a former global marketing intern with Promega. She is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she is double majoring in zoology and life sciences communication, with a certificate in environmental studies. Reposted from the Promega Connections blog with permission. Writing to PIs and […]
November 2021 Issue of The ISHI Report Now Live

As the year draws to a close, we would like to express our appreciation to those of you who attended ISHI 32 in Orlando and those who participated by watching the talks on demand. We are grateful for your patience as we worked through the continuously evolving circumstances affecting the logistics for the symposium. As […]
How the Skin Microbiome Aids in Human Identification

The skin is the largest human organ, and it plays host to a diverse collection of microorganisms, collectively known as the skin microbiome. Multiple factors affect the composition of the skin microbiome, but a core group of microorganisms tend to remain fairly stable. Understanding the interaction between the skin microbiome and skin cells has guided […]