What’s the Best Part of Being a Forensic Scientist?
Bringing justice for victims? Advancing new technologies? Read below to see what our ISHI 33 speakers say they enjoy most about their job then join the discussion on our social channels to let us know what your favorite part of being a forensic scientist is. Serve justice and protect citizens. In DVI […]
What Have You Done for Your Emotional Wellness, This Month?
Today’s guest blog is written by Riley Bell, a Digital Marketing Coordinator with Promega. Reposted from the Promega Connections blog with permission. Most of us are familiar with the term wellness. We associate wellness with lifestyle practices such as exercising, having a balanced diet, and taking care of our bodies. As significant as these practices are […]
Leading the Lab: Insights from Those In Management
Today’s blog is written by guest blogger Tara Luther, Promega. Reposted from The ISHI Report with permission. While the work of those in the field of forensic DNA is highlighted multiple times per day in various media publications, those who lead the teams are rarely mentioned. In a field like forensic science, where […]
Meet the ISHI Advisory Committee: Brian Hoey
As you’ve heard, the ISHI planning team has expanded by six members as we’ve formed an inaugural advisory committee. The committee was formed to steer the content and format of the annual symposium to reflect the interests of the diverse stakeholders in the forensic science community. We will be conferring with the advisory committee throughout […]
Under the Microscope with ISHI Student Ambassador Chastyn Smith
Chastyn Smith is working towards her Ph.D. in Integrative Life Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University and will be representing ISHI as a Student Ambassador this year. Her early fascination with television shows like Scooby Doo and CSI Miami initially sparked her interest in forensic science. Though entertaining, those exaggerated, and overly dramatized programs provided some […]
Under the Microscope with ISHI Student Ambassador Noelle Neff
Noelle Neff is working towards her Masters in Forensic Science at Towson University and will be representing ISHI as a Student Ambassador this year. From a very young age, Noelle knew she wanted to pursue a career in the forensic science field. Noelle became a member of Towson University’s Forensic Science Student Organization (FSSO) and eventually […]
Meet the ISHI Advisory Committee: Dr. Nicole Novroski
As you’ve heard, the ISHI planning team has expanded by six members as we’ve formed an inaugural advisory committee. The committee was formed to steer the content and format of the annual symposium to reflect the interests of the diverse stakeholders in the forensic science community. We will be conferring with the advisory committee throughout […]
Leading the Lab: Working in a Senior Position in Forensic Science
While all leadership roles come with their own unique challenges, those in management roles in the forensic biology field face the difficult task of reducing backlogs, maintaining quality assurance standards, applying for grant funding, and keeping their staff current on training while addressing current caseload requirements and bringing on the latest technologies. Less than 10% […]
This is What a Scientist Looks Like: The Importance of Female Role Models in STEM
Today’s guest blog is written by Natalie Larsen, a Science Writer with Promega. Reposted from the Promega Connections blog with permission. Welcome back to Part 2 of our Women in Science series! In Part 1 of this series, Breaking the Bias: Addressing the STEM Gender Gap, we took a closer look at gender stereotypes and […]
