Not Your Average Forensic Science Students
Today’s blog is written by guest blogger Ann MacPhetridge, Promega. Reposted from The ISHI Report with permission. I was lucky to have the opportunity to interview our Student Ambassadors for ISHI 32: Amber Vandepoele, Olivia McCarter, Nidhi Sheth, and Halley Fallang. Each of these young women are pursuing excellence in their own way. When […]
Breaking the Bias: Addressing the STEM Gender Gap
Today’s guest blog is written by Natalie Larsen, a Science Writer with Promega. Reposted from the Promega Connections blog with permission. Within the broader March-long observance of Women’s History Month, March 8th marked the annual International Women’s Day. It’s a day of both celebration and reflection, dedicated not only to honoring the accomplishments and contributions that […]
Finding the Latest Science News While On the Go
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. Have you ever found […]
Navigating the Challenging World of Leadership in Forensic Biology
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% […]
Searching for Our Next Student Ambassdors
Are you a student pursuing a degree in forensic science? Are you passionate about sharing your research with future generations? Can you “hashtag this” quicker than you can pipette? Would you like to win free registration for ISHI 33 at the Gaylord National Harbor near Washington D.C.? If so, we invite you to apply to […]
A Leadership Perspective: From Bench Criminalist to Lab Director
Brian Hoey, the Lab Director at the Missouri State Highway Patrol, recently presented at one of our Tech Tours held in Seattle. In his talk, he shared insights from his lengthy career in forensics. He is a twenty-eight-year veteran of the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Laboratory. Brian worked much of his career as a […]
Announcing Forensic Genomics as the Official Journal of ISHI
“ISHI is about facilitating collaboration to advance forensic DNA science. We are excited to partner with Forensic Genomics as the official journal of ISHI to provide attendees with a new way to learn about and apply the latest technologies and groundbreaking research to the vital work they perform.” says Carol Bingham, Symposium Manager. Forensic […]
Resume vs. CV — What Is the Difference?
Today’s guest blog is written by Sophie Mancha, a former global marketing intern with Promega. She is in her 4th year as a PhD candidate in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, studying pancreatic cancer. Reposted from the Promega Connections blog with permission. Whether you are applying for a scholarship or trying […]
Using Databases to Find Scholarly Sources
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. Peer-reviewed papers are considered […]
