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! Identity of Mystery Fossils Found in Chinese Cave Revealed by DNA […]
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 […]
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! DNA Testing Results in Arrest in Texas Couple’s 2005 Killing (US […]
The Missing Piece Episode 12: Candice (Candy) Rogers
The 1959 sexual assault and murder of the 9-year-old fourth grader was one of the oldest unsolved cases in Washington State, but using the latest technologies and techniques, investigators were able to identify her killer. Candice “Candy” Rogers was a 9-year-old 4th grader who lived with her mother in Spokane, Washington. […]
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 […]
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! From DNA Samples to Children’s Drawings. How Ukraine is Trying to […]
FGG Webinar Follow-Up: Rachel Oefelein Answers Your Questions
In Part 2 of our investigative forensic genetic genealogy series, held on May 4th, Rachel Oefelein, Director of Research and Innovation, Quality Assurance Manager, and a Senior DNA Analyst, DNA Labs International, presented a step-by-step guide from DNA extraction through prosecution of Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) cases. Ms. Oefelin also addressed how to generate a […]
Simplifying Statistics in Forensic DNA: An Interview with Mike Coble
In this interview, Travis talks with Mike Coble, Associate Professor and the Associate Director of the Center for Human Identification at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Mike has attended ISHI since 1998 and has been sharing his knowledge on probabilistic genotyping and statistics with attendees as a presenter. […]
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 […]
