Unearthing History: How Forensic Analysis of a Racial Massacre is Bringing Closure to a Community 100 Years Later
Today’s blog is written by guest blogger Jordan Nutting, Promega. Reposted from The ISHI Report with permission. On October 19, 2020, in a corner of what was once the African American section of the Potter’s Field in Tulsa’s Oaklawn Cemetery, a backhoe begins scraping away layer after layer of red Oklahoma earth. Workers in […]
Future ISHI Locations for 2023 and 2024
While we’re still getting ready for this year’s ISHI conference, many of you are already getting excited for the future and have inquired about locations and dates for upcoming meetings. Next year, we’re traveling to a city that we’ve never been to – Denver, Colorado! Though Denver is near the Rocky Mountains, the […]
Announcing the ISHI Threesis Academic Challenge
Can you summarize your research in just three minutes? As a student or newly minted forensic scientist, you have limited opportunities to showcase your work before your peers and presenting at a scholarly conference can be daunting. This Threesis challenge is an opportunity to refine your thinking and hone your communication skills so that you can […]
Forensic Genetic Genealogy Webinar Series
For over four decades, the Golden State Killer eluded capture–until 2018, when a revolutionary tool known as forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) unmasked him as 72-year-old Joseph James DeAngelo. Using genome-wide testing to generate a comprehensive DNA profile, FGG helps narrow down a pool of suspects by linking them to relatives who have submitted their own […]
Announcing the Inaugural ISHI Advisory Committee
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 the planning of […]
Workshops Announced for ISHI 33
Registration is now open for the world’s biggest symposium focused on DNA typing for human identification. You can also participate in one of ten workshops offered before and after the ISHI general session. Workshops will appeal to both seasoned forensic professionals, newly minted DNA analysts, and those in the forensic genetic genealogy field. […]
Know Before You Go to ISHI 32
You’ve waited for almost two years, and now the International Symposium on Human Identification is back and better than ever before! ISHI promises to deliver both educational and networking opportunities. Our hope is that after the conference you return to the office with a renewed sense of passion for the important work that you do. […]
There’s Still Time to Register for ISHI 32!
There’s still time to register to attend the 32nd International Symposium on Human Identification; whether you’d like to join us in person at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort or attend virtually. Join hundreds of forensic scientists from around the world at ISHI 32 in Orlando, Florida to learn about the latest advances in the field. Meet fellow […]
ISHI 32 Agenda Now Available
The General Sessions agenda for the 32nd International Symposium on Human Identification has been released and can be downloaded in a pdf form. Read on to learn more about the presentations offered. As this year marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, we will open the conference with a […]
