Network While Bowling at Lucky Strike!

This year ISHI is offering a special networking event at Lucky Strike. The informal event on Monday evening will include access to bowling lanes, pool tables and a light buffet. Form teams and compete against fellow attendees to win prizes and bragging rights!   Written BY: Tara Luther, Promega     Lucky Strike opened its […]

The Killer of Little Shepherds

Douglas Starr, Professor of Science Journalism at Boston University, tells the story of the people who invented forensic science, the first criminal profile, and the first serial killer brought to justice using these techniques.   <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span>     TRANSCRIPT: My name is Douglas Starr. I’m […]

Raised as Paul Fronczak, Genetic Genealogy Uncovers His True Identity

Paul Fronczak spent his life wondering if he was a baby who’d been kidnapped from a Chicago hospital. As an adult, DNA tests confirmed that detectives had gotten it wrong. CeCe Moore, founder of The DNA Detectives describes how she was able to use commercial DNA databases to help Paul uncover his true identity.   […]

Mindfulness for the Forensic Practitioner

Amy Jeanguenat, Principal Consultant at Mindgen, describes what mindfulness is and how it can help a person to manage their stress, improve their decision making skills, and may one day help to reform the criminal justice system.   <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span>     TRANSCRIPT: My name is […]

Solving the Phoenix Canal Murders

Colleen Fitzpatrick, founder of Identifinders International, describes how she used forensic genealogy to narrow a list of 2,000 suspects to just 5 and helped the Phoenix PD catch the Canal Killer.   TRANSCRIPT: My name is Colleen Fitzpatrick. I’m a forensic genealogist. I’m based in Fountain Valley, California, and I’m the owner and originator of […]

High-Impact Leadership for Forensic Laboratory Professionals

Are you in a leadership role in a high-stakes occupation, such as forensic science? Would you like to learn how to think like an HR manager, or be able to lower anxiety and raise morale among employees and maximize employee performance with minimal effort? In his workshop at ISHI 29, John Collins, author of HR Management in […]

Reliability of DNA Matches in At Home DNA Tests

CeCe Moore, founder of The DNA Detectives explains why users of at home DNA tests should take DNA matches seriously, and how she’d like to work closer with the forensics community to use her skills to identify Jane and John Does.       TRANSCRIPT: Hi, I’m CeCe Moore, and I’m a genetic genealogist. I’m […]

Building Mental Strength for Career Sustainability

Last year, Amy Jeanguenat of Mindgen, LLC introduced us to mindfulness for forensic scientists. The workshop was so popular, that Amy has offered to return this year to share how to build mental strength to assist with the stress that working in a lab can bring. In this interview, Amy explains how practicing mindfulness can […]

How Did You Become Interested in Forensics?

Was it by chance, or did you always have an interest in science? We asked ISHI 28 speakers to share how they became interested in forensic science, and we’d love to hear your stories too! Join the conversation on our Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter pages!       Bruce Budowle, UNTHSC “It was by chance […]