The COVID pandemic impacted all of us in different ways. In academia, student mental health moved to the forefront of education. Educators in forensic science programs struggled to find ways to deliver content and hands-on laboratory experiences in a remote format, with internships dissolving at most laboratory agencies, and other challenges, all while supporting our student’s well-being. These students are now graduating and preparing for the workforce; many of them are prepared academically but may not be ready to face the workplace and the day-to-day trauma that is encountered in a crime lab. Our experienced facilitators will create an interactive workshop, bringing all of us together to network, discuss best practices in the training of new hires and the onboarding process, and share ways to develop a more resilient workforce. The workshop will also offer attendees an opportunity to bring their own challenges and questions to the peer group for advice and solutions.
Technical leaders, trainers, managers, supervisors and those interested in creating a more resilient workforce in their DNA laboratory.
The COVID pandemic impacted all of us in different ways. In academia, student mental health moved to the forefront of education. Educators in forensic science programs struggled to find ways to deliver content and hands-on laboratory experiences in a remote format, with internships dissolving at most laboratory agencies, and other challenges, all while supporting our student’s well-being. These students are now graduating and preparing for the workforce; many of them are prepared academically but may not be ready to face the workplace and the day-to-day trauma that is encountered in a crime lab. Our experienced facilitators will create an interactive workshop, bringing all of us together to network, discuss best practices in the training of new hires and the onboarding process, and share ways to develop a more resilient workforce. The workshop will also offer attendees an opportunity to bring their own challenges and questions to the peer group for advice and solutions.
Technical leaders, trainers, managers, supervisors and those interested in creating a more resilient workforce in their DNA laboratory.
Fee includes breakfast, lunch, breaks, and materials.
Workshop currently at capacity. A waitlist is available to join on our registration page.
Director, Duquesne University
Dr. Marshall has extensive graduate and undergraduate teaching experience in the forensic disciplines of serology, DNA, and microscopy. Her research interests include low copy number DNA, human and wildlife DNA identification challenges, nanoparticle technology, pressure cycling technology, and PCR enhancement.
Forensic Scientist Supervisor, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
Julie Conover Sikorsky is a Forensic Scientist Supervisor, a.k.a. Forensic Biology Unit Manager, at the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in West Palm Beach, Florida. She has been employed by the PBSO for over twenty years, first as a Senior Forensic Scientist, then as the manager of the FBU. Julie is also a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and ABC certified in molecular biology.
Retired Director for the New York State Police Crime Lab System
Dr. Ray Wickenheiser, is the retired Director of the New York State Police Crime Laboratory System, formerly headquartered in Albany, New York. Ray is now located in Lafayette, Louisiana, where he provides forensic consulting and training. His areas of expertise include crime lab administration, quality management, conflict resolution, forensic DNA and mixture interpretation, serology, hair and fiber trace evidence, physical matching and comparison, glass fracture analysis, forensic grain comparison and forensic investigative genetic genealogy.
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