Forensic Science Educational Conferences
In December 2000, the Third International Mathematics and Science
Study (TIMSS) was released comparing US students with those of 41 other nations.
At the end of 12th grade, our students ranked among the very lowest in math and
science of the 42 countries. Keenly aware of the deficiencies, middle- and high
school science teachers are seeking appropriate methods to improve science
competence in students.
With today’s explosion of television programs and media coverage of the latest
advancements in the forensic sciences, students have become fascinated with
anything relating to the work of the forensic scientist. Wishing to foster a
stronger interest in science learning among our nation’s young people, the
American Academy of Forensic Sciences now co-sponsors Forensic Science
Educational Conferences. The goal of the Conferences is to increase science
teachers’ knowledge of the forensic sciences and to assist them as they enrich
and/or develop challenging, innovative curricula.
Thirteen conferences have been conducted thus far, and three
more are planned for 2008:
Florida Gulf Coast University: May 2-4, 2008
Saint Louis University: July
21-23, 2008
Michigan State University: August 4-7, 2008
For further information,
contact Nancy Jackson, AAFS Director of Development, at
njackson@aafs.org,
(phone) 719/636-1100, or (fax) 719/636-1993.