In December 2000, the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) was released comparing U.S. 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 (FSEC). 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.
Twenty-five conferences have been conducted thus far:
FSEC Conference History |
| Host University/College | Dates |
| Saint Louis University | July 25-27, 2002 |
| Pace University | October 25-27, 2002 |
| University of Texas at Arlington | October 17-19, 2003 |
| Chaminade University | June 10-12, 2004 |
| Saint Louis University II | July 19-23, 2004 |
| Louisiana State University | November 5-7, 2004 |
| West Virginia University | July 21-23, 2005 |
| Cedar Crest College | October 8-10, 2005 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | May 5-7, 2006 |
| Indiana University (IUPUI) | June 22-24, 2006 |
| Saint Louis University III | July 24-26, 2006 |
| Hamline University | June 21-23, 2007 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | July 19-21, 2007 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University II | May 2-4, 2008 |
| Saint Louis University IV | July 21-23, 2008 |
| Michigan State University | August 4-7, 2008 |
| University of Colorado at Boulder | June 7-10, 2009 |
| Sam Houston State University | August 10-12, 2009 |
| Radford University | July 29-31, 2010 |
| Purdue University | July 11-13, 2011 |
| San Jose State University | July 14-16, 2011 |
| University of Central Oklahoma | June 25-27, 2012 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | July 11-13, 2012 |
| San Jose State University | July 11-13, 2012 |
| Waynesburg University | August 7-9, 2012 |
Click HERE for the 2013 schedule of conferences.
Click HERE for FSEC Applications.
Click HERE to read comments from teachers who have attended a FSEC.
To host a future conference or for additional information, contact:
Nancy Jackson
AAFS Director of Development
njackson@aafs.org
Phone: (719) 636-1100
Fax: (719) 636-1993
