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Young Forensic Scientists Forum Newsletter - January 2001 Editor's Notes |
| Happy New Year! No doubt everyone has made those pesky New Year's resolutions and vowed not to break by February, and yet somehow they always are. But this year will be different! I resolve to update my CV more often, I resolve to be more consistent with my lab notebook, and I resolve not to accidentally glue my fingers together with Duco Cement ever again. As for everyone else, I expect resolutions to involve the submission of more literary contributions to the
YFSF Newsletter! We know you're all out there doing great things, and you can't hide forever. Thanks to all our contributors for this edition of the newsletter. Look for the second of a two-part article by Ken Williams, discussing the importance of certification and accreditation in the forensic sciences. Claire Shepard provides an investigator's view on the new CBS drama, CSI; this is probably how FBI agents feel about the X-Files. A new addition to this and three future editions of the YFSF Newsletter are the submissions of the participants of the Academic Press essay contest, the theme of which is The Role of the Forensic Scientist in the New Millennium. The first, composed by Christopher Palenik, is a fantastic perspective of the future of the field. For those planning to attend the Seattle meetings, begin collecting slides now for presentation at the YFSF Bring Your Own Slides program. It's a fun and friendly atmosphere to show off the interesting cases you've worked on throughout the year. For more information, see the write-up in this newsletter. In the meantime, plan on attending the new addition to the schedule of fun and frolic, Expectations and Realities for Forensic Science Employment, which is described in detail below. We look forward to seeing you there! A great big apology goes to Tal Simmons and the J. Lawrence Angel Awards Committee. In the November 2000 issue of the YFSF Newsletter, the deadline and contact information was erroneously printed. Updated and accurate information concerning this award opportunity can be found in this month's publication. Does anyone have an idea about an article or submission, or just want to work with some of the greatest people in the field? Get involved with us! Contact Nicole Nuckley at nnuckley@u.washington.edu There are plenty of projects just waiting for responsible, self-motivated volunteers to take them on. OK, so we don't have a high-ratings TV drama about us yet, but we're working on it. |
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