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Young Forensic Scientists Forum Newsletter - January 2003 Special Session |
| With the 2003 annual meeting just around the corner, it is quite appropriate that we look to one of the icons of our time for inspiration. Many of you are probably thinking "Quincy" because his show is probably the reason many young forensic scientists chose forensic science as a career. If you don't fit into that category (re-runs can only last for a short time), you are probably thinking the very popular line-up of Grissom, Sara, and the rest found on "CSI." They all have their place. However, at this time we must look elsewhere. This is the perfect time for David Letterman. "The David Letterman Show" is known for its occasional top ten, which has inspired the Young Forensic Scientists’ Top Ten Reasons for attending the 2003 Special Session in Chicago: #10 At $45.00, it is, in our biased opinion, the best value at the annual meeting. #9 An afternoon break with refreshments sponsored by the Criminalistics Section and a lunch sponsored by the University of New Haven (These two items alone could very well cost you $45.00 in Chicago!) #8 Share in the fight against Terrorism with actual YFS Eric Greenberg of the FBI, Christopher Gojcz of the DEA, and Sheila Estacio of New York City Medical Examiner's Office. #7 A chance to meet Helena Soomer, the 2002 Emerging Forensic Scientist Award Recipient. #6 Criminalistics Section Chairperson Marie Samples explains the manner in which to increase involvement within the Academy. #5 Last minute sign-ups for the YFS Bring Your Own Slides (see article written by Megan Leggett). #4 Carol Henderson returns to present the legal aspects of forensic science before Kenneth Melson and Chad Dold walk you through a Mock Trial. #3 Forensic Anthropology gets the spotlight as Kathy Reichs shares her experiences. #2 An opportunity to hear AAFS President Graham Jones address the current pressures and stresses of forensic science. And..... the number one reason for attending the 2003 YFS Special Session..... It was organized with you in mind! This is the sixth Special Session organized by the committee of the YFS with the goal of educating the young forensic scientist. After reading the evaluations, the session was organized with your suggestions in mind. An Interview and Resume Writing Workshop has been added at the end of the Special Session in order to give more time to answer specific questions. There is also an Open Forum Discussion scheduled from 2:00 - 2:45 p.m., on Tuesday, February 18. To help field the many questions that are usually posed, we are asking that experienced members of the field help out during that time. As an added bonus, those in attendance are invited to take advantage of the break sponsored by the Criminalistics Section. Speaking of sponsorship, let's not forget about the sponsored lunch provided by the University of New Haven. As you can see, there is a lot going on Tuesday, and we have packed about as much as we could into one day. It may seem like a huge amount of material for one day, but don't worry because once again your evaluations were considered. More emphasis has been placed on the handout material this year in order to provide a take home binder that should not be disappointing. So there you have it, your session in a nutshell. It’s not too late to join us in Chicago, so please do so if you have not already. Here's your opportunity to evaluate us on our evaluation of the evaluations. See you there! |
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