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Young Forensic Scientists Forum Newsletter - July 2000 Editor's Notes |
| It's been a little while since the YFSF has graced these pages, but it is back in full force and is really gathering momentum. For those of you who were in Reno and had the opportunity to attend the YFSF Special Session, you no doubt went away with a ton of information and ideas tailored for the new forensic scientist. If you weren't able to make it (and you are forgiven this time), you can check out the article in this issue that gives a recap. We also embarked on a new endeavor — the YFSF version of Bring Your Own Slides! Special thanks to everyone who participated, and although the ballroom was not exactly full, it was still a great success. The plan is to be bigger and better next year in Seattle, so as this year unfolds, keep your eyes open for those great and unusual cases you can share in ten minutes or less! At the breakfast meeting the YFSF introduced those new on board the executive committee, and discussed the projects and issues ready to be tackled in the coming year — all while scarfing danish and fruit! A fun time was had by all. Everyone also got a glimpse of the completed Time Capsule, ready for entombment and not to be seen again until the Academy turns 100 years old. For a detailed description, see the article written by
Patricia Manzolillo, past YFSF Chairperson. And if all of that isn't enough, the YFSF is fortunate to have this month some great insights from different subdisciplines — one regarding the path to a career choice and another discussing the future of technology in forensics. Thanks to those authors and all of the contributors. It is great to see such support among peers. The YFSF is a pretty dynamic organization, and the meetings always mark the changing of the guard. Patricia Manzolillo, who has so dutifully and enthusiastically served as chairperson for a number of years, has stepped down and former Secretary Carrie Weiler has taken up the reigns. Nicole Nuckley is the new Secretary, and Ken Williams is her partner in crime on the Newsletter Committee. Jason Linville is heading the Internships/Employment Skills section of the Web site (see his article collaborated with other graduate students from the University of Alabama), and Amy Price is the new Special Session Chairperson. Thank you to all of the committee members! Of course, the YFSF always wants to hear about what is going on with everyone out there. Don't be shy; if you have any submissions, ideas, or just a topic suggestion you would like to see covered in these pages, let it be known! Feedback and comments on the material presented here are always welcome, so contact Nicole Nuckley at nnuckley@u.washington.edu. Of course, as always, if you are interested in dedicating some time and energy working with the YFSF to provide resources and information to new forensic scientists, there are plenty of projects just waiting for responsible, self-motivated volunteers to take them on. Just contact Nicole at the above address. Have a great summer! |
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