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Young Forensic Scientists Forum Newsletter - November 2000 BYOS
Recap |
| The "Biggest Little City in the World" provided the perfect setting for the "Biggest Little Session at the Academy Meeting." It was indeed a gamble, but Reno was the site of the Young Forensic Scientist Forum's (YFSF) inaugural Bring Your Own Slides Session (BYOS). The YFSF aimed to provide a small intimate setting in which young forensic scientists would feel comfortable presenting their slides without the inherent intimidation of larger audiences. The goal was met with the group's first singe, Sheila Estacio. Sheila, a second year graduate student in forensic science at the University of New Haven, presented slides obtained during her internship/volunteer experience with the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. She was the only participant to sign-up in advance, but the presentation did not end there. The forum's very own Secretary, Nicole Nuckley, chose to join in on the fun. Nicole shared her involvement in cases with the King County Medical Examiner's Office. Although anthropology slides appeared to take center court, the session was in for a pleasant surprise. The evening's final presenter was a familiar face to the YFSF faithful members. As Patricia Manzolillo, past YFSF Chairman, took the podium, the "S" in BYOS experienced a change. Patricia did not have a tray of slides or a power point presentation, but a story. The US Postal Service Questioned Documents Examiner shared an interesting tale of her involvement in a Florida "Geriatric Counterfeit Stamp Ring." The ring turned out to be a honest mistake made by a few people in a Florida Nursing Home, but it was quite amusing to the few at hand for the presentation. Patricia's presentation revealed the freedom permitted by the smaller setting. With this in mind, the young forensic scientist does not have to feel left out if slides are not available. The YFSF looks forward to seeing or hearing about interesting experiences within the forensic community. If you have either a slide or a story that you would like to share at the next meeting, please contact Sheila Estacio at virtutek1@yahoo.com. Be sure to gather those tales and slides to take advantage of a wonderful opportunity. The YFSF is hoping to double the number of presenters in Seattle. That's right! We're aiming high as we look to obtain at least six presenters for the YFSF Bring Your Own Slides or Story Program at the upcoming meeting. Don't miss out on this milestone opportunity. We look forward to seeing or hearing about your work. |
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