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Young Forensic Scientists Forum Newsletter - November 2000

Editor's Notes
by Nicole Nuckley, BA

Once again the YFSF has put together a publication of which to be proud! Thanks to everyone who participated in this edition of the newsletter. Special thanks to the section chairmen who responded to queries regarding their experiences with new scientists. The major purpose behind everything that the YFSF does is to provide support and information for the rookies, so to speak-students, new hires, and anyone perhaps considering a career change into the forensic sciences. What is put in these pages qualifies as anything from information to inspiration, and usually contains a little bit of both.

For anyone who has been living under a rock these last few months, here is a reminder of the upcoming 2001 AAFS Annual Meetings in Seattle, WA. It can oftentimes be difficult to plan to attend the annual meeting, but it affords the greatest opportunities to learn new research and discoveries, and also to network, meet future employers, and talk to students in other programs throughout the world. If funds may be a problem, check with your employer or department; you may find that there is a cache earmarked for convention attendance. Attending the meeting is an invaluable experience, especially for people new to the field, and everyone is encouraged to try to attend. Don't forget to sign up for the YFSF Special Session, the Breakfast Meeting, and the YFSF Bring Your Own Slides Program. Besides, Seattle is a great place to visit. It is not always raining, and (lest you think this is a gratuitous plug for the author's current city of residence) there just has to be a reason it has been here twice in the last six years!

Congratulations to the YFSF Chairperson who recently was married. Formerly known as Carrie Weiler, she is now Carrie Kuehn. Please note a change in her e-mail address (cmkuehn@u.washington.edu) should you need to
contact her.

The YFSF is always looking for ideas, article submissions, feedback, and comments. This newsletter is for and all about YFSF members. Please feel free to contact Nicole Nuckley at nnuckley@u.washington.edu with any suggestions or anything else that you think might benefit the readership. Be sure to check out the section in this issue about a new feature, "Moments." Everyone has had them, and you can't hide them forever, so-you might as well laugh about them. And of course, 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. See you in Seattle!