[Main] [Newsletter] [Resources] [Calendar]
[Mentor Program] [Officers
& Steering Committee] [Contact]
[Membership] [Education]
Young
Forensic Scientists Forum Newsletter - November 2002 |
| I am delighted that the YFSF is considering a name change! Since I am far from the general idea of "young" (32 years old), but am an infant in the world of forensics (coming up on the completion of year two), I thought it would be interesting to be a part of the committee. However, I assumed that I didn't quite fit in with the hip-hugger jeans/platform Sketchers/nose ring crowd. I think a new name will welcome a far more diverse age group of people. It's also interesting to note that synonyms for "young" primarily include words with negative connotations (juvenile, adolescent, immature, childlike, inexperienced, puerile, infant, callow, green). The only positive synonym was "youthful" (which reminds me of a skin cream commercial. So, not only will a new name broadcast the idea that the YFSF is designed for those with five years or less experience, it will eliminate the word "young." "Emerging Forensic Scientists" is a huge step in the right direction. Names such as "Committee for the Advancement of Forensic Scientists" or "Committee for the Promotion of Forensic Scientists" (a little verbose, perhaps) could work. "Forensic Science Discovery Committee" is another possibility, but may be a little "young" too. It sounds like a science museum project! Or more simply, "Forensic Scientists in Training" or "New Forensic Scientists" . . . it doesn't get more black and white than that. |
Copyright
© 2002 Young Forensic Scientists Forum / American Academy of Forensic Sciences |