Forensic Science Educational Conferences

In December 2000, the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) was released comparing U.S. students with those of 41 other nations. At the end of 12th grade, our students ranked among the very lowest in math and science of the 42 countries. Keenly aware of the deficiencies, middle- and high school science teachers are seeking appropriate methods to improve science competence in students.

With today’s explosion of television programs and media coverage of the latest advancements in the forensic sciences, students have become fascinated with anything relating to the work of the forensic scientist. Wishing to foster a stronger interest in science learning among our nation’s young people, the American Academy of Forensic Sciences now co-sponsors Forensic Science Educational Conferences (FSEC). The goal of the Conferences is to increase science teachers’ knowledge of the forensic sciences and to assist them as they enrich and/or develop challenging, innovative curricula.

2020 Forensic Science Educational Conference

Due to these unprecedented times related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, university campuses are being closed for the immediate future. The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) had planned to host the AAFS Forensic Science Educational Conference (FSEC) during the summer of 2020, but will be unable to do so. NJIT is planning to host the conference in the summer of 2021 and will announce dates as soon as possible .

All current registrations will be canceled, and any payments will be refunded.

This page will be updated as new information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding.

Thirty-one conferences have been conducted thus far:

FSEC Conference History
Host University/College	Dates
Saint Louis University	July 25-27, 2002
Pace University	October 25-27, 2002
University of Texas at Arlington	October 17-19, 2003
Chaminade University	June 10-12, 2004
Saint Louis University II	July 19-23, 2004
Louisiana State University	November 5-7, 2004
West Virginia University	July 21-23, 2005
Cedar Crest College	October 8-10, 2005
Florida Gulf Coast University	May 5-7, 2006
Indiana University (IUPUI)	June 22-24, 2006
Saint Louis University III	July 24-26, 2006
Hamline University	June 21-23, 2007
Virginia Commonwealth University	July 19-21, 2007
Florida Gulf Coast University II	May 2-4, 2008
Saint Louis University IV	July 21-23, 2008
Michigan State University	August 4-7, 2008
University of Colorado at Boulder	June 7-10, 2009
Sam Houston State University	August 10-12, 2009
Radford University	July 29-31, 2010
Purdue University	July 11-13, 2011
San Jose State University	July 14-16, 2011
University of Central Oklahoma	June 25-27, 2012
University of Alabama at Birmingham	July 11-13, 2012
San Jose State University	July 11-13, 2012
Waynesburg University	August 7-9, 2012
San Jose State University	July 10-12, 2013
Towson University	July 16-18, 2013
Albany State University	June 17-19, 2014
Arcadia University	July 9-11, 2014
University of Mississippi	July 20-24, 2015
Albany State University	July 28-30, 2015

Click HERE to read comments from teachers who have attended a FSEC.

To host a future conference or for additional information, contact:

Nancy Jackson
Accreditation & Outreach Coordinator
njackson@aafs.org
Phone: (719) 636-1100
Fax: (719) 636-1993

FSEC Sponsors

The AAFS would like to take the time to thank all of our generous sponsors who support the Forensic Science Educational Conferences.

Their generous contributions make it possible to bring forensics to the classroom!