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Survivability versus rate of recovery for skeletal elements in forensic anthropology
Survivability, the ability of a skeletal element to withstand taphonomic processes, is often equated to recoverability, the probability that an element will be recovered in a forensic context, and further misused to infer the likelihood that a forensic anthropologist will recover...
In Memoriam—Dennis McGuire, MS
AAFS Board Box—July 1
The AAFS Board of Directors met on June 30, 2022, and discussed a variety of issues. Here are the highlights:
Review of United States laws pertaining to the recovery and analysis of human skeletal...
Human skeletal remains (HSR) are routinely excavated from archeological contexts and analyzed by experts in human osteology. Contrarily, HSR in medicolegal contexts are usually recovered by law enforcement officers and examined by pathologists with limited osteological training. ...
In Memoriam—Howard Harris, JD, PhD
Fentanyl as a potential false positive with color tests commonly used for presumptive...
Chemical color tests are widely utilized as part of the analytical scheme approved to identify drugs in forensic laboratories and in the field by law enforcement officers. Although these test results are considered preliminary indications of the presence of a drug, forensic scien...
Structural and optical characterization of banknotes using spectral‐domain optical...
Counterfeiting of banknotes remains a severe threat to economic security and social stability. The characterization of banknote has mainly relied on the assessment of various security features applied to the surface of the note. However, the surface features are easy to forge and...
Classification of fired cartridge cases using 3D image capture and a comparison of...
When firearms are used, they leave unique marks on the fired bullets and shells. Examining these marks gives clues about the crime scene and the weapon of the crime. However, due to the increase in the number of incidents in which firearms are used, the increase in the amount of ...
Suicides in Turkey: 25‐year trend (1995–2019)
The assessment of national suicide risks is considered critical in many countries for the establishment of suicide prevention initiatives aimed at considerably lowering suicide rates. The aim of this study is to identify at‐risk suicide populations by reviewing the suicides in Tu...
Validation of reduced volume VeriFiler™ Express PCR Amplification Kit for buccal swab...
The efficiency of reduced volume PCR amplification was studied using the VeriFiler™ Express PCR Amplification Kit. Full (25 μL) and reduced (5 μL) volumes were tested in parallel to identify any differences in template DNA sensitivity and other electropherogram parameters. Both v...
Committee Corner—Membership Outreach Ad Hoc Committee (MOAHC) Update
The Membership Outreach Ad Hoc Committee (MOAHC) was created in 2020 to address Academy-wide aspects relating to membership, promotion, and engagement. In 2020, the MOAHC began by conducting a membership survey to gauge and prioritize areas of interest for the committee to work o...
Forensic Nursing Science Section News
Awards are an integral part of the AAFS. The Forensic Nursing Science Section will offer two award opportunities this year—the Forensic Nursing Scientist Award and the Virginia Lynch Forensic Nurse Innovator Award.
2022-23 FSF Jan S. Bashinski Criminalistics Graduate Thesis Assistance Grant: July 31...
The Jan S. Bashinski Criminalistics Graduate Thesis Assistance Grant is to provide graduate students with financial assistance to complete their thesis or independent research project as required for a graduate degree in Criminalistics/Forensic Sciences. The thesis or research pr...
74th AAFS Annual Scientific Conference Follow-Up Survey Registration Winner Announced
Thanks to all meeting attendees who completed the 74th AAFS Annual Scientific Meeting Follow-Up Survey. Your comments and suggestions will assist the AAFS in continuing to provide top-notch educational opportunities for forensic specialists from all over the world.
Book Now! AAFS 2023 Hotel Reservations Are Now Open
Centrally located in the convention district close to shopping, entertainment, and dining, the Rosen boasts a 255-acre property with no shortage of its own activities and dining, including 13 food outlets, 4 pools, a par-72 championship golf course, a nature trail, and more.
Call for Members for a New Forensic Odontology Consensus Body, and for New Members to...
The ASB is currently accepting applications for a new Forensic Odontology consensus body and for new members to the existing consensus bodies.
General Section Award Nominations
The General Section is accepting nominations for the Paul W. Kehres and John R. Hunt awards to be presented at the 2023 AAFS meeting. All nominations must be emailed to the General Section Awards Committee Chair, Claire Shepard,
AAFS Announces 2022 Virtual Workshop for Middle and High School Teachers
The American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) is holding a Forensic Science Educational Conferences (FSEC) Virtual Workshop for middle and high school teachers July 11-13, 2022.
Announcing ABFO Age Assessment Workshop to Be Held in Conjunction With the AAFS 75th...
The American Board of Forensic Odontology (ABFO) will present an Age Assessment Workshop in conjunction with the AAFS 75th Anniversary Conference in Orlando, FL.