Schedule

drafts: once the schedule is final this heading will indicate it

The abstracts to the classes can be found under the day when the class will be offered. They will also be made available in the Whova app.

Monday Abstracts

The Wealthy Forensic Scientist (Lecture) - Forensic scientists work hard every day to help others. Since you are here to improve your professional skills, take an hour to also invest in yourself and your family’s future. This lecture provides a simple financial framework anyone can use. Learn how to maximize your hard-earned money through government-provided investment accounts and work toward becoming “the wealthy forensic scientist”.

Real Transparency in Latent Print Testimony (Lecture) - For years, an often-overused reason for making changes in the field of latent print identification has been, “It’s more transparent”. If something is more transparent but also harder for a jury to understand, is it truly better? This lecture will demonstrate an efficient and practical way to be transparent and helpful in court with every latent print examination.

The 6 Rules of Courtroom Testimony (Lecture) - This lecture outlines the six fundamental rules of courtroom testimony for all forensic scientists. Stop spending your career worrying about court; understanding these essential rules will empower any forensic expert to be a more confident and effective witness.

Tuesday Abstracts

The Architecture You Can’t See: Arch Pattern Analysis (Lecture) - In arch pattern analysis, the most critical information often hides in plain sight. This lecture explores this overlooked and misunderstood outlier, examining the unique challenges and advantages of its identification.

How to Give a Presentation (Lecture) - Many people believe that being a confident public speaker is beyond their reach or that they simply lack the gift. However, public speaking is not a talent reserved for a select few; it is a skill that anyone can learn. Developing this essential life skill will allow you to help others while elevating your own career. This lecture provides actionable techniques that can be applied to any speaking opportunity.