[neact] Two Forensic Science Colloquia
- From: Ladislav H Berka <lhberka@xxxxxxx>
- To: neact@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2006 14:20:53 -0500 (EST)
Dear Colleagues,
No charge to attend! Bring students along if you have any!!
See you there!!!
Laddie
Ladislav H. Berka, Ph.D.
Research Professor of Chemistry
WPI
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609
508-831-5444
#1:
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Forensic Science Colloquium
Wednesday, March 29, 2006, 4 pm, Atwater Kent 116 (Newell Hall)
Det. Lt. Richard D. Lauria
Division of Standards and Training
Massachusetts State Police Headquarters
470 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01702
"Crime Scene Photography"
Abstract
The following topics will be presented: The proper way to approach a
crime scene, how to document the scene initially and as the investigation
progresses, what type of evidence to look for, how to preserve it,
stabilize it if necessary, how to transport it, how to list it, how to
process it, what qualifications does a crime scene photographer need to
have, what training in the art, specific training with regards to crime
scene photography, the differences between digital media and film, type of
equipment that is needed, testifying about your photos in court, how many
photos to take at the scene, credibility issues, your state of mind, and
objectiveness as a matter of veracity.
[Old-timers may recall the recently deceased Darren McGaven, who starred
as the TV "Crime Scene Photographer", 1951-52. Det. Lt. Lauria is the
modern quintessential crime scene photographer!]
#2:
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Forensic Science Colloquium
Wednesday, April 5, 2006, 4 pm, Atwater Kent 116 (Newell Hall)
Richard Saferstein, Ph.D.
Forensic Science Consultant
20 Forrest Court
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
"Forensic Science - Thirty Years of Progress"
Abstract
Few could have envisioned just a few short years ago how ingrained the
subject of forensic science would become within our television culture and
how enamored the general public would become with the prowess of forensic
science. Unquestionably, the level of sophistication that forensic science
has brought to criminal investigations is awesome. One of the constants of
the forensic science subject is how frequently its applications become
front-page news. Whether the story is sniper shootings or the tragic
consequences of the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01, forensic science is on
the forefront of the public response.
During the past thirty year's advances in forensic science technology have
mirrored progress in the field of analytical chemistry. The analytical
techniques that can be used in forensic science are numerous and diverse.
In general, they must be sensitive enough to cope with minute samples of
physical evidence, but they must also be reliable and reproducible to
withstand scrutiny by fellow experts in and out of the courtroom. Speed
and economy have to be considered too, for the typical forensic scientist
must analyze hundreds of cases each year.
This talk will present a variety of analytical procedures that are
applicable to solving forensic science problems. The speaker will explore
what he considers to be the ten most important advances in forensic
science technology during the past thirty years. Highlighted will be the
significant achievements in applying DNA typing for the purpose of linking
blood and semen evidence to a single individual.
[Dr. Saferstein has written the forensic science textbook,
"Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science," now in its 8th
Edition. This book is widely used in middle school, high school, and
college forensic science courses.]
DRIVING TO WPI...
From the east: Take MA Turnpike (I-90) to Exit 11A (I-495). Proceed
north to Rte. 290, then west into Worcester. Take Exit 18 (Lincoln Sq.,
Rte. 9), turn right at the end of ramp, then an immediate right before
next traffic light. At next light, proceed straight through, bearing to
the right on Salisbury Street. At the WPI sign, turn left onto Boynton
St., then right onto Institute Road., then right onto Private Way (West
St.). Visitor parking is on the left after the footbridge.
From the north: Take I-495 south to I-290. Follow directions as from
east.
From the south and west: Take MA Turnpike (I-90) to Exit 10 (Auburn).
Proceed east on Rte. 290 into Worcester. Take Exit 17 (Lincoln Sq., Rte.
9), turn left at end of ramp., follow Rte. 9 west through Lincoln Sq.,
straight onto Highland St., then right at the light onto West St. Visitor
parking is on the left after the footbridge.
These colloquia are being held in Atwater Kent, Room 116, also known as
Newell Hall, on the campus of Worcester Polytechnic Institute in
Worcester, Massachusetts.
Walk out the parking lot entrance and turn left on the brick walk-way.
Atwater Kent is the third building on the right; this building is on the
corner of Salisbury Street and Private Way directly across from Goddard
Hall.
For more information, contact Prof. L.H. Berka, 508-831-5444.
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