Global Forensic and Justice Center

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the trust and support of our incredible customers, partners, and team. Your collaboration and support inspire us to continue innovating and delivering the best training and quality services you've come to know and expect from GFJC. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you and look forward to a bright future together! We wish you a joyful holiday filled with warmth, gratitude, and good company. The GFJC offices will be closed from November 28 to 29 for Thanksgiving.

Be a part of a unique event bringing forensic scientists together on a global scale. Sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 Global Forensic Science Symposium are now available! This is your chance to bring this year's theme of "Collaboration in Forensic Science" to life. Visit gfjc.fiu.edu/Symposium to learn more.

An oil spill can cause long-term damage to shorelines, especially when oil pits are covered by sand and surrounding foliage. New research from FIU's Michelle Karpinsky, Lauryn DeGreeff, and Kenneth G. Furton?uses the power of dogs to detect hidden pockets of crude oil, leading to faster clean up and recovery.? Read "Exploring canine olfactory generalization using odor profile fractions from native crude oils" and other exciting canine detection studies on the Research Forensic Library! forensiclibrary.org ?? : Paul Bunker PMP #CanineDetection #science #forensicscience

Did you know for NINE years Florida International University has been named one of the Great Colleges to Work For? Now's your chance to join our team as a Senior Coordinator, Logistic Services, for our Largo, FL office. Head over to hr.fiu.edu/careers/ & search for Job ID 533976 to learn more and apply!

DeEtta (Dee) Mills perfectly captures the spirit of the Center for Advanced Research in Forensic Science (CARFS) with her words: Innovation, Creativity, and Challenging. She inspires her students to think beyond conventional boundaries while engaging with our Industry Advisory Board (IAB) members. By encouraging a fresh perspective on existing solutions, Dr. Mills helps her students uncover novel applications that can transform the field of forensic science. Curious about how you can collaborate with Dr. Mills on your next project? Dive deeper into her work and explore exciting opportunities at forensicresearch.org. Let’s build the future of forensic science together! #ForensicScience #Innovation #Collaboration #Research

Today, we celebrate five years of high-quality training and research from the Thermo Fisher Rapid DNA Center of Excellence. See how our experienced biology team can help develop your agency's validation guidelines, training modules, and support material. https://lnkd.in/dxHXDMt

Today, we celebrate the innovators, risk-takers, and problem solvers who push the boundaries of what’s possible. Center for Advanced Research in Forensic Science (CARFS) is where science meets innovation to solve some of the toughest challenges in forensic investigation. At CARFS, forward-thinking researchers use cutting-edge technology and advanced methodologies to transform how we approach forensic analysis. Their work is a true testament to the power of entrepreneurial spirit in advancing science and society. Here's to those who lead with curiosity, creativity, and a passion for making the world safer and more just. Learn more about building the future of forensic science at forensicresearch.org. ?? : DeEtta (Dee) Mills and Julian Mendel PhD #NationalEntrepreneursDay #Innovation #ForensicScience #Entrepreneurship #CARFS #ScientificBreakthroughs #ResearchWithPurpose

Our DNA team is back in Grand Junction with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI). During this second week of training, the team will focus on DNA analysis. Learn more about our customized training options at gfjc.fiu.edu.

We're #hiring a new Sr Coordinator Logistic Services (533976) in Largo, Florida. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We were honored to host the International Homicide Investigators Association (IHIA) this week. Our biology team, including Robert O'Brien, Tyler Sanders, Jared Baum, and Monica Rockswold, provided hands-on demonstrations of Rapid DNA technology, showcasing how the instrument brings results in 90 minutes or less. (You may also spy Chris Esposito from our digital forensics team during the tour!) As leaders in forensic science training, we’re committed to equipping investigators with cutting-edge tools that make a difference. Together, we're driving the future of justice. #ForensicScience #RapidDNA