Global Forensic and Justice Center

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.

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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

Join us tomorrow for our last Seminar Series of 2024! On Friday, November 15, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will present Strategic Opportunities to Advance Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward Through Research and Standards. This virtual presentation will explore their latest publication and its potential impact on the forensic science community. Register for FREE at go.fiu.edu/SeminarSeries

The call for abstracts is open for the 2025 Global Forensic Science Symposium! This year's theme, "Collaboration in Forensic Science," will focus on how we can work together to strengthen each discipline. We look forward to seeing your section and poster presentations. Virtual presentations are welcome from our colleagues around the world! Submit your abstract by February 28, 2025 at https://lnkd.in/dDV27vM. Don't forget to mark your calendars for June 3-6, 2025, to join us in Miami, FL, or virtually!

Congratulations Dr. Yahia Hakima, director of Morocco's Directorate General of National Security Police Forensic Laboratory! She was just announced as the winner of the 2024 My Voice for Justice (MVFJ) Award by DNAforAFRICA for her dedication to excellence. We are proud of our partnership through U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics & Law Enforcement (INL)with her laboratory, that achieved ISO Accreditation in 2018 and earlier this year. Her leadership is making an impact in her laboratory and beyond.