[neact] Reminder - Next Forensic Science Colloquim

Dear Colleagues,

Richard Saferstein is a well known forensic science expert -- he has been
called on as an expert to speak about various crimes from time to time on
cable TV programs.

Also, you may be using his forensic textbook and/or lab manual.

No charge to attend!  Bring students along if you have any!!

See you there!!!

Laddie

                        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.

This colloquium is 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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