[neact] Reminder - Forensic Science Colloquium
- From: Ladislav H Berka <lhberka@xxxxxxx>
- To: neact@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2007 12:55:14 -0400 (EDT)
Dear Colleagues,
Place this Colloquium on your calendars and mark it, "MUST ATTEND!"
Dr. Lee is the world's foremost forensic scientist!!
No pre-registration!!! No charge to attend!!!! Bring students along if
you wish!!!!!
See you here at WPI at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, April 11, 2007...
Laddie
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Forensic Science Colloquium
Wednesday, April 11, 2007, 4 pm, Salisbury Labs 115
Dr. Henry C. Lee
Chief Emeritus, Connecticut State Forensic Laboratory
Distinguished Professor, University of New Haven
Honorary Doctor of Science, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Director Forensic Research and Training Center
Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory
278 Colony Street
Meriden, CT 06451
"Famous Cases Revisited"
Abstract
Forensic science has emerged as a significant element in efforts to
resolve civil, criminal, and public safety issues. The court has also become
increasingly dependent on scientific evidence in civil and criminal
litigations. The goals of this presentation are to describe (1) The concepts
of justice through science, (2) Recent advances in forensic science, and (3)
The re-examination of some famous cases through new forensic techniques.
A review and analysis of many such instances will demonstrate the
complexity and sensitivity of the investigations into these kinds of cases.
Several famous cases, such as, The JFK Assassination, The Death of Vincent
Forster, The Taiwan President Shooting Case, The Homicide of Nicole Simpson,
The Kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, The Murder of Laci Peterson, The
Disappearance of George Smith, and The Death of JonBenet Ramsey will be
discussed. The objective of this presentation will not be to convince the
audience of the truthfulness or validity of one theory vs. another, but rather
to clarify for skeptics and cynics some issues related to these cases. In
addition, new developments and the new forensic techniques that can now be used
in the investigation of such cases will also be discussed.
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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 as7 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 Salisbury Labs, Room 115, also known as
Kinnicutt 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.
Salisbury Labs is the second building on the right.
For more information, contact Prof. L.H. Berka, 508-831-5444.
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