***New Dates! October 1-5, 2012***

The Robert F. Borkenstein Course on the Effects of Drugs on Human Performance and Behavior

The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education will host the 2012 Borkenstein Drug Course in Philadelphia, PA at the Chemical Heritage Foundation. This joint venture with the Borkenstein Course will bring this valuable training to students in the Northeast and elsewhere who have not previously been able to attend the program in Indiana. While matching the atmosphere of Bloomington is difficult, this wonderful venue fits the bill, located in old city Philadelphia a five minute walk from Independence Hall, The Liberty Bell, and the Constitution Center

November 2-3, 2012

The 2nd Annual Forensic Science Forum

Jill Yeakel, MSFS

This free two-day symposium will cover diverse topics within the forensic science field. Consisting of external experts attending the symposium and offering presentations in their area of expertise, presentations will include The Role of the Prosecuting Attorney, Understanding the Chemistry of Latent Fingerprints, an Overview of Forensic Anthropology, Mitochondrial DNA Analysis, as well as a presentation by world renowned criminalist Dr. Henry Lee. Previously limited to Arcadia University’s Masters of Science in Forensic Science graduate students, The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education is opening this course up for the first time to forensic science professionals, educators, and the public as a comprehensive, two-day survey of speakers and subjects.

Information Coming Soon…

October 17-19, 2012

Blast Scene Recovery

November 8-9, 2012

Forensic Training for Professional Archaeologists

Forensic Science Past Courses…

Measurement Uncertainty in Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry

Rod Gullberg, MS

The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education will be holding a one-day seminar for forensic science professionals entitled “Measurement Uncertainty in Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry: Its Estimation, Reporting, and Interpretation.”

September 16-17, 2011

The 1st Annual Forensic Science Forum

Jill Yeakel, MSFS

This free two-day symposium will cover diverse topics within the forensic science field. Consisting of external experts attending the symposium and offering presentations in their area of expertise, presentations will include Forensic Toxicology, The Role of the Prosecuting Attorney, Forensic Chemistry, Legal Highs, Forensic Anthropology, Firearms Examination, Cyber Forensics, Forensic Archaeology, Crime Scene Investigation, Prescription Drug Abuse Trends, and DNA Analysis. Previously limited to Arcadia University’s Masters of Science in Forensic Science graduate students, The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education is opening this course up for the first time to forensic science professionals, educators, and the public as a comprehensive, two-day survey of speakers and subjects.

September 19, 2011

Forensic Science Information: Searches and Resources

Jeff Teitelbaum, MLIS

This free workshop will present an extensive variety of online tools, techniques, and resources that will facilitate the search for forensic science information. Many of the workshop topics covered will be applicable to any type of research, but because of the unique challenges of locating information related to the forensic sciences, much of the instruction will focus on databases and resources that are specific to this field.

November 3-4, 2011

Courtroom Testimony Skills

Raymond J. Davis

This two day interactive course teaches the basic skills of courtroom presentation of evidence. Students participate in five presentation exercises with the last one in a courtroom setting. Students dress for court and undergo the process of qualifying, voir dire, direct and cross examination utilizing a visual aid to complement their testimony. Each student is given verbal and written feedback from colleagues and staff. Testimony can be videotaped if requested. There are no prerequisites for this class.

January 13, 2012

Melendez-Diaz, Bullcoming, and Williams: Scientific Evidence and the Right to Confrontation

Dr. Barry K. Logan, Dr. Robert Middleberg, Jules Epsetin, Boris Moczula, and Justin McShane

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued two important rulings in the last three years on issues concerning the admissibility of laboratory results in criminal cases: Melendez-Diaz vs. Massachusetts and Bullcoming vs. New Mexico. These opinions have built on and support the standard that has previously been set in Crawford. The Supreme Court is now being asked to address some of the detail regarding how the right to confrontation is met without clogging the courts with scientific witnesses or emptying laboratories. This workshop will feature perspectives from attorneys, laboratory directors, and a professor of law on the Court’s underlying constitutional analysis of right to confrontation, the specific rulings in Melendez-Diaz and Bullcoming, and the likely arguments in Williams.

March 5-9, 2012

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-A) Training Course

The goal of this course is to familiarize students with the process of working within a multidisciplinary team to provide patient centered care and evidence collection to victims of sexual assault. The students will learn the roles of various team members and the relationship to their role. In addition, they will learn the laws surrounding sexual assault, photography, evidence collection, interviewing techniques and the care of the sexual assault victims.