item: #1 of 58 id: jfse-10 author: Coyle, Heather title: Skin Biology for the Forensic Scientist date: 2019-11-25 words: 887 flesch: 53 summary: The full DNA profile from the handler processed for touch DNA was detected at a high rate (87.6% to 99.24%). It would be highly interesting to place a “clock” on the DNA degradation mechanism by DNases to explain the high level of variability of DNA recovery from different handled items that have been published in a variety of scientific studies; an interesting future direction of inquiry on touch DNA (4, 5). keywords: cell; dna; forensic; touch cache: jfse-10.pdf plain text: jfse-10.txt item: #2 of 58 id: jfse-14 author: Brundage, Adrienne; Elkins, Kelly; Quarino, Lawrence title: Letter from the Editors date: 2019-11-25 words: 193 flesch: 79 summary: Finally, thank you to the community of forensic educators for supporting the journal and making this first issue possible. A Leap of Faith Welcome to the first issue of The Journal of Forensic Science Education. keywords: issue cache: jfse-14.pdf plain text: jfse-14.txt item: #3 of 58 id: jfse-16 author: Rippy, Michelle Renee title: Thawing Cold Cases in the Classroom date: 2020-05-31 words: 4351 flesch: 60 summary: The student survey showed that the project was well- received, assisted in increasing knowledge in forensic science and cold cases significantly and to confirm future career paths. Keywords: Cold case, high-impact practice, forensic science, experiential learning . keywords: case; cold; course; evidence; forensic; knowledge; project; science; students cache: jfse-16.pdf plain text: jfse-16.txt item: #4 of 58 id: jfse-17 author: Elkins, Kelly M; Fambegbe, Ibiwunmi title: Case Studies and Methods for Teaching Professional Ethics for Forensic Science Students date: 2020-05-31 words: 5617 flesch: 54 summary: Accreditation is an indicator of quality for forensic labs. Research has led to new innovations and ideas that have improved the quality of the techniques, methods and instrumentation now used in forensic labs. keywords: author; case; crime; data; dna; drug; education; ethics; forensic; jan; journal; lab; research; review; science; standards; studies cache: jfse-17.pdf plain text: jfse-17.txt item: #5 of 58 id: jfse-18 author: Zeller, Cynthia; Elkins, Kelly M title: Simulation of population sampling and allele frequency, linkage equilibrium, and random match probability calculations date: 2020-05-31 words: 2715 flesch: 57 summary: The instructor provided Good & Plenty®, Skittles®, M&M’s®, Starburst, and Smarties® candy. The students were asked to choose gametes from Good & Plenty® candies and chocolate chips. keywords: allele; candy; database; population; students cache: jfse-18.pdf plain text: jfse-18.txt item: #6 of 58 id: jfse-2 author: Elkins, Kelly M title: Nuclear Forensics: History, Selected Cases, Curriculum, Internship and Training Opportunities and Expert Witness Testimony date: 2019-11-25 words: 4343 flesch: 49 summary: Abstract: Nuclear forensics is the investigation and analysis of the source of nuclear materials for nuclear attribution including trafficking and illegal possession and enrichment of natural materials. Nuclear Forensics: A Definition While nuclear chemistry focuses on the study of the reactions that result in changes in the composition of atomic nuclei, nuclear forensics is the investigation and analysis of the source of nuclear materials for nuclear attribution including trafficking and illegal possession and enrichment of natural materials (6-8). keywords: analysis; cases; chemistry; courses; education; forensics; journal; materials; nuclear; radionuclides; science; u.s; university; uranium; use; weapons cache: jfse-2.pdf plain text: jfse-2.txt item: #7 of 58 id: jfse-20 author: Elkins, Kelly M; Quarino, Lawrence; Brundage, Adrienne title: Continuing to be Connected date: 2020-05-31 words: 213 flesch: 66 summary: JFSE challenges forensic educators to disseminate best practices, for traditional and online education. Educators everywhere faced the challenge to master web conferencing tools and course management systems and remotely mentor research. keywords: ph.d cache: jfse-20.pdf plain text: jfse-20.txt item: #8 of 58 id: jfse-22 author: Branski, Jacqueline; Davalos-Romero, Karen; Blum , Melanie ; Foster , Ashley; Hall, Ashley title: FauxDIS: A Searchable Forensic DNA Database to Support Experiential Learning date: 2020-06-02 words: 3797 flesch: 50 summary: It is a tool that can be used as part of experiential learning exercises in which students apply the scientific method to solve a mock crime by generating DNA profiles and searching the database of known samples. We have defined a set of analysis procedures analogous to those employed in U.S. operational forensic laboratories for the generation of DNA profiles from biological samples, populating the database with reference (known) samples. keywords: allele; database; dna; fauxdis; forensic; learning; profiles; samples; sci cache: jfse-22.pdf plain text: jfse-22.txt item: #9 of 58 id: jfse-23 author: Chohan, Balwant S.; Kreuter, Rodney ; Sykes, Danny G title: Errata: Construction and Characterization of an Inexpensive Electrostatic Lifter date: 2020-06-02 words: 3381 flesch: 50 summary: Methodology Three commonly used methods for lifting dust shoeprints are electrostatic lifters, gelatin lifters, and an adhesive lifter followed by chemical enhancement. The SMILE initiative (small, mobile instruments for laboratory enhancement) that we have developed incorporates an inquiry-based project that addresses these issues by significantly engaging students, and thus enhancing the confidence and achievement of students in our technology-based analytical courses. keywords: chohan; educ; film; forensic; lifter; science; students cache: jfse-23.pdf plain text: jfse-23.txt item: #10 of 58 id: jfse-24 author: Stamper, Trevor; Weidner, Lauren ; Nigoghosian, Gregory; Johnson, Nastasha ; Wang, Cong; Levesque-Bristol, Chantal title: Towards understanding how to instruct students in dichotomous identification keys in a mixed STEM forensic science education environment. date: 2020-06-02 words: 6573 flesch: 55 summary: Further, identification keys are applicable to even non- biological groups, such as soil types (5, 6), minerals (7, http://www.minsocam.org/msa/collectors_corner/id/miner al_id_keyi1.htm), and anthropological artifacts (e.g.— http://www.projectilepoints.net). Forensically, identification keys are utilized in many ways, such as: fingerprints (8), skeletal osteology (9), entomological evidence (10), and even presumptive drug testing (11). keywords: accuracy; confidence; decision; forensic; identification; key; keys; lab; m =; species; stem; students cache: jfse-24.pdf plain text: jfse-24.txt item: #11 of 58 id: jfse-27 author: Fortney, Amber; Porterfield, Caitlin; Lord, Wayne; McCoy, Mark; Mabry, John; Gravel, Craig; Thompson, Francia; Huff, Michael title: Cold case review & analysis: Constructivist learning in forensic science through collaboration with law enforcement agencies. date: 2020-12-04 words: 5912 flesch: 42 summary: Michael Huff (retired) 3 1 W. Roger Webb Forensic Science Institute – University of Central Oklahoma, 100 North University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034 2 Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation 3 Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Task Force *corresponding author: afortney@uco.edu Abstract: Despite technological advancements and improved methodologies in forensic science and investigative practices, cold cases are a growing problem in the United States. Although there has been a surge in interest in solving cold cases due to advancements in technology, there has been very little research conducted on cold case investigation methodology. keywords: agency; analysis; case; cold; course; file; forensic; information; investigation; law; learning; review; science; students cache: jfse-27.pdf plain text: jfse-27.txt item: #12 of 58 id: jfse-31 author: Elkins, Kelly M; Zeller, Cynthia title: What is the CURE for limited DNA? A forensic science course focused on NGS date: 2020-12-04 words: 7537 flesch: 55 summary: To our knowledge, this is the first, full-length report of a CURE course for forensic science students. Abstract: Course-based undergraduate research (CURE) courses can increase the number and diversity of undergraduate students involved in research projects compared to one-to-one traditional student-faculty research experiences or research internships. keywords: analysis; class; course; cure; data; dna; elkins; faculty; forensic; groups; journal; ngs; project; research; samples; science; sequencing; students; time; undergraduate cache: jfse-31.pdf plain text: jfse-31.txt item: #13 of 58 id: jfse-32 author: Londino-Smolar, Gina title: Remotely teaching a large enrollment introduction to forensic science course. date: 2020-12-04 words: 2644 flesch: 59 summary: Student attendance is reported on the SER along with academic issues and instructor suggestions for the student. Many decisions needed to be made on the teaching model of the course and how students would be engaged in the course content. keywords: course; forensic; lecture; science; students; teaching cache: jfse-32.pdf plain text: jfse-32.txt item: #14 of 58 id: jfse-33 author: Connon, Catherine; Simmons, Tal; Greenspoon, Susan title: Crafting an Effective Virtual Classroom in the COVID-19 Pandemic date: 2020-12-04 words: 5901 flesch: 50 summary: Students could work together in small breakout rooms during class, the instructor could float from room to room to check in on students to see how they were doing, and students could ask for help even when the instructor was not in their breakout room - all very similar to how things would operate in a physical classroom. These included at-home, do-it-yourself crime scenes; virtual labs for forensic serology; a heavy reliance on Zoom for a variety of applications aside from online lecture delivery; and anti-cheating strategies for online tests. keywords: crime; evidence; forensic; instructor; lab; person; scene; science; students; virtual; zoom cache: jfse-33.pdf plain text: jfse-33.txt item: #15 of 58 id: jfse-34 author: Tran, Cynthia; Lamar, Mary title: Fostering Small Group Discussion in an Online Instrumental Analysis Course using Google Docs date: 2020-12-04 words: 3444 flesch: 47 summary: A cornerstone of these classrooms lies in the use of small group discussion facilitated by the instructor or teaching assistants. Class time was balanced between small group discussions and interactive short lectures to summarize concepts while introducing new topics. keywords: chemistry; course; discussion; google; group; instructor; learning; students; time cache: jfse-34.pdf plain text: jfse-34.txt item: #16 of 58 id: jfse-38 author: Brundage, Adrienne; Elkins, Kelly; Quarino, Lawrence title: Scholarship in Times of Crisis date: 2020-12-04 words: 266 flesch: 44 summary: This issue highlights your creative innovations for instruction of large lectures online, newly developed virtual labs and teaching tools for instruction of instrumental analysis and crime scene, tools for accessing DNA data in cloud servers and virtual analysis, and assessments of student learning in virtual education in a special section, “Scholarship in Times of Crisis.” We have created virtual lab experiences. keywords: analysis cache: jfse-38.pdf plain text: jfse-38.txt item: #17 of 58 id: jfse-39 author: Kochis, Nancy title: How COVID has Transformed the Landscape of Forensic Science Education date: 2020-12-04 words: 1049 flesch: 68 summary: For example, in their class versus individual evidence lab I usually have 20 different pieces of evidence on the lab tables with evidence markers. I have had to modify all of lab experiments in one way or another. keywords: forensic; lab; students cache: jfse-39.pdf plain text: jfse-39.txt item: #18 of 58 id: jfse-4 author: Starling, Sarah Jane; Ramsland, Katherine title: Cognitive Miscues Call For Investigative Precautions date: 2019-11-25 words: 6812 flesch: 68 summary: Keywords: attentional biases, cognitive biases, criminal investigation The General Problems We Face Perceptual limitations and cognitive errors can negatively impact our ability to make logical decisions about future actions. A range of cognitive biases can cause erroneous interpretations and impact our actions. keywords: armstrong; attention; bank; bias; bomb; case; collar; diehl; forensic; information; memory; rothstein; story; wells cache: jfse-4.pdf plain text: jfse-4.txt item: #19 of 58 id: jfse-40 author: Coticone, Sulekha ; Van Houten, Lora Bailey title: Integrating course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) in advanced forensic science curriculum as an active learning strategy date: 2020-12-04 words: 2777 flesch: 52 summary: Examples of student projects include: does the pH of the beverage affect DNA recovery from glass bottle rims? We conclude that incorporating CURE research projects in other forensic science courses will help provide students with opportunities to be innovative and learn important critical thinking skills for their future careers. keywords: course; cure; forensic; laboratory; projects; research; science; students cache: jfse-40.pdf plain text: jfse-40.txt item: #20 of 58 id: jfse-41 author: DeFrancesco, James Vincent title: Extraction and Analysis of Eugenol from Cloves date: 2021-05-28 words: 6098 flesch: 59 summary: TABLE 1 Color test results for alcoholic cloves extract, eugenol, and acetyl eugenol TLC: The TLC results show an increasing, yet identical response factor (Rf) for the single spot observed in the three samples (cloves extract, eugenol, and acetyl Sample Marquis Mecke FeCl3 Cloves extract red green to black light green Eugenol red green to black light green Acetyl eugenol red green to black NR J Forensic Sci Educ 2021, 3(1) 2021 Journal Forensic Science Education DeFrancesco eugenol) as the proportion of ethyl acetate in the mobile phase is increased. Rf values for cloves extract, eugenol, and acetyl eugenol in various TLC systems containing hexane, ethyl acetate, and triethylamine measured as volume ratios. keywords: acetyl; acetyl eugenol; acid; analysis; chemical; cloves; color; eugenol; extract; figure; forensic; tlc; triethylamine cache: jfse-41.pdf plain text: jfse-41.txt item: #21 of 58 id: jfse-43 author: Botch-Jones, Sabra; Thrasher, Ronald R. ; Miller , Bavette ; Hess, James ; Wagner, Jarrad title: A Review of Existing Forensic Laboratory Education Research and Needs Assessment: Existing Forensic Laboratory Education Research and Needs Assessment date: 2021-05-28 words: 3798 flesch: 41 summary: Therefore, this study identifies current peer reviewed research in the area of forensic laboratory education regardless of pedagogy. Using the terms forensic laboratory education standards resulted in 155 results, however after a closer examination, only 14 of the articles were relevant to forensic laboratory education (Baranski et al., 2020; Brooks et al., 2017; Burgess et al., 2011; Chohan et al., 2020; Dadour et al., 2001; Feliciano et al., 2019; Henson, 2019; Horowitz & Naritoku, 2007; Maeda et al., 2014; McKenna, 2007; Spencer et al., 2017; Stamper et al., 2020; Tregar & Proni, 2010; Zeller & Elkins, 2020). keywords: articles; education; forensic; laboratory; programs; research; science; standards cache: jfse-43.pdf plain text: jfse-43.txt item: #22 of 58 id: jfse-44 author: Weidner, Lauren; Powell, Gareth title: Key to the forensically important beetle (Insecta: Coleoptera) families of North America date: 2021-05-28 words: 1563 flesch: 48 summary: …….6 FIGURE 4a Antennae with 11 antennomeres (A) Geotrupidae FIGURE 4b Antennae with fewer than 11 antennomeres (B)…………………………………………………………………5 J Forensic Sci Educ 2021, 3(1) 2021 Journal Forensic Science Education Weidner FIGURE 5a J Forensic Sci 1996;41(4):617-625. keywords: beetles; figure; forensic; sci; science; weidner cache: jfse-44.pdf plain text: jfse-44.txt item: #23 of 58 id: jfse-46 author: Bassindale, Tom; LeSuer, Robert ; Smith, David title: Perceptions of a program approach to virtual laboratory provision for analytical and bioanalytical sciences date: 2021-05-28 words: 5698 flesch: 48 summary: Virtual lab simulations can link the scientific theory and laboratory practice in the same way physical labs do, in some cases more so because you can perform more iterations in one day than in a physical lab. Rather virtual labs and simulations make excellent learning experiences helping prepare the student to tackle a physical laboratory. keywords: analysis; data; experience; forensic; lab; laboratory; labs; learning; responses; skills; students; support; virtual cache: jfse-46.pdf plain text: jfse-46.txt item: #24 of 58 id: jfse-47 author: Sarah Bankston; Sare, Laura; Sawyer, Samantha; Tomberlin, Jeffery title: Forensic Science Information Seeking Behaviors date: 2021-05-28 words: 7670 flesch: 45 summary: In the literature, one of the first known attempts to address the issue of accessing forensic science literature was Teitelbaum (5) who noted that, “Because there is no central repository for forensic science information, and because of the sheer number of disciplines under the forensic science umbrella, forensic scientists are often unable to locate material that is relevant to their needs.” Other literature on improving information access includes a paper by Knoll (8) that is from the publishing side of forensic sciences and provides a useful introduction to open access publishing from the forensic psychiatry perspective. keywords: access; education; field; forensic; fsp; information; journal; library; literature; research; respondents; response; scholarly; science; survey cache: jfse-47.pdf plain text: jfse-47.txt item: #25 of 58 id: jfse-48 author: Tidy, Helen; Parker, Ian title: A Break from the Zoom - Using a Students Home Environment to Teach Forensic Science Interpretation during the Covid-19 pandemic: None date: 2021-05-28 words: 3554 flesch: 53 summary: FIGURE 2 Example of Presentation of student data regarding the wear and damage on their footwear via Microsoft Forms The collection of data via Microsoft Forms had an advantage in that Forms collates the data into an appropriate format ready for teaching, saving the tutor time in preparation of material as shown in FIGURE 2. This is an approach adopted widely within the Sciences to facilitate students learning practical skills (2 - 5). keywords: data; digital; evidence; forensic; interpretation; online; students; tasks cache: jfse-48.pdf plain text: jfse-48.txt item: #26 of 58 id: jfse-49 author: Elkins, Kelly M; Zeller, Cynthia title: Approaches for teaching forensic body fluids analysis for remote learning date: 2021-05-28 words: 3526 flesch: 50 summary: We report on five strategies we employed to teach laboratory content via remote instruction: prerecorded lab videos and content modules, decision dependent response PowerPoint slides, lab testing data for virtual review and reporting, student driven mock case testing in synchronous class with web-based conferencing, and Labster virtual lab simulations. In the courses, we employed many modalities for learning serology content and multiple alignments to gauge student learning. keywords: body; case; course; forensic; lab; learning; serology; students; testing; virtual cache: jfse-49.pdf plain text: jfse-49.txt item: #27 of 58 id: jfse-5 author: Henson, Kristy title: Using mammalian skulls to enhance undergraduate research on skeletal trauma in a forensic anthropology course. date: 2019-11-25 words: 3138 flesch: 59 summary: This could not be confirmed with pre and post exam results, but student scores on the project were favorable. Once student groups obtained their skull, each group conducted a standard osteological analysis. keywords: anthropology; deer; forensic; project; skull; students; trauma cache: jfse-5.pdf plain text: jfse-5.txt item: #28 of 58 id: jfse-50 author: Elkins, Kelly M; Brundage, Adrienne; Quarino, Lawrence title: From the Editor's Desk date: 2021-05-28 words: 238 flesch: 62 summary: The Journal of Forensic Science Education is now indexed by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). In the past, the published papers were stamped with © 2020 Journal Forensic Science Education” and it was also included in our paper template. keywords: journal cache: jfse-50.pdf plain text: jfse-50.txt item: #29 of 58 id: jfse-53 author: Coticone, Sulekha; Garcia, Camila; Bailey Van Houten, Lora title: Pivoting remote: techniques for teaching forensic science utilizing virtual student-led case studies in a blend flex mode date: 2021-12-03 words: 2576 flesch: 61 summary: In order to bridge the gap between the two aspects, student driven case study presentations were introduced into two forensic science courses at the University. Students were invited to create case studies using journal articles and news items in order to increase their participation in the course. keywords: case; chemistry; course; forensic; science; students; study cache: jfse-53.pdf plain text: jfse-53.txt item: #30 of 58 id: jfse-54 author: Tran, Cynthia; Lamar, Mary; Carlotti, Jessica; Winter, Erika title: Evaluation of a Relay-Style Format for Experiments in an Undergraduate Trace Evidence Laboratory Course date: 2021-12-03 words: 6010 flesch: 52 summary: While the non-relay format provided students experience in individual analysis and case file development, the relay format fostered interdependence between student groups and provided several additional advantages as observed by the instructors for this course. Student 202016 felt that the “analysis left a lot to be desired and felt incomplete…” Students with the duct tape evidence were not confident in their unknown analysis with one student (202012) ranking themselves as an eight. keywords: analysis; case; evidence; file; forensic; lab; laboratory; library; relay; students; unknown cache: jfse-54.pdf plain text: jfse-54.txt item: #31 of 58 id: jfse-55 author: Hall, Ashley; Bisson, Jonathan title: FauxDIS: an Interactive Online Forensic DNA Profile Database date: 2021-12-03 words: 5034 flesch: 58 summary: If there are no hits, the questioned profile is searched against the database again to identify DNA profiles that are similar but not identical. The U.S. national DNA database system, CODIS, contains millions of offender DNA profiles, but its use is restricted to authorized operational labs. keywords: allele; database; dna; forensic; profile; science; search cache: jfse-55.pdf plain text: jfse-55.txt item: #32 of 58 id: jfse-56 author: Bunting, Jocelyn title: Creating, Implementing, and Evaluating Forensics Activities Kits in a Remote Learning Modality date: 2021-12-03 words: 4690 flesch: 53 summary: Keywords: forensics, activities kits, hands-on, remote learning, distance education, low-cost, low-tech Introduction In April 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the education of approximately 1.5 billion students worldwide (1). Lastly, students were asked if they believed any additional supplies or kit activities would help to strengthen the delivery of these forensics concepts. keywords: activities; blood; evidence; forensics; kit; kits; learning; paper; piece; science; students cache: jfse-56.pdf plain text: jfse-56.txt item: #33 of 58 id: jfse-59 author: Farah, Kimberly; Farnam, Leanna title: Transitioning a mock crime scene for remote learning date: 2022-07-01 words: 3346 flesch: 61 summary: Additionally, as part of our commitment to the Age- Friendly University (AFU) initiative, we have also used mock crime scenes to promote intergenerational teaching and learning (1,2). FIGURE 1 Long view of mock crime scene scenario FIGURE 2 Example of a close-up photograph of the mock crime scene. keywords: analysis; course; crime; evidence; forensic; mock; scene; science; students cache: jfse-59.pdf plain text: jfse-59.txt item: #34 of 58 id: jfse-6 author: Sykes, Dan title: Construction and Characterization of an Inexpensive Electrostatic Lifter date: 2019-11-25 words: 3356 flesch: 49 summary: Methodology Three commonly used methods for lifting dust shoeprints are electrostatic lifters, gelatin lifters, and an adhesive lifter followed by chemical enhancement. The SMILE initiative (small, mobile instruments for laboratory enhancement) that we have developed incorporates an inquiry-based project that addresses these issues by significantly engaging students, and thus enhancing the confidence and achievement of students in our technology-based analytical courses. keywords: chemistry; chohan; film; forensic; instrument; lifter; science; students cache: jfse-6.pdf plain text: jfse-6.txt item: #35 of 58 id: jfse-60 author: Botch-Jones, Sabra; Thrasher, Ronald ; Miller, Bavette ; Hess, James; Wagner, Jarrad title: Review of grounded theory-mixed methods analysis and potential application to forensic science education research and practice date: 2022-11-30 words: 4777 flesch: 48 summary: Journal Forensic Science Education Botch-Jones A review of grounded theory-mixed methods analysis and potential application to forensic science education research and practice Sabra Botch-Jones, MS, MA 1,2* , Ronald R. Thrasher, PhD 1 , B. Bavette Miler, PhD 1 , James D. Hess, PhD 1 , Jarrad Wagner, PhD 1 1 Oklahoma State University, Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa, OK, USA; 2 Boston University School of Medicine, Biomedical Forensic Sciences, Boston, MA, USA *Corresponding author: sabraj@bu.edu Abstract: Grounded theory has been used in qualitative research for over sixty years and in many subject areas. Although grounded theory mixed method approaches have not been used in forensic science education research, the identified themes and conclusions in this review may be of benefit to forensic science training. keywords: education; forensic; grounded; items; knowledge; laboratory; learning; practice; research; review; science; science education; skills; stem; themes; theory cache: jfse-60.pdf plain text: jfse-60.txt item: #36 of 58 id: jfse-61 author: Redman, Emma; Rech, Casey; Sandone, Isabel; Echternach, Victoria ; Quarino, Lawrence A title: An Objective and Statistical Approach to Microscopic Human Hair Comparison: A Laboratory Exercise for the Forensic Science Undergraduate and Graduate Student date: 2022-07-01 words: 2965 flesch: 43 summary: The science of forensic hair comparisons and the admissibility of hair comparison evidence: Frye and Daubert considered. Criticisms such as these led the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in conjunction with the United States Department of Justice and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers to undertake a systematic review of past FBI laboratory casework involving forensic hair examination. keywords: color; database; diameter; evidence; forensic; hair; science; test cache: jfse-61.pdf plain text: jfse-61.txt item: #37 of 58 id: jfse-62 author: Krishnamurthy, Nirmala title: Strategies for teaching an online forensic science course during the pandemic date: 2022-07-01 words: 5109 flesch: 55 summary: While live classes and LMS have been previously used to navigate through online forensic science courses (11), this work provides a unique student perspective on the effectiveness of these strategies. Londino-Smolar G. Remotely teaching a large enrollment introduction to forensic science course. keywords: canvas; class; course; forensic; group; learning; science; students; teaching; videos cache: jfse-62.pdf plain text: jfse-62.txt item: #38 of 58 id: jfse-63 author: Parker Stuart; Kelsey Stuart; Melinda McPherson title: How to Get Away with Murder: An Inquiry Driven Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching Bone Decomposition in the High School Classroom date: 2022-07-01 words: 3427 flesch: 53 summary: The specific designs of student experiments could lead to the use of potentially hazardous materials i.e., lye, bleach. Using paper- based diagnostics with high school students to model forensic investigation and colorimetric analysis. keywords: body; decomposition; forensic; lab; materials; research; school; science; students cache: jfse-63.pdf plain text: jfse-63.txt item: #39 of 58 id: jfse-65 author: Elkins, Kelly M; Quarino, Larry; Brundage, Adrienne title: Seeking Lab Experiments for General Forensic Science Courses date: 2022-07-01 words: 153 flesch: 45 summary: At the Journal of Forensic Science Education, we are dedicated to being the forum for publishing forensic lab experiments and classroom activities. Seeking Lab Experiments for General Forensic Science Courses We want to thank our authors and contributors for sharing their experiences teaching forensic science during a global pandemic and continuing write articles of interest to forensic educators. keywords: science cache: jfse-65.pdf plain text: jfse-65.txt item: #40 of 58 id: jfse-66 author: Coyle, Heather title: Linking the Forensic Biology classroom to the courtroom date: 2022-11-30 words: 5472 flesch: 54 summary: George Goode Jr.’s lack of blood evidence played heavily in the decision to re-examine his clothing for post- conviction DNA analysis. In casework, combining samples from different stains could cloud the interpretation of blood stain patterns for donor sourcing. keywords: blood; case; dna; evidence; forensic; human; identification; presumptive; science; students; test; testing cache: jfse-66.pdf plain text: jfse-66.txt item: #41 of 58 id: jfse-67 author: Henson, Kristy; Pettry, Alyssa title: Pseudo-clandestine grave identification and excavation laboratory project date: 2022-11-30 words: 3105 flesch: 59 summary: Students tend to want only to trowel, so it is always important to have students complete all of the excavation activities to gain broader experience. Students can get professional training from various institutions such as the University of Tennessee Knoxville, DITA Academy, and Western Carolina University, but again this leads us back to the feasibility of students being able to afford these courses (3) and J Forensic Sci Educ 2021, 4(2) 2022 Journal Forensic Science Education Henson receive college credit. keywords: activity; evidence; excavation; forensic; grave; project; soil; students cache: jfse-67.pdf plain text: jfse-67.txt item: #42 of 58 id: jfse-68 author: Buffalini, Cole; Bailey, Frank; Reed, Karen title: Student preparation for and perceptions of a newly accredited undergraduate forensic science program date: 2022-11-30 words: 5247 flesch: 47 summary: Student mentoring programs have been implemented in the past, but with very few actual participants. Current program students were surveyed for their incoming academic preparations, as well as their perceptions of the program on a range of variables including comfort level in interactions with professors, perceptions of the program’s effectiveness in preparing them for employment post-graduation, and factors contributing to student success in the program. keywords: degree; faculty; forensic; major; mtsu; participants; perceptions; program; science; students; survey cache: jfse-68.pdf plain text: jfse-68.txt item: #43 of 58 id: jfse-69 author: Brandon, Bianca title: A laboratory stations activity provides a rigorous, hands-on introduction to concepts and techniques in forensic anthropology in an introductory forensic science course date: 2022-11-30 words: 4264 flesch: 49 summary: Students use an osteometric board to measure the length of the humerus at station 8. FIGURE 2 At station 9, students examine a gunshot wound in order to determine entry and exit. Students examine the skull of the classroom skeleton in order to estimate sex at station 5. FIGURE 4 At station 4, students examine a fractured innominate bone in order to estimate sex. keywords: activity; anthropology; bone; forensic; human; laboratory; order; reference; station; students cache: jfse-69.pdf plain text: jfse-69.txt item: #44 of 58 id: jfse-7 author: Bridge, Candice; Bridge, Candice; Freeman, Tonjua B title: Appropriate Education Alters Perceptions of Forensic Science and Guides Career Selection date: 2019-11-25 words: 11579 flesch: 57 summary: The aim was to explore what impact this course had on the students’ pursuits toward forensic science careers, the impact that “CSI Effect” had on students’ perceptions of forensic science, and what course aspects helped remove or reduce the misconceptions of forensic science and/or a future career in forensic science. In addition to exploring how this course intervened for students who would pursue or not pursue forensic science careers, the authors also explored how this course affects students who were consistent in their pursuit of forensic science throughout this course. keywords: career; class; course; csi; degree; education; effect; forensic; information; major; science; science course; science education; students cache: jfse-7.pdf plain text: jfse-7.txt item: #45 of 58 id: jfse-70 author: Zangari, Francesca title: Personal identification and ethical values date: 2022-11-30 words: 2015 flesch: 59 summary: FIGURE 1 Dead human body: a model for research and teaching. The gross anatomy course has a significant educational impact on medical students by consolidating their knowledge and skills on human bodies, internalising their attitude towards death and providing them the first opportunity to appreciate patients as whole persons. keywords: anatomy; body; dead; education; forensic; medical; sci cache: jfse-70.pdf plain text: jfse-70.txt item: #46 of 58 id: jfse-72 author: Elkins, Kelly M; Quarino, Lawrence; Brundage, Adrienne title: Continuing education at professional association meetings date: 2022-11-30 words: 279 flesch: 29 summary: If traveling to AAFS is not possible, there are multiple regional annual conference options including the Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists (MAAFS) to be held in Pikesville, Maryland, the Southwestern Association of Forensic Scientists (SWAFS) to be held in Spring, Texas, and the Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists (NEAFS) to be held in Groton, Connecticut. Following your conference experience, we invite your submission for publication on forensic education work to the Journal of Forensic Science Education. keywords: forensic cache: jfse-72.pdf plain text: jfse-72.txt item: #47 of 58 id: jfse-73 author: Mabry, John P.; Schmitz, Jennifer title: Alternatives to in-person mock trials in forensic science education date: 2023-06-02 words: 3936 flesch: 48 summary: That student’s ability to be an effective and professional witness in the future might very well depend on their prior experiences in mock trial scenarios. The distinction is important in the development of mock trial scenarios because not all forensic science graduates will testify as expert witnesses during their careers. keywords: forensic; mock; scenario; science; students; trial; witness cache: jfse-73.pdf plain text: jfse-73.txt item: #48 of 58 id: jfse-80 author: Cloete, Karen title: Accelerator-based techniques: A multidisciplinary addition to revolutionize forensic science curricula for social justice? date: 2023-06-02 words: 980 flesch: 24 summary: If we project this discussion into forensic sciences, crime remains a worldwide social injustice. Yet, the role of accelerator-based techniques in answering complex questions in the field of forensics combined with its position in multidisciplinary curricula in forensic sciences have unfortunately remained rather limited. keywords: accelerator; analysis; forensic; science; techniques cache: jfse-80.pdf plain text: jfse-80.txt item: #49 of 58 id: jfse-81 author: Stacey, Catherine; Beckwith, Sateedrah; Kuchinos, Alexandra; Shanahan, Aubrey; Fabbri, Mia; Kresge, Caitlyn; Patterson, Kelsey; Ngegba, Nyla; Claassen, Brittany; Maddock, Morgan; Reading, Kelly; Quarino, Lawrence A title: A review of forensic science peer-reviewed primary literature: A guide for students and professionals date: 2023-06-02 words: 7392 flesch: 33 summary: Asia contains six journals including the Arab Journal of Forensic Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Forensic Science Journal, Forensic Science Review, Forensic Toxicology, Legal Medicine, and the Malaysian Journal of Forensic Science (7, 34, 39, 44, 46, 47). Academic Forensic Pathology (SAGE) American Journal of Forensic Pathology and Medicine (Wolterskluwer) Arab Journal of Forensic Sciences and Forensic Medicine (Naif Arab University) Association for Crime Scene Reconstruction Journal: The Scene (Association for Crime Scene Reconstruction) Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences (Taylor and Francis) Brazilian Journal of Forensic Sciences, Medical Law, and Bioethics (Instituto Paulista de Estudos Bioéticos e Jurídicos) Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal (Taylor and Francis) Croatian Medical Journal (DNA only) (Medicinska Naklada) Drug Testing and Analysis (Wiley) Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences (Springer Open) Environmental Forensics (Taylor and Francis) Forensic Chemistry (Elsevier) Forensic Genomics (Mary Ann Liebert) Forensic Imaging (Elsevier) Forensic Science International (Elsevier) Forensic Science International: Animals and Environments (Elsevier) Forensic Science International: Digital J Forensic Sci Educ 2022, 5(1) 2023 Journal Forensic Science Education Stacey Investigation (Elsevier) Forensic Science International: Genetics (Elsevier) Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series (Elsevier) Forensic Science International: Mind and Law (Elsevier) Forensic Science International: Reports (Elsevier) Forensic Science International: Synergy (Elsevier) Forensic Science Journal (Department of Forensic Science Central Police University, Taiwan) Forensic Sciences Research (Taylor and Francis) Forensic Science Review (Central Police University Press) Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology (Springer) Forensic Sciences (MDPI) Forensic Toxicology (Springer) International Journal of Legal Medicine (Springer) Journal of American Society of Questioned Document Examiners (American Society of Questioned Document Examiners) Journal of American Society of Trace Evidence Examiners (American Society of Trace Evidence Examiners) Journal of Analytical Toxicology (Oxford) Journal of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts) Journal of Firearms and Tool Mark Examiners (Association of Firearms and Toolmark Examiners) Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine (Elsevier) Journal of Forensic Document Examination (Association of Forensic Document Examiners) Journal of Forensic Identification (International Association for Identification) Journal of Forensic Nursing (Wolterskluwer) Journal of Forensic Science Education (Texas Digital Library) Journal of Forensic Sciences (Wiley) Journal of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (National Academy of Forensic Engineers) Legal Medicine (Elsevier) Malaysian Journal of Forensic Science (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian) Medicine, Science and the Law (SAGE) Microgram Journal (Drug Enforcement Agency) (defunct) PLOS ONE (DNA only) (Library of Science) Problems of Forensic Science (Publishing House of the Institute of Forensic Expertise) Romanian Journal of Legal Medicine (Ulrichsweb.com) Scandinavian Journal of Forensic Science (Walter de Gruyter) Science and Justice (Elsevier) Spanish Journal of Legal Medicine (Elsevier) keywords: access; american; examiners; forensic; impact; indexed; international; journal; medicine; science; society cache: jfse-81.pdf plain text: jfse-81.txt item: #50 of 58 id: jfse-83 author: Jeter, Misty; Schmitz, Jennifer title: Martha Goddard: The woman who revolutionized sexual assault forensics date: 2023-06-02 words: 2444 flesch: 59 summary: Keywords: sexual assault, women in forensic science, sexual assault evidence, rape kit, Martha Goddard Introduction To recognize the importance of the sexual assault evidence kit, or rape kit, you must first understand the woman behind its invention. J Forensic Sci Educ 2023 (5)1 2023 Journal Forensic Science Education Jeter Martha Goddard: keywords: dna; evidence; forensic; goddard; kit; rape; victim cache: jfse-83.pdf plain text: jfse-83.txt item: #51 of 58 id: jfse-85 author: Chamblee, Reba E.A.; Wontor, Kendall M.; Cizdziel, James title: Chemical imaging of latent fingerprints, paint chips, and fibers using µ-FTIR: An experiment for forensic chemistry and instrumental analysis courses date: 2023-06-02 words: 5875 flesch: 52 summary: Through these experiments, forensic students are able to use current research methods to prepare and analyze real examples of forensic evidence which provides them with insight into the forensic practices. FIGURE 2 Graduate student teaching assistant demonstrating aspects of the Bruker Lumos II µ-FTIR (bottom right) to forensic chemistry students. keywords: analysis; chemical; experiment; fiber; forensic; ftir; image; imaging; microscopy; paint; peak; samples; students cache: jfse-85.pdf plain text: jfse-85.txt item: #52 of 58 id: jfse-86 author: Wooldridge, Jennifer; Bailey, Danielle title: Whodunnit? Increasing student and community engagement with a Murder Mystery event date: 2023-06-02 words: 5340 flesch: 58 summary: As a four-year university with over 10,000 students, the University of Texas at Tyler is a well-suited to hosting large community events, but had never hosted a community event focusing on forensic science such as this one. The Murder Mystery at UT Tyler event achieved multiple goals for us as a department, including increasing student engagement, expanding community outreach, and providing educational opportunities outside of the classroom. keywords: community; crime; event; forensic; home; house; murder; mystery; participants; scene; science; students cache: jfse-86.pdf plain text: jfse-86.txt item: #53 of 58 id: jfse-88 author: Jones, Sabra title: Meeting the standards during a global pandemic: A mixed methods study of FEPAC accredited forensic science educational programs date: 2023-06-02 words: 6463 flesch: 48 summary: Funding variability and institutional support may also relate to other select core areas assessed such as the composition of forensic program faculty members as well as the ability to meet the standards regarding professional involvement. Forensic academic programs reside in both public and privately funded institutions. keywords: core; courses; delivery; distance; faculty; forensic; laboratory; online; pandemic; program; work cache: jfse-88.pdf plain text: jfse-88.txt item: #54 of 58 id: jfse-9 author: Tupper, Kendra; Feliciano, Valerie; Coyle, Heather Miller title: An Engaging Lesson Model for Biological Evidence Collection Training for DNA date: 2019-11-25 words: 3521 flesch: 49 summary: Although sufficient numbers of DNA staining cells were observed by microscopy, we hypothesize that the adhesive in the tape samples had an inhibitory effect on allele recovery. The study of touch DNA further explores this principle: when a person comes in contact with any surface they will leave residual evidence behind. keywords: cells; dna; forensic; hair; human; microscopy; science; surface; swab; touch cache: jfse-9.pdf plain text: jfse-9.txt item: #55 of 58 id: jfse-90 author: Conte, Jillian title: Forensic method validation: piloting a new course to increase student skills for the forensic science workforce date: 2023-06-02 words: 2885 flesch: 50 summary: To combat this issue, a course in forensic method validation was piloted as an undergraduate, two-credit course at a small, liberal arts college within a forensic biology program. The work herein serves as a model for offering educational experiences in forensic method validation that can be expanded and delivered in other learning platforms. keywords: course; forensic; laboratory; method; report; science; students; validation cache: jfse-90.pdf plain text: jfse-90.txt item: #56 of 58 id: jfse-91 author: Bauer, Erin; Murrieta, Charles; Barksdale, Larry title: Teaching forensic entomology with common grocery items: Decomposition and insect succession studies date: 2023-06-02 words: 5157 flesch: 54 summary: While many forensic insect succession studies testing meat products have used bait traps (14) or been conducted within indoor lab settings, information about testing and ranking various meat products for use in educational or classroom decomposition studies seems to be lacking in the literature. In addition, much of the literature using beef liver and other meats, such as that done by Neideregger et. keywords: bauer; day; decomposition; entomology; flies; forensic; insect; maggots; meat; pork; science; study cache: jfse-91.pdf plain text: jfse-91.txt item: #57 of 58 id: jfse-93 author: Croce, Keri-Anne; Elkins, Kelly M.; Raje, Sonali title: The power of out of school engagements: Developing high school students’ identities as forensic scientists date: 2023-06-02 words: 5361 flesch: 53 summary: Keywords: forensic science, high school, science identity, diversity Introduction As educators continue to highlight the importance of increasing high school students’ engagement with science (1), recent research has highlighted the significance of supporting high school students within specific scientific disciplines (2). While partnerships with local universities have supported high school students’ development of disciplinary understandings in biology (6) and health sciences (7), more research is needed on the impact of out of school engagement activities for high school students that focus on the field of forensic science. keywords: data; educ; engagement; forensic; identities; school; science; scientists; students; university cache: jfse-93.pdf plain text: jfse-93.txt item: #58 of 58 id: jfse-94 author: Kelly Elkins title: jfse-94 date: 2023-06-02 words: 126 flesch: 58 summary: The Journal of Forensic Science Education is proudly one of the few that is open access for its readers and does not charge its authors publication fees. As researched by Stacey et al. in this issue, costs to publish open access articles can be significant and as well as costs to download and read traditionally published articles. keywords: access cache: jfse-94.docx plain text: jfse-94.txt