AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FORENSIC SCIENCES 410 North 21st Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 2018 ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING HONORING PROGRAM AMERICAN ACADEMY OF F Cultivate your love for forensic science at The 29th International Symposium on Human Identification this September. Thought leaders from across the globe will convene in Phoenix, Arizona to discuss upcoming developments in the field of forensic DNA. Attend to network with other forensic scientists, learn about new technologies and meet vendors demonstrating the tools to make your job easier. Consider sharing your expertise by presenting a scientific talk or interesting case: Deadline June 8. Learn more at: ishinews.com © 2017 Promega Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 41541344 American Academy of Forensic Sciences 410 North 21st Street Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904 Phone: (719) 636-1100 Fax: (719) 636-1993 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.aafs.org @ AAFS Publication 18-2 Copyright © 2018 American Academy of Forensic Sciences Printed in the United States of America Publication Printers, Inc., Denver, CO Typography by Kathy Howard Cover Art by My Creative Condition, Colorado Springs, CO WELCOME LETTER It is my pleasure to welcome you to Seattle, Washington, to participate in the 70th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. The theme for the Seattle meeting is “Science Matters,” and the focus will be on broadening our horizons. This meeting is the final event addressing the three broad goals of my presidency: research, diversity, and communication. Research: By emphasizing the mechanics of research, including funding, best practices, and collaboration, the annual meeting will focus on the integration of forensic science research into the broader scientific community.