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UF pharmacy professor recognized as an outstanding leader in distance learning

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Source: http://news.health.ufl.edu/2010/11536/top-feature/uf-pharmacy-professor-recognized-as-an-outstanding-leader-in-distance-learning/
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As the University of Florida Forensic Science master’s program reaches its 10th year, its director is being recognized for his leadership in advancing distance learning through online technology in higher education.
Ian Tebbett, Ph.D., a UF professor of toxicology in the UF College of Pharmacy, today is receiving [...]

Fishy Forensics

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Happy Holidays to our readers

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

This Blog is pleased to offer congratulations to all our Fall 2009 graduates!! Press here for more information
Also, we would like to wish everyone who visits the site a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Forensic Science Blog Team.
May everyione enjoy the festivities and have a great time.

Managing Evidence: Forensics Under Fire Again

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Since the February release of the National Acade­my of Sciences report on the state of forensic science, it is well known that forensic labs need better funding, should be accredited, and scientists should be certified. The following article is from NPR News and is a good example of the NAS report. Your comments matter! Thanks [...]

Forensic Science Under Fire, Continued

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

The National Academy of Sciences recently released a report (see this NPR story) citing some incendiary and serious concerns about the state of “forensic science” in the United States.
In recent e-mail communication, this comment was made by one of our faculty:
“Much of what is said in the NPR report reflects what the National Research Council [...]

The Magic of Forensic Art

Saturday, January 12th, 2008

This story was passed on to me recently: Police Identify Victim with Forensic Sculptor
About 5 years ago, I attended my first American Academy of Forensic Sciences annual conference and picked up a text on Forensic Art. This mixture of science, artistic ability, and incredible aptitude for the human form always amazed me - especially when [...]

Thursday, October 11th, 2007

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DNA Exoneration Continues to Make Big Impact

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

This headline just hit this morning:
NY Times “Exoneration Using DNA Brings Change in Legal System”
More of what we already know, but it’s good to see encouraging words in print.

Police use of force in a college town

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

Earlier today, a college student was arrested for disturbing the peace at Sen. John Kerry’s town meeting at the University of Florida. During the arrest event, the University of Florida Police Department (UFPD) officers utilized taser technology to restrain the student.
The fallout seems to be impending as the word spreads across campus and some [...]

Y=1285/X

Monday, September 10th, 2007

Soft tissue decomposition formula that expounds and
elucidates
...Y=1285/X...
A rough estimate of putrefactive progression to
stalwartly vaticinate
...Y=1285/X...
Where Y is the number of days to become completely
skeletonized
...Y=1285/X...
And X is the average centigrade temperature with which
to surmise
...Y=1285/X...
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