Global Forensic and Justice Center
We're dedicated to innovative programs, technology evaluation, & forensic science education
GFJC coordinates all forensic science and criminal justice efforts at FIU. Our purpose is equitable justice through science, scholarship, and service. Our structure builds on four established focus areas - Academia, Industry, Technology and International Justice - dramatically expanding the university's footprint and providing unparalleled opportunities for students, postdocs, faculty, practitioners and agencies worldwide.
02/08/2024
If you're counting down to that first school bell - don't forget to bookmark shop.gfjc.fiu.edu. It's a one-stop-shop resource for homework and classroom activities. Did we mention it's FREE?
01/08/2024
We're hiring! We're looking for trainers and project managers to join our team. Learn more and apply at hr.fiu.edu/careers and search Global Forensic and Justice Center.
The Research Forensic Library is home to nearly every discipline of forensic science - including handwriting analysis. Check out this 1922 publication, A Higher Art of Handwriting, on how to testify on the examination process in court. https://ow.ly/uhzl50SOkhl
30/07/2024
Whether it's back to school, or refreshing back on the basics, our FREE CSI Guide is the best thing to have on hand. It's been downloaded more than 11,000 times from users all over the globe! Get your copy right to your inbox at shop.gfjc.fiu.edu.
29/07/2024
The latest forensic science research directly to your inbox. This week, the Research Forensic Library Daily Digest brings you this National Institute of Justice report authored by Florida International University alum Mirna Ghemrawi, PhD & our own Bruce McCord, PhD. The Comparative Assessment of Emerging Technologies for Body Fluid Identification report is now available at https://forensiclibrary.org/home.
26/07/2024
In honor of the Summer Olympics kicking off today - we're bringing back one of our favorite moments from 2016. Anything else give you the "Phelps Face"?
"Testimony is what makes forensic science unique; no other scientific discipline has this legal requirement."
Our own Max Houck's latest chapter, "Preparation of Witnesses (US)," is now available as a standalone chapter, and expected in the upcoming publication of "Encyclopedia of Forensic and Legal Medicine, 3rd Edition."
There isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to assessments. Our customized approach takes each laboratory's unique structure, budget and needs into consideration. Working with the Indiana State Department of Toxicology, we provided achievable goals which recently helped me earn the ASCLD Foresight Maximus Award. Email us at [email protected] to see how we can help your agency.
23/07/2024
In two weeks, we'll be meeting with other CARFS researchers and industry advisory board members. There's still time join us as we work to "build the future of forensic science" together. Visit forensicresearch.org/ to learn more.
Did you know the Forensic Research Library has a plethora of historical articles and images? Like this photomicrograph of a bullet and its land marks made from a plastic casting. In 1956, the author describes how new types of plastics are proving to be better casting material for fi****ms and tool mark replicas than moulage, plaster, and wax.
Have you subscribed to the Daily Digest yet? Get the new - and the historical - sent right to your inbox each day at forensiclibrary.org.
19/07/2024
If you're not getting this "brilliant" resource to your inbox yet - what are you waiting for? Subscribe to the Research Forensic Library Daily Digest at forensiclibrary.org.
18/07/2024
Did you miss our 2024 Global Forensic Science Symposium? Now you can join hundreds of attendees from more than 20 countries with on-demand access. Just $30 for SIX months' access - register now at go.fiu.edu/SymposiumRegistration.
The Global Forensic and Justice Center is managing more than $40 MILLION in contracts and grants so far this year. Basically, that's comparable to our team running the yearly budget of a small town
From request for proposal to after action report, our team manages it all. Email us at [email protected] to learn more.
Another week - another training. Our subject matter experts are working with agencies and military teams across the globe on DNA to digital evidence. Email us to see how we can find a solution for your training needs at [email protected].
Today's the deadline. Don't miss your opportunity to grab a seat in the next PSM in Forensic Science cohort. Visit go.fiu.edu/PSMFS to start your application.
13/07/2024
When you're conducting training in the Ivory Coast, your out of office looks just a little better than the rest of ours.
A few snapshots of our own Matt Shirley's surroundings in the region while conducting CITES training and working on Operation Pangolin.
12/07/2024
Forensic science isn't simple - but we've simplified it (as best we could!) over at Forensic Science Simplified. And we just found out this free resource is even used on the Forensic Chemistry Wikipedia page!
The online tool covers 15 topics broken down by principles, applications, terms, and so much more. Head over to https://www.forensicsciencesimplified.org to see for yourself.
"I really like problem solving, so I really enjoy the CARFS Research."
Join Dr. Lauryn E. DeGreeff at the CARFS bi-annual meeting next month in DC to see how you can apply your own research to problems. Learn more at forensicresearch.org.
10/07/2024
“The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.” – Vidal Sassoon
We're proud to celebrate the General Directorate for National Security (DGSN) forensic services in Morocco. Their Biology, Document Examination, Fire Debris and Explosives, Seized Drugs, Toxicology departments celebrated their recent accreditation. Through our work with U.S. Department of State: Bureau of Intl Narcotics & Law Enforcement (INL), we've been able to support their labs and help set them up for success in this achievement, and are so proud of their hard work to get to this moment.
We hear it's Fashion Day - a good time to break out this classic and set the record staight: forensic fashion is a lot less glamrous than it is on TV.
08/07/2024
We might spy some of our own handiwork streaming now on Hulu and Disney+. Shark Vs. Ross Edgley uses ballistics gel to take a look at shark bites and our team helped create that prototype for the scientists. Forensic science really is everywhere!
FIU scientists to be featured during National Geographic's SharkFest 2024 The shark experts will appear in multiple programs as they go in search of the ocean’s top predators, investigate when and why sharks attack and more.
05/07/2024
“As soon as I realized they were going through a conservation crisis, I wanted to help what I love the most."
We're proud of Diego Cardeñosa and his work to help stop illegal shark finning across the world. CNN covered his work on using a DNA kit to quickly and efficiently determine the shark species and origin. Read more about it here: https://ow.ly/Aqcv50StQSF
“I believe in America because we have great dreams, and because we have the opportunity to make those dreams come true.” – Wendell L. Wilkie
Our GFJC offices are closed July 4 & 5 as we celebrate the holiday weekend.
Just another day in the office. Proud to support CBRN Sampling and identification of biological, chemical, and radiological agents (SIBCRA) training in Tunisia this week.
No laboratory all-star here. Your inquiry for training, research support, or test and evaluation is backed by our entire TEAM of experts. Email us at [email protected] to see how we can support your next project.
Did you know we're part of the ONLY Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) focused on forensic science? The Center for Advanced Research in Forensic Science (CARFS) is a unique way to connect academic scientists to industry members with applied research. Learn more about CARFS and how you can join us at the bi-annual meeting August 7-8 at forensicresearch.org.
29/06/2024
Achievement, innovation, and now preeminence! Celebrating FIU's outstanding journey and looking forward to a bright future. FIU has been designated a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors.
This Sunday marks TWO years since we launched the Research Forensic Library! As you can tell, we've been busy on the only open-access resource for forensic science research. Stop by any time at forensiclibrary.org
26/06/2024
Calling all researchers! Did you know you can utilize the cutting-edge technology at GFJC for your project? Our Laboratory Services cover DNA, toxicology, trace evidence, and advanced electron microscopy and are available to just about everyone. Contact us to learn more at [email protected].
24/06/2024
Often called "America's Sherlock Holmes," criminologist Edward Heinrich reveals his methods of solving forged documents, matching fired bullets to specific guns, and calculating the age of a few human hairs.
Read this and many other articles this week in the Florida International University Research Forensic Library. Sign up for free alerts at http://forensiclibrary.org
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