Seminar Series

The Forensic Science Seminar Series is offered each semester by the Forensic Science Partnership. Speakers represent the many different specialized areas of forensic science. The speakers present their real-life experiences in their fields. Seminars are offered for credit, but are also open to the public at no cost. Take a look at this semester's lineup! All seminars will be held in URI's Richard E. Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences, 140 Flagg Road, Kingston, RI, from 3:30 to 5:00p.m.: Friday seminars will be held in Beaupre 100, and Wednesday seminars in Beaupre 105.
Fall 2024
Date Speaker Topic Affiliation
6-SepJimmie OxleyClass OverviewUniversity of Rhode Island
13-SepJames CliftCrime Scene Investigation: Uncovering the TruthBCI Detective, Providence PD
20-SepVirginia MaxwellCrimes Against AnimalsU New Haven
27-SepAlexis DonawayToxicologyRI Dept of Health
4-OctElaine PagliaroPost-Conviction ForensicsCT State Forensic Lab [ret]
11-OctWalter WilliamsBlood Stain, Blood SpatterWarwick Police Dept
18-OctKirk YeagerExplosive InvestigationsFBI
25-OctDaniel GreenfieldIntro to Forensic PsychiatrySeaton Hall University
1-NovScott MarcotteClinical Consequences from Chemical ExplosivesEMS Captain / Firefighter-Paramedic
8-NovBridget BuxtonForensic ArchaeologyURI History Department
15-NovJames GivenA Few Hot TopicsRI State Fire Marshal
22-NovOtto GregoryEngineering Aids ForensicsURI Engineering
6-DecAlyssa ParrellaSeized DrugsRI Dept. of Health
Spring 2024
Date Speaker Topic Affiliation
26-JanJimmie OxleyThe Academic's Role in ForensicsUniversity of Rhode Island
2-FebMatt StaymatesSeeing the invisible: Flow visualization and scientific imaging to improve CBRNE safety, security, defense, and forensicsNational Institute of Standards & Technology
9-FebMark DesireDeath as Our Mentor: Lessons Learned from 9/11NYC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
16-FebBill PowersDeath Investigations #101Mass. State Police (ret)
23-FebJohn DruganA case study involving the Investigation of an Improvised Explosive Device in the City of BostonBoston Fire Department
1-MarPaul F DalyFederal Prosecution Assistant U.S. Attorney
8-MarKirk YeagerBombings: From Tactics to TrialsFBI
22-MarColin O'HaraAn Expansive Career in National SecurityFederal government consultant
29-MarBret ReiswigWhy Customs & Border Patrol needs ScientistsUS Customs & Boarder Control
5-AprRobert MahoneyPathway to Violence & a Public Health Approach to PreventionDept Homeland Security
12-AprLeila DuttonIntimate Partner Violence: An OverviewUniv New Haven
19-AprNeil ClappertonThe Analysis of Firearms and Tool MarksRI Start Crime Laboratory
26-AprIra TitunikOverview of Forensic OdontologyInternational College of Dentists USA Section


Past Seminars

 

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