U of M Forensic Science Club

02/08/2022

Another career opportunity at the Midwest Regional Forensic Laboratory as a Forensic Scientist II. Must apply by Feb. 25, 2022:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/anoka/jobs/3411158/forensic-scientist-ii-dna?fbclid=IwAR2yQTrQIO5iy1YGK8YD4SFHSPUCnJBOzxY-dk_qRBD3E0BKA0G41YRq1Dc

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office has an exciting opportunity to join the professionals of the state-of-the-art Midwest Regional Forensic Laboratory as a Forensic Scientist II – DNA. This position will work under the supervision and guidance of experienced staff and will have opportunities for p...

06/22/2021

Another career opportunity:
The Midwest Regional Forensic Laboratory is looking for a Forensic Scientist in our Biology Section!
FORENSIC SCIENTIST I-DNA
Must apply by July 2. Find the full description on the Anoka County Employee Relations website.

06/15/2021

New Global DNA Database for missing persons.

This month, INTERPOL debuted I-Familia, the first global database designed to use DNA of relatives to identify missing persons or unidentified human remains around the world. The move is significant at the international level.

06/02/2021

BCA opportunities.

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02/05/2021

Hey guys! Our spring kickoff meeting will take place this coming THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11th from 3:00-4:00pm over Zoom! To start off the semester, we will be viewing a presentation on forensic entomology by Correy Hildebrand. The meeting is linked below, see you there :)

If you want to be added to our email list to receive updates about upcoming meetings and events, contact [email protected]!

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11/18/2020

A grim reminder of the holocaust and how leaders who stir up hate and war, create chaos with families. Through genetic genealogy one family has finally been reconnected.

After 11 long years, genetic genealogist Colleen Fitzpatrick has provided DNA evidence that Alex is in fact Jewish, from Koidanov, Latvia as he said, and is very closely related to a Jewish family currently living in Canada.

11/02/2020

New technique to distinguish between Asian and African elephant ivory.

The miniscule amount of DNA contained in elephant husks already makes detection difficult—add in analysis of small pieces and the task becomes monumental. But that didn’t stop a team of international researchers from developing a new test to give customs agents a leg up.

01/31/2020

Scholarships available for students planning forensic science careers. Check this out!

AFTE awards $2000.00 annually to students seeking a career in Forensic Science. Applications will be reviewed and recipients chosen by the Scholarship Committee prior to the annual AFTE Training Conference.

01/03/2020

DNA solves another mystery.

The remains, which became known as the Buffalo Cave Torso, were examined by the FBI’s elite forensic team with no resulting identification, and also examined at the Smithsonian, again without an identification being made.

09/26/2019

In recognition of October being National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Mark Lanterman, one of the nation’s leading cybersecurity experts, will talk about recent high-profile cybercrime events, including website breaches that have impacted businesses, institutions, and organizations. Lanterman also will discuss the threats that affect individuals, including those that make use of the Dark Web, the Internet of Things, phishing scams, and Wi-Fi attacks. Register at:

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08/24/2019

Want to see the types of positions that are available in the field of forensic science? Currently there are several openings for forensic scientists at the Midwest Regional Forensic Laboratory and the Anoka County Sheriff's Office. If you look at the position descriptions, you can get an idea of the qualifications that are required for these positions. Check them out at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/anoka?