High school students in the Washington, DC area will have a unique opportunity next February to gain first-hand knowledge of the field of forensic sciences when the American Academy of Forensic Sciences holds its 65th Annual Scientific Meeting and the 38th ANNUAL STUDENT ACADEMY OF FORENSIC SCIENCES.
The AAFS Student Academy will be conducted on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at the Marriott Wardman Park, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. At the 2013 Student Academy, a case study will be presented and students will have the opportunity to solve the crime. Students will rotate through a series of stations working within the various disciplines of the forensic sciences and will also have the opportunity to question experts in the fields of forensic science. The Student Academy is geared towards high school students who have shown a career interest in science or the forensic sciences. It is our experience that students interested in mathematics, medicine, chemistry, biology, physics, law, anatomy, criminal justice, psychology, and engineering find this seminar to be very beneficial.
The American Academy of Forensic Sciences is a 64-year-old nonprofit, professional association dedicated to the promotion of education and research in the application of scientific principles for the purpose of justice. It is one of the world’s most prestigious organizations of forensic scientists. Your students will have the opportunity to discover the cutting edge of scientific advancements in the forensic field as well as to learn career development opportunities in this exciting profession. It is in this context the Academy’s 6,172 worldwide members have presented the Student Academy for 38 years.
Media/Press Promotional Opportunity
To promote the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, forensic science education, and forensic science in general, members of the media/press have been invited to attend the 2013 Student Academy Session. Press may want to interview teachers, students, and forensic scientists for print and broadcast news stories. Execution of standard release form(s) by both teachers and students will be necessary. Please be advised that you are under no obligation to speak to or be photographed by members of the press.
Questions? Please contact Sonya Bynoe at sbynoe@aafs.org or (719) 636-1100.
