This is part of a seminar series under a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Scientific Leadership Award (SLA) grant, "Transforming Forensic Chemistry Education and Research to Serve the Homeland Security Enterprise and Establish a Diverse Workforce."
This is one of a three-part series. Speakers and topics will be focused on introducing field portable technologies, career paths, and training options for those seeking looking to break into the Homeland Security Enterprise.
DHS Grant No. 23STSLA00012-01-00
Register for free at go.fiu.edu/seminarseries.
Agenda:
8:30 – 8:45: Introduction
• Topic: Welcome participants; briefly introduce DHS and forensic science and outline the seminar’s objectives.
• Host and moderator: Dr. Lauryn DeGreeff, Professor, Global Forensic and Justice Center, Florida International University
8:45 – 9:35: Keynote speaker
• Topic: Personal career trajectory and experiences
• Speaker: Dr. Bruce McCord, Professor, Global Forensic and Justice Center, Florida International University
9:35 – 10:00: Guest speaker
• Topic: Internships and personal experience
• Speaker: Dr. Janet Crespo-Cajigas, Visiting Scientist, FBI Lab Division
10:00 – 10:20: Break
10:20 – 11:00: Guest speaker
• Topic: USAJobs applications
• Speaker: Ms. Katherine Kovar, Engagement Specialist, USAJOBS
11:00 – 11:25: Guest speaker
• Topic: Job opportunities with Customs and Border Protection
• Speaker: Mrs. Dennise Montero, Branch Chief, Laboratories and Scientific Services U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Miami Forward Operating Laboratory (FOL)
11:25 – 11:50: Guest speaker
• Topic: Role of Science in the United States Secret Service
• Speaker: Dr. Katylynn Beltz Sloan, Chemist, Technical Security Division, U.S. Secret Service
11:50 – 12:00: Conclusion
• Topic: Summarize key takeaways; announce any follow-up actions (survey) or resources.
• Moderator: Dr. Lauryn DeGreeff
