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.
Spring 2025
Date Speaker Topic Affiliation
24-JanProf Jimmie OxleyClass OverviewURI Chemistry
31-JanProf Victor Fay-WolfeDigital ForensicsURI Prof Computer Forensics
7-FebMichele PetroNCIS Crime Scene ProcessingSpecial Agent NCIS, Newport RI
14-FebAnthony SilvaCultivating Cannabis & Alcohol AwarenessPolice Chief (ret)
21-FebMatt ZarrellaSearch Dogs-Finding HumansMaster trainer in canine search & rescue
28-FebDavid San PietroTrends in Forensic DNA AnalysisU New Haven Prof Forensic Science
7-MarAnn Marie MiresRole of Forensic Archaeology in Solving CasesDirector Forensic Criminology
21-MarMichael DiLauroState v John W. & N Gordon: The Coldest Case in RIPublic Defender (ret)
28-MarSgt Steve CourvillePolice do horse aroundProvidence police-mounted division
4-AprRAC Robert White & GS Ricky Mustion IIATF Intro to Crime Gun IntelligenceATF Crilme Gun Intelligence
11-AprAnthony PesareNew England Organized Crime & Informants RI State Police & Police Chief (ret)
18-AprFrank PugliaFrom BIG BANG to cell phonesURI Engineering
25-AprDr Patricia OgeraTales of a medical examinerRI State Medical Examiner
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


Past Seminars

 

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