Friday, January 15, 2010

Forensic Microscopy Training Delivery Program Funded by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ)

The National Institute of Justice has awarded The College of Microscopy funds to train 200 forensic trace evidence examiners over a two year period. The available funds cover tuition for any of eleven select courses, and all travel, lodging and per diem expenses.

Forensic trace evidence examiners employed in state or local crime laboratories are eligible to enroll in any of the courses listed below. For course dates and descriptions, please click on the courses below.

General Microscopy Courses:
COM100: Modern Polarized Light
COM200: Scanning Electron Microscopy
COM300: Particle Isolation, Manipulation and Mounting
COM600: Infrared Microscopy (FTIR)
COM610: Raman Microscopy

Forensic Trace Evidence Courses:
COM400: Examination of Forensic Trace Evidence Particles
COM401: Hair Comparisons
COM402: Fiber Identification
COM406: Forensic Soil Examination
COM430: Identification of White-Powder Unknowns

More Information
http://www.collegeofmicroscopy.com/nij/index.asp

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