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Talks and Abstracts

A Microscopical Approach to Problem Solving in Law and Industry

Microscopy and Microanalysis of Solution Dyed Fibers

Goldschmidt Conference 2024

Microtrace Presents at Inter/Micro 2024

Microscopic Traces: Solving Real World Problems with Science

Microtrace Presents at American Academy of Forensic Sciences 2024

All Talks and Abstracts by Date

Microscopical Pursuit: An evening of photomicrography-based trivia

Jason Beckert Speaks to Forensic Science Students at Bowling Green State University

Forensic Chemical Microscopy and the Fun of Figuring Things Out

The Examination of Stomach Contents in a Suspected Suicide

Microtrace’s Range of Analytical Experience on Display at Inter/Micro 2023

An Introduction to the Forensic Analysis of Solution Dyed Fibers

The Microscopical Recognition and Characterization of Pigmented Fibers

The Chemistry of Forensic Fiber Analysis

An Introduction to the Forensic Investigation and Analysis of Trace Evidence

Inter/Micro 2022 Displays Microtrace’s Analytical Versatility

Forensic Microscopy: Problem Solving through Microanalysis

Two Microtrace Scientists Present at Annual MAFS Meeting in Des Moines

Microtrace Scientists Present at Annual MAFS Meeting

Optical and Chemical Characterization and Identification of Crystalline Structures in Cannabis Solvent Extracts

Forensic Analysis of New and Emerging Fibers

Reference Collections Presentation by Chris Palenik at CFSRE Symposium

Jason Beckert Speaks to Santa Clara University School of Law

Asian Forensic Sciences Network Guest Speaker

Microtrace Scientists Present at Pittcon 2020

American Academy of Forensic Sciences Conference 2020

Microtrace Presents at the Midwest Microscopy and Microanalysis Society

MAFS Annual Conference in Louisville, KY this Week

Trace Evidence Presentation at Public Defender Forensic Science Conference

Kelly Brinsko Beckert Presents at Joint SAFS/ASTEE Conference

NIJ Webinar to Feature Research of Dr. Christopher Palenik

Ethan Groves presents to EAS on Paint Comparisons

Skip Palenik Presents Keynote at CTT Conference

Forensic Dust Analysis Course

Microtrace’s Analytical Versatility on Display at Inter/Micro 2018

Skip Palenik Speaks to Caribbean Commissioners of Police

Chris Palenik Speaks to NACDL on Nanotrace Evidence

Skip Palenik Guides MAFS Workshop to Uncover “What’s in that Dust?”

See Breadth of Microtrace at Inter/Micro 2017

Skip Palenik to Lead Workshop on Trace Evidence in Animal Abuse Cases

National Commission on Forensic Science Invites Chris Palenik to Speak

Chris Palenik Invited to Speak at INTERPOL on Counterfeiting

Jason Beckert Speaks at Cook County Public Defender’s Seminar

Skip Palenik Invited Guest of Honor at Latvia ENFSI meeting

Chris Palenik to Present Trace Evidence Workshop in Bangkok

Skip Palenik to Present Invited Talk at M&M 2016

Chris Palenik to Present Plenary Address at NIST Conference

Microtrace Scientists to Present at Inter/Micro 2016

SCIX 2015 invites Chris Palenik to give keynote lecture

Trace evidence symposium webcast to show Microtrace talks.

Surrounded by Spheres: Microspheres and Nanospheres in the World Around Us

Microtrace presenting at the DRI Product Liability Conference

Jason Beckert of Microtrace to present at annual MAFS meeting in St. Paul, MN

Case Study: Sub-micron analysis of multi-laminate film

Determination of Syringe Penetration Angles in Pharmaceutical Vials.

Practical colorant identification applied to forensic casework

Developing Investigative Leads through the Microscopical Examination of Soil Traces

Presentation to the Abu Dhabi Police Crime Laboratory

Microscopical Technique for the Analysis and Comparison of Soil Traces in Forensic Investigations

The Role of Heavy Mineral Analysis in Forensic Soil Examination

Systematic in situ Identification of Pigments in Paint by Raman Microspectroscopy

The Forensic Analysis of Paint Evidence Using Micro-Raman Spectroscopy

Microscopic Trace Evidence: The Overlooked Clue

A Brief Introduction to Forensic Geosourcing

Development of a Pigment Classification Scheme by Raman Spectroscopy

Four Score and Seven Years Ago, or Was It?

Mapping Elemental and Refractive Index Variation in Container Glass

The Forensic Analysis of Paint Evidence Using Micro-Raman Spectroscopy Part I:Development of Libraries and Application Methods

Benefits of Using Cross-Sectioning in the Forensic Analysis of Automotive Paints

Harms Investigation Discussion Panel

Applications of Cathodoluminescence Microscopy and Spectroscopy to Forensic Evidence

Can You Hear Me Now: An Investigation into Mobile Telephone Screen Glass

When is a peak, a peak? Calculating detection and quantification limits for micro X-ray fluorescence spectrometry of glass samples.

Inter-Laboratory Comparison of LA-ICP-MS, µXRF and LIBS methods for Bulk Soil Analysis

Chemical Classification of Pigments by Raman Spectroscopy for Forensic Applications

Beyond Comparison: Developing Investigative Leads from Trace Evidence

Trace Element Considerations in Forensic Soil Analysis

Obtaining investigative forensic information from the analysis of rodents in food products

Use of surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) applied to the study of fluorescing pigments and dyes

Raman spectroscopy of organic pigments

Trace evidence applications of cathodoluminescence microspectrophotometry

Raman spectroscopy of Forensic Evidence

Organic Pigments: Analytical characterization and classification by Raman spectroscopy

Microanalysis of Architectural Tinting Pigments

Food Forensics: Applications of microscopy and microchemistry to contamination issues in the food industry

Cathodoluminescence as a Forensic Tool

Microanalytical Characterization of Architectural Paint Pigments

A Practical Technique for the Recognition of Modern Sculptures Proffered as Ancient Works of Art

Planar Section of Multilayer Paint Chips

Workshop on Raman Spectroscopy of Forensic Evidence

Application of Cathodoluminescence Microspectrophotometry for Forensic Comparison of Concrete Samples

Forensic Microscopy

An introduction to the in situ identification of pigments in automobile and architectural paints by Raman microspectroscopy

Big Picture Clues from Microscopic Particles: Applications of Geology to Forensic Science

The in situ identification of pigments in CMYK printing inks

Developing Investigative Leads through Trace Evidence

Ensuring the Continued Role of Science in the Forensic Examination of Trace Evidence

Forensic Trace Evidence: Big Picture Clues from Microscopic Particles

Cathodoluminescence in Forensic Science

Developing Forensic Investigative Leads through the Microscopical Examination of Trace Evidence

The identification of unapproved materials injected into human tissue for the purpose of cosmetic enhancement

Novel applications of cathodluminescence microscopy

Advanced Trace Evidence Analysis

Forensic Microscopy of Fibers

Discrimination of Automobile Side Windows by Micro-XRF

Cathodoluminescence in Forensic Science

Trace Evidence for the Public Defender

Trace Evidence: Use and Misuse

From PhD to Professional: Bridging the Gap

Synthesis, Isolation, and Characterization of Chlorinated Products of Bank Security Dye Packs Upon Bleaching

Trace Evidence and the Law

An Evening with Skip Palenik

The optical characterization of TATP, “The mother of satan”

Introduction to the techniques of forensic soil comparison

Characterization of Nd, Te and U isotope ratios in uraninite using SIMS

Applications of cathodoluminescence in forensic geology

Characterization of soot and carbon black by GC and TEM

Applications of microscopy and microchemistry in forensic science

Applications of cathodoluminescence in the forensic analysis of trace evidence

Isotopic composition and neutronics of the Okélobondo natural nuclear reactor

The natural fission reactors at Oklo, Gabon: Lessons for modeling the long-term behavior of a nuclear waste repository

Forensic Microscopy

The impact of uncertainties in geochemical modeling on performance assessments

Microscopic Trace Evidence: The Overlooked Clue

Solubility Limit of Gold in Arsenian Pyrite from Carlin-Type and Epithermal Deposits: EMPA, SIMS, HRTEM and Quantum-Mechanical Constraints

Fate of Pb in an Archean Zircon

Analysis of Fission Products and Pu Migration in the Okelobondo Reactor Zone Using SIMS

Distinguished Scientist Award: Acceptance Speech

Sphere of Influence – Forensic Files

Batch to batch differentiation of automobile paints

Practical aspects of electron microscopy in the trace evidence laboratory

Thermodynamic prediction of observed uranium minerals in the supergene-weathered Bangombé U-deposit: implications for blind prediction modeling

Science, Crime Detection and the Law from Sherlock Holmes to CSI

Casework examples illustrating the integration of polarized light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy in the study of microscopic trace evidence

Paintball – Forensic Files

Forensic Soil Examination

Determining the shedability of various fiber types

The spent nuclear fuel analogue of the Oklo-Okélobondo and Bangombé natural fission reactors

Gold nanoparticles in aresenian pyrite from a Carlin-type deposit observed by HRTEM

Gold nanoparticles in aresenian pyrite from a Carlin-type deposit observed by HRTEM

Microscopy in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Just say it ain’t so, Joe: Analysis of Joe DiMaggio signed jerseys

Microscopy and Terrorism

Thermodynamic prediction of observed uranyl phases in the supergene-weatherd Bangombe U-deposit: Implications for Blind Prediction Modeling

Microanalysis of radiation damage across a zoned zircon crystal

Oxidative Alteration of the Oklo-Okelobondo and Bangombe U-Deposits in Gabon: Observed and Predicted Mineralogy

Light and electron microscopy in soil investigations

Zircon as a host for the disposal of Plutonium

Uranyl Phases in the Bangombe U-Deposit

Fundamental of forensic microscopy

Accessories and components for the microscopist

Contribution of chemical microscopy to trace evidence analysis

The role of sulfates during supergene weathering in the Oklo-Okelobondo uranium deposits

Gadolinium and hafnium alumino-borosilicate glasses: Gd and Hf solubilities

Splitting hairs: For fun and (intellectual) profit

Forensic analysis of automotive paints: Evidential value and the batch problem

Forensic Microscopy as an Investigative Tool

Putting chemistry back into chemical microscopy

The Microscope – The Most Versatile Diagnostic and Analytical Tool in the Materials Sciences

Analysis of Chrome-Bearing Spinel from the Allende Meteorite

Large Relict Chromium Spinel from Allende: A link to Murchison?

Let’s take a dip – Lecture/demonstration on immersion microscopy

Microscopic Trace Evidence – The Overlooked Clue

Favorite Microscopy Books

Identification of Gel-Based Inks

The forensic investigation of particles recovered from surfaces

Compensators for all seasons – Lecture/demonstration on compensators

Original Paint Finish Systems on Foreign Automobiles

Methods for the Identification of Vegetable Fibers

Micro-FTIR Spectroscopy of Acrylic Fibers

Evidential Value of Cotton Fibers

FTIR Spectroscopy Coupled with Microscopy – A New Tool for the Forensic Scientist

Advances in Solution of Crimes

Light Microscopy: Chemistry at the Picogram Level

Parmacognosy as a Tool for the Analytical Microscopist

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