In today's episode of the Crime Lab Coach Cast, John discusses the most widely discussed element of personality, which is the extroversion/intoversion spectrum. But there are myths that need to be replaced with facts and healthier attitudes about our desire to socialize and communicate with others. Where do YOU fall on the spectrum, and how do you use it to your advantage? Our Seasonal Sponsor Promega and the International Symposium on Human Identification References Strength and Personality Masterclass Free Access with INVITE coupon code Show Up Strong Build Your Authoritative Presence Throug ..read more

John speaks with forensic science veteran, educator, and philosopher, Max Houck, to discuss some of the deeper issues facing forensic science laboratories today. Join Max and John as they tackle issues such as the relationships between laboratories and police agencies, standards, acceditation, the future of forensic science, and some interesting bits of historical fact that brought forensic science to where it is today.    Our Seasonal Sponsor Promega and the International Symposium on Human Identification Program References Visit Max Houck Forensic Science Inernational - Synergy Jay ..read more

Bad things happen in all occupations, but when nightmares come true, it's vital that your team stick together to come out on the other side better than you were before. In this episode of the CoachCast, John Collins discusses the one mistake and the one fantasy that get in the way of forensic science laboratories seeking to address - and prevent - a crisis or catastrophic failure.  Our Seasonal Sponsor Promega and the International Symposium on Human Identification Program References NIST 2023 Environmental Scan Max Houck on Substack Colorado DNA Misconduct Case   ..read more

Employees can only motivate themselves, a truth that invites important questions about what both managers and employees should be prioritizing in their efforts to contribute toward a high-energy laboratory team. John Collins, "America's Crime Lab Coach," shares his tips and ideas in this next edition of the Crime Lab COACH Cast. References Promega - 2024 Season Sponsor Talent is Overrated (Book) The New Superior (Book) by John Collins ..read more

In this 3rd episode of the 2024 season, John reaches into his bag of coaching strategies to help listeners cope effectively with people having pathologically challenging personalities. References Promega (Season Sponsor) Coping with Difficult People (Book by R Bramson, PhD ..read more

John Collins speaks with Tim Kupferschmid, Chief of Laboratories for the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Tim is also the current president of the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors. In this episode, Tim shares his thoughts on current events and issues facing today's forensic science laboratories, as well as the issues that will confront laboratory administrators in the near and distant future. Special thanks to our 2024 season sponsor, Promega.  References 2020 Census of Publicly Funded Forensic Science Crime Laboratories Office of the Chief Medical Examine ..read more

In this first episode of our 4th season, John Collins chats with Mark Stolorow, the former Deputy Director of the Special Programs Office at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where he was also the Director for OSAC Affairs (Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science). The mission of OSAC is to produce consensus documentary standards and guidelines to improve quality and consistency of work in the forensic science community.  Mark shares his own history and path that led him to a successful career in forensic science, and shares his thoughts ab ..read more

In this Crime Lab COACH Cast update, John discusses the newly released 2020 Census of Publicly Funded Forensic Science Crime Laboratories, the upcoming SCOTUS ruling in Smith v. Arizona, and strategies for dealing with artificial intelligence "cheating" when administering essay questions during the application process for new scientists. References Smith v. Arizona 2020 Census of Publicly Funded Forensic Crime Laboratories ..read more

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Peter Stout is the president and director of the Houston Forensic Science Center. He and John Collins discuss the current political climate in the Houston criminal justice system, its past challenges, and some potentially game-changing blind-testing strategies being employed by Stout and his team. References Proceedings of the NAS (Forensic Articles Coming Soon) Stout Turned Around Houston Lab (News) Police Union Calls for Stout's Resignation Backlogs at the Houston Lab (News ..read more