The Crime Lab Coach Cast John M. Collins

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 about the ongoing effort to "harmonize" progress in forensic science.
References
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NIST Forensic Science Website
 

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 Examiner - Laboratories
DNA Gun Crimes Unit
SCOTUS - Smith v. Arizona

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)

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

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
 

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 Siegel - In Memorium
Washington Post on Max Houck's Departure