The Global Forensic and Justice Center at Florida International University is dedicated to supporting the justice community through innovative research, programs, evaluation of the latest technologies, forensic science education and laboratory quality reviews. Our goal is for all stakeholders to receive and provide the highest level of forensic science services.
As part of this commitment, we are making available the nearly 30-year archive of training material, symposia, poster presentations, and technical evaluations completed by our founding component, the National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC).
NIJ Grant Management Summit
October 26-27, 2009
Sponsored by Investigative and Forensic Sciences Division, Office of Science and Technology, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Michael G. Sheppo, Chief, Investigative and Forensic Sciences Division, Office of Science and Technology, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice
DNA and Coverdell Program Updates
Moderator: Brenda Worthington
- DNA Backlog Reduction Program Update: Ruby J Chase, Program Management Specialist, Investigative and Forensic Sciences Division, Office of Science and Technology, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice - Presentation (PDF, 1.2MB)
- Coverdell Program Update: Dawn Elizabeth Schwarting, Forensic Analyst, Investigative and Forensic Sciences Division, Office of Science and Technology, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice - Presentation (PDF, 232kB)
Assessments, Audits, and Site Visits
Moderator: Brenda Worthington
- GPA Program: Patricia A. Kashtan, Program Operations Specialist, Investigative and Forensic Sciences Division, Office of Science and Technology, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice - Presentation (PDF, 1.5MB)
- NIJ Monitoring (a.k.a. Site Visits): Mark S. Nelson, Senior Program Manager, Investigative and Forensic Sciences Division, Office of Science and Technology, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice - Presentation (PDF, 576kB)
- OCFO Monitoring (Desk Reviews and Audits): Carlene Shaifer-Jones, Financial Analyst, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Grants Financial Management Division, U.S. Department of Justice - Presentation (PDF, 460kB)
- OIG Audits: John Martin, Lead Training Specialist, Office of Audit, Assessment, and Management, U.S. Department of Justice
- Cold Case Program Successes: Chuck Heurich, Program Manager, Investigative and Forensic Sciences Division, Office of Science and Technology, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice - Presentation (PDF, 1.5MB)
- Training Opportunities offered by NIJ: Brigid O’Brien, Program Manager, Investigative and Forensic Sciences Division, Office of Science and Technology, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice - Presentation (PDF, 1.3MB)
Grants Management System (GMS)
Moderator: Dawn Elizabeth Schwarting
- How to Navigate GMS: John Martin, Lead Training Specialist, Office of Audit, Assessment, and Management, U.S. Department of Justice - Presentation (PDF, 4MB)
- How to Submit a Successful Application: Alan C. Spanbauer, Program Manager, Investigative and Forensic Sciences Division, Office of Science and Technology, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice - Presentation (PDF, 7.9MB)
- How To Write Good Quality Progress Report and GAN Language: Mark S. Nelson, Senior Program Manager, Investigative and Forensic Sciences Division, Office of Science and Technology, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice - Presentation (PDF, 620kB)
- Closeout Process from the Program Manager’s Perspective: Minh U. Nguyen, Program Manager, Investigative and Forensic Sciences Division, Office of Science and Technology, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice - Presentation (PDF, 1.7MB)
Convicted Offender and/or Arrestee Backlog Reduction Program Update
Moderator: Dawn Elizabeth Schwarting
- Convicted Offender In-House Program Overview and Update: Ruby J Chase, Program Management Specialist, Investigative and Forensic Sciences Division, Office of Science and Technology, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice - Presentation (PDF, 1.2MB)
- Convicted Offender Outsourcing Program Update: Brenda Worthington, Program Operations Specialist, Investigative and Forensic Sciences Division, Office of Science and Technology, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice - Presentation (PDF, 460kB)
Fiscally Responsible Grant Management
Moderator: Christine Torres
- What You Need to Know from the OCFO (Office of the Chief Financial Officer): Carlene Shaifer-Jones, Financial Analyst, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Grants Financial Management Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Working Lunch
Moderator: Ruby J Chase
- Making Sense of the DNA Backlog : Mark S. Nelson, Senior Program Manager, Investigative and Forensic Sciences Division, Office of Science and Technology, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice
- Forensic Laboratory Efficiency: Focusing on Simplicity: Dale A. Carpenter, Deputy Director, Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences - Presentation (PDF, 1.6MB)
Grantee Successes
Moderator: Ruby J Chase
- Success of a Coverdell Grantee: Emma K. Dutton, Quality Assurance Manager, Forensic Sciences Division, Oregon State Police - Presentation (PDF, 3.7MB)
- DNA Backlog Reduction: I Believe In Miracles: Cecelia A. Crouse, Chief Scientific Officer, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office - Presentation (PDF, 10.7MB)
- How to Increase the Efficiency of Your Casework Laboratory: Robin Freeman, Interpretation Manager, Forensic Biology Section, Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office - Presentation (PDF, 5.4MB)
Performance Measures and Data Collection
Moderator: Ruby J Chase
- The Program Manager’s Perspective: Minh U. Nguyen, Program Manager, Investigative and Forensic Sciences Division, Office of Science and Technology, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice - Presentation (PDF, 1.7MB)
- The Grant Manager’s Perspective: Thomas J. Leach, Jr., Associate Director of Biological Sciences, DNA Databank, New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center - Presentation (PDF, 12.4MB)
Stepping Outside of the NIJ
Moderator: Ruby J Chase
- BJA Awards and Programs: Cornelia Sorenson Sigworth, Policy Advisor, Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice
(Did not present.) - Upcoming Projects in ORE: Katharine Browning, Senior Social Science Analyst, Office of Research and Evaluation, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice - Presentation (PDF, 140kB)
- Forensic Services provided by the FTCE: Kevin Lothridge, Chief Executive Officer, National Forensic Science Technology Center - Presentation (PDF, 244kB)
FY 2009 Awards: What Am I Getting and How Do I Get It?
- FY 2009 Award Acceptance: Minh U. Nguyen, Program Manager, Investigative and Forensic Sciences Division, Office of Science and Technology, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice - Presentation (PDF, 3.1MB)
Open Forum—Q&A
Moderator: Ruby J Chase
- Chuck Heurich Program Manager, National Institute of Justice
- Patricia A. Kashtan Program Operations Specialist, National Institute of Justice
- Mark S. Nelson Senior Program Manager, National Institute of Justice
- Minh U. Nguyen Program Manager, National Institute of Justice
- Brigid O’Brien Program Manager, National Institute of Justice
- Alan C. Spanbauer Program Manager, National Institute of Justice
- Christine Torres Grant Program Specialist, National Institute of Justice
- Brenda Worthington Program Operations Specialist, National Institute of Justice
Closing Remarks
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