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 25-26, 2010
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
Moderator: Brenda M. Worthington, Program Operations Specialist, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Presenters:
- Michael G. Sheppo, Director, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
- Kristina Rose, Deputy Director, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Grants Management System – How to Navigate GMS
John Martin, Lead Training Specialist, Office of Audit, Assessment, and Management, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC - Presentation (PDF, 11.4MB)
Grants Management System – CCR and DUNS Issues
John Martin, Lead Training Specialist, Office of Audit, Assessment, and Management, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
GPA Updates
Patricia A. Kashtan, Program Operations Specialist, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC - Presentation (PDF, 1.4MB)
How to Navigate NCJRS, DNA.gov, and the NIJ Website
Moderator: Christine Torres Grant Program Specialist, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Presenter: Jolene Hernon Director, Office of Communications, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Lifecycle of a Grant
Brenda M. Worthington, Program Operations Specialist, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC - Presentation (PDF, 570kB)
Budget Preparation from an NIJ Standpoint
Mark S. Nelson, Senior Program Manager, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice - Presentation (PDF, 725kB)
Top Ten Tips for a Successful Application
Alan C. Spanbauer, Program Manager, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC - Presentation (PDF, 202kB)
Fiscally Responsible Grant Management
Angela Wade, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC - Presentation (PDF, 3.5MB)
Coverdell Program Updates
Coverdell Breakout Moderator: Alan C. Spanbauer Program Manager, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Presenters:
- Stacia Jackson Contractor - Forensic Analyst, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
- Christine Torres Grant Program Specialist, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
- Presentation (PDF, 337kB)
Certifications for the Coverdell Program
Rafael A. Madan, General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Task Force: Sustaining Forensic Science in Oklahoma
Charles Curtis, Deputy Director, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, Oklahoma City, OK - Presentation (PDF, 309kB)
Coverdell Successful Grantee
Kimberly Schiavone, Forensic Services Program Manager, Office of Forensic Services, New York Division of Criminal Justice Services, Albany, NY - Presentation (PDF, 892kB)
Coverdell Open Dialogue Session
Alan C. Spanbauer, Program Manager, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
The DNA Program: The History, Evolution, Success, and Future of Our Programs
DNA Breakout Moderator: Lindsay Shovlin Consultant, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Presenters:
- Ruby J Chase Consultant and Program Management Specialist, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC - Presentation (PDF, 2.3MB)
- Mark S. Nelson Senior Program Manager, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC - Presentation (PDF, 717kB)
- Brenda M. Worthington Program Operations Specialist, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC - Presentation (PDF, 1.1MB)
Tips from a Grantee: How to Write a Good Progress Report
Kimberly Murga, DNA Laboratory Manager, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Las Vegas, NV - Presentation (PDF, 431kB)
Sexual Assault Kit Pilot Project
- Kristina Rose, Deputy Director, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
- Michael G. Sheppo, Director, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
- Presentation (PDF, 346kB)
Authorizations and Appropriations
Moderator: Ruby J Chase Consultant and Program Management Specialist, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Presenter: Rafael A. Madan, General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
The New Programmatic NEPA
Eveline Martin, Senior Project Manager, NEPA Compliance & Related Environmental Planning, Mangi Environmental Group, McLean, VA - Presentation (PDF, 2.2MB)
Summary of 2010 TWGs
Lindsay Shovlin, Consultant, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC - Presentation (PDF, 1.2MB)
DNA Grantee Success Story
Dean M. Gialamas, Crime Laboratory Director, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – Scientific Services Bureau, Los Angeles, CA - a href="presentations/gialamas-la_backlog.pdf">Presentation (PDF, 2.6MB)
Coverdell Grantee Success Story
Linda Brookes, Criminal Justice Specialist, Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention, Baltimore, MD - Presentation (PDF, 2.2MB)
Tips for a Successful Grant Period
Stacia Jackson, Contractor – Forensic Analyst, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC - Presentation (PDF, 150kB)
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