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In this video clip, Eldridge identifies three main challenges in the forensic science field: funding constraints, effective communication of results, and the implementation of new standards.

In this video clip, Metz discusses his focus on molecular measurement science using mass spectrometry (MS) to study small molecules, emphasizing the challenge of identifying and quantifying unknown compounds.

In this video clip, Metz discusses his research in helping to develop advanced MS instrumentation, and how he is applying his work to study diseases.

In this video interview, we speak with Tom Metz of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Heidi Eldridge of George Washington University, and Claire Glynn of the University of New Haven, all of whom attended AAFS this year and delivered important talks that provide insight into the state of the forensic science industry. Metz, Eldridge, and Glynn offer some insights into what it was like to attend AAFS this year and give their thoughts as to what stood out to them throughout the week.

Our full-length interview with Huck covers more than just NIR spectroscopy in food and bio analysis. Spectroscopy sat down with Huck to also discuss current trends going on in spectroscopy, delving into what challenges spectroscopists face today and how they can solve these concerns.

Here, we provide a preview of our upcoming multi-day video series that will focus on recapping the American Academy of Forensic Sciences Conference, as well as documenting the current state of the forensic science industry.

Research presented at Pittcon 2025 demonstrated new tactics using chemometrics and spectroscopy that could help combat antibiotic resistance.

The conference theme this year focused on collaboration, connection, and cultivation of the next generation of researchers.

At Pittcon, Spectroscopy sat down with Christian Huck of the University of Innsbruck to talk about how NIR and imaging spectroscopy are being used in food and bioanalysis, and where this industry is heading in the future.

Yesterday, at 5:00 pm in Ballroom East, the Wallace H. Coulter Lecture took place, and it was delivered by Cato T. Laurencin, MD, PhD, who is well-known as a scientist and entrepreneur with an extensive career in regenerative engineering. His lecture highlighted the work he and his team has done in this space.

The 20th European Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry (EWCPS 2025) is scheduled to take place from March 2 to 7, 2025, in Berlin, Germany. Here, we provide a conference insider regarding what spectroscopists should consider checking out, as well as the topics that will be discussed at the conference.

At Pittcon, a symposium about advancements in forensic analysis will take place. We preview this symposium here.

On Wednesday, March 5th, the Williams Wright Award will be presented to David W. Schiering of 908 Devices. We preview the award session here.

At Pittcon this year, an oral symposium on Tuesday afternoon will discuss the increasing role of artificial intelligence in vibrational spectroscopy.

In this short video, Coblentz Society president Luisa Profeta of Rigaku Analytical Devices and Igor Lednev of the University at Albany preview their talks and sessions taking place at Pittcon, as well as give their opinions about what topics they hope to explore more at the conference.

At the American Academy of Forensic Sciences Conference (AAFS) 2025, several sessions will focus on the use of spectroscopy in forensic analysis.

On Wednesday, February 19th, a plenary session will explore the pros and cons of artificial intelligence. We preview this session here.

On Wednesday, February 19th, 2025, from 8:30–9:30 am EST, a keynote address will take place at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Conference. We preview the keynote here.

This year, the American Academy of Forensic Sciences Conference is taking place from February 17–22, 2025. We highlight the importance of spectroscopy in this field and why we’re covering the conference this year.

Presentations held during the first half of SPIE Photonics West 2025 highlighted the latest technological advancements in spectroscopy and how they can improve quality of life for people around the world.

The editors of Spectroscopy provide a compilation of talks that spectroscopists should consider attending on Tuesday January 28th during the Photonics West Conference in San Francisco, California.

The editors of Spectroscopy provide a compilation of talks that spectroscopists should consider attending on Monday January 27th during the Photonics West Conference in San Francisco, California.

We reflect on several of the major conferences Spectroscopy covered over the past year.

As part of our EAS 2024 coverage, we recently interviewed Rachel Martin of the University of California, Irvine about her work and her being awarded the EAS Award for Outstanding Achievements in Magnetic Resonance.

Igor Lednev, Rachel Martin, and Jeanne Pemberton were all honored at the 2024 Eastern Analytical Symposium for their work across in variety of spectroscopic techniques and applications.

A Monday morning session at the Eastern Analytical Symposium in Plainsboro, New Jersey, highlighted hyperspectral and biological imaging techniques.

As part of our SciX 2024 conference coverage, we recently asked Anita Mahadevan-Jansen of Vanderbilt University about how mentorship has impacted her career and how new scientists can find a mentor.

As part of our SciX 2024 conference coverage, we recently asked Ellen Miseo of Miseo Consulting about how mentorship has impacted her career and how new scientists can find a mentor.