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Kelly Elkins and Jaden Force Discuss the State of Forensics

Name: Kelly Elkins and Jaden Force Discuss the State of Forensics
Uploaded: 2026-02-06T18:38:00Z
Duration: 9 min 56 s
Description: In a recent interview, we sat down with Kelly Elkins, a Professor of Chemistry at Towson University and Jaden Force, a Graduate Research Assistant at Towson University, to talk about the state of forensics and how they apply spectroscopic techniques in their research.

Author(s)Kelly Elkins, Jaden Force, Will Wetzel

In a recent interview, we sat down with Kelly Elkins, a Professor of Chemistry at Towson University and Jaden Force, a Graduate Research Assistant at Towson University, to talk about the state of forensics and how they apply spectroscopic techniques in their research.

The American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Conference is an annual professional event that brings together researchers, industry professionals, and instrument vendors under one roof to talk about the latest trends and advancements in forensic science. This year, AAFS will be taking place in New Orleans, Louisiana, from February 9–14, 2026 (1).