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2025 Annual Meeting

Richmond, VA

May 5-9, 2025​

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Meeting Registration is now Open! 

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Presentation Submissions Extended to March 12th!

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Exhibitor Registration is Now Open

2025 By Laws Changes

At the 2025 Annual Meeting we will be voting on changes and updates to the By Laws. Please review the changes by clicking on the More Info link below. If you have comments on the changes, please send an email to MAAFS4n6@gmail.com

2025 Board Elections

For 2025, we have the following board positions up for election:

President Elect

Treasurer

Biology Section Chair Elect

Chemistry Section Chair Elect

Physical Evidence Section Chair Elect

Become a Member

If you are actively involved in the field of Forensic Science and have attended a business meeting, click below for more information about becoming a member.

ATF Fire Debris Class

ATF will be offering our Introductory Fire Debris Class that will be held at the ATF Forensic Science Laboratory in Beltsville, MD, July 21-24, 2025.

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Find out more by reading the ATF FD Course Announcement Flyer

or Apply to attend the class by filling out the Application Form.

MAAFS Governing Documents

ByLaws

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Code of Ethics

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Administrative Rules and Business Meeting Minutes can be found in the Members Only Area

Professional Development Scholarship

MAAFS offers scholarships, up to $2,000, for Member professional development. This includes attendance at a MAAFS Annual Meeting. Please see our Forms page for more information and the application form

Student Scholarships

MAAFS currently offers (3) $1,000 scholarships each year to current college/university students!

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Please be aware that winners must present their research at the Annual Meeting in May. 

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If you are interested, start planning your research now. Applications will be due March 1st, 2025.

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To apply, please fill out this form & include necessary supporting documents. Please note, you do not have to be a member to apply.

Mission Statement

The mission of MAAFS is to encourage the exchange and dissemination of ideas and information within the fields of recognized forensic sciences through improving contacts between persons and laboratories engaged in the forensic sciences; to stimulate research and the development of new and/or improved techniques; and, to promote high standards of performance and facilitate professional acknowledgment of persons working in recognized forensic science disciplines.

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