In this second seminar in the series, students will have a unique opportunity to delve into how scientific advancements are shaping the future of homeland security.

If you are an FIU student and would like to attend in-person, please register at go.fiu.edu/DHSSeminar.

8:30 – 8:40: Introduction
• Topic: Welcome participants; briefly introduce DHS and forensic science and outline the seminar’s objectives.
• Host and moderator: Dr. Lauryn DeGreeff, Dr. Rushali Dargan

8:40 – 9:10: Keynote speaker 1
• Topic: Understanding the Role of Science in Homeland Security
• Speaker: Dr. Samuel Howerton, Chief Scientist, Science and Technology Directorate, DHS

9:10 – 9:40: Keynote speaker 2
• Topic: Overview, Career Trajectory and Personal Experience Working with Drug Enforcement Administration
• Speaker: Dr. Agnes Winokur, Laboratory Director, DEA, Southeastern Laboratory

9:40 – 10:00: Guest speaker
• Topic: Digital Forensics at Homeland Security Investigation.
• Speaker: Joseph McKeon, Special Agent, Computer Forensics, Homeland Security Investigation

010:00 – 10:15: Break

10:15 – 10:35: Guest speaker
• Topic: Exploring Careers with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
• Speaker: Special Agent Clara S. Himel, Special Agent/Public Information Officer and Investigator Matthew A. Klein, Industry Operations Investigator Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Miami Field Division

10:35 – 10:55: Guest speaker
• Topics: Innovations in Science for Customs and Border Protection
• Speaker: Dr. Terra Dassau, Special Advisor to Laboratories and Scientific Services (LSS) Headquarters, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

10:35 – 10:55: Guest speaker
• Topic: Innovations in Science for Customs and Border Protection
• Speaker: Dr. Alicia Broderick, Trace Contraband Laboratory Lead, Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL)

10:55 – 11:15: Guest speaker
• Topic: The Role of Science in Transportation Security Laboratory
• Speaker: Dr. Alicia Broderick, Trace Contraband Laboratory Lead, Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL)

11:15 – 11:45: Panel Discussion

11:45 – 12:00: Conclusion

This seminar is part of a series under a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Scientific Leadership Award (SLA) grant, "Transforming Forensic Chemistry Education and Research to Serve the Homeland Security Enterprise and Establish a Diverse Workforce."

DHS Grant No. 23STSLA00012-01-00