Organizations

New Mexicans for Science and Reason New Mexicans for Science and Reason- Non-profit group promoting science, the scientific method, rational thinking, and the critical examination of extraordinary claims. Includes a… The New England Skeptical Society The New England Skeptical Society- U.S. regional organization dedicated to the promotion of science and reason, particularly the investigation of paranormal and pseudoscientific c… Blather Blather- Skeptical discussions of unexplained phenomena and human belief. The Merseyside Skeptics Society The Merseyside Skeptics Society- Merseyside, UK. Includes a weblog, information about meetings, and their podcast "Skeptics with a K". The Chartered Society of Forensic Science The Chartered Society of Forensic Science- Offering information on their organization, membership, conferences, instruction to submit to their journal, online search of articles a… Forensic Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry Forensic Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry- The FIRMS Network seeks to develop the scope of stable isotope techniques in forensic applications. It aims to raise awareness of the pot… International Association for Identification International Association for Identification- Forensic science organization providing publications, training, certification, and professional support in areas ranging from fingerp… American College of Forensic Examiners (ACFEI) American College of Forensic Examiners (ACFEI)- Multi-disciplinary scientific and professional association, disseminating forensic information through its journal, lectures, educa… ASCLD Laboratory Accreditation Board ASCLD Laboratory Accreditation Board- Details of voluntary program for crime laboratories to demonstrate management, operations, personnel, procedures, equipment, physical plant, … American Academy of Forensic Sciences American Academy of Forensic Sciences- AAFS represents physicians, attorneys, dentists, toxicologists, psychiatrists, engineers and educators, in the application of science to the… Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists- Promoting the exchange of ideas, techniques and standards of performance in forensic science from a regional association of the AA… American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors- ASCLD provides history, FAQ for prospective students, pdf scholarship application, offers secure secure mailihng list for members, … Kansas Division of the International Association for Identification Kansas Division of the International Association for Identification- Law enforcement forensic site with links to training and other forensic sites from Kansas. Canadian Society of Forensic Science Canadian Society of Forensic Science- CSFS site deals with all aspects of forensic science, including online journal, DNA-based population studies data, history, meetings and rela… Society of Forensic Engineers and Scientists Society of Forensic Engineers and Scientists- Organized in 1980, incorporated 1996, to share forensic technical and business information, and to actively assist in upgrading the s… Southern Association of Forensic Scientists Southern Association of Forensic Scientists- SAFS bylaws, membership details, message board, news, meetings and job opportunities in the southern United States. Iowa Division of the International Association for Identification Iowa Division of the International Association for Identification- Law enforcement forensic articles on footwear, photography, fingerprints, DNA, and links to other forensic sites… The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists- TIAFT net provides virtual meeting point for toxicologists to exchange ideas, opinions, news and suggestions about toxicol… International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts- IABPA formed in 1983, now listing objectives, training workshops, annual conference on research in bloodstain pattern ana… Codex Alimentarius Commission Codex Alimentarius Commission- Part of FAO and WHO food and veterinary standards activities. With information about procedure, forthcoming activities, members and participating or… Space Frequency Coordination Group (SFCG) Space Frequency Coordination Group (SFCG)- A forum for solving frequency management problems encountered by member space agencies. Publishes a handbook, resolutions and recommenda… IEEE Industry Standard and Technology Organization (ISTO) IEEE Industry Standard and Technology Organization (ISTO)- A global, not-for-profit corporation designed to accelerate and extend traditional standards development and adoption ac… Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems (CCSDS) Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems (CCSDS)- An organization of Space Agencies and produces recommendations and standards mainly for ground systems and their interface t… World Standards Services Network (WSSN) World Standards Services Network (WSSN)- Network of public WWW servers of standards organizations around the world. Pan American Standards Commission (COPANT) Pan American Standards Commission (COPANT)- Seeks to promote the development of technical standardization and related activities in its member countries. [English and Spanish] Council for Optical Radiation Measurements (CORM) Council for Optical Radiation Measurements (CORM)- Develops requirements for standards, calibration services and collaboration programs. International Telecommunications Union - Radiocommunications (ITU-R) International Telecommunications Union - Radiocommunications (ITU-R)- Formerly CCIR. Deals with the standardization of wireless communication. International Commission on Illumination (CIE) International Commission on Illumination (CIE)- Includes background information, membership details, and publications. International Disk Drive Equipment and Materials Association (IDEMA) International Disk Drive Equipment and Materials Association (IDEMA)- Trade association for the data storage industry. Publishes standards and reference documents, most of which a… Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)- With information on standardization activities and procedures and the advantages of participating in standardization work.