Richmond, VA
May 5-9, 2025
Meeting Registration is Open!
Presentation and Poster Abstracts Available!
Exhibitor Registration is Open
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
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
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.
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
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
News & Events
Student Scholarships
MAAFS currently offers (3) $1,000 scholarships each year to current college/university students!
Please be aware that winners must present their research at the Annual Meeting in May.
If you are interested, start planning your research now. Applications will be due March 1st, 2025.
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.