STRmix™ Onsite Regional Full User Workshop 30 September – 3 October 2024, Richmond, CA

Spaces are limited for this in-person training workshop, so please download and complete the registration form here [PDF, 49 KB], then email it to rena.lawless@esr.cri.nz as soon as possible to secure your place (1 form per participant). 

This training is in the latest major version release of STRmix™.  Whilst forensic biologist focussed, it is open for attendance by scientific experts that act for prosecution or defense legal teams.

Please note: Should travel restrictions occur, we retain the option of reconfiguring this STRmix™ full training workshop to be remotely delivered using the Zoom virtual meeting platform (https://zoom.us/(external link)).

Workshop Information:

Date:                      30 Sept – 3 Oct 2024 (4 days)

Location:               California Department of Safety

                               Jan Bashinski DNA Laboratory

                               1001 West Cutting Blvd

                               Richmond, CA 94804-2028

Workshop price:    $US 3,300 per participant

Overview:  This workshop will provide participants with extensive and full STRmix™ user training, covering likelihood ratios and sampling uncertainty, introduction to STRmix™, and a detailed description of the biological models and mathematics on which STRmix™ is based.  Also included are ample “hands on” sessions to allow participants to use and familiarise themselves with STRmix™ under the guidance of the instructors.

 Participants will also receive:

• the STRmix™ User’s manual (electronic PDF)
• the STRmix™ Operation Manual and STRmix™ Implementation and Validation guide (electronic PDF)
• a 2-month evaluation version of STRmix™
• electronic copies of training materials (for download prior to the training)
• a printed Training Manual (provided on Day 1)
• a certificate of attendance (after completion).

Online training modules:  Prior to the training, participants will be provided with online access to training modules via the Talent LMS e-learning platform (https://www.talentlms.com/(external link)).  For best results, these must be completed prior to the training.

STRmix™ Evaluation version installation: This will be a remote installation of STRmix™ shortly before the start of the workshop.  A laptop is required during the workshop with access to MS Excel and a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat.  Laptop (or PC) specifications can be found here(external link). The listed ‘medium’ specification is recommended for this workshop.  

A draft schedule is provided below.

Draft schedule (subject to minor changes):