BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Armed Forces Directory - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Armed Forces Directory X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Armed Forces Directory REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T220000 DTSTAMP:20260223T210017Z CREATED:20260223T210017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T210017Z UID:10007312-1771011000-1771020000@www.armedforcesdirectory.org SUMMARY:Hansel and Gretel DESCRIPTION:March 18\, 2026 | 6:00 PM | 8:30 PMGuilford Hall Brewery1611 Guilford AvenueBaltimore\, MD 21202\n \n \n \n \n Profs and Pints Baltimore presents: “Forensic Flaws\,” a critical look at how criminal investigations can go wrong\, with Dr. Jeff Kukucka\, professor of psychology at Towson University and consultant to crime labs\, law offices\, and government agencies. \n[Doors open at 5. The talk starts at 6:30. The room is open seating.] \nAlthough forensic science often plays a crucial role in solving crimes\, it isn’t nearly as foolproof as television shows make it seem. In fact\, mistakes by forensic scientists have contributed to over 1\,000 wrongful convictions in the United States\, with the result often being that innocent people get sent to prison while the real perpetrators remain free to victimize others. \nWhy do these mistakes happen? The simple answer is that forensic scientists are humans prone to the same flaws in their thinking as the rest of us. \nGain an in-depth understanding of how this happens with Professor Jeff Kukucka\, a psychologist whose work sheds light on the human element of forensic science and seeks to optimize how crime labs function and minimize the risk of costly mistakes\, including wrongful convictions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets! URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/event/hansel-and-gretel/ LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St\, Annapolis\, 21401\, United States CATEGORIES:Fort Meade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-23-Hansel-and-Gretel.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Annapolis Opera":MAILTO:info@annapolisopera.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260130T210739Z CREATED:20260130T210727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T210739Z UID:10007289-1770379200-1770382800@www.armedforcesdirectory.org SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Exploring Digital Assets DESCRIPTION:March 18\, 2026 | 6:00 PM | 8:30 PMGuilford Hall Brewery1611 Guilford AvenueBaltimore\, MD 21202\n \n \n \n \n Profs and Pints Baltimore presents: “Forensic Flaws\,” a critical look at how criminal investigations can go wrong\, with Dr. Jeff Kukucka\, professor of psychology at Towson University and consultant to crime labs\, law offices\, and government agencies. \n[Doors open at 5. The talk starts at 6:30. The room is open seating.] \nAlthough forensic science often plays a crucial role in solving crimes\, it isn’t nearly as foolproof as television shows make it seem. In fact\, mistakes by forensic scientists have contributed to over 1\,000 wrongful convictions in the United States\, with the result often being that innocent people get sent to prison while the real perpetrators remain free to victimize others. \nWhy do these mistakes happen? The simple answer is that forensic scientists are humans prone to the same flaws in their thinking as the rest of us. \nGain an in-depth understanding of how this happens with Professor Jeff Kukucka\, a psychologist whose work sheds light on the human element of forensic science and seeks to optimize how crime labs function and minimize the risk of costly mistakes\, including wrongful convictions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets! URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/event/virtual-workshop-exploring-digital-assets/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Aberdeen Proving Ground ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-30-Digital-Assets.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T103000 DTSTAMP:20260130T212323Z CREATED:20260130T212323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T212323Z UID:10007290-1770364800-1770373800@www.armedforcesdirectory.org SUMMARY:Key Leaders Series – Forging the Future: Fort Meade’s Role in National Security and Regional Growth DESCRIPTION:March 18\, 2026 | 6:00 PM | 8:30 PMGuilford Hall Brewery1611 Guilford AvenueBaltimore\, MD 21202\n \n \n \n \n Profs and Pints Baltimore presents: “Forensic Flaws\,” a critical look at how criminal investigations can go wrong\, with Dr. Jeff Kukucka\, professor of psychology at Towson University and consultant to crime labs\, law offices\, and government agencies. \n[Doors open at 5. The talk starts at 6:30. The room is open seating.] \nAlthough forensic science often plays a crucial role in solving crimes\, it isn’t nearly as foolproof as television shows make it seem. In fact\, mistakes by forensic scientists have contributed to over 1\,000 wrongful convictions in the United States\, with the result often being that innocent people get sent to prison while the real perpetrators remain free to victimize others. \nWhy do these mistakes happen? The simple answer is that forensic scientists are humans prone to the same flaws in their thinking as the rest of us. \nGain an in-depth understanding of how this happens with Professor Jeff Kukucka\, a psychologist whose work sheds light on the human element of forensic science and seeks to optimize how crime labs function and minimize the risk of costly mistakes\, including wrongful convictions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets! URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/event/key-leaders-series-forging-the-future-fort-meades-role-in-national-security-and-regional-growth-2/ LOCATION:BWI Airport Marriott\, 1743 W Nursery Rd\, Linthicum Heights\, MD\, 21090\, United States CATEGORIES:Fort Meade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-30-Forging-the-Future.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Meade Alliance":MAILTO:director@ftmeadealliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T103000 DTSTAMP:20251215T200127Z CREATED:20251215T200127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T200127Z UID:10007249-1770364800-1770373800@www.armedforcesdirectory.org SUMMARY:Key Leaders Series – Forging the Future: Fort Meade’s Role in National Security and Regional Growth DESCRIPTION:March 18\, 2026 | 6:00 PM | 8:30 PMGuilford Hall Brewery1611 Guilford AvenueBaltimore\, MD 21202\n \n \n \n \n Profs and Pints Baltimore presents: “Forensic Flaws\,” a critical look at how criminal investigations can go wrong\, with Dr. Jeff Kukucka\, professor of psychology at Towson University and consultant to crime labs\, law offices\, and government agencies. \n[Doors open at 5. The talk starts at 6:30. The room is open seating.] \nAlthough forensic science often plays a crucial role in solving crimes\, it isn’t nearly as foolproof as television shows make it seem. In fact\, mistakes by forensic scientists have contributed to over 1\,000 wrongful convictions in the United States\, with the result often being that innocent people get sent to prison while the real perpetrators remain free to victimize others. \nWhy do these mistakes happen? The simple answer is that forensic scientists are humans prone to the same flaws in their thinking as the rest of us. \nGain an in-depth understanding of how this happens with Professor Jeff Kukucka\, a psychologist whose work sheds light on the human element of forensic science and seeks to optimize how crime labs function and minimize the risk of costly mistakes\, including wrongful convictions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets! URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/event/key-leaders-series-forging-the-future-fort-meades-role-in-national-security-and-regional-growth/ LOCATION:BWI Airport Marriott\, 1743 W Nursery Rd\, Linthicum Heights\, MD\, 21090\, United States CATEGORIES:Fort Meade ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Meade Alliance":MAILTO:director@ftmeadealliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T190000 DTSTAMP:20260119T152737Z CREATED:20260119T152737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T152737Z UID:10007278-1769972400-1769972400@www.armedforcesdirectory.org SUMMARY:The Gospel Fest DESCRIPTION:March 18\, 2026 | 6:00 PM | 8:30 PMGuilford Hall Brewery1611 Guilford AvenueBaltimore\, MD 21202\n \n \n \n \n Profs and Pints Baltimore presents: “Forensic Flaws\,” a critical look at how criminal investigations can go wrong\, with Dr. Jeff Kukucka\, professor of psychology at Towson University and consultant to crime labs\, law offices\, and government agencies. \n[Doors open at 5. The talk starts at 6:30. The room is open seating.] \nAlthough forensic science often plays a crucial role in solving crimes\, it isn’t nearly as foolproof as television shows make it seem. In fact\, mistakes by forensic scientists have contributed to over 1\,000 wrongful convictions in the United States\, with the result often being that innocent people get sent to prison while the real perpetrators remain free to victimize others. \nWhy do these mistakes happen? The simple answer is that forensic scientists are humans prone to the same flaws in their thinking as the rest of us. \nGain an in-depth understanding of how this happens with Professor Jeff Kukucka\, a psychologist whose work sheds light on the human element of forensic science and seeks to optimize how crime labs function and minimize the risk of costly mistakes\, including wrongful convictions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets! URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/event/the-gospel-fest/ LOCATION:The Cultural Center at the Opera House\, 121 N. Union Ave\, Havre de Grace\, MD\, 21078\, United States CATEGORIES:Aberdeen Proving Ground ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-19-Gospel-Fest.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T160000 DTSTAMP:20260123T183749Z CREATED:20260123T183749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T183749Z UID:10007282-1769943600-1769961600@www.armedforcesdirectory.org SUMMARY:Naptown Flea Vintage & Vinyl Market DESCRIPTION:March 18\, 2026 | 6:00 PM | 8:30 PMGuilford Hall Brewery1611 Guilford AvenueBaltimore\, MD 21202\n \n \n \n \n Profs and Pints Baltimore presents: “Forensic Flaws\,” a critical look at how criminal investigations can go wrong\, with Dr. Jeff Kukucka\, professor of psychology at Towson University and consultant to crime labs\, law offices\, and government agencies. \n[Doors open at 5. The talk starts at 6:30. The room is open seating.] \nAlthough forensic science often plays a crucial role in solving crimes\, it isn’t nearly as foolproof as television shows make it seem. In fact\, mistakes by forensic scientists have contributed to over 1\,000 wrongful convictions in the United States\, with the result often being that innocent people get sent to prison while the real perpetrators remain free to victimize others. \nWhy do these mistakes happen? The simple answer is that forensic scientists are humans prone to the same flaws in their thinking as the rest of us. \nGain an in-depth understanding of how this happens with Professor Jeff Kukucka\, a psychologist whose work sheds light on the human element of forensic science and seeks to optimize how crime labs function and minimize the risk of costly mistakes\, including wrongful convictions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets! URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/event/naptown-flea-vintage-vinyl-market/ LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St\, Annapolis\, 21401\, United States CATEGORIES:Fort Meade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-23-Vintage-Flea-Market.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T140000 DTSTAMP:20260123T183835Z CREATED:20260123T183835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T183835Z UID:10007283-1769943600-1769954400@www.armedforcesdirectory.org SUMMARY:National Girls and Women in Sports Day DESCRIPTION:March 18\, 2026 | 6:00 PM | 8:30 PMGuilford Hall Brewery1611 Guilford AvenueBaltimore\, MD 21202\n \n \n \n \n Profs and Pints Baltimore presents: “Forensic Flaws\,” a critical look at how criminal investigations can go wrong\, with Dr. Jeff Kukucka\, professor of psychology at Towson University and consultant to crime labs\, law offices\, and government agencies. \n[Doors open at 5. The talk starts at 6:30. The room is open seating.] \nAlthough forensic science often plays a crucial role in solving crimes\, it isn’t nearly as foolproof as television shows make it seem. In fact\, mistakes by forensic scientists have contributed to over 1\,000 wrongful convictions in the United States\, with the result often being that innocent people get sent to prison while the real perpetrators remain free to victimize others. \nWhy do these mistakes happen? The simple answer is that forensic scientists are humans prone to the same flaws in their thinking as the rest of us. \nGain an in-depth understanding of how this happens with Professor Jeff Kukucka\, a psychologist whose work sheds light on the human element of forensic science and seeks to optimize how crime labs function and minimize the risk of costly mistakes\, including wrongful convictions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets! URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/event/national-girls-and-women-in-sports-day/ LOCATION:North Laurel Community Center\, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road\, Laurel\, MD\, 20723 CATEGORIES:Fort Meade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-23-National-Girls-and-Womens-Sports-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T220000 DTSTAMP:20260116T202159Z CREATED:20260116T202159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T202159Z UID:10007277-1769882400-1769896800@www.armedforcesdirectory.org SUMMARY:Hearts for the Homeless Shrimp & Bull Roast DESCRIPTION:March 18\, 2026 | 6:00 PM | 8:30 PMGuilford Hall Brewery1611 Guilford AvenueBaltimore\, MD 21202\n \n \n \n \n Profs and Pints Baltimore presents: “Forensic Flaws\,” a critical look at how criminal investigations can go wrong\, with Dr. Jeff Kukucka\, professor of psychology at Towson University and consultant to crime labs\, law offices\, and government agencies. \n[Doors open at 5. The talk starts at 6:30. The room is open seating.] \nAlthough forensic science often plays a crucial role in solving crimes\, it isn’t nearly as foolproof as television shows make it seem. In fact\, mistakes by forensic scientists have contributed to over 1\,000 wrongful convictions in the United States\, with the result often being that innocent people get sent to prison while the real perpetrators remain free to victimize others. \nWhy do these mistakes happen? The simple answer is that forensic scientists are humans prone to the same flaws in their thinking as the rest of us. \nGain an in-depth understanding of how this happens with Professor Jeff Kukucka\, a psychologist whose work sheds light on the human element of forensic science and seeks to optimize how crime labs function and minimize the risk of costly mistakes\, including wrongful convictions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets! URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/event/hearts-for-the-homeless-shrimp-bull-roast/ LOCATION:Star Centre\, 700 Congress Avenue\, Havre De Grace\, MD\, 21078 CATEGORIES:Aberdeen Proving Ground ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-16-Heart-for-the-Homeless26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T203000 DTSTAMP:20260123T184020Z CREATED:20260123T184020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T184020Z UID:10007284-1769626800-1769632200@www.armedforcesdirectory.org SUMMARY:U.S. Naval Academy Honors Miles Davis Centennial DESCRIPTION:March 18\, 2026 | 6:00 PM | 8:30 PMGuilford Hall Brewery1611 Guilford AvenueBaltimore\, MD 21202\n \n \n \n \n Profs and Pints Baltimore presents: “Forensic Flaws\,” a critical look at how criminal investigations can go wrong\, with Dr. Jeff Kukucka\, professor of psychology at Towson University and consultant to crime labs\, law offices\, and government agencies. \n[Doors open at 5. The talk starts at 6:30. The room is open seating.] \nAlthough forensic science often plays a crucial role in solving crimes\, it isn’t nearly as foolproof as television shows make it seem. In fact\, mistakes by forensic scientists have contributed to over 1\,000 wrongful convictions in the United States\, with the result often being that innocent people get sent to prison while the real perpetrators remain free to victimize others. \nWhy do these mistakes happen? The simple answer is that forensic scientists are humans prone to the same flaws in their thinking as the rest of us. \nGain an in-depth understanding of how this happens with Professor Jeff Kukucka\, a psychologist whose work sheds light on the human element of forensic science and seeks to optimize how crime labs function and minimize the risk of costly mistakes\, including wrongful convictions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets! URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/event/u-s-naval-academy-honors-miles-davis-centennial/ LOCATION:Keystone Korner Baltimore\, 1350 Lancaster St.\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21231\, United States CATEGORIES:Aberdeen Proving Ground,Fort Meade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-23-US-Naval-Academy-Miles-Davis.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T160000 DTSTAMP:20260316T193136Z CREATED:20260121T200116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T193136Z UID:10007280-1769353200-1769356800@www.armedforcesdirectory.org SUMMARY:Naval Academy Band Concert DESCRIPTION:March 18\, 2026 | 6:00 PM | 8:30 PMGuilford Hall Brewery1611 Guilford AvenueBaltimore\, MD 21202\n \n \n \n \n Profs and Pints Baltimore presents: “Forensic Flaws\,” a critical look at how criminal investigations can go wrong\, with Dr. Jeff Kukucka\, professor of psychology at Towson University and consultant to crime labs\, law offices\, and government agencies. \n[Doors open at 5. The talk starts at 6:30. The room is open seating.] \nAlthough forensic science often plays a crucial role in solving crimes\, it isn’t nearly as foolproof as television shows make it seem. In fact\, mistakes by forensic scientists have contributed to over 1\,000 wrongful convictions in the United States\, with the result often being that innocent people get sent to prison while the real perpetrators remain free to victimize others. \nWhy do these mistakes happen? The simple answer is that forensic scientists are humans prone to the same flaws in their thinking as the rest of us. \nGain an in-depth understanding of how this happens with Professor Jeff Kukucka\, a psychologist whose work sheds light on the human element of forensic science and seeks to optimize how crime labs function and minimize the risk of costly mistakes\, including wrongful convictions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets! URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/event/naval-academy-band-concert/ LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St\, Annapolis\, 21401\, United States CATEGORIES:Fort Meade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-21-US-Naval-Band-Concert.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T170000 DTSTAMP:20260121T200852Z CREATED:20260121T200852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T200852Z UID:10007281-1769252400-1769274000@www.armedforcesdirectory.org SUMMARY:Harbor Point Ice Festival DESCRIPTION:March 18\, 2026 | 6:00 PM | 8:30 PMGuilford Hall Brewery1611 Guilford AvenueBaltimore\, MD 21202\n \n \n \n \n Profs and Pints Baltimore presents: “Forensic Flaws\,” a critical look at how criminal investigations can go wrong\, with Dr. Jeff Kukucka\, professor of psychology at Towson University and consultant to crime labs\, law offices\, and government agencies. \n[Doors open at 5. The talk starts at 6:30. The room is open seating.] \nAlthough forensic science often plays a crucial role in solving crimes\, it isn’t nearly as foolproof as television shows make it seem. In fact\, mistakes by forensic scientists have contributed to over 1\,000 wrongful convictions in the United States\, with the result often being that innocent people get sent to prison while the real perpetrators remain free to victimize others. \nWhy do these mistakes happen? The simple answer is that forensic scientists are humans prone to the same flaws in their thinking as the rest of us. \nGain an in-depth understanding of how this happens with Professor Jeff Kukucka\, a psychologist whose work sheds light on the human element of forensic science and seeks to optimize how crime labs function and minimize the risk of costly mistakes\, including wrongful convictions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets! URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/event/harbor-point-ice-festival/ LOCATION:Harbor Point Central Plaza\, 1310 Point Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21230 CATEGORIES:Aberdeen Proving Ground,Fort Meade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-21-Ice-Fest.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Harbor Point":MAILTO:info@beatty.co END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T133000 DTSTAMP:20251229T200928Z CREATED:20251229T200928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T200928Z UID:10007256-1767528000-1769866200@www.armedforcesdirectory.org SUMMARY:Mug Building Workshop DESCRIPTION:March 18\, 2026 | 6:00 PM | 8:30 PMGuilford Hall Brewery1611 Guilford AvenueBaltimore\, MD 21202\n \n \n \n \n Profs and Pints Baltimore presents: “Forensic Flaws\,” a critical look at how criminal investigations can go wrong\, with Dr. Jeff Kukucka\, professor of psychology at Towson University and consultant to crime labs\, law offices\, and government agencies. \n[Doors open at 5. The talk starts at 6:30. The room is open seating.] \nAlthough forensic science often plays a crucial role in solving crimes\, it isn’t nearly as foolproof as television shows make it seem. In fact\, mistakes by forensic scientists have contributed to over 1\,000 wrongful convictions in the United States\, with the result often being that innocent people get sent to prison while the real perpetrators remain free to victimize others. \nWhy do these mistakes happen? The simple answer is that forensic scientists are humans prone to the same flaws in their thinking as the rest of us. \nGain an in-depth understanding of how this happens with Professor Jeff Kukucka\, a psychologist whose work sheds light on the human element of forensic science and seeks to optimize how crime labs function and minimize the risk of costly mistakes\, including wrongful convictions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets! URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/event/mug-building-workshop/ LOCATION:Clay Coven Pottery Studio\, 8600 Foundry Street\, Savage\, MD\, 20763\, United States CATEGORIES:Fort Meade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-29-mug-workshop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Clay Coven Pottery Studio":MAILTO:claycovenpottery@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR