Presentations Schedule

Following is the schedule for speaker presentations at Inter/Micro 2022. Click on the title to read an abstract or view; Presenting Authors: Tuesday, Sept. 20 and Presenting Authors: Wednesday, Sept. 21 will be held in the McCrone Lecture Room. Schedule, dates, and times are subject to change. Please check back for updates.

Tuesday, Sept. 20

MORNING SESSION, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Chair: Sebastian Sparenga — McCrone Research Institute

Microtomy of Pigmented Fibers: Making the Right Cut
Ethan Groves (presenting author), Kelly Brinsko Beckert, Otyllia Abraham, Christopher S. Palenik — Microtrace LLC

The Application of Electron Backscatter Diffraction to Forensic Evidence Traces
Tiffany Millett and Thomas A. Kubic (presenting author) — John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the Graduate Center, CUNY

Some Thoughts and Observations on Inscriptions Encountered in Antiquarian Books on Microscopy and Microchemistry
Skip Palenik — Microtrace LLC

Morning Break, sponsored by Millette Technical Consulting

What Colors Do You Have for Your Michel-Lévy Chart?
Andrew A. “Tony” Havics — pH2, LLC

Forensic Microscopy of Pigmented Fibers
Kelly Brinsko Beckert (presenting author), Otyllia Abraham, Ethan Groves, Christopher S. Palenik — Microtrace LLC

Adapting to the Times: A Look at Online Microscopy Course Instruction
Sebastian Sparenga — McCrone Research Institute

Taquero Taco Lunch 12:00 – 1:30 p.m., sponsored by TAKA International Agency, Inc.

AFTERNOON SESSION, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Chair: Kevin Brady — Tredegar Surface Protection LLC

Applications of Microanalysis to Identifying and Sourcing Particle Contaminants: Particle Identification in an IV Bag
Katie M. White (presenting author) and Skip Palenik — Microtrace LLC

A Comparative Study on the Background Presence of Glass and Paint in Various Populations and Seasons in the U.S.
Andra Lewis¹ (presenting author), Lauryn Alexander², Patrick Buzzini¹, and Tatiana Trejos² — ¹Department of Forensic Science, Sam Houston State University, ²Department of Forensic and Investigative Sciences, West Virginia University

Beyond what the Eye Can See: Application of Long-Exposure Fluorescence Imaging to the Characterization of Pigmented Fibers
Otyllia Abraham (presenting author), Kelly Brinsko Beckert, Ethan Groves, Christopher S. Palenik — Microtrace LLC

Afternoon Break, sponsored by pH2, LLC

A New Method for Enhanced Fluorescence Detection and Discrimination
Charles Mazel — NIGHTSEA

Reflected Light and Scanning Electron Microscopy Applications to a Writing Sequence: A Case Study
Patricia Fisher and Joseph G. Barabe¹ (presenting author) — ¹Barabe & Associates LLC

Scanning White Light Interferometry: Creating a More Complete Picture
Kevin Brady — Tredegar Surface Protection LLC

Wednesday, Sept. 22

MORNING SESSION, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Chair: Meggan King Dempsey — McCrone Research Institute

Characterization of a Pink Discoloration from an Unusual Source
Brendan Nytes — Microtrace LLC

Environmental Factors Affecting Rapid Shear in Fibers from the Passage of a Bullet
Pete Diaczuk (presenting author), Laura Molina, and John A. Reffner — John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY

Image Only: Analysis When Sampling is Not Possible
Christopher S. Palenik — Microtrace LLC

Morning Break, sponsored by Cargille Labs

The Use of Microscopy and Spectroscopical Techniques in the Differentiation of Darkly Colored Automotive Carpet Fibers
Andra Lewis (presenting author), Geraldine Monjardez, and Patrick Buzzini — Department of Forensic Science, Sam Houston State University

Never Too Small: A Microscopic Physical Fit
Jason Beckert — Microtrace LLC

Development of Microscopical Methods for the Systematic Analysis of Chemically Reacted, Improvised Low Explosives and Related Residues: Project Update
Meggan King Dempsey — McCrone Research Institute

Thai Luncheon 12:00 – 1:30 p.m., sponsored by McCrone Research Institute

AFTERNOON SESSION, 1:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Chair: Andrew A. “Tony” Havics — pH2, LLC

Classification and Identification of Historical Inks
Jenna McConnell, Samantha Ottinger, Christopher S. Palenik (presenting author), and Skip Palenik — Microtrace LLC

Forensic Authentication of a Purported Jackson Pollock Painting
Nicholas Petraco Sr.

Steps to Achieve Representative and Reproducible SEM-EDS Spectra in Paints and Polymers
Jack Hietpas (presenting author), Ethan Groves, and Christopher Palenik — Microtrace LLC

Afternoon Break, sponsored by Cargille Labs

One Thread at a Time: Microscopically Weaving Torn Paintings Back Together Using Thread-by-Thread Mending Techniques
Laura Eva Hartman — Dallas Museum of Art

Secret of the Certificate
Joseph G. Barabe¹ (presenting author), Thomas Phinney, and Walter Rantanen — ¹Barabe & Associates LLC

Iterations of Calcium Sulfate by Light Microscopy
Andrew A. “Tony” Havics — pH2, LLC

Judgment Day for the Vinland Map (1973 – 2021)
Gary J. Laughlin — McCrone Research Institute