Chico Forensic Conference

03/09/2026

THANK YOU!!

The Chico Forensic Conference is so grateful to everyone who shared and donated during Giving Day this year!

The page is still accepting donations for the next few days if anyone missed out on Giving Day and still wants to send us some support! 😉❤️

https://givingday.csuchico.edu/campaigns/chico-forensic-conference

03/04/2026

Happy Giving Day to you all!!

Today is March 4th, 2026, and with that Giving Day has finally arrived!
If you would like to make a donation towards the Chico Forensic Conference, the link is below as well as in our bio! Using the link to the CSU Chico Giving Day page will also give you an overview of all the causes being supported by Giving Day this year, including the CFC, other Anthropology pages, and more! Feel free to check them all out

03/02/2026

Giving Day is less than a week away now! Hope you're excited!!

As a reminder, Giving Day is on March 4th this year, and donations are accepted up to that date, day-of, and for a brief while after for any late comers. 😉
These donations help us make the CFC a free event, and keep it open to the public for anyone who wants to learn about forensic science and forensic anthropology. They also help us to support our amazing speakers who take the time out of their busy schedules to attend the conference and present! ❤️

Thank you all for interacting, donating, and sharing, we hope to make this year’s Chico Forensic Conference one for the books!

11/19/2025

Thank you for supporting and attending the 22nd Annual Chico Forensic Conference!

Having reached 32 U.S. States and 32 Countries over Zoom, and having presented to a conference room full of people live at Chico State, we were honored to see such enthusiasm to learn from some of the top minds in the field of forensic anthropology.

Thank you to Drs. Spiros, Rainwater, Steadman, and Bolhofner for your interesting and enlightening presentations. We learned so much, and enjoyed hosting you at Chico State.

Please stay tuned for images of the 22nd Annual CFC! We hope to see you again next year!

11/18/2025

11/15/2025

Hello all! Zoom links to today's Chico Forensic Conference will be sent out soon, starting around 8am (Pacific Standard Time). Please check your spam folders too, in the case that our message is routed to that part of your email.

Emails will be sent around 8am, and the conference will begin at 9am (PST).

If you have any questions, the Organizers will be checking the CFC email account periodically, as well as the messages through Instagram and Facebook.

Thank you for your patience and excitement! Today is sure to be a great day!

11/13/2025

Forensic Anthropology at Chico State enters a new era! Chico State is breaking ground on the new Human Identification Laboratory (HIL), a cutting-edge facility that will expand the abilities to serve communities across California and beyond.

The HIL is California’s only full-time forensic anthropology lab and the largest west of Texas. Its dedicated team has helped recover and identify victims of disasters like the 2018 Camp Fire and the Maui and Los Angeles wildfires, working alongside partners such as Cal OES, the Department of Defense, and the FBI.

The new 28,600-square-foot building will expand lab space, triple refrigeration capacity, and include advanced DNA and isotope labs. It’s designed to give Chico State students more opportunities to learn, research, and serve communities in need.

Join us for the groundbreaking celebration!
Friday, November 14 at 11 a.m.
West Second and Cedar streets, Chico State campus

“This facility strengthens our ability to respond in times of need and fosters collaboration, research, and outreach that benefit our community and state,” said HIL Director Ashley Kendell.

Read more on Chico State Today: https://today.csuchico.edu/chico-state-to-break-ground-on-new-human-identification-laboratory/

11/12/2025

Exciting things are happening! 🤩

11/12/2025

The deadline to register for the Chico Forensic Conference is this Friday, November 14th at 9pm PST.

Please register prior to this deadline if you would like to attend online. Online attendees who have registered by the deadline will receive a Zoom link in their email the morning of the conference (Nov 15th).

In-person registration will be available on the day of the event if you decide to drop by.

Registration is FREE, so don't be shy! We have an amazing lineup of speakers, and we are very excited to learn from them at the 22nd Annual CFC.

11/11/2025

Don’t forget! Get Raising Cane’s today in Chico between 2-10pm to support the conference!🍴

Make sure to mention us, use the code below, or show the flyer at checkout!

We hope to see you there! 😁

11/11/2025

Are you ready? The Chico Forensic Conference is this weekend!

Swipe to find Saturday's schedule, featuring the topics presented by Drs. Spiros, Rainwater, Steadman, and Bolhofner.

Our conference is FREE to attend online and in-person on Saturday, November 15th. Don't forget to register by Friday, November 14th at 9pm PST. We can't wait to see everyone on Saturday!