Jul 25, 202548 min
In this special release episode, Just Science sat down with Stacy Sechrist, community violence researcher at RTI International, Jesse Brey, criminal justice researcher and PhD student at Temple University, and Harrod...
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Just Science
Hosted by RTI International · science · EN
About this Podcast:
Just Science is a podcast for justice professionals and anyone interested in learning more about forensic science, innovative technology, current research, and actionable strategies to improve the criminal justice system. This podcast deals with a range of issues, including human trafficking, firearms, policing, leadership in the crime lab, new technologies, sexual assault response, and broader challenges for science and public security. We cover various types of topics across RTI's Justice Practice Area. Some seasons of Just Science were developed by RTI International's Justice Practice Area through various funding sources. Please visit the individual episode to learn more about its funding.
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What is Just Science about?
Just Science is a podcast for justice professionals and anyone interested in learning more about forensic science, innovative technology, current research, and actionable strategies to improve the criminal justice system.
Who hosts Just Science?
Just Science is hosted by RTI International. The show has published 294 episodes to date.
What has Just Science covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Just the Cost of Speaking Up: Why Victims and Witnesses Stay Silent" (25 July 2025, 48 minutes), "Just Improving Sexual Assault Kit Testing Workflows" (17 April 2025, 33 minutes), and "Just Advancements in Death Investigation Practices" (20 February 2025, 39 minutes).
How often does Just Science publish?
Just Science publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 294 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Just Science?
Booking probability for Just Science is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Just Science requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Just Science's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Just Science?
The strongest fits for Just Science are Courts, Police & Public Safety and Scientific Research & Development. Just Science has a science audience.
About the host
RTI International hosts Just Science, a science podcast with 294 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Apr 17, 202533 minIn episode one of our Sexual Assault Awareness Month season, Just Science sat down with Jody West, the Forensic Science Manager for the Forensic Biology Section at the North Carolina State Crime Laboratory, and Dr...
Feb 20, 202539 minIn this special release episode, Just Science sat down with Chuck Heurich, Senior Physical Scientist with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), and Dr. Jennifer Snippen, experienced medicolegal death investigator and...
Dec 6, 202445 minIn the final episode of our Case Studies season, Just Science sat down with Ashleigh Berg, Senior Forensic Investigator for the Denton County Sheriff’s Office, to discuss a capital murder case, where a combination of a...
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Just Forensic Podiatry Supporting Investigations
Nov 29, 202435 minIn episode three of our Case Studies season, Just Science sat down with Dr. Michael Nirenberg, a clinical and forensic podiatrist and current President of the American Society of Forensic Podiatry, to discuss how...
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- Nov 22, 202440 min
In episode two of our Case Studies season, Just Science sat down with Tim Fayle, Training Capability Lead for IDEMIA Australasia and Chair of the International Association for Identification’s Latent Print Certification...
- Nov 14, 202450 min
In episode one of our Case Studies season, Just Science sat down with Anthony (Tony) Earles, Forensics/Identification Unit Supervisor at the Maui Police Department, to discuss the Maui wildfires that occurred on August...
Oct 18, 202418 minIn episode 3 of our economic empowerment season, Just Science down with Megan Lundstrom, the inaugural Director of the Polaris Project’s Resilience Fund, to discuss how flexible cash assistance can support people who...
- Oct 10, 202424 min
In episode 2 of our economic empowerment season, Just Science sat down with Lenore Shaffer of Restore NYC, Tiffany McGee of Survivor Ventures and Laura Hackney of Annie Cannons experts in the anti-trafficking field to...
- Oct 4, 202442 min
In episode 1 of our economic empowerment season, Just Science down with Carolyne Ouya, Program Manager at Futures Without Violence, to discuss core concepts in economic empowerment for human trafficking. For those who...
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Just Enhancing Grant Outcomes Through TTA
Sep 6, 202432 minIn this special release episode, Just Science sat down with Dr. Pattie Melton, Co-Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s (BJA) Forensics Training and Technical Assistance, or TTA, Program, and Paige Presler-Jur...
Aug 9, 202441 minIn the final episode of our Community-based Solutions for Substance Use Challenges season, Just Science sits down with Kristen Lee, Substance Use Program Coordinator at the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council...
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Just All Hands On DECK For Drug Endangered Youth
Aug 2, 202430 minIn episode seven of our Community-based Solutions for Substance Use Challenges season, Just Science sits down with Cristi Cain, Local Public Health Section Director at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment...
- Jul 26, 202442 min
In episode six of our Community-based Solutions for Substance Use Challenges season, Just Science sits down with Dr. Terry Kerns, Substance Abuse Law Enforcement Coordinator of the Nevada Office of the Attorney General...
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Just Navigating Reentry Using Peer Support
Jul 18, 202443 minIn episode five of our Community-based Solutions for Substance Use Challenges season, Just Science sits down with Dr. Nicole Swiderski, New Jersey Path to Recovery Grant Manager, and Jass Pelland, New Jersey Path to...
- Jul 12, 202433 min
In episode four of our Community-based Solutions for Substance Use Challenges season, Just Science sits down with Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta, Pharmacoepidemiologist and Senior Scientist in the UNC Injury Prevention Research...
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Just Wastewater Drug Surveillance In Kentucky
Jul 5, 202439 minIn episode three of our Community-based Solutions for Substance Use Challenges season, Just Science sits down with Dr. Chris Delcher, Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science and Director...
- Jun 28, 202428 min
In episode two of our Community-based Solutions for Substance Use Challenges season, Just Science sits down with Bill Barbour, Fatal Overdose Surveillance Program Manager at King County Medical Examiner’s Office, to...
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Just Improving Forensic Toxicology Testing In DC
Jun 21, 202423 minIn episode one of our Community-based Solutions for Substance Use Challenges season, Just Science sits down with Dr. Samantha Tolliver, Chief Toxicologist for the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Medical...
May 16, 202436 minIn this special release episode, Just Science sat down with Dr. Evan Marie Lowder, Associate Professor at George Mason University, Dr. Eric Grommon, Applied Criminologist and Associate Professor at Indiana University...
Recent guests
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Megan Lundstrom
Director of Research, The Avery Center
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Kristen Lee
Professor and Clinician of Behavioral Science and Leadership, Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
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Sally Wright
Program Manager, Kansas Department of Health and Environment
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Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta
Pharmacoepidemiologist, University of North Carolina Street Drug Analysis Lab and Opioid Data Lab
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