KRL Research, Capacity-Building, and Outreach in the News
Justice Talks Commentary “In Pursuit of Justice: Forensic Anthropology, Human Rights, and Humanitarian Action” Written by Dr. Kim
The Fall Line interviews the directors and some of the anthropologists of Operation UNITED
Sergeant Shannon Jones, Special Agent Leslie Larsen, Dr. Jaymelee Kim, Dr. Carolyn Isaac, and Ms. Macayla Spiros are interviewed about the joint Detroit Police Department-FBI efforts to identify John and Jane Does and solve cold cases under Operation UNITED.
Dr. Jaymelee Kim participates in american association for the advancement of science panel
Dr. Jaymelee Kim, Dr. Leah Zani, and Dr. Jennifer Burrell speak about the evolving role of anthropology in international human rights law and beyond.
Dr. Jaymelee Kim of KRL discusses human trafficking with state and local leadership
Zonta hosts a human trafficking awareness event at the University of Findlay where Dr. Kim discusses the research of KRL conducted to improve services for survivors of human trafficking. Speakers included representatives of Ohio government, forensic nurses, victim advocates in the criminal justice system, and psychologists.
Dr. Jaymelee Kim of KRL attends prestigious SAR seminar
Dr. Kim’s collaborative research team is awarded prestigious SAR Research Seminar Grant and completes the seminar, moving the Ugandan research forward. A number of collaborators stationed overseas in the Netherlands, UK, and Uganda participated via zoom due to COVID travel restrictions.
Dr. Jaymelee Kim of KRL talks about tornado research with stonecom radio
Dr. Jaymelee Kim speaks with Stonecome Radio about the ongoing disaster preparedness, response, and recovery research in Middle Tennessee after the March 2020 tornadoes.
Dr. Jaymelee Kim of KRL is interviewed for UpstreamUD Podcast
Dr. Jaymelee Kim is interviewed by Shelbe Brown and Katie Hay for the University of Dayton Brook Center. In this podcast, she discusses human rights law and her research in the US, Canada, and Uganda. To listen to the podcast, click on “Learn More.”
KRL and collaborators receive Natural Hazards Center Quick Response Grant
The KRL and collaborators at Kennesaw State University and the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, are awarded funding for research on disaster preparedness perceptions in TN.
Dr. kim of krl speaks in webinar on disasters, violence, and recovering bodies
Dr. Jaymelee Kim discusses mass violence, disaster, and human remains recovery for the Collective for Radical Death Studies.
UF alum to speak about ugandan national forensic dna fellowship
Former KRL undergraduate research assistant works with Ugandan forensic colleagues in the Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratory’s Forensic DNA Division. Ms. Baughman’s collaboration provided valuable insight into forensic capacity building in Uganda while also assisting the laboratory with their backlog of casework.
KRL Partners Receive School of advanced Research seminar grant
Dr. Kim and her collaborators on the Ugandan research project received a prestigious School of Advanced Research Seminar Grant. Drs. Hepner and Steadman applied for the grant which will be fulfilled in September 2021. This seminar will enable participants to finalize their findings and interpretations in collaboration with Ugandan team members and interested colleagues to develop a book manuscript, a dissemination plan for communities, and possible follow-on projects.
Dr. Kim Co-Facilitates National Institute of Justice Webinar
Jaymelee Kim, Hugh Tuller, co-Principle Investigator of the Ugandan research project, and Paul Emanovsky provide insight into forensic capacity-building in Uganda.
Dr. Kim Speaks about Human Trafficking in Ohio
Dr. Kim is interviewed by a local radio station to discuss what human trafficking looks like in rural Ohio.
KRL assists in bringing human trafficking awareness to findlay, ohio
KRL, as part of the Department of Justice Sciences, co-coordinated the performance of “Lily’s Wings” for the Findlay campus and greater community as part outreach efforts.
Dr. Kim’s work and that of KRL is featured in the UF Faculty Focus Magazine.