Beth Saucier Goodspeed

Beth Saucier Goodspeed is an Assistant Professor and Program Chair of Forensic Science at Lasell University's School of Health Sciences. She brings over 23 years of experience from the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory, where she supervised QA, validation, and training in criminalistics and crime scene units. Previously, she worked in forensic toxicology for the State of Vermont and held adjunct faculty positions at Bay Path University (graduate forensic science) and Roger Williams University (undergraduate forensic science).

Education

• M.S. Criminal Justice, Westfield State College
• B.S. Forensic Science, University of New Haven
• B.S. Chemistry, University of New Haven

Research Focus

Her expertise spans forensic science subdisciplines including crime scene analysis, biological evidence screening, forensic toxicology, and quality assurance protocols. She maintains active involvement in developing training frameworks for forensic practitioners.

Awards and Recognition

• Meritorious Service Award, Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists (NEAFS)

Professional Affiliations

• Member and Past President: Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists (NEAFS)
• Member: Criminalistics Section, American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS)
• Provisional Member: International Association for Bloodstain Pattern Analysts (IABPA)
• Member: American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA), Lambda Alpha Epsilon Chapter