title: Dr. Walter McCrone's contributions to microscopy workshops and the certification of criminalists.
abstract: Walter McCrone was not only a remarkable forensic microscopist, but also a skilled grants man and devoted scientific professional. This article briefly recounts his activities in the 1970s and 80s where he played a major role in securing grant funds to sponsor microscopy training around the country, and in using his considerable professional influence to advance the cause of certification.
authors.affiliation: Department of Criminal Justice, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60607, USA.
authors.forename: Joseph L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Peterson
mesh_terms: D002568:Certification / Q000266:history*; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000193:education / Q000266:history* / Q000592:standards; D049673:History, 20th Century; D008853:Microscopy / Q000266:history*; D014481:United States