It is a fascinating time in the history of forensic entomology. A number of entirely independent factors acting simultaneously conspire to revolutionize this applied field of entomology. The way the courts see and accept scientific evidence now begins to resemble the process of vetting a scientific paper through the publication process. Popularization of forensic investigation in entertainment attracts and incites the imagination and interest of new and gifted students in the field. A renewed focus on basic science will shortly provide a badly needed infusion of new knowledge and methods into the field. There now exists a growing realization of the enormous contribution that research in forensic entomology can provide to the basic sciences of ecology, physiology and genomics. A return to old and well established biological concepts begins to provide a much needed firm foundation for developing research programs in this field. Thus, as forensic entomologists, we occupy a nexus of powerful forces that shall shape the future of forensic entomology. This dynamic process and the concomitant evolution of forensic entomology shall be fascinating to observe. But more importantly, forensic entomology now becomes an immensely satisfying target for contributions in basic science. There is much room for optimism about the future of forensic entomology.