Forensic Scientist Career Project -Jurisprudence By: Connor Dooley and Matt Thurmond

What is Forensic Science? Forensic science is the scientific method of gathering and examining information about the past which is then used in a court of law

What does a Forensic Scientist do? A forensic scientist must be able to keep detailed notes, and be accurate, methodical, detailed, and unbiased. He/she must take part in the crime scene investigation, must testify in a court of law, write a concise report stating the steps they used to make a conclusion.

How do I become a forensic scientist? You will need A bachelor's degree An advanced degree Good observation skills Good note taking and observation shills The ability to write a scientific report The ability to be unbiased Intellectual curiosity Personal integrity

What kind of evidence do I deal with? In jurisprudence, you deal with every kind of evidence that can be used in court to prove a case.

Let's talk about money Income range:$55,660- $84,980 a year($26.76 average) Depending on what field you work in could vary the pay

Playing for sides First on scene to collect evidence based on training They could also be in the lab to process direct evidence They also could be a witness (subpoena) to testify in court either for prosecution or defense, which ever side they testify for the other side gets to cross examine

Ted Bundy Estimated 30 plus murders, very little evidence so convicted of kidnapping. So he escaped, crucial evidence were bite marks and fibers in the van from girls clothes.