1. What’s a Forensic Scientist? by Denise, Ginger, and Chris

2. What kinds of work do they do?  Perform complex lab analysis on physical evidence, devises analytical approaches to casework that may include research and/or generating or modifying methods, interprets analytical results, prepares written reports, and testifies as an expert witness in courts of law. http://www.jyi.org/articletools/print.php?id= 387 http://www.jyi.org/articletools/print.php?id= 387 http://www.jyi.org/articletools/print.php?id= 387 http://www.jyi.org/articletools/print.php?id= 387 Source: State of Oregon, Jobs page http://egov.oregon.gov/osp/jobs/lesp0701.shtml http://egov.oregon.gov/osp/jobs/lesp0701.shtml

3. How much money do they make? http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Forensic_Science _Technician/Salary/by_Degree

4. Some Career choices for Forensic Science:  Criminalists  Engineering sciences  Lab and field investigation  Computer Investigation  Research Specialist  Jurisprudence  Odontology  Pathology/Biology  Physical Anthropology  Psychology and Behavioral Science  Document Examiner  Toxicology  Trace Elemental Analysis  DNA Analysis  Forensic Anthropology  Eyewitness Identification and Recall, Testimony in Children  Financial Forensics  AND MANY MORE

5. What courses in high school will prepare students for a career in Forensic Science?  Science courses such as biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology.  Good speaking skills are required— take public speaking, join the drama club, toastmasters, the debate team  The ability to write an understandable scientific report is a must – develop effective writing skills!  Any courses that may relate to the specific Forensic Science field of interest. http://aafs.org/default.asp?section_id=resources&page_id=choosing_a_career# Bookmark3

6. Where can I receive training to become a Forensic Scientist?  University of North Texas offers a BS in Chemistry/Biology with a concentration in Forensic Science.  Texas State offers a BS with concentration in Forensic Anthropology  Florida International University has a renowned program in Forensic Science. They offer a Masters in Forensic Science with a multitude of specialties.

7. Professional organizations and accreditation for Forensic Science  American Board of Forensic Anthropology  American Academy of Forensic Sciences  American Board of Criminalistics  American Society of Crime Lab Directors  Mid-West Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology Association (BARFA)  Mountain, Desert, and Coastal Forensic Anthropologists  American College of Forensic Examiners Institute