The Marshall University Forensic Science Graduate Program will host its Forensic Science Research Day to showcase research conducted by graduate students during internships from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, May 2 at the MU Forensic Science Center. The event is open to the public.
Last summer, the forensic science graduate students worked in crime laboratories across the country on research projects involving DNA analysis, firearms and toolmarks, latent prints, digital forensics, forensic chemistry and crime scene investigation.
The Forensic Science Center provides students with a unique environment for education and training in preparation for internships because it houses the nationally recognized and FEPAC-accredited Forensic Science Graduate Program, accredited DNA laboratories as well as working forensic chemistry, forensic microscopy and digital forensic laboratories. Students receive hands-on training prior to working in the crime labs.
Poster reviewers include individuals from various crime labs in the local area.
The media is welcome to cover the event. Reporters should call Mary Thomasson at the Marshall University Forensic Science Center (304) 691-8961 to set up interviews, preferably earlier in the morning.
WHO: Forensic Science Graduate Program
WHAT: Marshall University Forensic Science Graduate Program Research Day
Student Poster Presentations
WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon Friday, May 2
WHERE: Marshall University Forensic Science Center
