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Forensic SCIENTIST

Carmella Foster

Introduction

Carmella Foster Senior Propel Andrew Street Major: Biology
"I recommend getting an undergraduate degree in one of the natural sciences (Biology, microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, etc.). Earn the degree that is most suited to the field of forensic science in which you are interested".
George Schiro Forensic Scientist

Agenda

· University Comparison

· Certifications

· Skills

· Salary

· Day-to-day Schedule

· Advancements

· Networking

· Purpose

01

University Comparison

THE Ohio State University

Attendance Breakdown:
  • Tuition and Fees: $40,022
  • Housing and Meal Plan: $14,738
  • Student Insurance: $2,740
  • Books and Supplies: $1,030
  • Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: $2,334
  • Transportation: $1,404
  • Federal Student Loan Fee: $40
Total Cost of Attendance for 1 year: $59,568

West Virginia University

Attendance Breakdown:
  • Tuition and Fees: $30,120
  • Housing: $8,490
  • Meal Plan: $6,092
  • Student Insurance: $2,740
  • Books and Supplies: $950
  • Non Billable Items: $4,002
Total Cost of Attendance for 1 year: $52,394

FAFSA Comparison

Ohio State University
West Virginia University

$7,395 $1,000 $12,793 $4,000 $3,500 $2,000 $30,688

  • Federal Pell Grant:
  • Federal SEOG:
  • Uni Grant/Scholarship:
OPTIONAL:
  • Work Study:
  • Federal Subsidized Loan:
  • Federal Unsubsidized Loan:
TOTAL AID:

$7,395 $1,500 $14,000 $3,000 $3,500 $2,000 $31,395

02

Certifications

What is the ABC?

To raise the level of competence in Forensic Science through peer-based certification and promotion of professional development. The ABC is dedicated to the highest standards and programs for scientists involved in the administration of justice

Certifications from the ABC:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Drug Chemistry
  • Fire Debris Analysis
  • Trace Evidence

Levels of certifications:

Affiliate: Not certified; individuals are certification eligible upon filing for an ABC Request for Promotion from Affiliate to diplomate and having it approved by the Credentials Committee
Fellow: Must meet all the requirements for a diplomate and successfully complete the Comprehensive Criminalistics Examination.
Diplomate: Must possess a bachelor’s degree in a natural science or related field and at least two years of full-time experience.

What is the IAI?

As a professional forensic association IAI represents a knowledgeable and experienced membership that is assembled to educate, share, critique, and publish methods, techniques and research in the physical forensic science disciplines.

Certifications from the IAI:

  • Bloodstain Pattern Analyst
  • Footwear
  • Forensic Art
  • Forensic Photography
  • Forensic Video
  • Latent Print
  • Tenprint Fingerprint

03

Skills

Skills

Technical:
Soft:
  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication
  • Problem-Solving.
  • Analytical
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Details
  • Proficiency in Related Areas
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Salary

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Day to day schedule

Typical Day vs Typical Month

  • Collect evidence from crime scenes, and store evidence to preserve integrity.
  • Visit morgues, examine multiple crimescenes.
  • Operate/maintain lab equipment.
  • Review forensic reports.
  • Keep record and report findings and investigate methods, and techniques.
  • Use photographs, and/or videos to document evidence.
  • Use chemicals to examine fingerprints.
  • Interpret findings/test results.
  • Examine physical evidence.

06

Advancement

Job Advancement:

  • Teaching
- Ph.D in Natural Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry)- Forensic Science or Forensic Investigation.

Job Advancement:

1. Local

  • Police/Sherif Department
  • County Medical Examiner's Office
  • Crime Laboratory
  • District Attorney's Office
  • Public Safety Department

Job Advancement:

2. State

  • State Police
  • State Bureau of Investigation (SBI)
  • State Department of Public Safety
  • State Attorney General's Office
  • State Department of Justic
  • State Medical Examiner's Office
  • State Forensic Laboratory

Job Advancement:

3. Government

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
  • Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)
  • United States Secret Service
  • Department of Defense (DoD)
  • Local/State Law Enforcement Agencies

Possible Advancement Benefits:

  • Paid time off
  • Sick time
  • Health/Life insurance
  • 401K matches

07

Networking

The American Academy of Forensic Sciences hosts various conferences, meetings, and virtual educational events year-round in addition to our cutting-edge annual conference which has welcomed thousands of attendees since its establishment in 1948
  • AIBS Communications Boot Camp for Scientists
  • Writing for Impact and Influence

American Institute of Biological Sciences hosts workshops for current sciences, and students working for their degree in science have more hands-on practice with things like writing case papers or learning how to work collectively with other scientists on a case

The National Center on Forensics is a multi-organizational effort funded by the National Institute of Justice that focuses on increasing the forensic workforce and increasing scientific knowledge resources for the legal system.

The National Center on Forensics Provides forensic science and legal training to prosecutors, judges, and law enforcement. This includes live and on-demand, recorded training.

08

Purpose

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