Genevieve Carlton holds a Ph.D. in history from Northwestern University and earned tenure at the University of Louisville. Drawing on over 15 years of experience in higher education, Genevieve ...

Two reasons people are attracted to the field of forensic science are to help solve crimes and to see justice served. Forensic scientists collect evidence from crime scenes and analyze that evidence ...

Popular television shows like CSI and NCIS have led to a growing awareness and interest in forensic science. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the need for forensic scientists is on the ...

Crime scene investigators may use tweezers, black lights, and specialized kits to identify and collect evidence. In addition to processing crime scenes, they may also attend autopsies. Applicants for ...

FIU’s Global Forensic and Justice Center does not resemble the dimly lit laboratories typically portrayed on crime shows, nor does that style of melodrama pervade its halls. Instead, the center aims ...

YOU need more than a strong stomach and attention to detail to succeed in forensics: scientists on this career path face seriously stiff competition. With the advice of a few insiders, though, ...

Cedric Neumann has witnessed first-hand his field's scientific coming of age. “When I started my undergraduate degree, nobody wanted to work in forensic science; there was only a handful of programmes ...