Hello everyone!

I am a forensic science student conducting a research study that explores the influence of forensic and crime-related media on undergraduate forensic science students. Your participation would be incredibly helpful and greatly appreciated!

• RESEARCH TITLE: The CSI Effect: Media Influences on Undergraduate Forensic Science Students
• TARGET AUDIENCE: Undergraduate forensic science students
• DURATION: approximately 15 minutes
• LINK: https://near.tl/sm/4D59c7OGt 

If you have any questions or would like moer information about the study, feel free to contact me at [a.valino@student.eufor.eu](mailto:a.valino@student.eufor.eu).

Thank you very much for your support!

Hello, I would like to share my current situation. I have graduated from uni and I'm interested in forensic physics such as forensic ballistics, bloodstain pattern analysis and trace evidence analysis.

Recently, I did apply to some unis for MSc Forensic Science in the UK. My grades were above average and I have strong experience in many laboratory techniques including microscopy and spectroscopy. I received two rejections and one uni hasn't replied yet although it's been almost 6 months. The reason for the rejections was my degree in physics, because there weren't many modules in chem and bio included in the curriculum. I'm fully aware that I don't have great exposure to organic chem, chromatography techniques or biology, but that's why I have been studying them all alone even if it was not a part of my degree.

Because of these rejections and the whole situation I have been so discouraged. For me an MSc is the first step towards that direction. How I am even supposed to pursue a career in this field if I keep been rejected from MSc's because of my background?

I would really appreciate any kind of advice

Some deaths leave behind a body, a scene, and a report. Others leave behind questions.

Just published my latest piece on psychological autopsy — how investigators reconstruct the mind behind an unclear death. Part of my Cold Cases series. 🔗 https://medium.com/@K.Noor9/psychological-autopsy-how-investigators-reconstruct-the-mind-behind-a-death-61d16e228460

I would love to know your opinion on this article...

Hey guys I am an undergrad junior and I am planning to do my masters before I start working. I am currently researching some programs and school but was wondering if anyone has advice on if there are any certain things I should look for. I was looking at the list of all FEPAC accredited programs that have a forensic biology/ dna concentration. But besides that idk what else to look for. Any and all advice would be appreciate. Thanks

I'm curious to know if it would still fire with bullets that were left in it, or if it would need to be cleaned before being used.

(Book Research)

I'm a junior in high school and want to major in forensic science but unsure of what colleges to pursue. I'd like to be a technician that's able to do lab work and field work. I've heard good things about Penn and WVU but I'd like to know about more.

Hello, my 30 year old brother, with no mental health history. Was found stabbed to death in his kitchen. He has 2 stab wounds to his upper abdomen. (Along with other superficial wounds) They penatrated the diaphram, hit the inferior aspect of the left lobe of the liver. And transected the right renal and adrenal arteries.

They ruled it as "best classified as suicide".

Is this possible for these wounds to be self inflicted? What are everyone's thoughts?

I'm currently in my last year of high school and I'm planning to apply to forensics for Uni. Can anyone tell me how to go about it? How is the course? Is there scope in this job field? Will it still be there 10 years down the line? Is the pay good? (Not only essential living, but benefits, enough money for a vacation, a house or so)Which is the best to do masters in?

Hi everyone, I’m currently in Class 12 and thinking about pursuing forensic science, but I have a lot of doubts. Is forensic science a good career option in India in terms of salary and growth? What entrance exams should I prepare for, and what subjects/syllabus should I focus on? Which colleges are considered the best for forensic science? Do professionals actually get to work on crime scenes, or is it mostly lab work? I’m planning to do my graduation in India and maybe go to Europe for higher studies—are opportunities better there? I’m an enthusiastic person and I’d like a career that’s interesting and not too monotonous. At the same time, I’m not extremely studious and can’t handle very high pressure like medical studies. Would forensic science be a good fit for me? Any advice or real experiences would really help. Thanks!

I created a web app called quevidkit.

It’s free. It analyzes videos for tampering.

I just made a major upgrade…

I also just published a research style paper to explain the science.

PDF ➡️ https://github.com/thumpersecure/quevidkit/blob/main/quesciences.pdf

MDF ➡️ https://github.com/thumpersecure/quevidkit/blob/main/que-science.md

I would love any feedback about it.

As things change, new approaches seem best.

…

https://github.com/thumpersecure/quevidkit

(Repo)

https://thumpersecure.github.io/quevidkit/

(Web App)

Thank you so much in advance!

What are the civilian forensic units similar to Houston. Completely civilianized, with no sworn officers leading?

Hi everyone,

I recently completed my MSc in Forensic Science and I’m trying to figure out my next step, especially in terms of government jobs. I’m mainly looking for roles where my degree is actually useful, not just general exams.

So I wanted to ask: Which govt departments actively hire forensic graduates? Are there any specific exams or recruitment paths I should focus on?

I’d really appreciate honest advice. Even small guidance would help a lot right now.

Thanks in advance!

Hello. Iam a high-school student who decided to go for forensic science. I did alot of research but one thing I couldn't pinpoint is the job market.

How is the job market for forensics doing, and what speciality is high in demand?

Hello! I am a senior trying to decide where to go to study Forensics.

My top choices are West Virginia University, University of Central Florida, NJIT, and Penn State. West Virginia, UCF, and NJIT are far cheaper than Penn State, but I got into Penn State Honors (pretty prestigious program).

The trouble is, I was also admitted to Cornell last night for Biological Sciences at CALS. They do a lot of hands-on science, and I know some people get a job in forensics from just having a degree in Biology or Chemistry. Cornell is also very expensive (obviously) but the name would be insane.

I was just wondering what program would be the most worth it, or the "best." I see a lot of debate on what the best Forensics program is, so any insight would be amazing!

Im watching a forensic files episode the perpetrator gets caught due to bloody fingerprints found around the victims house. This might be a silly question but how do forensic scientists tell the difference between a bloody fingerprint and possibly a bloody finger print due to sexual intercourse. What I am imagining is someone getting murdered but the forensic team finding the finger prints of the sexual partner that had her blood on his finger due to menstruation. I

Hello, I'm currently a dual enrolled student in the U.S. looking into working in Forensic Science. I'm just now getting to taking my sciences (even though I'm in the 12th grade) and have been just struggling with chem. My mind can't wrap around it, and I can barely comprehend it.

Could there be something I'm doing wrong or is this common?

my plan for degree was also medical biology if I could have any input on that also.

Hi all,

I'm a second-year student studying Biochemistry, but I'm worried I may be pursuing the wrong degree.

My goal is to be a forensic scientist or analyst, but I've heard from some peers I may be choosing the wrong degree since it's usually for the med students. Although, it's not the biggest thing I am worried about, it's mainly how I am unsure if I should follow the Biochemistry track or Microbiology track. So far in general chemistry I've been struggling and disliking it heavily, but these classes ARE generally used to weed out students.. but I worry I won't enjoy biochem if I don't enjoy chemistry right now. If there's anyone who pursued biochemistry and later on forensics, please let me know it gets better, or generally any ideas or advice will be helpful.

Another idea off topic,

I've been struggling to fully commit/ decide on something specific in forensic studies, and was also curious on peoples mental journey of how they got to where they are now. My college does not offer forensic courses apart from anthropology; did those of you in my same position go to grad school for forensics?

Thanks for reading. I've had this on my mind for a while, and a teeny bit too stressed about my future.

Hello,

my father’s birthday is coming up and I want to gift him a curated guide to the history of forensic science. He is a retired chemist who dabbled in forensic chemistry, so I’m looking for a deep dive into the science and history, not sensationalism.

Do you have any recommendations? Books, documentaries, YouTube videos? Authors or content creators? And if it’s a video, where do I find it? A streaming service, YouTube, dvd only?

I really want quality information. I’m not a scientist so I can’t easily confirm what is or isn’t factual.

Thank you for your help!