Forensic Science Blog
Welcome to The Forensic Science Blog, the place where we document the things that have caught our attention in the world of forensic science.
The blog will also be used to alert readers to website updates, including all the guest submissions that we receive via Forensic Science Q&A and Forensic Science 2.0 For your convenience, the most recent blog posts will be featured on the headline animator below. Never Miss A Forensic Science Blog Post Subscribe to All About Forensic Science Blog by Email Mar 13, 2010, Decomposition TimelineI am a newspaper journalist attempting to assemble a graphic informational timeline for two bodies just discovered in a car. IE: what type of decomposition Permalink -- click for full blog post "Decomposition Timeline" Mar 13, 2010, Criminal Justice CareerCan you work in the criminal justice field with a criminal record Permalink -- click for full blog post "Criminal Justice Career" Mar 13, 2010, Concentric CracksWhat are concentric cracks? What is their role in determining the direction of impact of an object or glass Permalink -- click for full blog post "Concentric Cracks" Mar 12, 2010, The All About Forensic Science GuestbookMany thanks for visiting the All About Forensic Science website. Any feedback you have would be gratefully received. Whether it's just to say hello, to comment about a specific forensic... Permalink -- click for full blog post "The All About Forensic Science Guestbook" Mar 12, 2010, Forensic Engineering Information GuideAccording to the The National Academy of Forensic Engineers, forensic engineering is defined as; the application of the art and science of engineering in matters which are... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Engineering Information Guide" Mar 12, 2010, A Free & Comprehensive Guide To The World of Forensic ScienceLooking for information about forensic science? Look no further, Definitions, history, topic areas, theory and practice, careers, debates, CSI, degree and study options are all covered in detail here. Mar 12, 2010, Forensic Nurse Working ConditionsWhat are the conditions of working as a forensic nurse Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Nurse Working Conditions" Mar 8, 2010, Forensic Science TechniciansHi! I am doing a career project in English and I am doing it on Forensic Science Technicians. I was wondering if there was anybody out there in this field Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Science Technicians" Mar 8, 2010, Forensic Science UniversityI am a prospective forensic scientist and I am going to apply to a few universities in a couple of months. Could anybody please assist me with the following Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Science University" Mar 7, 2010, Asian Forensic Science Academy, Department of Legal StudiesDISTANCE AND ONLINE LEARNING: Online education lets you move ahead... without quitting your day jobs. Thousands have turned to it to improve their skills Permalink -- click for full blog post "Asian Forensic Science Academy, Department of Legal Studies" Mar 7, 2010, Forensic Science Conferences & Workshop ListingsA regularly updated list of the best world wide forensic science conferences and workshops Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Science Conferences & Workshop Listings" Mar 6, 2010, Forensic Science Universities in Germany?I'm currently finishing my last year of B.Sc in India and would like to study M.Sc in Forensics in Germany. Does anyone know of any universities in Germany Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Science Universities in Germany?" Mar 6, 2010, Forensic Career in India QuestionsWhat are the top 10 forensic colleges in India, including government colleges? What course needs to be done to become crime scene investigator? What is Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Career in India Questions" Mar 6, 2010, Forensic Toxicologist Job
(Photo Credit: Gonzales2010) Job Description The Virginia Department of Forensic Science is seeking court qualified Forensic Toxicologists to perform postmortem and human performance toxicology (DUI/DUID) at their Northern or Central regional laboratories, located in Manassas and Richmond, respectively. Responsibilities include independently performing analyses of human biofluids and tissues, developing/ validating analytical methods, interpreting results, preparing Certificates of Analysis, and interpreting and defending analyses in courts of law. Overnight travel is required and employee will provide own transportation as required. In the event a fully qualified Forensic Toxicologist candidate cannot be employed, a trainee position may be offered to the most suited candidate within a salary range of $55,568 - $70,921. Upon successful completion of training, the trainee's salary will be established within the salary range for a qualified Forensic Toxicologist. The training will take place at one of the DFS laboratories and will last approximately 12 months, dependent upon the qualifications of the selected candidate. The trainee candidate must meet the educational requirement stated in the qualifications below (a PhD). Minimum Qualifications A Ph.D. in toxicology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology or closely related scientific field (either sufficient toxicology courses or experience in forensic toxicological analyses). Applications will be considered from individuals who will receive their Ph.D. within approximately 3 months of filing their application. Before employment can be considered, verification of the degree, or confirmation from the graduate program of expected completion of the degree, is required. The selected candidate must have been awarded the degree by the start of employment. Completion of a recognized training program in forensic toxicology and a moot court (candidate will be expected to successfully demonstrate proficiency in testifying in a courtroom as an expert witness); experience in the performance of toxicology laboratory procedures utilizing analytical instrumentation; effective oral and written communication skills; a valid driver's license and/or other means of reliable transportation. Click Here For Full Details And/Or To Apply For This Posting. Mar 6, 2010, Forensic Information TechnologyI am planning to do a Master of Forensic Information Technology at Aukland university in New Zealand and I just want to know the scope of this area regarding Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Information Technology" Mar 5, 2010, Becoming A CoronerWhat classes (math, history, english, science, etc) should I take to become a coroner Permalink -- click for full blog post "Becoming A Coroner" Mar 5, 2010, Forensic Science Training in IndiaIFO Forensic Standards and Research Pvt Ltd are now tied up with Labs to provide Forensic Training/Internships/Projects. We are proud to present the following Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Science Training in India" Mar 4, 2010, Forensic Odontolody ToolsDoes anybody know where I can find information and details on forensic odontology research tools Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Odontolody Tools" Mar 2, 2010, Free Online Forensics TrainingThe National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC) has produced a great selection of online forensics training programs, many of which are made freely available thanks to grant assistance from... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Free Online Forensics Training" Mar 2, 2010, Forensic Science Book of The MonthWelcome to the forensic science book of the month page. Whether you are new to forensic science, currently studying the topic, or consider yourself an expert... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Science Book of The Month" Mar 1, 2010, Online Forensic Science Degree DirectoryWelcome to the The Online Forensic Science Degree Directory. The aim of this page is to help anybody looking for information relating to an online forensic science degree program. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Online Forensic Science Degree Directory" Mar 1, 2010, Forensic Science Degree Programs & Course DirectoryThe aim of this page is to help anybody looking for information relating to a forensic science degree programs, forensic science schools, forensic science college courses etc Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Science Degree Programs & Course Directory" Mar 1, 2010, Forensic WagesWhat is the average wage for the following forensic professions? Forensic Photography Forensic Crime Scene Investigator Forensic Nursing Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Wages" Mar 1, 2010, Forensic Psychology Programs (USA)Welcome to the USA Forensic Psychology Degree Directory. For each University or college featured below, details of the forensic psychology programs on offer will be provided, along a direct link to... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Psychology Programs (USA)" Feb 27, 2010, Crime Scene ShootingAt a crime scene, one man was shot in forehead and died instantly, another man was shot in the stomach and found dead at the scene. How do you know who Permalink -- click for full blog post "Crime Scene Shooting" Feb 26, 2010, Forensic Anthropologist QuestionsI am doing a project for school and was wondering if there is a forensic anthropologist out there who would be able to talk to me and answer a few questions Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Anthropologist Questions" Feb 24, 2010, Forensic Anthropology UniversityI was wondering what schools offer forensic anthropology degrees and what sort of employment opportunities there are Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Anthropology University" Feb 24, 2010, Forensic Art Information GuideAccording to renowned forensic artist Karen Taylor "forensic art is any art that aids in the identification, apprehension, or conviction of criminal offenders, or that aids in the location of... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Art Information Guide" Feb 24, 2010, Blood ToxicologyI'm a writer who's penned a crime scenario and would like to know: If a victim injected himself with a paralytic agent with a short half life, such as Permalink -- click for full blog post "Blood Toxicology" Feb 24, 2010, Forensic Anthropologist SalaryHow much does a forensic anthropologist make annually Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Anthropologist Salary" Feb 22, 2010, Forensic DNA Information GuideAnybody looking for information about forensic DNA will come across a number of related terms e.g. genetic fingerprinting, DNA testing, DNA typing, DNA profiling etc. The important thing to note... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic DNA Information Guide" Feb 22, 2010, Forensic DNA Evidence Backlog Information PageForensic DNA Evidence Backlog Information: The definition of a “backlog” varies. There is no industrywide agreement on what a backlogged forensic case is. The National Institute of Justice defines... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic DNA Evidence Backlog Information Page" Feb 22, 2010, The Body Farm Tennessee: FBI Recovery of Human Remains CourseThe Body Farm Tennessee: The FBI Recovery of Human Remains course is an annual week-long field study for 40 special agents and professionals who are Evidence Response Team members in field offices... Feb 22, 2010, Science Pictures: A Collection of Quality Free Images.Welcome to the science pictures page. The aim of this page is to create a depository of quality pictures that can be freely used in science projects, presentations, lectures etc. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Science Pictures: A Collection of Quality Free Images." Feb 22, 2010, Vintage Science Pictures: A Collection of Free Quality Vintage Science PicturesWelcome to the vintage science pictures page. Please feel free to download and use any of the vintage science pictures featured below in your science projects, presentations, lectures, teaching... Feb 22, 2010, Forensic Science Work PlacementI am interested in applying to study forensic science and crime scene investigation at university and was wondering if there was any way of gaining a work Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Science Work Placement" Feb 21, 2010, Courses For A Forensic Science MajorI'm a junior in high school who needs to pick my senior level courses. Since I have a choice of several science classes, I was wondering which would be Permalink -- click for full blog post "Courses For A Forensic Science Major" Feb 21, 2010, Computer Forensics QuestionI am interested in computer forensics and I was wondering what kinds of technology courses I would have to take in high school in order to prepare me for Permalink -- click for full blog post "Computer Forensics Question" Feb 19, 2010, Forensic TalkI am looking for somebody based in the UK who is prepared to talk to The North London University of the third age (U3A) about Forensic Science The U3A Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Talk" Feb 19, 2010, Fingerprint ScienceI want to know if there is a method to determine whether a fingerprint in a document was put there before or after death Permalink -- click for full blog post "Fingerprint Science" Feb 18, 2010, Trace Evidence AnalysisWhat are some of the major skill requirements involved in undertaking trace evidence analysis Permalink -- click for full blog post "Trace Evidence Analysis" Feb 18, 2010, Studying Forensic Science in South AfricaGood day. Could anybody be so kind as to advise on where in South Africa, Cape Town one could study forensic science? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Studying Forensic Science in South Africa" Feb 18, 2010, Forensic Science InternshipHi, I'm currently getting my masters in Forensic Science at Pace University. I was wondering if there were any summer internships located in North Carolina Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Science Internship" Feb 18, 2010, Crime Scene Processing ResearchI am gathering research for my master's thesis and was wondering if anyone could assist me. I am comparing how crime scenes in the United States are processed Permalink -- click for full blog post "Crime Scene Processing Research" Feb 18, 2010, Forensic Anthropologist Annual SalaryHow much is the usual annual salary for a forensic anthropologist? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Anthropologist Annual Salary" Feb 18, 2010, Forensic Trace EvidenceWhy do different metal salts have different colors Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Trace Evidence" Feb 18, 2010, Forensic Pathologist EducationWhat kind of education does a forensic pathologist need Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Pathologist Education" Feb 16, 2010, Blood Collection from a Dead SubjectI am writing paper where I have to compare and contrast proper blood collection tachniques for a living and dead subject for my biological evidence class. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Blood Collection from a Dead Subject" Feb 16, 2010, Testing Cremated Remains for PoisonI am looking for information on testing human cremated remains for poison Permalink -- click for full blog post "Testing Cremated Remains for Poison" Feb 16, 2010, Forensic Odontology CareerMy name is kelly and I'm looking into the career field of forensic odontology. On Google it says odontologists work as dentists and with the government Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Odontology Career"
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