Forensic Science Program

Meet Our Students

The Forensic Science Program is fortunate to have exceptional students conducting award-winning, publishable-quality research across all areas of forensic science. Our students learn by doing. They engage in hands-on training that teaches the practices used in modern forensics and make them leaders within the field. 

Meet our Students

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Veronica’s research focuses on the identification of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), often associated with odor, that are produced by microorganisms involved in decomposition.

“Overall, my biggest motivator is, when I do start my career, to be as prepared as possible so that I better society by determining the truth when it comes to legal issues.”

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