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Last Answer on July 21, 2022

There weren't any samples they just briefed us through. I think changing a question would be better. How is natural science used to establish forensic science?

Asked by Junz about 7 years ago

I'm sorry, but again that is way too broad a question. Most forensic science is based on biology, physics and chemistry, so it's all 'natural' science.

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Can you be multiple different types of a forensic scientist?

Asked by Molly over 7 years ago

Most people are cross-trained in more than one area. In smaller agencies people might have to wear a lot of hats.

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I just graduated with a bachelors in Forensics and I have an interview at a crime lab next week, what can I expect? Will they want to see my transcripts.

Asked by FORENSIC almost 7 years ago

I’ve never had someone ask for transcripts at an interview, and I think it would be a little unreasonable for them to expect you to have them with you without warning.It will be generally like any other interview. When they ask what experience you have in forensics be sure to mention specific tests and techniques you’ve done, like superglue, crime scene reconstruction, the AFIS system, etc.

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On a lot of TV shows, it's often said that water washed away dna evidence (ejaculate). Is it not possible for some to be left deep inside vagina? (Assuming there is ejaculate). Isn't it like taking a bath; water can't really get into vagina?

Asked by Leandra about 7 years ago

Sorry, but I really don't know. You'd have to ask a pathologist. I imagine it might depend on how long after death the person was in the water.

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Do you feel that the junk science portrayed on TV makes it more difficult for you to give successful evidence in court?

Asked by Marcel about 7 years ago

That's called the 'CSI Effect' and it can be a problem for juries to have unrealistic expectations. One instructor described it as "Juries don't know as much as they think they know, but they really do know a lot more than they used to know."

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Mrs. Black, I'm a freshmen in college and would like to know if you'd allow me to conduct an interview with yourself over email? This is for one of my classes since I am highly interested in becoming a csi.

Asked by Katerin P. almost 7 years ago

Sure, email me at lisa-black@live.com.

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I am applying for a grad. program that allows me to pursue a masters in forensic science and a PhD in Biochemistry. How would this compare to if I acquire a PhD in forensic science instead? Thank you.

Asked by Joe almost 7 years ago

I'm sorry but I have absolutely no idea. You might call the labs at which you'd like to work and ask about the positions you'd like to get, and see what they suggest. They would know a lot more than I would.

Best of luck!

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There weren't any samples they just briefed us through. I think changing a question would be better. How is natural science used to establish forensic science?

Can you be multiple different types of a forensic scientist?

So you wanna be a Forensic Scientist?

I just graduated with a bachelors in Forensics and I have an interview at a crime lab next week, what can I expect? Will they want to see my transcripts.

On a lot of TV shows, it's often said that water washed away dna evidence (ejaculate). Is it not possible for some to be left deep inside vagina? (Assuming there is ejaculate). Isn't it like taking a bath; water can't really get into vagina?

Also on Jobstr...

Do you feel that the junk science portrayed on TV makes it more difficult for you to give successful evidence in court?

Mrs. Black, I'm a freshmen in college and would like to know if you'd allow me to conduct an interview with yourself over email? This is for one of my classes since I am highly interested in becoming a csi.

I am applying for a grad. program that allows me to pursue a masters in forensic science and a PhD in Biochemistry. How would this compare to if I acquire a PhD in forensic science instead? Thank you.

Forensic Scientist

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

There weren't any samples they just briefed us through. I think changing a question would be better. How is natural science used to establish forensic science?

Can you be multiple different types of a forensic scientist?

So you wanna be a Forensic Scientist?

I just graduated with a bachelors in Forensics and I have an interview at a crime lab next week, what can I expect? Will they want to see my transcripts.

On a lot of TV shows, it's often said that water washed away dna evidence (ejaculate). Is it not possible for some to be left deep inside vagina? (Assuming there is ejaculate). Isn't it like taking a bath; water can't really get into vagina?

Also on Jobstr...

Do you feel that the junk science portrayed on TV makes it more difficult for you to give successful evidence in court?

Mrs. Black, I'm a freshmen in college and would like to know if you'd allow me to conduct an interview with yourself over email? This is for one of my classes since I am highly interested in becoming a csi.

I am applying for a grad. program that allows me to pursue a masters in forensic science and a PhD in Biochemistry. How would this compare to if I acquire a PhD in forensic science instead? Thank you.

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