This forensic science-based course will cover the science behind various fields in forensic science. We will take a ‘behind the scenes’ look at how accurate your favourite crime scene T.V. shows really are by showing you how evidence is analysed in forensic cases. This introductory workshop will cover forensic science principles in a manner that is understandable by students with a very limited forensic or science background. Each topic and technique will be paired with a fun interactive activity tied to a forensic case. It will be up to students to analyse the evidence and use results to ‘solve’ the case.
About the Speaker
Sumiko Polacco is sessional faculty and teaching support staff for Trent University’s Department of Forensic Science. She is a graduate of Trent University’s undergraduate Forensic Science program, and Environmental and Life Sciences Master’s program. Her graduate research focused on developing chemically reactive forensic blood substitutes. Her current research focuses on communicating forensic expert evidence in court. She also co-ordinates the Forensic Science Summer Camps, serves on the Education and Informatics Committee for the Canadian Society of Forensic Science, and is on the Board of Directors for the Peterborough Regional Science Fair.
Adrian is a teaching support staff for Trent University’s Forensic Science Department, he designs and implements labs for students to learn hands-on skills from the material they learn in class. He is a two-time alumnus of Trent University, from both the Undergraduate and Graduate programs with a background in both Biology and Forensics. His research background involves theoretical populations dynamics with algal species as models. Adrian has also been sessional faculty for the Forensic Science Department for a few courses.
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