Udashen thinks the term “junk science”—usually reserved for forensic procedures used by law enforcement—is misleading when it comes to Candy’s case. “A defendant has a constitutional ...

Forensic science technician is a blanket name for a number of professionals who might work in the auspices of forensic science. Crime scene investigators, who gather and document evidence at a ...

It’s been decades since the intersection of forensic science and criminal justice first became a pop culture phenomenon, popularized by countless TV shows, movies and books. But the public’s ...

Forensic science plays an important role in solving crimes. Professionals in the field use physics, chemistry, biology, computer science and engineering to analyze evidence that can be used to ...

This year, the museum opened “Forensic Science on Trial,” a temporary exhibition that explores how people influence the way forensic science is used in the pursuit of justice. The exhibition ...

The popularity of true crime entertainment is on the rise, and with it, interest in forensic science careers. However, the reality of this field may be different from what you see on screen ...

The UAB Master of Science in Forensic Science program is one of fewer than 30 Master of Science in Forensic Science programs in the U.S. accredited by FEPAC, the Forensic Science Education Programs ...

Any scientific process used as part of a criminal investigation is considered forensic science, and many of the methods involved are visual, meaning they rely on the interpretation and expertise ...