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Page 1: Forensic Sciences Newsletter

Forensic Sciences Newsletter

The Center for Inter Faculty Programs

University of Windsor

2015

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In This Newsletter

Welcome Messages:

Dr. Bruce Tucker

Associate Vice-President, Academic

Acting Assistant Provost, Inter Faculty Programs

Dr. Shashi K. Jasra

Forensic Sciences Programs Chair

The Center for Inter Faculty Programs

Mentorship in Forensic Sciences

Program Requirement Sheets

Forensic Sciences Research Projects

Forensic Sciences Research Award

Forensic Sciences Placements

New Forensics Sciences Placement and Research Opportunities

Trends in Forensic Sciences (TIF-2015) Conference

Hands on Forensics (CSI-Windsor) Workshops

Forensics Outreach and Outdoor Crime scene

Forensic Sciences Media and More

Grants for Forensic Sciences

Forensic Sciences Student Achievements

Forensic Sciences Alumni

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Welcome Address by Dr. Bruce Tucker, Associate Vice-President, Academic

Welcome to the start of the thirteenth year of Forensic Science at the University of

Windsor. Here you will meet students and instructors with a passion for putting their

knowledge from a variety of disciplines to work to resolve real life problems. You will

have great opportunities to meet with professionals in the field, conduct lab

experiments, and learn about exciting employment opportunities after obtaining your

degree. We are here to help you succeed.

Have a great year.

Dr.Bruce Tucker

Associate Vice-President, Academic

Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic

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All Happy Forensic Sciences Group

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Welcome Message

Welcome to all current and potential students interested in pursuing a Forensic

Sciences degree. We are very excited with the many new developments in these,

including a new dedicated Forensic Sciences laboratory and Funding from Ontario

Ministry of Education to develop new courses in Forensic Sciences

The Forensic Sciences have started a mentorship program. We received an

overwhelming response from students to participate as mentors, and a blackboard

website created for better communication and access to uploaded resources... Monthly

meetings are organised for all the members to update and guide them on various

academic issues, and a mentorship handbook is being prepared. All the members are

working enthusiastically to make this program successful. We had a very successful

second annual conference Trends in Forensic Sciences: Windsor 2015. This

conference provided insight into the diversity of the ever-growing field of Forensic

Sciences. The conference day highlights:

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Key note addresses by Dr. Peter Frade , Director of Forensic Sciences programs

at Wayne State University in Michigan, and Mr. Steve Hubley, Forensic

Identification Officer at Chatham-Kent

An intriguing scientific session: “Under the Magnifying Lens”: a look into the

science behind the crime. A number of Forensic experts shared their professional

experiences.

Forensic students research presentations

Poster Session : Forensic Sciences Research

Forensics Hands on Workshops

www.uwindsor.ca/tifs

The Forensic programs are adding two new courses starting from Fall 2015:

Introductory Crime scene Investigation (14-557-110-91)

Crime Scene Evidence Analysis (14-57-210-91)

The Forensic Sciences programs at University of Windsor are also able to boast of

funding received from the Ontario Ministry for collaborative on-line learning. The lead

course developers, myself and Dr. Pardeep Jasra, are designing two new courses in

Advances in Human Identification and New Perspectives in Forensic Evidence analysis.

This is a great time to pursue a Forensic Sciences degree, with new career available in

Canada such as Civilian Identification Officers and Pathologist’s Assistant, in addition to

the already existing options

I am waiting eagerly to meet you all in person and continue working for the progress of

all Forensic Students.

Dr. Shashi K. Jasra

Forensic Sciences Programs Chair

The Centre for Inter Faculty

University of Windsor

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Welcome Message for Mentorship in Forensic

Sciences

Welcome to the Forensic Science mentorship program. It is an activity you won't want to

miss. First, I'll tell you a little known fact. Research shows that involvement in extra-

curricular activities greatly enhances your academic performance and your satisfaction

with the rigors of university life.

The Forensic Science Programs has always been dedicated to the proposition that

amazing changes happen when students educate other. The mentorship program offers

valuable help to mentees in navigating university life, finding opportunities for

intellectual and personal growth in the university, and making new and lifelong friends.

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Whether you hail from Windsor or from far away, the mentorship program has

something to offer. We also hope that many of our mentees will become mentors during

their upper years and develop their leadership skills as well as explore future career

opportunities.

Best wishes for a successful year.

Dr. Bruce Tucker

Associate Vice-President, Academic

Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic

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Forensic Sciences Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Forensic Science (Honours)

(40 Courses) (2015-2016)

1. Major Requirements (27 Courses) Faculty of Science:

03-55-140

Biological diversity

03-55-141

Cell biology

03-64-130

Physics for Life

Sciences1

03-64-131

Physics for Life

Sciences 2

03-59-140

General Chemistry I

03-59-141

General Chemistry II

03-59-230

Introductory Organic

Chemistry

03-59-261

Organic Chemistry

of Biomolecules

03-62-140 Differential

Calculus Or 03-62-139

Functions and Differential

Calculus

03-62-141

Integral Calculus

03-65-205

Statistics for the

Sciences

Inter-Faculty Programs:

14-57-110 Introductory

Crime scene

investigation

14-57-201

Introduction to Forensic

Sciences

14-57-210 Crime

Scene Evidence Analysis

14-57-301

Laboratory in

Forensic

Sciences

14-57-302 Expert

Witness Testimony in

Court

14-57-303

Forensic Identification

14-57-304

Insect Evidence

14-57-313

Digital Forensic

Photography

14-57-400

Theory and Practice in

Forensic Sciences

14-57-401

Practicum in Forensic

Sciences

14-57-402

Research in Forensic

Sciences

Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences:

02-48-110

Foundations of Social Life

02-48-260

Introduction to criminology

01-01-209

Ethics in the Professions

And ONE of the four from

following:

01-43-287

History of

Crime

02-48-262 Introduction to

Criminal Justice

01-34-160

Reasoning Skills

01-24-210

Speech Communication

to Information

Faculty of Law:

08-99-219 Law of Evidence in Forensics (Law)

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2. Other Requirements

(10 courses from a Specialty Stream, 6 of which must be 300 or 400 level)

Molecular Biology/Biochemistry Biology Chemistry

Other Requirements (10 courses

from a Specialty Stream, 6 of which

must be 300 or 400 level)

Required Courses

55-202 Human Anatomy

55-211 Genetics

55-213 Intro Mol. Bio

59-320 Analytical Chem

59-321 Instrum. Analysis

and 5 of:

55-204 Human Physiology I

55-210 Ecology

55-342 Immunology

55-350 Mol. Cell Bio

55-357 Animal Cells & Tissues

55-485 Nerves, Muscles & Glands

59-362 Metabolism I

59-363 Metabolism II

59-365 Protein & Nucleic Acid Chem

59-480 Bioinformatics/Genomics/Pro

59-468 DNA Science

Other Requirements (10 courses from a

Specialty Stream, 6 of which must be 300

or 400 level)

Required Courses

55-211 Genetics

55-210 Ecology

55-341 Evolution

55-359 Invertebrate Biology( 55-213 is a prerequisite)

55-325 Community Ecology

55-324 Population Ecology

and 4 of:

55-202 Human Anatomy

55-204 Human Physiology I

55-205 Human Physiology II

55-213 Intro to Mol. Bio.

55-357 Animal Cells & Tissues

55-320 Experimental Principles & Design

55-323 Animal Behaviour

55-437 Conservation Biology

55-468 Plant Ecology

48-215 Principles of Physi. Anthro

48-323 Forensic Anthropology

Other Requirements (10 courses

from a Specialty Stream, 6 of

which must be 300 or 400 level)

Required Courses

59-240 Intro Physical Chem I

59-241 Intro Physical Chem II

59-250 Intro Inorganic Chem I

59-251 Intro Inorganic Chem II

59-320 Analytical Chem

59-321 Instrum. Analysis

and 4 of:

03-59-331 Intermediate Organic Chemistry II

03-59-340 Quantum Chemistry

03-59-341Molecular Spectroscopy

03-59-365 Protein & Nucleic Acid Chem

03-59-421 Advanced Analytical Chemistry

03-59-466 Drug Design

03-59-470 Introduction to Computational Chemistry

3. Open Options (3 courses from any area of study)

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B.A. Combined Forensics Degree Requirements

Combined B.A. in Forensics

(40 Courses) (2015-2016)

Students wanting to take Criminology as a second major must apply for third year. Please see admission

requirements for Criminology combined majors.

1. Major Requirements (20 Courses) Faculty of Science:

03-55-141

Cell Biology

03-55-140

Biological Diversity

03-55-211

Genetics

03-62-130

Elements of Calculus

One of the following:

Faculty of Sciences: 03-65-205 Stats for the Sciences

OR

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences: 02-02-250 Basic Quantitative Methods in the

Social Sciences

Center for Inter-Faculty Programs:

Faculty of Arts, humanities & Social Sciences:

02-48-110

Foundations of Social Life

02-48-215

Principles of Physical

Anthropology

01-01-209

Ethics in the Professions

01-34-226

Law, Punishment and Morality or

02-43-287 History of crime

02-48-260

Introduction to criminology

02-48-323

Forens Anthropology

Faculty of Law:

08-99-219 Forensic Evidence and the Canadian Legal System (Law)

14-57-110

Introductory

Crime Scene

investigation

14-57-201

Introduction to Forensic

Science

14-57-210

Crime Scene Evidence

Analysis

14-57-302

Expert Witness

Testimony in Court

14-57-303

Forensic

Identification

14-57-304

Insect Evidence

(03-55-210 Ecology is a

prerequisite)

14-57-313

Forensic Digital

Photography

14-57-400

Theory and Practice

in Forensic Sciences

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2. Second Major and Other Requirements (20 Courses)

Second Major requirements - other subjects in Arts or Social Sciences: as prescribed by that area

of study.

Other requirements: additional options (if required) to a total of forty courses.

When a requirement in the combined Forensics program is also required as part of the course

requirements for the other combined major, another course must be selected and substituted into

the combined Forensics course requirements with the approval of the Forensic Program Chair

,Centre for Inter-Faculty Programs".

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Forensic Sciences Research Projects

Student Name

Research Project Title Research Supervisor

1.Jeremiah Boeteng

Comparing the recovery of friction ridge detail patterns with dry fire extinguisher powder to other methods on various substrates in room temperature and extreme heat

Sgt. Doug Cowper , Windsor Police Services Dr. Pardeep Jasra, University of Windsor

2.Cheryl Lawson

Non -destructive detection of gunshot residue on dark and multi coloured clothing; Co-ordinated study using different light sources and scanning electron microscopy

Mark Lancaster, OPP, Chatham Dr. Shashi Jasra, University of Windsor Dr. Pardeep Jasra. University of Windsor

3.Emerson Camisso

Methods of visualizing and analyzing latent fingerprints on mobile phone screen protectors

Sgt. Bruce Vogel, RCMP Dr. Pardeep Jasra, University of Windsor Dr. Shashi Jasra , University of Windsor

4.Taisa Racki

Effects of concentration and time of gun bluing in latent fingerprint recovery from the fired cartridges

Dr. Shashi Jasra , University of Windsor Dr. Pardeep Jasra , University of Windsor

5.Nadine Ouellette

Visualization of latent fingerprints on various types of clothing using Cyanoacrylate Fuming and silver nitrate

Dr. Shashi Jasra , University of Windsor Dr. Pardeep Jasra , University of Windsor

6.Alicia Bechard

Comparison of caffeine content in coffee and energy drinks using Thin Layer Chromatography

Dr. Shashi Jasra , University of Windsor

7.Christina Aphram

Effects of hazardous chemical injuries on the animal tissues: Combined histological and SEM study

Iain Macri, Windsor Regional Hospital Dr. Pardeep Jasra, University of Windsor

8.Rebecca LeBouthillier

Temperature’s effect on potential ovary development of forensically related Drosophila species

Dr. Sherah VanLaerhoven, University of Windsor

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Forensic Sciences Research Projects

9.Cavon Wright 10.Jaclyn Slaney

Latent fingerprint development on buried weapons and effects of soil composition on the degradation of the finger prints

Dr. Pardeep Jasra, University of Windsor

11.Carmen Skalic Sexual dimorphism of multiple skeletal remains using the Metric and Morphological Method

Dr. John Albanese , University of Windsor

12.Melissa Sands

Analysis of animal tissues using scanning electron microscopy after exposure to thermal injuries

Dr. Pardeep Jasra ,University of Windsor Dr. Shashi Jasra,, University of Windsor

13.Rakan Duqum

Study of relation of blood spatter to the type and dimension of the weapon

Dr. Pardeep Jasra, University of Windsor

14.Jackson Pegg Enhancement of casting underwater impressions

Dr. Pardeep Jasra, University of Windsor

15. Sean Murphy Evaluation of methods for the development of fingerprints in weapons kept underwater for different time peroids

Dr Pardeep Jasra University of Windsor

16. Stephanie Mcpherson

Application of photographic techniques to digital documentation of fingerprints from latex and vinyl gloves

Sandi wheaton University of Windsor Dr Pardeep Jasra University of Windsor

17. Brittany Pillon Analysis and comparison of chemically burned swine epithelial tissue using scanning electron microscopy

Dr Pardeep Jasra University of Windsor Dr Shashi Jasra University of Windsor

18.Brittenee Garrett

Techniques to obtain optimal foot impressions from laminate floor surfaces

Chris Sunders,RCMP.Grand Falls ,NL

19. Bente Roloff Indentation recovery threshold using electrostatic detection apparatus

Dr Ian turner ,University of Derby

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Best Forensic Sciences Student Research Award

THE FORENSIC SCIENCES RESEARCH AWARD OF $500

GIVEN TO THE BEST RESEARCH PRESENTATION .THE

MONEY IS TO BE USED TO PRESENT THE RESEARCH IN

AN INTERNATIONAL FORENSIC SCIENCES

CONFERENCE

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Best Forensic Sciences Student Research Award

This year the recipients are:

Jackson Pegg Sean Murphy

Jackson Pegg and Sean Murphy with their Forensic

Research Supervisor, Dr. Pardeep Jasra

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Forensic Sciences Placements

Windsor Regional Hospital

Windsor Police Services

Chatham Police Services

Toronto Police Services

RCMP

OPP, Chatham

Biology Department,

University of Windsor

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Forensic Sciences Placements

Department of pathology and

Laboratory medicine, Western

Ontario University

GLIER, University of Windsor

Biochemistry and Chemistry

Department , University of

Windsor

Forensic Sciences Laboratory,

University of Windsor

Moy Medical Clinic, Windsor

Town and Country animal Clinic,

Belle River

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New Forensic Sciences Practicum and

Research Opportunities

Video Spectral Comparator (Freeman and

Foster)

The Forensic Sciences now have the High end Professional Documents

Examination System for Student training for practicum and Forensic

research analysis

VSC 40HD

A versatile examination systems for the high definition

imaging of all questioned documents.

Examine: Questioned Documents Detect: Alterations & Counterfeits Reveal: Covert Security Features

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New Forensic Sciences Practicum and

Research Opportunities

The VSC40 HD allows you to check... • UV activated security features

• Infrared activated anti-Stokes inks

• Watermarks and metallic strips

• Variations in the infrared absorption, reflectance and fluorescence of inks

• Retro-reflective images

• DOVDs, holograms and Kinegrams

• Surface features such as embossed stamps and indented writing

The VSC40HD is our most comprehensive VSC40 document examination system, providing a powerful solution to the

examination and verification of a wide range of security features incorporated into passports, driving licences, banknotes, identity

cards and credit cards.

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New Forensic Sciences Practicum and

Research Opportunities

The Forensic Sciences now have the powerful

Fingerprint analysis software –CSIpix Matcher

for Student training for practicum and Forensic

research analysis

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New Forensic Sciences Practicum and

Research Opportunities

The CSIpix Matcher Software is a Windows-based application for use

by forensics personnel. It contains all the functionality of CSIpix

Comparator with the addition of fingerprint and palm print minutiae

detection and minutia pattern matching. The Matcher can be used to

perform an in-depth automated comparison between a latent

fingerprint and a tenprint card or between a latent and a known

palmprint.

The Matcher assists examiners with the comparison of a latent print

to a known print by highlighting regions on the known tenprint or

palm that match the features of the latent print. The latent print is also

rotated appropriately so it lines up with the matching region of the

known print. This helps the examiner quickly exclude non-matches or

begin work on the detailed comparison

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More Opportunities for Forensic Practicum and

Research

Biometrics Research Platform

iMotions – CORE is the main software engine that allows the integration

any biosensor. It is a stimuli presentation and data collection platform

which allows to design studies, present any type of stimuli, collect data

& export the results in raw format or graphic visualizations.

The face reveals both conscious and non-conscious reactions. iMotions

integrates Emotient’s FACET technology (former known as CERT) to gain

deeper insight into human emotional reactions via facial expressions. The

powerful facial expression algorithm gives you valence, action units and

emotions

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More Opportunities for Forensic Practicum and

Research

Specialized Audio Forensic Software

Sound Cleaner II

Newly overhauled user interface, gives you high-

performance intuitive tools for best results. Powerful noise

filters and other special features help you deliver results

faster than ever.

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More Opportunities for Forensic Practicum and

Research

FARO®

Reality The Complete Solution Crime Scene Analysts

Create your own 3D point cloud models

Import billions of point cloud points - total station points - or Enter manual coordinate or triangulation points

Use any measurements supplemented by Google imagery

Recreate the crime scene with: o The human anatomy model paired with blood

spatter analysis in the cloud o Crime scene modeling in the point cloud

Combine precision models with point cloud Integrated CAD tools

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Trends in Forensic Sciences (TIFS-15)

Conference

Dr. Shashi K. Jasra, Programs Chair, Forensic Sciences welcoming all at

TIFS-2015

Masters of Ceremony:

Christina Aphram, President , Forensic Association , 2014-15

Calvin Chak ,Vice President, Forensic Association , 2014-15

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Trends in Forensic Sciences ( TIFS-15)

Conference

Welcome Address

Dr. Alan Wilderman,

President, University of

Windsor

[Cite your source here.]

Dr. Dough Kneale,

Provost, University of

Windsor

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Trends in Forensic Sciences ( TIFS-15)

Conference

Keynote Speakers

Dr Peter Frade, Director of

Forensic Sciences

Programs at Wayne state

University

Mr Steve Hubley, Forensic

Identification Officer,

Chatham-Kent Ontario

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Trends in Forensic Sciences ( TIFS-15)

Conference

Guest Speakers: 1. Ms.Kimberly,Michigan State Police Crime Lab 2. Mr.Iain Macri, WRH,Forensic Sciences Alumni,University of Windsor 3. Mr. Al Frederick,Windsor Police Chief 4. Ms.Elizabeth Brown,Assistant Crown Attorney, Windsor Law 5. Dr. Danial Heath,GLIER,University of Windsor

TIFS-15 Committed Audience

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Forensic Sciences Student Speakers at

TIFS-15

Our Forensic Sciences Students:

1. Bente Roloff

2. Emerson Camisso

3. Cheryl Lawson

4. Rachel Lacoursiere

5.

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Forensics Research Showcase at the TIFS-15

First Prize for the Best Poster: Bente Roloff, Bachelor of

Forensic Sciences with MolecularBiology/ Biochemistry

Specialization , 2015

Jeremiah Boateng Bachelor of Forensic Sciences with

MolecularBiology/ Biochemistry Specialization , 2015 with Windsor

Police Forensic Identification

Officer ,Mr. Doug Cowpers

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Forensics Research Showcase at the TIFS-15

Erika Kustra, Director , CTL, Judge at TIFS-15

Taisa Racki Bachelor of Forensic Sciences with MolecularBiology/

Biochemistry Specialization, 2015

Brittany Garret, B.A. Combined Forensics , 2015

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TIFS-15 Fun + Knowledge

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Forensics Hands On- CSI Windsor

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Forensics Outreach and Mock Crime

Scenes Outdoors

Sean Murphy and

Taisa Racki,

Forensic Sciences

students at

Devonshire Mall

explaining Forensic

Research to

Community

Nadia Stephaniuk

photographs a muddy

footprint as part of a

mock crime scene

Christopher Potvin at the Mock Crime

Scene

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Forensic Sciences Media and More

Forensics Conference at UWindsor –CBC.CA

A conference called "Trends in Forensic Science" opens tomorrow at UWindsor. We spoke to Professor Shashi Jasra and student Jaclyn Slaney.

http://www.cbc.ca/video/share/share.html?ID=26608

46028

AAFS (American Academy of Forensics

Sciences)Conference at Orland, Florida, 2015

Next AAFS Conference:-

Brooke Frisby, President Forensic

Association attended the AAFS

conference along with the Forensic

Faculty and even volunteered at the

event

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Grants for Forensic Sciences

Undergraduate Research Experience Grant

( 2014-2015)

o Grant awarded to Dr. Shashi Jasra

o Project Title: Training Workshops for Analysis of

latent Fingerprints for Forensic Sciences

investigators with CSI pix Matcher

Ontario Ministry of Education and Training

(2014-2015)

o Grant awarded to Dr. Shashi Jasra and Dr. Pardeep

Jasra for two projects to as lead developers for two

new online Forensic Sciences Courses:

o Advances in Human Identification

o New Perspectives in Forensic Evidence Analysis

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Forensic Sciences Students Achievements,

2015

Sean Murphy

o Now working as Pathologist’s Assistant at Windsor

Regional Hospital

Alyssa Frazao

o Involved in research on invasive species of mussels.

Bente Roloff

o Toronto Police Services, Candidate

Emerson Cammisso

o Masters in Forensic Sciences, at the University of

Strathclyde located in Glasgow, Scotland.

Monique Waldron

o Wayne State University, Masters of Forensic Sciences

Evidence Program

Read the complete news in

Windsor Star

http://blogs.windsorstar.com/news/

university-of-windsor-student-

researching-mussels-in-lake-erie

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Forensic Sciences Students Achievements,

2015

Martin Yancy

o Worked with Government of Canada as Canada Border

Services Agency Officer

Jaclyn Slaney

o Toronto Police Services Candidate

Cheryl Lawson

o Masters in Forensic Sciences, at the University of

Strathclyde located in Glasgow, Scotland.

Brittany Pillon

o Western Ontario University, Pathologist’s Assistant

Program

Fourth year student in the Forensics and

Criminology program at the University of

Windsor. The program has helped me

develop skills that allowed me to work

with the Government of Canada as a

Canada Border Services Agency Officer.

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CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES

TO ALL THE FORENSIC SCIENCES

STUDENTS WHO GRADUATED

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Forensic Sciences Alumni Page

Sean Murphy

Looking back at when I was a freshman at the University of Windsor in 2009, I

did not really know what to expect academically, socially or mentally. I was nervous

and excited at the same time because I had no idea what the following years would

have in store for me other than the fact that they would be the most important future

determining years of my life. For example, what was I going to study? After a little bit of

research I became confident that studying Forensic Science was the right choice for

me. I always knew I was interested in science but I never pictured my life being limited

to punching numbers into a calculator, spending hours trying to isolate a particular

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Forensic Sciences Alumni Page

protein or mixing acids and bases to reach a particular pH. Forensic Sciences has

allowed me to learn and practice all of these things but also supplied my need for

something more. I recently completed my undergraduate degree in Forensic Sciences

and was hired at Windsor Regional Hospital as a Pathologist Assistant, a dream come

true. Not only do I get to practice science on a daily basis with highly trained

professionals, but I also get to participate in the excitement, the action, the service, the

mystery, that is forensic science. The Forensics program has made this all possible by

supplying me with the tools I needed to become knowledgeable in a large majority of

areas that I would not have even touched on in other programs. On top of that, the

Forensics Faculty have been incredibly helpful, encouraging, and understanding over

the years and I owe so much to them. They are very approachable and always willing

to help. They provide many opportunities for the students to participate in co-curricular

activities such as conferences that spark students interests, provide them with a better

understanding of the forensics field as a whole, and enable the students to meet and

build relationships with professionals in the field that could result in future opportunities.

The Forensics Faculty understands course requirements and provides many

suggestions that increase the success of their students and have even created a

mentorship program where upper year students can provide assistance to lower year

students who may not be as experienced. In the final year of the program, students are

required to conduct their own research on a forensic related topic of their choice.

Successful thesis projects will be reviewed by the Faulty coordinator/supervisor and

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Forensic Sciences Alumni Page

sent for publication, which is another bonus of the program. Another way the forensic

professors facilitate the learning and happiness of their students is by arranging

meetings between students and important board members to listen to the students’

ideas of how the program can be made better. They are always looking for ways to

improve the program, which is why I know Forensic Sciences has a bright future at the

University of Windsor. I would highly recommend pursuing a degree in Forensic

Sciences to the student whom appreciates the theory, method, and application of

science, but also the mystery and excitement of making discoveries in order to help

people and bring justice.

Sean Murphy

Bachelor of Forensic Sciences with a Biology Specialization, 2015

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Cherished Memory

We all are very sad at the untimely loss of our

dynamic leader and a great human being

Prof. Martha Lee, Assistant Provost

Inter -Faculty Programs

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For Current and More Information visit:

www.uwindsor.ca/interfaculty

www.uwindsor.ca/tifs

https://www.facebook.com/forensicsatuniversityof

windsor

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