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Congratulations Fall 2020 Forensics Graduates

18Dec

The Department of Entomology congratulates our Forensic and Investigative Sciences students during the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences commencement ceremonies held at Reed Arena during Friday, December 18. The students joined a total of 21 students from the department of Entomology during the 2pm ceremony on the 18th. “We could not be more proud… Read More →

Harlee Schneider Receives COALS Senior Merit Award

19May

 Congratulations to Harlee Schneider for receiving this year’s College of Agriculture’s Senior Merit Awards during a special virtual ceremony during the second week in May. Schneider received the award for her outstanding leadership, scholarship and service at the department, college and university level.  The Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Senior Merit… Read More →

Forensics Students Join Record Number of Graduates in Spring 2020

18May

Departmental Celebration: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Celebration: A total of 20 students in the Forensic and Investigative Sciences program recently graduated  in early May during a virtual graduation celebration. Congratulations to the following students expected to graduate and good luck on your future endeavors! Marguerite Nicole Anderson Forensic and Investigative Sciences – Science… Read More →

Aggie professor helps law enforcement find answers in the soil

7Apr

Jacqui Aitkenhead-Peterson’s Forensic Soil Science Course teaches soil and geologic characteristics associated with crime scene examination. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Beth Luedeker)

Texas A&M AgriLife researcher examines crime scene soil for human remains We have seen them on TV, the crime scene investigators who sift through the minutiae such as soil to help law enforcement personnel determine what took place. Jacqui Aitkenhead-Peterson, Ph.D., fills this role for those in Texas law enforcement looking for soil-borne answers. Peterson… Read More →

Students Learn About Forensic Microscopy during Course

2Dec

Scott Kovar, right, showing Rachel McNeal how to calibrate the microscope during the lab. Photo by Rob Williams.

Students in the FIVS 289 Special Topics course this fall learned how to look at things from a new perspective: under a microscope. During the course, students to learn how to identify fibers from clothing, animal or human hair, or other minute particles that aren’t easily seen by the naked eye. Instructor and Senior Lecturer… Read More →

Tomberlin Receives Presidential Impact Fellow

18Nov

Dr. Jeff Tomberlin at a microscope

Congratulations to Professor and Texas A&M AgriLife Research Fellow Dr. Jeff Tomberlin as he received the Presidential Impact Fellow award on November 5. Tomberlin was among 20 faculty members from the University who were honored at the ceremony for the recognition. Tomberlin has become a national and international leader in the science and applications of… Read More →

What is Forensic Entomology? Professor shares insight on how insects assist in legal investigations

23Oct

Students investigating at a mock crime scene on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station. Photo by Rob Williams

by Paul Schattenberg, Texas A&M AgriLife Communications Insects can help fight crime by providing important scientific insights that can be applied to legal investigations – plus provide interested individuals with a truly unique profession in forensic entomology. While most may view forensic entomology as the “creepy-crawly” part of CSI-type television shows, that perspective only scratches… Read More →

Former Forensics Student Wins Contest with Unique Beetle Art

10Oct

Michelle Jonika with her artwork. Photo by the TAMU Genetics Program.

Former Forensic and Investigative Sciences student Michelle Jonika put her spin on insect art as she received first prize at a recent science art contest hosted by the Interdisciplinary Genetics Program in August at the Biochemistry/Biophysics Building lobby. Jonika was one of 18 entries from the Genetics program done by faculty and graduate students in… Read More →

Forensics Students Join More than 10,000 Aggies Graduating in Spring 2019

10May

Congratulations to our students that were part of the more than 10,000 that are expected to walk the stage this spring during commencement at Reed Arena on Friday, May 10. Twenty-three students joined several from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences during the 9am ceremony. Congratulations to all that are expected to walk the… Read More →

Students Receive COALS Senior Merit Awards

22Apr

Nicholas Richter and Kylee Morrison, center, received the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' Senior Merit Award during the College's Spring Convocation. Photo by Rebecca Hapes

Congratulations to seniors Kylee Morrison and Nicholas Richter as they received Senior Merit Awards during the College’s annual Spring Convocation at the Hildebrand Equine Complex on Saturday, April 11. Morrison, a Forensic and Investigative Sciences major and Chemistry minor, is a member of the Aggie Forensic and Investigative Sciences Organization, where she has been a… Read More →

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