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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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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…. 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,… Read More →

Students Help Bryan Resident with Yard During The Big Event

15Apr

Ten students from the Aggie Forensic and Investigative Sciences Organization helped a resident in Bryan in the cool late March air during The Big Event on March 30. The students… Read More →

Forensics Program Receives #1 Best Bachelors Program in US

2Apr

Shay Coplin recording a soil temperature reading from the ground outside a site at a mock crime scene during the Forensic Soil Science course.

The Department of Entomology’s Forensic and Investigative Program has a reason to celebrate this year as it was ranked in the top 25 Best Bachelors in Forensic Science Degree Programs… Read More →

Forensics Workshop Helps Teachers Teach STEM in Classroom

8Mar

Ina Knight, left and Brandon Pigeon, right, learn how to use the tools forensic scientists use to do casework with.

Educators in Texas got a glimpse into the world of forensic and investigative sciences as they learned how to use the tools during a session in the Heep Center 207… Read More →

Brundage Receives Honoring Excellence Award

13Feb

Dr. Adrienne Brundage, right, with Danielle Dessellier. Photo by Texas A&M Residence Life.

Dr. Adrienne Brundage’s engaging teaching style and her caring for students has yet garnered another award as she was recognized by Residence Life on Friday, February 1 at the Memorial… Read More →

Students Get Hands Dirty Learning Evidence Collection Techniques

20Dec

Every fall semester, students in Dr. Jacqueline Aitkenhead-Peterson’s Forensic Soil Science class got the dirt on learning how forensic scientists collected evidence from crime scenes. The students received the experience… Read More →

Youth Learn Forensics from Tomberlin Lab During Summer Camp

15Aug

Students from Texas high schools got a first-hand glimpse of what it takes to be a forensic scientist as members of Dr. Jeff Tomberlin’s lab volunteered during the recent Youth… Read More →

Congratulations Spring 2018 Graduates

11May

Group of Forensics students waiting to graduate.

The Department of Entomology would like to congratulate the 14 students that are expected to graduate during commencement exercises at Reed Arena on Friday, May 11. These students joined more… Read More →

Forensics Students Named Scholars Society Members During Banquet

2May

The Aggie Forensic and Investigative Sciences Organization officers. From left to right are: Melissa Paul, Brittany Gerich, Kayleigh Aaron, Fatimah Bouderdaben, Rachel McNeal, and Claire Risher. Not photographed is Andrew Chapman.

Several students were recognized this spring during the Department of Entomology’s annual Undergraduate Recognition Banquet on Thursday, April 12 at the Thomas G. Hildebrand Equine Complex. Tammy Starr and Isaac… Read More →

FIVS Students Help Community during Big Event

30Apr

Twenty-one students from the Forensic and Investigative Sciences program and the Aggie Forensic and Investigative Science Organization gave back to the local community during the 36th annual The Big Event…. Read More →

Jonika Receives COALS Senior Merit Award

29Apr

Michelle Jonika, right, with Dr. David Ragsdale. Photo by Rebecca Hapes

The Department of Entomology and the Forensic and Investigative Sciences program would like to congratulate senior Forensic and Investigative Sciences major Michelle Jonika as she received the 2018 Senior Merit… Read More →

Abby Jones Receives Top Award For Talk at Ecological Integration Symposium

20Apr

Congratulations to senior Forensic and Investigative Sciences major Abby Jones as she received second place at the  Ecological Integration Symposium on April 5-6 Jones was awarded second place in the… Read More →

Forensics Student Receives Two Awards at Student Research Week

2Apr

Michelle Jonika with her two awards. Photo by Rob Williams

This year’s Student Research Week went very well for senior Michelle Jonika as she received two awards for her excellence in research during the student run research symposium held the… Read More →

Students Learn Basics With Revamped Course Structure

7Feb

Scott Kovar teaching students

A small group of Forensic and Investigative Sciences students got a chance to test out a revamped Forensics 421 class this January as the Department of Entomology changed the format… Read More →

Bouderdaben Named 2018 Texas A&M RISE Fellow

22Dec

Congratulations to junior Forensic and Investigative Sciences major Fatimah Bouderdaben as she received a fellowship opportunity to present research at the Texas A&M conference in 2018. The fellowship, known as… Read More →

Congratulations Fall 2017 Forensics Graduates!

15Dec

Two students in the Forensic and Investigative Sciences program received an early gift this holiday season as they joined thousands of Aggies for graduation at Reed Arena on Friday, December… Read More →

TAMU Participates In Nation’s First NSF and NIJ Jointly-Supported Forensic Science Center

17Aug

MIAMI, FLORIDA —Two faculty members from the Department of Entomology are taking the lead in Texas A&M’s participation in a newly formed Center for Advanced Research in Forensic Science (CARFS)… Read More →

Youth Learned Basics About Forensics During Program

1Aug

COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Twenty-two high school students that participated in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ STARS Program got a taste of what it is like to be a forensic… Read More →

Students Receive Forensic Technician Certificates during Latent Print Class

24May

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BRYAN, Texas—Eight students received their Forensic Technician certificates during the final portion of the Latent Print Processing course that took place at the RELLIS Campus in Bryan on May 19…. Read More →

Forensics Students Among 10,000 Graduating During Spring Graduation

12May

Graduating Forensic and Investigative Sciences students. Submitted photo.

Congratulations to the 21 students in the Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program as they joined more than 10,000 Aggies during spring graduation this May. The students were part of thousands… Read More →

Forensics Students Receive Scholarships and Awards During Recognition Reception

5May

Mya Gates, right, with Dr. Pete Teel.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Several Forensic and Investigative Sciences students received scholarships and recognized for their activities this academic year during the Department of Entomology’s special Undergraduate Recognition reception on Wednesday, May… Read More →

Selena Portillo Receives 2017 Senior Merit Award

12Apr

Congratulations to senior Forensic and Investigative Sciences major Selena Portillo as she received the 2017 Senior Merit Award from the College of Agriculture and Life Science during its annual Spring… Read More →

Forensics Organization Helps Community during Big Event

7Apr

Forensics Organization Helps Community during Big Event

Nine students from the Aggie Forensic and Investigative Sciences Organization spent the cool Saturday afternoon helping a local couple to clean their yard during the Big Event on March 25… Read More →

Tomberlin Named AgriLife Research Faculty Fellow

20Jan

Congratulations to Associate Professor Dr. Jeff Tomberlin as he was named a Texas A&M AgriLife Research Faculty Fellow during the Texas A&M AgriLife Conference on January 9 at the Memorial… Read More →

Brundage Receives Dean’s Award For Early Career Teaching

16Nov

Assistant Lecturer Dr. Adrienne Brundage’s teaching methods have earned her one of the highest awards given by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in 2016. Brundage received the Dean’s… Read More →

Parchman Named CSPD Rookie of Year

15Jun

COLLEGE STATION, Texas–Congratulations to former student Kortney Parchman as she received the College Station Police Department’s Rookie of The Year for 2015 at a recent awards banquet earlier this year…. Read More →

Ten Students Receive Forensic Technician Certifications from TEEX

2Jun

BRYAN, Texas—Ten Forensic and Investigative Sciences students started their summers off right after they received their Forensic Technician certificates from the Texas Engineering Extension Service on Friday, May 20. FIVS… Read More →

Forensics Students Among Record Number of Graduates

13May

Seventeen Forensic and Investigative Sciences students celebrated another milestone in their lives as they joined 9,000 other Aggies during spring commencement on Friday, May 13. The students joined thousands of… Read More →

Students Recognized at Annual Departmental Banquet

22Apr

Brandon Hoyer, center, receiving the Dr. Perry L. Adkisson Scholarship.

Congratulations to all of our Forensic and Investigative Sciences students that were recognized at the 20th Annual Undergraduate Entomology Student Banquet on Friday, April 8. Students and their families convened… Read More →

Forensics Students Participate In The Big Event

18Apr

Melissa Espinoza cleaning windowsill

COLLEGE STATION, Texas–Eight members of the Aggie Forensic and Investigative Sciences Organization spent the day Saturday helping a local family for The Big Event on Saturday, April 2. The group… Read More →

Students Receive Forensic Technician Certificates During CSI Course

12Feb

For seniors Whitney West and Stephanie Stratta, the dream of becoming certified forensic technicians just became reality this January as they received they became the first Forensic Technician certificate recipients… Read More →

Tomberlin Named Director of FIVS Program

14Jan

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Department of Entomology’s Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program is celebrating the New Year by introducing Dr. Jeffery Tomberlin as the program’s new director. Tomberlin was… Read More →

Local Accident Reconstructionist Teaches Forensics Students About Accident Reconstruction Basics

21Dec

COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Students in Dr. Adrienne Brundage’s FIVS 205 class got a crash course in how reconstructionists re-create and study automobile accidents in November as a local accident reconstructionist guest… Read More →

Congratulations Fall 2015 Graduates

18Dec

The Forensic and Investigative Sciences program would like to congratulate Kelly Lynn Marshall as she joined more than 5,000 other Aggies during commencement this Friday, December 18. Marshall was among… Read More →

Tomberlin’s Research Featured in Microbiologist Magazine

10Sep

The high quality of Associate Professor Dr. Jeffery Tomberlin’s work in finding out how to best determine the time of death of animals by using microbiological processes of fly attraction… Read More →

FLIES Lab Outreach Program Hosts Interactive Forensics Camp

5Sep

COLLEGE STATION, Texas—The Heep Center Room 108 was transformed into a lab of forensic science as several youths from the Youth Adventure Camp descended for the Investigative Forensics week during… Read More →

Students Receive Forensic Technician Certification

5Jun

BRYAN, Texas–Six students that were involved in this May’s Texas Engineering Extension Service’s Texas Forensic Science Academy will have something to take home with them during the summer and in… Read More →

Forensics Students Were Among Record Spring 2015 Graduating Class

18May

Nineteen Forensic and Investigative Sciences students celebrated their hard work in their academic career as they joined more than 8,700 other Aggies that were expected to walk the stage during… Read More →

Forensics Student Wants to Change the World, One Crime Scene at a Time

8May

By Tara Hale, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences A Q&A with Kelsey Muniz Major: Forensic and Investigative Sciences Hometown: Giddings, TX Graduation: May 2015 Favorite color: Pink On her time in the College of… Read More →

Former Student Wins Champion in Court Competition at UT School of Law

28Apr

AUSTIN, Texas–Congratulations to Hannah (Beckerdite) Roblyer ’13 on becoming the champion during the latest court competition that was held recently at the University of Texas School of Law this spring…. Read More →

Forensics Students Receive COALS Senior Merit Awards

22Apr

Kelsey Muniz award recipient

COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Seniors Caitlin Otto’s and Kelsey Muniz’s hard work and dedication during their college careers were recognized during Parents’ Weekend as they received the 2015 Senior Merit Awards during… Read More →

Kelsey Garner Receives Forensic Technician Certification

6Feb

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program would like to congratulate senior Kelsey Garner on recently receiving her Forensic Technician during the spring minimester of the Texas… Read More →

Congratulations December Graduates!!!

19Dec

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program would like to congratulate Katherine LeVrier as she becomes one of many December graduates to walk the Reed Arena stage during fall graduation… Read More →

Tomberlin’s Research Featured in Video on National Geographic Website

31Oct

COLLEGE STATION, Texas—The mention of the word maggot may bring horrific things to mind and gross a lot of people out. To Dr. Jeff Tomberlin and his team at the… Read More →

Tomberlin, Tarone Labs Help Enrich Youth By Teaching Forensics During Youth Camp

13Aug

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Members of the Dr. Jeff Tomberlin’s FLIES Facility and Dr. Aaron Tarone’s lab helped youths understand how forensic science worked as they taught the Investigative Forensics… Read More →

Forensics Student Pursues Career in Military Intelligence

11Jul

by Angel Futrell, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Major: Forensic and Investigative Sciences and Biomedical Sciences Graduation: May 2014 Hometown: Missouri City, TX On his time at Texas A&M… What… Read More →

Large Number of FIVS Students Receive Forensic Technician Certification During May Minimester

28May

Students standing for award photo

BRYAN, Texas – Nine Forensic and Investigative Sciences students are now ready to work as technicians as they recently received their Forensic Technician certificates after the Texas Forensic Science Academy’s… Read More →

Forensics Students Celebrated Spring 2014 Graduation

14May

Forensic and Investigative Sciences graduating class. (from left to right) Front Row: Lauren Quirch, Sarah Norman, Cindy Rodriguez, Sunday Saenz, Courtney Weldon, Jacqueline Wenzlaff Back Row: Angela Perez, Caitlin Evers, Barrett Riddle, Neil Higgs, Tyler Smith, Nina Caserio, and Dana Zuber. Photo by Ann Pool

Sixteen students in the Forensic and Investigative Sciences program recently gave their mothers a great early Mother’s Day present during the Saturday evening commencement ceremony on May 10. The students… Read More →

Forensics Students Honored for Outstdanding Service, Merit

22Apr

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Three Forensic and Investigative Sciences students were recently recognized at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ annual Spring Awards Convocation on April 12. Seniors Courtney… Read More →

Recent Graduates Receive Forensic Certification During Spring Minimester

27Jan

BRYAN, Texas –The New Year has started off right for recent Forensic and Investigative Sciences graduates Hannah Beckerdite and Callan Hundl as they received their Forensic Technician certification at Riverside… Read More →

Congratulations December Graduates!!

17Dec

Four Forensics students received a very early Christmas gift as they braved the cold mid-December morning at Reed Arena during fall graduation on December 13. The graduating class was among… Read More →

Former Students Receive Certification from International Forensic Entomology Board

1Oct

Four former students now have another success story to tell as they received a very important certification from the only forensic entomology certification organizations in North America. Drs. Micah Flores,… Read More →

Congratulations Summer 2013 Graduates!

19Aug

COLLEGE STATION, Texas–Five Forensic and Investigative Sciences students were among thousands of others that braved the warm afternoon outside Reed Arena as they walked the stage on August 16. The… Read More →

Youths Learn Forensics from Tomberlin, Tarone Labs During Program

6Aug

COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Grad students from Dr. Jeffery Tomberlin’s and Aaron Tarone’s labs gave students a short course in forensic and investigative sciences during the 2012 Youth Adventure Program this summer…. Read More →

Four Students Receive Forensic Technician Certification from Texas Forensic Science Academy

22May

The Forensic and Investigative program and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service would like to extend their congratulations to four students that received their Forensic Technician certificates in May. Seniors… Read More →

Forensics Students Among Record Spring 2013 Graduation

13May

COLLEGE STATION, Texas—The Forensic and Investigative Sciences program would like to congratulate those that were among a record-setting 7,100 Aggies during spring commencement exercises held on Saturday, May 11 at… Read More →

Forensics Student Courtney Weldon Named “Class Star” for Outstanding Community Service

30Apr

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Congratulations to senior Forensic and Investigative Sciences major Courtney Weldon as she received the 2013 Class Star Award for service from the Texas A&M University Class… Read More →

Forensics Students Recognized During Annual Banquet

23Apr

COLLEGE STATION, Texas—The cool mid-April air was a perfect setting for the Department of Entomology’s annual Undergraduate Recognition Banquet on Thursday, April 11. The banquet recognizes the outstanding achievements that… Read More →

Forensics Students Receive Technician Certificates

4Feb

BRYAN, Texas – Two students in the Forensics and Investigative Sciences program started off the New Year right as they received the Forensic Technician certificate from the Texas A&M Engineering… Read More →

Forensics Celebrates Graduation of Two Students For Fall 2012

18Dec

Kortney Parchman and Alex Weghorst

COLLEGE STATION, Texas –Two students in the Forensic and Investigative Sciences program received an early Christmas gift this December as they walked the stage during commencement exercises on Friday, December… Read More →

With an Eye Toward Justice, FIVS Interdisciplinary Faculty Member Takes Statistics to the Courtroom

30Oct

Cliff Spiegelman. Photo By Kendra Beasley, College of Science

COLLEGE STATION — Cliff Spiegelman keeps a thank-you note from a client, along with a retainer for his professional services on that effort, a $1 bill. That’s more than the… Read More →

Student Receives High Honors for Undergrad Forensic Entomology Research

23Aug

The Department of Entomology and the Forensic and Investigative Sciences program congratulates senior Jennifer Rhinesmith on receiving top award for her research for a non-PhD student at a national forensic… Read More →

Forensics Celebrates Summer Graduation of Two Students

16Aug

The Forensic and Investigative Sciences program congratulates two students that walked the stage at Reed Arena during August graduation on Friday, August 10. Students Bryce Dorwart and Daniel Kelly joined… Read More →

Texas Youths Investigate Forensics from Tomberlin Lab during Summer Program

18Jul

Texas high school and junior high students got their first taste of forensic science this summer as members of Dr. Jeff Tomberlin’s lab hosted the Youth Adventure Program in the… Read More →

Forensics Students Receive Forensic Technician Certificates

19Jun

Five students are now official Forensic Technicians as they completed the Texas Forensic Science Academy’s latent fingerprint class this May. Students Alex Weghorst, Kortney Parchman, Madison Gaytan, Alyssa Laymance and… Read More →

Forensics Students Part of Record Number of TAMU Graduates for Spring 2012

16May

Spring 2012 Forensics Graduates

The Forensic and Investigative Sciences (FIVS) Program and the Department of Entomology congratulate all of our students that received their degrees on Friday, May 11. This May, nine students were… Read More →

Forensics Student Receives 2012 COALS Senior Merit Award

2May

Ileene Berrios

The Forensic and Investigative Sciences program would like to congratulate Ileene Berrios on receiving the 2012 Senior Merit Award from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The awards were… Read More →

Texas A&M Forensics Program Receives National Accreditation

13Mar

The Forensic and Investigative Sciences program celebrated a milestone in its five-year history as the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences announced… Read More →

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