Forensic & Investigative Science Program
Contribute to the Program
Would you like to be a part of one the best forensic programs in the world? Are you interested in helping our students pursue this challenging and vital program? There are many ways to help. All donations are processed through the independent, non-profit WVU Foundation and reach our students and program in full.
For more information on making a donation, contact either:
Rudolph P. Almasy, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
College Development
Professor of English
304-293-4611
Dr. Keith Morris
Director, Forensic & Investigative Science Program
304-293-3169
Our Greatest Need: Financial Donations
Funds contributions to the program benefit students first and foremost. Because our graduates work in forensic science laboratories, federal agencies, and law enforcement, contributions also serve our nation and society as a whole. Our students represent the future of forensic science and homeland security. They will investigate crimes and acts of terror and use their scientific knowledge to pursue justice, help find and convict the guilty, and exonerate the innocent. Your assistance can assure us of providing the best possible education to these students using the best instrumentation and technology available.
Funding Priorities:
- Provide scholarship funds to help students defray the cost of mandatory 14-16 week summer internships and associated living costs.
- Support for student travel for participation in professional meetings
- Support for the student Outreach team, which travels to schools and other events to given science demonstrations and help spark student interest in science-based careers
- Support for a new initiative to internationalize forensic science education through a forensic science education consortium based at West Virginia University
- Scholarship support for outstanding undergraduates
- An endowed faculty position in forensic science
- Support for faculty travel to meetings and workshops to ensure their training and expertise is current
Support for Student Activities:
Our students have an active student club that organizes outreach activities for junior and senior high schools, high school teachers, and other community groups. They raise most of their own money and any profits go into funding the activities above. One of the best ways to support them and show your pride is to purchase a t-shirt for $20 each. S-M-L-XL-XXL. To purchase any of these items contact Lori Britton at (304-293-2578).
WVU Forensics T-Shirt
WVU Forensics. THIS IS A TRADEMARKED DESIGN
Tye Dye Shirt
Hats
Support for Crime Scene Training
Occasionally the program accepts donations of items such as old cars, working appliances, furniture, and other household items. These are used in crime scene training. Please contact Mike Bell for current needs.
This donated car was used to create a mock arson seen. The blaze set using a road flare, a common scenario for arson crimes. The burn took place at the Morgantown Fire Training Center and was monitored by the Morgantown Fire Department. Once the fire was extinguished, chemistry and examiner students processed the scene and were able to locate remnants of the flare and other evidence.
