The West Virginia University's Forensic and Investigative Science Department has been recognized by ForensicsColleges.com as one of the Five Most Innovative University Forensics Labs in the U.S. in 2025!
During the Spring semester, third-year students in the Forensic Examiner program engage in coursework focused on crime scene processing and forensic evidence collection. Upper-division coursework includes weekly hands-on labs at the Crime Scene Complex that simulate real investigative scenarios and help students develop their skills for the field.
The FBI Evidence Recovery Team recently hosted a training at our Crime Scene Training Complex for local law enforcement agencies. The training served to enhance the knowledge and skills of first responders when responding to critical incidents. The four-day training covered topics such as crime scene management, scene documentation, evidence processing, and FBI/State/Local assets and capabilities. We recognize and appreciate the work of law enforcement and hope this training was invaluable to all the participating agencies.
During the month of March, WVU Forensic and Investigative Science students were able to participate in a controlled burn at the WV State Fire Academy located in Weston, WV. The controlled burn of the mock bedroom and living room were used as a teaching aid in three different courses: 1) to train fire debris analysts in Dr. Jackson's Arson and Explosives Analysis class (FIS 451); 2) to train CSI skills in Tiffany Edwards' CSI 2 class (FIS 402), and 3) to train fire instructors at the WV State Fire Academy. The burns were organized by Prof. Glen Jackson in WVU's Department of....
Recently, WVUToday announced that the university has maintained its R1 ranking in the US as a top research university. In this article Hannah McMillen, a PhD Student in the Jackson group, was highlighted for her research and time at the university.
Student organizations have been highlighting their advisors for all that they do throughout the school year. The Forensic and Investigative Science Club and Delta Delta Epsilon Organization voiced their praise for Tiffany Edwards, who is dedicated to student success and goes above and beyond. Take a look at their Instagram accounts to see the posts and comment your thanks for our dedicated professor!
In the Fall 2024 Semester, 32 undergraduate students from the West Virginia Forensic and Investigative Science Department were able to visit the WVU Fire Academy. They learned about what firefighters do, smoke travel, fire investigations, and osteological burns. Thank you to WVU Extension for taking the time to provide a great learning experience!
More than 40 years ago, Joan Ann Charlton was found stabbed to death on her college campus in Frostburg, Maryland. Although there were suspects, they never panned out and the case went cold.
