Ms. Kelli Sullivan, a junior in the FIS program, was chosen
by the faculty as having the best forensic photography presentation in
Professor Ken Bauer’s forensic photography course.
In West Virginia University’s Department of Forensic and Investigative Science, much of that hands-on experience comes from assisting faculty with active research. Thanks to the newly developed Ph.D. program, students are able to be trained in undergraduate and stay to continue long term research.
With dreams of becoming a Supreme Court justice, the West Virginia University junior aspires to be the kind of attorney who understands the science behind the evidence.
Ms. Ayers and Mr. Law met with the Director of Jordan’s state-of-the-art ISO/IEC 17025 accredited forensic laboratory as well as the administration of the Criminal Investigation Division to learn about policy, procedure, and scientific capabilities in Jordan. Thereafter, they were able to develop a more personalized training program to meet the needs of the attendees. Participants expressed their gratitude and stated that the course added immense value to their work. “Working with an Arabic speaking audience proved to be a challenging, yet rewarding experience,” Ms. Ayers stated. “I look forward to bringing a cohort of Jordanians to West Virginia University....
WVU graduate student, Ms. Korina Menking-Hoggatt, summarized
the seminar on behalf of her colleagues: “The conference was a wonderful
experience. I enjoyed hearing forensic practitioners talk about cutting edge
forensic science and realizing my education at WVU is preparing me to be an
excellent practitioner.”
