Our undergraduate student in Forensic Chemistry, Jessica
Friedel, was selected to present her research “Responding to gun violence
epidemic through technology innovation and statistical interpretations for
forensic investigations” at the 2022 Undergraduate Research Day at
the Capitol (URDC) in Charleston, WV. URDC's purpose is to
familiarize state legislators with research and creative activities involving
undergraduate students that occur on campuses across the state.
The scene was very complex and included law enforcement, EMS personnel, Prosecuting
Attorney's, various media outlets, and spectators who made the students' job even
more realistic and challenging.
Our very own, Dr. Glen Jackson, will be featured in an upcoming episode of Forensic Files II on HLN at 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 15th. The episode covers the wrongful conviction of Jason Lively, who was convicted of murder and arson in 2006 and served 14 years in prison. Dr. Jackson’s analysis and testimony were critical pieces to his exoneration. The case was covered by the Washington Post and is described in the National Registry of Exonerations.
