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We love to stay connected with students, alumni, and the community. Follow us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a> to help us stay connected with you.<\/p>\n

2025 News<\/h2>\n

Dr. Lauren Waugh Discusses Results of Research Regarding Actual Chemical Content in Cannabis Vapes<\/a><\/p>\n

2024 News<\/h2>\n
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June 4, 2024<\/p>\n

Forensic Science Faculty Honored With ASTM International Award<\/p>\n

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March 12, 2024
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\nMSFS Students Present Research at National Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 76th Annual Conference of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) was held in Denver, Co last month. AAFS is a multidisciplinary professional organization that provides leadership to advance science and its application to the legal system. Two students (pictured) from the Marshall University Forensic Science Graduate Program were selected for oral presentations of their research.
\nChristopher Haser presented \u201cDevelopment, Testing, and Comparison of Decontamination Methods for Drugs and Ignitable Liquids from Mobile Devices\u201d. Charis Hickey presented her research entitled \u201cA Probabilistic Genotyping Analysis of Touch DNA and Transfer Evidence\u201d.<\/p>\n

In addition to the oral presentations, six Marshall MSFS students were selected to give poster presentations. They were Jett Brandes, Charis Hickey, Katelyn Peyton, Madeline Robinson, Allison Swigart, and Jessica Smith.<\/p>\n

2022 News<\/h2>\n
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May 24, 2022
\nPhenotyping, Genetic Genealogy Help ID Jane Doe Found at Yosemite in 1983<\/a><\/p>\n

2021 News<\/h2>\n
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October 20, 2021
\nMarshall Graduate Students Rank No. 1 on Forensic Science Assessment Test<\/a><\/p>\n

October 21, 2021
\nAcademics Must Always Come First at Marshall<\/a><\/p>\n

October 20, 2021
\nForensic Science graduate students earn Paul H. and Dixie O. Nicely Scholarship<\/a><\/p>\n

May 5, 2021
\nRushton Named Secretary for Executive Board of Council of Forensic Science Educators<\/a><\/p>\n

February 24, 2021
\nFaculty Achievement: Josh Brunty<\/a><\/p>\n

February 13, 2021
\nBest 13 Masters in Forensic Science Schools in 2021<\/a><\/p>\n

2019 News<\/h2>\n
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November 19, 2019
\nThe ISHI Report: An Education on Advanced Degree Programs in Forensic Science<\/a><\/p>\n

October 17, 2019
\nTop 10 Forensic Science Graduate Schools in America<\/a><\/p>\n

May 15, 2019
\nForensic Science Center Hosts International Training for U.S. Department of Justice<\/a><\/p>\n

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2018 News<\/h2>\n
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November 8, 2018
\nNational Guard Team Trains Against Terrorism at Marshall University<\/a>
\nHerald Dispatch\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

November 2, 2018
\nCrime Scene House at Marshall Gives Students a Unique Experience<\/a>
\nWOWK TV\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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March 11, 2018
\nMarshall University forensic science lab nears completion<\/a>
\nThe Herald Dispatch<\/em><\/p>\n

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March 1, 2018
\nMarshall to host digital forensics Cyber Day for high-schoolers<\/a>
\nWilliamson Daily News<\/em><\/p>\n

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February 13, 2018
\nCabell Huntington Hospital announces expansion of lab services to include toxicology<\/a>
\nCabell Huntington Hospital<\/em><\/p>\n

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2017 News<\/h2>\n
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July 25, 2017
\nUniversity recognizes benefactor, retiring Forensic Science Center director<\/p>\n

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February 13, 2017
\nFaculty member to present vehicle forensics research at American Academy of Forensic Sciences meeting Feb. 16<\/a><\/p>\n

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2016 News<\/h2>\n
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November 14, 2016
\nKelly Beatty to sit on CAP committees<\/a><\/p>\n

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September 22, 2016
\nMarshall Scientist, Kelly Beatty, Leading the Way<\/a><\/p>\n

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August 24, 2016
\nWSAZ- Hundreds of backlogged rape kits tested; positive matches found<\/a><\/p>\n

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August 15, 2016
\nMarshall University\u2019s Forensic Science Center to research new automated DNA screening<\/a><\/p>\n

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August 8, 2016
\nHerald Dispatch Editorial for Marshall University Forensic Science Program<\/a><\/p>\n

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February 2016
\nOptimized Development of Latent Fingerprints on Unfired and Fired Brass Cartridge Casings<\/a><\/p>\n

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January 2016
\nMarshall Faculty, Recent Graduates Contribute to Book on Digital Forensics<\/p>\n

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2015 News<\/h2>\n
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July 2015
\nFirearms Examiner Kendra Wilbur, Marshall University Forensic Science Program Alumnus, was Interviewed about her Job<\/p>\n

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June 2015
\nMarshall University Forensic Science Center DNA Analyst, Misty Marra, Delivers Training on DNA’s Role in Sexual Assault Investigations<\/a><\/p>\n

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$1,500 in Donations Presented to Forensic Scholarship<\/a><\/p>\n

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April 2015
\nMarshall University Forensic Science Program Featured in Herald Dispatch Article<\/a><\/p>\n

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March 2015
\nDr. Lauren Richards-Waugh, Ph.D., Collaborates and Receives Award with Others from JCESOM on OB\/GYN Research<\/a><\/p>\n

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January 2015
\nFaculty achievement: Brunty Nominated to Digital Evidence Committee<\/p>\n

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Marshall Ph.D Student Receives Chancellor\u2019s Scholarship<\/p>\n

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2014 News<\/h2>\n
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November 2014
\nStudents investigate Marshall University Forensic Science Program<\/a><\/p>\n

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