Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

Summer Programs for High School Students

Forensic Science

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Jul 22 - 29, 2012

The Forensic Science Institute provides you with the opportunity to learn about and broaden your knowledge in the field of crime scene investigation. You will hear from a variety of guest speakers, including detectives who have solved high-profile murder cases, special agents from the FBI's evidence response team and forensic evidence investigators. And, you will meet with professionals in the forensic science industry.

Core Topics Covered*

  • Computer forensics
  • Blood spatter analysis
  • Geographic profiling
  • Medical examinations
  • Gang member investigations
  • Terrorism investigations

Hands-on Experience*

  • Meet with forensic practitioners, special interest groups and administrators
  • Interact with guest speakers from agencies such as the explosives lab at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (AFT) and age progression artists from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
  • Visit the crime scene analysis lab at the Metropolitan Police Department and the Museum of Crime and Punishment.
  • Hear from detectives who have solved high-profile murder cases, special agents from the FBI's evidence response team and forensic evidence investigators.

* Core topics, hands-on experience and sample schedules are subject to change.

Sample Day*

Wednesday, July 25*

8:00 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast in the Dining Hall
9:15 10:30 a.m.
Intro to Criminal Law
Georgetown University Faculty
10:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
Firearms and Toolmark IdentificationAlcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Agent:Guest Speaker
12:30 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
2:00 4:00 p.m.
Visit to FBI: Trace Evidence Analysis Labs
5:00 6:00 p.m.
Discussion section
6:15 7:00 p.m.
Dinner in the Dining Hall
9:00 10:30 p.m.
Residence Life Activity/Ice Cream Social

*Program Sample Days are tentative.

Institutes

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