Fingerprinting Using Chemistry
One major focus of forensic science is source attribution, a key practice for addressing the age-old question of “Who dunnit?” Commonly seen in crime shows and courtrooms, fingerprint evidence is often used to match a person to a criminal activity. But how do you collect fingerprints when the crime scene isn’t a murder or a robbery—but a polluted environment—and the culprits aren’t individual people—but a leaking pipe? Come learn about the different fingerprinting approaches scientists use for source attribution, like chemical and isotopic profiling!
Presented by:
- Holden Nelson, Graduate Student, IBIO, MSU
- Yixi Qiu, Postdoctoral researcher, IBIO, MSU
- James Moran, Associate Professor, IBIO/PSM, MSU
- Karli Boer, Graduate Student, IBIO, MSU
- Leah Dunlap, Graduate Student, IBIO, MSU
- Sophia Burke, Undergraduate Student, MGI, MSU
- Shannon Carraway, Technical Aide, PSM/MGI, MSU
- Hasand Gandhi, Research Assistant, IBIO, MSU
Suggested for ages: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above
Scientific Disciplines:
- Physics, Astronomy, and Chemistry
For more information:
Read more about Fingerprinting Using Chemistry (external site)
Times and Locations
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4/5/2025 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 1202
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4/6/2025 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 1202