Carry out laboratory activities and hear from forensic professionals to get a glimpse into the current field of forensics. Learn about major areas of forensics such as fingerprinting, blood spatter analysis, and forensic anthropology (examining bones to discover characteristics about a person).
Students will apply what they have learned from a laboratory setting to a simulated crime scene. Collect and analyze evidence during an investigation to try and solve the crime. This camp is designed for rising sophomores through graduating seniors. Freshman Biology is a pre-requisite for this camp.
Total Camp Cost: $540
Note: The $50 non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of registration. No student will be considered registered until they have submitted this fee. Balance of tuition and fees are due by May 31, 2025. Any registrations after June 1, 2025 will incur an additional $50 late registration fee.
Kristen Larrowe received her Bachelor's degree in Biology from Indiana Wesleyan University and has been teaching laboratory courses for the Division of Natural Sciences of IWU since 2009. In 2021, she transitioned from teaching mostly Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology labs to teaching the Introduction to Forensic Science course at IWU and has helped further develop the course. In 2022, she started the Forensic Science Camp with Wildcat Summer Academy for high school students interested in the field of Forensic Science.
