This practicum with the Edmond Police Department proved to be beneficial and worthwhile to my forensic science studies. Each department was explored, and many different responsibilities
were given throughout the 120 hours. I learned how a police department functions and all of the
communication and teamwork it requires. In addition, I . . .
Internship at DNA Solutions
Internship at the DNA Solutions as a forensic science practicum was highly valuable experience for
me. It helped me grow as a person as well as a scientist by shadowing full-time lab workers and
being art of the kit validation study and sample preparation for forensic science mock casework
evidence samples and doing DNA work beside . . .
Practicum Experience in the OSBI Forensic Chemistry Unit
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) was created to help law enforcement
throughout the state investigate crimes. One of the ways the OSBI does this is providing
laboratory services to all law enforcement agencies in the state. The OSBI lab has six divisions:
Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Chemistry, Trace Evidence, . . .
OSBI Latent Evidence Unit Practicum
For the final semester of the Forensic Science degree program, students are required to complete
an internship class or an off-site practicum. I was fortunate to get chosen for a spot at the
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation’s Forensic Science Center laboratory in Edmond,
Oklahoma. Almost every day, I was able to observe . . .
Surviving Campus Parking
For many, the thought of parking on campus brings on headaches, frustration, maybe even tears. You can put away the ibuprofen and tissues because we are here to help you survive campus parking.
The first step is getting a parking permit for your car. If you don’t have one, stop reading and go purchase one from Transportation and Parking Services.
Once . . .
Use of Forensic Corpora in Validation of Data Carving on Solid-State Drives
The need for greater focus on the validation and verification of tools has become more evident in recent years. The research in this area has been minimal. Continued research regarding the validation of digital forensics tools is necessary to help meet demands from both the law enforcement and scientific communities and to bring digital forensics . . .
Computer Crimes Case Simulation and Design Model
The overall purpose of this graduate project is to provide digital forensics instructors at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) with a manually generated computer crimes case simulation that offers students a replicated real-world experience of what it is like being a practicing digital forensic examiner. This simulation offers digital forensic . . .
The Utilization of Forensic Corpora in Validation of Data Carving on SATA Drives
The field of digital forensics has become more prevalent in the court of law due to the increase of availability of technology. With digital evidence coming up in court consistently, digital forensics and its tools are coming under scrutiny and being held against disciplines that are more standardized. Wildson and Slay went so far as to call digital . . .
Disease Surveillance and Projected Expansion in Climatic Suitability for Trypanosoma cruzi, the Etiological Agent of Chagas Disease, in Oklahoma
The vector-borne hemoflagellate parasite Trypanosoma cruzi infects seven million people globally and causes chronic cardiomyopathy and gastrointestinal diseases. Historically, T. cruzi was endemic to Central and South America, but is now found throughout the southern United States and across 43 countries globally. There are three . . .
Comparative Subtidal and Supratidal Taphonomic Changes in the Elemental Components of Marine Vertebrate Bones using Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy and Principle Component Analysis: Ecological and Forensic Applications
Individuals and agencies of multiple disciplines have evolved interests which result in the studies and research of marine mammals as well as other protected marine dwellers such as sea turtles. Aside from wildlife conservation, a logarithmic increase in interest to these protected animals have been the side effect of trade for profit to fund activities . . .