Forensic entomologist Jeff Tomberlin is shaping the future of forensic science at Texas A&M, from criminal cases to student ...

Robert “Bob” Kimsey ’76, Ph.D. ’84, is also known as “Dr. Death.” On Picnic Day each year, the assistant adjunct professor sets up a booth in Briggs Hall and educates visitors on the importance of ...

Drexel University environmental science graduate Jackie Garcia had the opportunity to pursue an independent study during her senior year. She chose Academy scientist and Drexel professor Jon Gelhaus ...

Students will learn basic ecological concepts plus several areas of insect biology and taxonomy. This knowledge will be combined with detailed, hands-on lab and field activities in forensic entomology ...

Step aside, Dirty Harry. These days, scientists are getting the bad guys and the glory. And thanks to television and two passionate Purdue teachers whose courses have captured students’ imaginations, ...

Forensic entomology is the understanding of how the biology of insects and arthropods that inhabit decomposing remains can be used for the purpose of assisting in a variety of legal investigations.

Forensic entomology harnesses the life cycles and behaviours of insects to provide critical evidence in death investigations, particularly for estimating the post‐mortem interval (PMI). At its core, ...

Dr. Krystal Hans, Director of Forensic Science and Assistant Professor of Forensic Entomology, College of Agriculture, teaches forensic science and forensic entomology courses, as well as conducts ...

Researchers have developed a novel method for identifying maggot species that are commonly utilized in forensic entomology. Maggots have long been utilized in forensic entomology for determining the ...

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