Summer Forensic Science and Law Workshop
The professional Forensic Science and Law fraternity Phi Sigma Lambda will host the Ninth 
Annual Forensic Science and Law Workshop at Duquesne University July 16-18, 2012.
Students and faculty of the Bayer School Forensic Science and Law program, in participation with the Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law, will offer the three-day workshop. High school students from Pittsburgh and the surrounding area are invited to participate.
2012 Workshop Topics
- Evidence Collection (lecture)
- Fingerprints (lab)
- Arson Investigation (lecture)
- Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)(lab)
- Toxicology (lecture)
- Hair & Fiber Analysis (lab)
- Famous Cases (lecture)
- Body Decomposition (lecture)
- Firearms and Toolmarks (lab)
- Eyewitness Identification (lecture)
- DNA Fingerprinting (lecture)
- Mock Crime Scene
- Handwriting Analysis (lecture)
- Blood Spatter (lab)
Dates
July 16, 17, 18, 2012
Time
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily
Location
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Cost
$100 participation fee (includes complimentary T-shirt and all breakfasts and lunches)
Who May Apply
Applicants must be high school juniors or seniors as of Fall 2012 and have a strong interest in the sciences. Consideration will be given to exceptional sophomore students. Applicants also must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
Download the 2012 Summer Workshop Application here:
All application forms are reviewed on a first-come basis; those received by May 4, 2012 will take priority. All applications must be postmarked by the final deadline of June 15, 2012. Please mail applications to:
Duquesne University
Attn: Carley Chwal
Forensic Science and Law Office
341B Fisher Hall
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Students who are selected to participate in the Forensic Science and Law Workshop will be notified prior to June 25, 2012. A detailed schedule and additional information about the Forensic Science and Law Workshop will be mailed with the acceptance letter. Phi Sigma Lambda requests a $40 deposit fee (or payment in full) at the time of acceptance, and any remaining balance must be paid at registration on July 16. Housing is available for out-of-town students at an additional cost. Any questions may be directed to Carley Chwal at duqfsw@hotmail.com or 267.614.2953.
2010 Summer Workshop Attendees
Students who participated in the 2010 Forensic Science and Law Summer Workshop
