Ask a Forensic Scientist anything

989 Questions

Last Answer on July 21, 2022

What do you like about your job? What do you dislike?

Asked by Violet over 9 years ago

I like all the interesting, different, bizarre stories that make up the crimes that have happened that we have to investigate. I dislike being 'on call' and knowing you can be interrupted at any moment of the day and have to go to a crime scene, even if it's the middle of the night or a holiday. I've also had to change vacations because I have to testify in a trial. I hate that.

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Is there a license required to become a forensic scientist? If so, what type?

Asked by Violet over 9 years ago

No. Depending on where you work and what you do, your employer might want you to be 'certified' in one area or the other.

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Do you have any advice on how to prepare for this job

Asked by Angel almost 10 years ago

Take all the science courses you can, and visit and talk to forensic science personnel. You'll find them very approachable.

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How did you find this job

Asked by Angel almost 10 years ago

I checked city and county websites for job postings.

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Can extensive bruising be caused by pushing someone with the palm of the hands on the chest area

Asked by Jay over 9 years ago

I'm not a doctor but I don't see why not. If the flesh and muscle is being crushed between the ribs and the person's hands, that would have to cause damage. Sometimes CPR can cause cracked ribs.

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What i meant by summary were the things that forensic scientists do when the first see a crime scene till the end of the investigation..... thanks!!

Asked by John about 10 years ago

I'm sorry but that can, and has, fill several textbooks. There's just no way for me to summarize it in a paragraph.

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I am doing a project over my career and I want to ask some questions and I was wondering if you could answer them thank you!

Asked by trace clamon almost 10 years ago

I was going to email your teacher but you didn't give me her complete address, just her name. Please go to my website and hit 'contact me' and let me know where to send a response. Thanks and good luck with your project.

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