Forensic Chemistry by priyanka https://padlet.com/pxs0525/o71sk5fsgjng My chemistry Occupation en-us 2017-05-15 03:13:27 UTC 2023-01-28 05:56:59 UTC hello@padlet.com What is forensic Chemistry? pxs0525 https://padlet.com/pxs0525/o71sk5fsgjng/wish/171737424 Forensic Chemistry is applying chemistry in a legal setting. A forensic chemist can help analyze and identify unknown substances that may be vital evidence in a crime scene by using a wide range of methods and tools. They can also make court room appearances as they can count as a reliable witness to solving the crime. ]]> 2017-05-15 03:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pxs0525/o71sk5fsgjng/wish/171737424 Why am I interested in this field ? pxs0525 https://padlet.com/pxs0525/o71sk5fsgjng/wish/171738213 This seems like a very interesting occupation, because it involves chemistry with crime solving. Using the different tools in a lab to analyze evidence from a crime scene and helping solve a crime sounds like a very exhilarating and thrilling job. ]]> 2017-05-15 03:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/pxs0525/o71sk5fsgjng/wish/171738213 Three positive aspects pxs0525 https://padlet.com/pxs0525/o71sk5fsgjng/wish/171740010 1. The Salary is well paying. 
2. The job itself is very thrilling and interesting. 
3. you get the satisfaction in your heart of giving people justice. ]]> 2017-05-15 03:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/pxs0525/o71sk5fsgjng/wish/171740010 Three negative aspects pxs0525 https://padlet.com/pxs0525/o71sk5fsgjng/wish/171741048 1. crime scenes can be very intense and trauma inducing. 
2. There is a lot of focus required in order to not destroy evidence and safely decipher it. 
3. Someone's fate depends on you, and you don't want to prove the wrong person guilty.

]]> 2017-05-15 04:01:44 UTC https://padlet.com/pxs0525/o71sk5fsgjng/wish/171741048 Salary of a Forensic Chemist pxs0525 https://padlet.com/pxs0525/o71sk5fsgjng/wish/171743758 The average yearly salary for a forensic chemist is about $57,423 per year. ]]> 2017-05-15 04:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/pxs0525/o71sk5fsgjng/wish/171743758 One thing that may change in the future pxs0525 https://padlet.com/pxs0525/o71sk5fsgjng/wish/171744088 One thing that may change in the future is that more weapons and chemicals will probably be discovered, which will in turn had to more possibilities for crime and crime investigation. ]]> 2017-05-15 04:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/pxs0525/o71sk5fsgjng/wish/171744088 Field or Office ? pxs0525 https://padlet.com/pxs0525/o71sk5fsgjng/wish/171744435 I will most likely be working in the field and in the office. I will go out in the field to collect evidence and then go back to my office/lab to run tests and analyze the evidence. ]]> 2017-05-15 04:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/pxs0525/o71sk5fsgjng/wish/171744435 A famous Forensic chemist: AKA "The Father of Toxicology" pxs0525 https://padlet.com/pxs0525/o71sk5fsgjng/wish/171745124 In 1836, one of the first major contributions to forensic chemistry was introduced by British chemist James Marsh. He created the Marsh Test for arsenic detection, which was subsequently used successfully in a murder trial. He pioneered one of the first innovation in forensic science and is therefore known as the father of toxicology. ]]> 2017-05-15 04:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/pxs0525/o71sk5fsgjng/wish/171745124 Education & Certification required pxs0525 https://padlet.com/pxs0525/o71sk5fsgjng/wish/171746519 To be a forensic scientist a minimum of a bachelor's degree in natural science or forensic science is required. Some labs may require a master's degree in forensic science for more advanced positions, such as lab technician leader or supervisor. A master's degree might also be useful for specialized areas, such as DNA analysis.  Undergraduate programs include biochemistry, toxicology and criminal justice courses. Students have to participate in a lot of lab work and an internship. Some specializations of forensic science may require different certifications. ]]> 2017-05-15 05:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pxs0525/o71sk5fsgjng/wish/171746519 Top 5 Forensic Science Colleges in America pxs0525 https://padlet.com/pxs0525/o71sk5fsgjng/wish/171747554 The following are the five best schools in the country that provide complete forensic science programs. 

1. Pennsylvania State University in University Park

2. Syracuse University in New York

3. University of California - Davis

4. Stevenson University

5. Boston University ]]> 2017-05-15 05:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/pxs0525/o71sk5fsgjng/wish/171747554 Research Sources pxs0525 https://padlet.com/pxs0525/o71sk5fsgjng/wish/171749461
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