Forensics Colleges & Universities

Forensics Colleges interviewed three prominent professors on the future of their field in the wake of the PCAST report. What follows is a discussion of what aspiring forensics students can do to ensure that they’re channeling their efforts into trusted, reliable branches of this exciting field.

Forensic genealogy is the most powerful tool that investigators have gained in the 21st century, but its quick adoption and lack of oversight have led to some serious debates around privacy and due process.

True crime documentaries have surged in popularity, drawing millions of viewers with real stories of crime, justice, and human behavior. Their appeal goes beyond morbid curiosity. Research suggests that audiences are drawn to these narratives because they help people explore fear, understand human motives, and make sense of danger in a controlled setting in which the outcome is already known.