Student Success and Outcomes

Internship Locations

• Baystate Health
• Brookhaven National Laboratory
• Certified Laboratories
• Champions Oncology Inc.
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
• CT DPH Laboratory
• DESPP - Division of Scientific Services
• EMSL Analytical Inc.
• iLabs Innovation Labs
• Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
• Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory
• MESA International Technologies
• Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office
• Nassau County Police Dept.
• New Jersey State Police, Office of Forensic Sciences
• NJ State Police, Office of Forensic Sciences
• NMS Labs
• Northeastern University
• Organon Security and Resilience - Product Integrity
• Phizer Inc
• Religion Dx
• Suffolk County Medical Examiner Office- Toxicology
• The Center for Forensic Science Research anf Education
• The CT Agricultural Experiment Station
• Union County Prosecutor's Office Forensic Laboratory
• Vermont Agriculture and Evironmental Laboratory
• Westchester County Forensic Laboratory
• Yale School of Medicine's Autopsy and Morgue Services
• Yonkers Police Department Forensic Science Laboratory

Research Projects (title/topic/area of study)

• DMAC Study for False Positives from Food and Drink
• Diamond Dye Study
• Diamond Dye on Ligatures
• Pollen Imaging Study
• Blood Patterns and Absorption Rates on Different Fabrics
• Pollen Study for Accumulation on Fabric Over Time
• DMAC Study for False Positives in Moisturizers
• DMAC Study on Cosmetics
• Bias in Criminal Justice Study
• Measurement of Cranial Orbits and Palate Structure to Determine Ancestry
• Relationship Between Hand Size and Handwriting Characteristics of Undergraduate College-Level Students
• Forensic examination of overlapping pen inks using Video Spectral Comparator Regula 4308
• Handwriting Distinctions Based on Schooling Systems and Community Density
• Comparison of the Efficiency of Different Fingerprint Reagents at Various Temperatures
• Efficiency of Black Magnetic and Titanium Dioxide Powders on Latent Fingerprint Detection after Multiple Depletions
• The effect of pH on CBD content of CBD tea preparations
• The Differentiation of White Gel Pens using ATR-FTIR
• Comparison of UV-Vis, ATR-IR Spectra and VSC Images to Characterize and Individualize 5 Calligraphy Pen Inks
• The Effects of Temperature and Brew Time on the Concentration of Cannabidiol (CBD) in CBD Infused Chamomile Tea
• The Effects of Aging on Red Gel Pens
• Protocols for the Forensic Examination of Soil Minerals by Particle Correlated Raman Spectroscopy (PCRS).
• Volatile Generation During Autolysis and Its Relation to Post-Mortem Interval
• Validation of the RedWave XtractlR Test Kit on the extraction of Fentanyl from test mixtures
• Investigating the Reactions Between Explosives Compounds and Chemicals Found in Cleaning Agents to Evaluate the Effect of These Reactions on Explosive Color Tests Used in Forensic Labs
• Analysis of effect of Hypochlorite on various Explosive Residue
• Investigating How Cartridge Case Material and Ammunition Type and Brand Affect Cartridge Case Markings on Fired Rounds from the Same Firearm
• Investigating the Effect of Collection Mechanism on the Enhancement of Gunshot Residue (GSR) Using Nanoparticle Enhanced Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (NELIBS)
• The Investigation of Reactions Formed Between Cleaning Agents and Explosive Residues
• Investigating the Effect the Drying of Nanoparticles Have on Gun Shot Residue Enhancement
• Analysis of Metal Contents in Earrings Using Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)
• Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Analysis of Metal Components in Earring Jewelry
• Detection of Chemical Pollution in the Environment from Forensic Science Investigations Using Instrumental Analysis
• Investigating the Interaction Between Explosives and Cleaning Agents and Their Effect on Forensic Analysis
• Distribution of Pollen on Dog Coats
• DNA Recovery from Car Visor
• Exploring the Potential of Dry Vacuuming as a Method for DNA Extraction
• The Effect of Incubation Time on Recovery of DNA from Pig Skeletal Elements
• The comparison of cotton swab, flocked swab and cutting collection methods in relation to their observed DNA yield concentrations
• DNA Extraction from Burnt Skeletal Remains
• Investigation of the Dry Vacuum Swab Technique to Collect DNA From A Porous Surface
• Can infrared photography be used as a reliable means to estimate shooting distances by examining gunshot residue patterns on dark fabric?
• Variation in the Blood-breath partition coefficent - literature review
• Modification of Headspace - GCMS method for decompositional volatiles
• Volatile Generation During Autolysis and Its Relation to Post-Mortem Interval
• DMAC Study for False Positives from Food and Drink
• Diamond Dye Study

Internship Locations

• CT Department of Public Health
• CT Forensic Science Laboratory
• Department of Energy: Brookhaven National Laboratory
• EMSL Analytical, Inc.
• EvolveImmune Therapeutics, Inc.
• Halda Therapautics
• Innovation Labs, Inc. (NJ)
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Massachusetts State Police
• MassBiologics of University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
• Medline Industries, Inc.
• Milford Police Department
• Monmouth County (NJ) Prosecutor's Office
• Nashua (NH) Police Department
• Nassau County Police Department
• New Jersey State Police Forensic Science & Technology Complex
• New Jersey State Police Office of Forensic Sciences
• New Jersey Union County Prosecutor Office Forensic Laboratory
• NMS Labs
• North Carolina Dept of Justice
• Northeastern University
• Organon
• Pfizer, Inc.
• Philadelphia Police Department: Office of Forensic Science
• Preston Drugs & Surgical
• ReligenDX Inc.
• Rhode Island State Police
• Rockaway Valley (NJ) Regional Sewerage Authority
• Solvay Technology Solutions
• State of Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets
• Suffolk County Crime Laboratory
• The Center for Forensic Research & Education (PA)
• The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education
• West Haven Police Department
• Westchester County (NY) Laboratories and Research
• Yale Pathology
• Yale School of Medicine

Research Projects (title/topic/area of study)

• SNP Testing of Heterochomatic Individuals
• SNP Testing of Grey Eyed Individuals
• Diamond Dye Study of Touched Surfaces
• SNP Testing of Baby Teeth
• Detection of Touch DNA in Simulated Purse Snatching
• Recovery of Pollen on Skin Surfaces
• SNP Testing of Blue Eyed Individuals
• SNP Testing of Brown Eyed Individuals
• Diamond Dye Study of Fabrics and Fasteners
• Imaging of Pollen Species
• Imaging of Pollen Species
• DNA Testing for Males from Victims of Femicide
• SNP Testing of Wisdom Teeth
• The Effect of Handedness on Fingermark Ridge Height and Volume as examined by 3D Optical Profilometry
• Determination of the Terminal Deposition of Latent Fingermarks by 3D and 2D Imaging Approaches
• Ridge Volume as a Metric for Fingermark Age Determination and Sex Discrimination
• Investigating Documentary Evidence from the Mother & Baby Homes Historical Investigation in Ireland
• Analysis of the Use of Forensic Genetic Genealogy in Criminal Investigations in the United States
• Investigating the Feasibility of Identifying Human Remains in Ireland using Forensic Genetic Genealogy
• Potential Challenges to Particle Correlated Raman Spectroscopy (PCRS) in the Forensic Examination of Soils.
• Copper Wire Discrimination with Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy.
• Comparison of Two Portable Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) Instruments for the Identification of Fentanyl Analogs.
• Application of Particle Correlated Raman Spectroscopy (PCRS) for the Forensic Examination of Soils.
• Effect of Hormone Replacement Therapy on Sex Determination through Raman Spectroscopy.
• Enhancing the Detection of Ignitable Liquid Residues Using Gold Nanoparticle Application with Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)
• Analyzing Methods to Mock the Ingestion of Controlled Substances within a Hair Strand Utilizing LIBS Technology
• Determining Ideal Nanoparticle Size for Gunshot Residue Analysis Using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
• Investigating the Use of Bleach as a Presumptive Color Test for the Detection of TNT
• Investigating the Effects of Chemical Hair Treatments on a Hair Strand
• Comparing Nanoparticle Type in Nanoparticle-Enhanced Spectroscopy Methods for Detecting Gunshot Residue
• Transfer and Persistence of Trace Evidence on Coats of Animals
• Crime Mapping of Human Activity to Predict Presence of Dog Fighting in Cities
• Review of Reloaded Ammunition and Potential for Individualizing Marks
• Preparation of Briefing Materials for Connecticut Legislature
• 'Transfer and Persistence of Trace Evidence on Coats of Animals
• Identification of Reloading Marks on Cartridge Cases
• Shakespearean Poisons
• Analysis of decompositional volatiles by GCMS
• Effect of antioxidans on Autolytic Decomposition
• Conversion of Amphetamine to Methamphetamine by PNMT
• Assessment of a ground beef experimental model for autolytic decompositional volatiles pt 1
• Assessment of a ground beef experimental model for autolytic decompositional volatiles pt 2
• Errors in Bloodstain Pattern Volume Estimation
• Assessing the Organs and Organ Systems of the Human Body Affected by Covid-19 as Seen on Patients Who Have Died from Affected by Covid-19 as Seen on Patients Who Have Died from the Virus
• The Examination of Bullets Through Focus Stacking Microscopy
• The Perception of Space: How 3D and 2D Crime Scene Sketches Affect Perception

Internship Locations

• Baron Analytical Laboratories, LLC
• Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
• Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
• Connecticut State Police
• Court Street Animal Hospital
• CT Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
• EMSL Analytical, Inc.
• EvolveImmune
• Hospital for Special Surgery
• Maine Medical Center
• Massachusetts General Hospital
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Milford Police Department
• New Hampshire Department of Justice- Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
• New Haven Police Department
• New Jersey State Police
• Pfizer, Inc.
• Phoenix Environmental Laboratories
• Quest Diagnostics
• Sandline Discovery
• South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
• Spectrix Analytical Services
• Suffolk County (NY) Office of the Medical Examiner
• Suffolk County Crime Laboratory
• Tulare County (CA) Sheriff's Office
• Union County (NJ) Prosecutor's Office
• Warwick Police Department
• Waterbury Police Department
• Yale Pathology
• Yale University
• Yale University School of Medicine

Research Projects (title/topic/area of study)

• DNA Transfer Study With Fingerprint Powders
• Semen Study with Recovery of DNA After Laundering
• Footwear Impressions in Soil with Varying Humidity
• SNP Testing for Hazel Eye Color Populations
• Comparison of Latent Fingermark Development on Various Surfaces Using Multiple Powders
• Terminal Deposition of Latent Fingerprints Determined by Chemical and Physical Developers
• Analysis of Latent Fingermark Depletion Series using 3D Imaging
• Examination and Enhancement of Security Features of the CDC issued COVID-19 Vaccination Card to Minimize Counterfeiting Efforts
• Solving a 100 Year Old Family Secret Using Forensic Genetic Genealogy
• Using Forensic Genetic Genealogy to Identify Individuals in and Irish Population
• Investigating the Constitutionality of Using Forensic Genetic Genealogy
• Assessment of the Sensitivity and Specificity of Urine Identification Tests
• Investigation of Post Mortem Root Banding (PMRB) in Animal Hair.
• Field Extraction and Identification of Low Concentration Illicit Drugs using Portable Infrared Spectroscopy.
• An Investigation of the Effect of Temperature and Humidity on the Formation of Antemortem Root Banding
• Investigating DNA Degradation of Blood Deposits By Raman Spectroscopy.
• Evaluation of Raman spectroscopy as a screening tool to predict DNA recovery potential in skeletonized human remains.
• The Application of Cayman Chemical’s Fentanyl Analog Screening Kit toward the Evaluation of Portable Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) to Identify Fentanyl Analogs with Similar Retention Times
• Investigating the Effect of Fire Suppression Techniques on Identifying Ignitable Liquid Residues Using Attenuated Total Reflectance-Fourier Transform Infrared (ATR-FTIR) Spectroscopy
• Investigating the Effect Bleach has on Explosive Materials
• Human Activity as a Prediction of Animal Fighting Locations
• Domestic Violence Data as a Predictor of Animal Cruelty
• Argon as Internal standard for Headspace-GC alcohol determination
• Model experimental system for examination of decompositional volatiles
• THC Blood Pharmacokinetics - Data Compilation
• Decomposition volatiles via SIM on GCMS
• Effect of Ethanol on GABA Catabolism via GABA Transaminase and SSADH

Capstone Experience

Forensic Science Capstone Experience
Remote asynchronous; discontinued in Spring 2022 with resumption of availability of internship opportunities

(COVID option available in Fall 2021 and Spring 2022)