Dogs are very talented. They can play an important role in solving crimes. Read how they do it here!

During the week of July 25-29, 2011 the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education at Southern Methodist University welcomed 60 campers from the Dallas area to learn about the science…

Learn how different elements create different colored flames! Checkout these awesome colors!!!

During the week of July 25-29, 2011 the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education at Southern Methodist University welcomed 60 campers from the Dallas area to learn about the science…

During the week of July 25-29, 2011 the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education at Southern Methodist University welcomed 60 campers from the Dallas area to learn about the science…

During the week of July 25-29, 2011 the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education at Southern Methodist University welcomed 60 campers from the Dallas area to learn about the science…

During the week of July 18-22, 2011 the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education at Southern Methodist University welcomed 60 campers from the Dallas area to learn about the science…

During the week of July 18-22, 2011 the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education at Southern Methodist University welcomed 60 campers from the Dallas area to learn about the science…

During the week of July 18-22, 2011 the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education at Southern Methodist University welcomed 60 campers from the Dallas area to learn about the science…

During the week of July 18-22, 2011 the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education at Southern Methodist University welcomed 60 campers from the Dallas area to learn about the science…

Ever wonder what happens when a crime scene is found? In this video learn how to establish a crime scene in this video.  

Have you ever watched CSI? Learn about the truth behind the tv show's forensic science. This video will compare the CSI tv show with real real world CSI investigators.  

hat is DNA profiling? Learn how it works and what information it reveals about you!

Learn how investigators can figure out if a fire was man made (arson)!

Learn about forensic accountants and how they help to solve crimes involving money.

Learn about the different techniques investigators use to process evidence!

Have you ever noticed your footprint in mud or sand? Investigators use impressions to help solve crimes. Learn how they do it!

Learn how the mummies from Ancient Egypt have survived for thousands of years!

There are a lot of different professions that deal with forensics. Learn the difference between a medical examiner and a coroner.

Learn about all the ways science can help discover hidden items without touching anything.  

Forensics has a lot to do with discovering what things are or how they fit into a bigger picture.  Read this article about a teacher who spent the summer learning how to extract DNA f…

Read this article to learn about an exciting interactive, alternate reality game that was developed for kids like you! The game will be played over an eight-week period and starts on …

Background The study of bones can tell us information about a person who is no longer living.  A skull provides information about the structure of a face, including key distances l…

During the Summer of 2010, SMU's Caruth Institute for Engineering Education developed and hosted the first SMU CSI-Girls camp. The camp included 20 activities and a field trip to the …

Background Have you ever wondered how emergency responders can locate a mobile phone?  Or how GPS can tell you your location, to within a few feet?  We won't go into all of the det…

Diane France is a bone detective (also called a Forensic Anthropologist) who has used science to learn more about how people live which helps her to solve crimes. Read more about how …

From examining well-preserved skeletons, Melissa Scott Murphy, a bioarcheologist working on the Puruchuco burials, is able to determine many characteristics about the person such as g…

Computer forensics?  Yep, using a person's computer to find evidence of a potential crime is what this article is about.  Learn the basics, the phases of the investigation, even what …

So when did we figure out that fingerprints were unique to each person?  How did we first use fingerprints?  Find out how scientists all around the world played a part in figuring out…

Are you a shutterbug?  Would you know what to photograph at a crime scene?  How do you photograph a shoe so you can see a person's imprint?  Read this article and learn how light and …

Did you know that documents have a lot to tell you?  This article will show you how handwriting, typewriting, and even a photocopier or laser printer can leave clues, you just have to…

Discover the human genome and how DNA works, one of the many ways forensic scientists solve crimes.

Do you know how to tell if someone is lying?  This video will teach you some basic forensics about lying - watch a persons eyes, expressions, posture and speech to find out.

Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a forensic scientist is like? Watch this interview with Angi M. Christensen and learn what a real forensics professional has to say ab…