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Publications

Forensic Science: The Basics, Fourth Edition is fully updated, building on the popularity of the prior editions.  New topics added to this edition include coverage of the formation and work of the NIST Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSACs), new sections on forensic palynology (pollen & spores), forensic taphonomy, the opioid crisis, forensic genetics and genealogy, recent COVID-19 fraud schemes perpetrated by cybercriminals, and a wholly new chapter, Forensic Psychology.  Additionally, many chapters have case studies that tie in the chapter content to an actual criminal case.

The Basics of Investigating Forensic Science: A Laboratory Manual, Second Edition presents foundational concepts in forensic science through hands-on laboratory techniques and engaging exercises.  The second edition is fully updated to include extensive full-color photos and diagrams to reflect current best-practices focusing on laboratory procedure, techniques and interpretation of results. This lab manual is an excellent companion to the textbook but it can also stand alone as a lab manual for beginning forensic science lab courses. The labs are divided into five units: Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation, Patterns and Impressions, Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, and Forensic Physics.

Teachers may request an examination copy of both the textbook and the lab manual through the publisher via the following links:

Textbook: https://www.routledge.com/Forensic-Science-The-Basics-Fourth-Edition/Mirakovits-Siegel/p/book/9780367251499

Lab Manual: https://www.routledge.com/The-Basics-of-Investigating-Forensic-Science-A-Laboratory-Manual/Mirakovits-Londino-Smolar/p/book/9780367251529

Presentations

Embi Tec MiniOne Texas Online Teacher Workshop - February, 2021:

Forensic Science Webinar - presentation by Kathy Mirakovits

Forensic Science Online Workshop - presentation by Kathy Mirakovits

Michigan Science Teachers Association Conference - March, 2019:

Modeling Science Practices and Standards Using Forensic Science - presentation by Kathy Mirakovits

National Science Teachers Association National Conference - April, 2016:

Educators Guide to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis: Real World Science! - presentation by Kathy Mirakovits - (32 MB file - please wait for download)

National Science Teachers Association National Conference - April, 2013:

Integrating Science and Mathematics Using the Hook of "CSI" - presentation by Kathy Mirakovits

Ward's Forensics: Crosscutting Concepts of Crime Scene Investigation - workshop leader: Kathy Mirakovits

The 3 "E"s: Easy, Exciting and inExpensive Physics - presentation by Kathy Mirakovits and Donna Hertel

Michigan Science Teachers Association Conference - March, 2013:

Forensic Pathology: The Forensic Autoposy - presentation by Kathy Mirakovits

National Science Teachers Association National Conference - March, 2012:

National Science Teacher's Association National Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana - March 29-31, 2012 - schedule of presentations by Kathy Mirakovits and others related to forensic science

Forensic Science: Blood Spatter Across the Curriculum - presentation by Kathy Mirakovits

Teaching STEM with Forensics - presentation by Kathy Mirakovits

Physics with a Purpose: Forensic Science Applications - presentation by Kathy Mirakovits

Michigan Science Teachers Association Conference - March, 2012:

Stringing Bloodstains: Real World Applications of Mathematics and Physics - presentation by Kathy Mirakovits

Forensic Science for Young CSI's - presentation by Kathy Mirakovits

 

For further information, please contact:

Kathy Mirakovits
Forensic Science Educational Consulting, LLC

info@ForensicScience-ED.com