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2009 Whodunit? The Science of Crime Scenes
Monday, July 20 to Friday, July 24,
2009
Full Day session: 9:00am-4:00pm.
One week: Monday-Friday.
Drop Off: 8:30-9:00am.
Pick Up: 4:00-4:30pm.
Space is limited with a maximum of 15 students.
Open to Middle School Students who are entering 7th and 8th
grade in the fall.
The 2009 program is full.
Registrations for Summer 2010 will begin when the web site is
updated, January 1, 2010.
This is a one-week day program that provides students entering the 7th and 8th grade in the fall with an introduction to forensic science. Through class room lessons, hands-on laboratory exercises, and relevant guest speakers, students will learn the science behind crime scene investigations. This program is intended for students who have no prior experience with forensic science, but have an interest in learning about the topic.
2009 Whodunit? The Science of Crime Scenes Flyer (807KB PDF
file)
Registration Information
2009 Whodunit? The Science of Crime Scenes Registration
Form (60KB PDF file)
Cost: $525 per student
Registration Deadline: Early registrations are encouraged. Space is limited. A non-refundable deposit of $105.00 must accompany the registration. Final payment and the below accepted student forms are due by July 6, 2009. If you have any questions, please contact Kari Bennett at (518) 276-6431.
Program Details
A guest speaker from the Albany State Crime Lab will be coming to campus to talk to the students.
Topics to be covered (list subject to
change)
Ethics in science
Developing powers of observation and asking good
questions
Collection and analysis of tool mark evidence
Ink analysis, fingerprints, bioinformatics, DNA evidence,
and blood typing
Collection and analysis of soil, hair, fiber, glass,
toolmark, and impression evidence
Faculty Profile: Sara McIntosh, is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Rensselaer.
Accepted Student Forms
Check list for completing Medical History Form - Day
Programs (52KB PDF file)
Medical History Form - Day Programs (58KB PDF file)
Medication Sheet Form (54KB PDF file)
Self Medication Waiver (52KB PDF file)
Authorization to Visit - Summer Day Programs (159KB PDF
file)
Note for Summer program participants Medication Sheet Form and Self Medication Waiver: For children who do not have any prescriptions the parent and doctor should sign the Medication sheet for the three over the counter medications listed so they can be administered by the Health Services Office. If your son/daughter does not have any medications to self administer then the Self Medication Form is not applicable.
Transportation: All participants must furnish their own transportation to and from campus.
To report a student absent or late: If your child will be absent please call prior to 9:00am and speak with program director or Kari Bennett in the Summer Programs Office at (518) 276-6431. Students arriving to campus late (after 9:00am) need to be escorted by a parent or guardian to the Build Your Drawing Portfolio classroom. If at all possible we ask that you call ahead of time to report the lateness.
Snack and Lunch: Please remember that each student should bring their own snack and bag lunch every day.
Program Inquiries/Questions: For further information about the program, Request Information, or contact, Mike Gunther, Program Manager for Recruitment, (518) 276-8351, gunthm@rpi.edu.
MAIL OR FAX MATERIALS TO:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Attn: Outreach Programs
Office
110 8th Street – Low Center Suite 4011
Troy, NY 12180-3590
(518) 276-6431 (Voice)
(518) 276-8738 (Fax)
An email will be sent to confirm receipt of materials.
Special Needs: If you have any special needs please contact Kari Bennett at (518) 276-6431.
Registration Questions & Answers: If you have any registration questions, please contact Kari Bennett at (518) 276-6431.
Materials and supplies for this camp are funded through a generous Camille and Henry Dreyfus Special Grant in the Chemical Sciences. For additional information visit the Dreyfus Foundation.
