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Chemistry and Forensic
Science Residency
Dr. David Finster, Wittenberg University
January 2007
 Mills
Lawn sixth graders were involved in an exciting science residency when they
explored chemistry and forensic science with
Dr. David Finster, of the
Department of
Chemistry,
Wittenberg University (Springfield,
Ohio).
Dr. Finster,
who is also a parent of former Mills Lawn students, led students through an
investigation of a simulated crime of theft. Using clues gathered from the crime
scene, students investigated fingerprints, soil, powder analysis, ink, fiber
analysis, and other physical evidence. They also used infrared technology and
gas chromatography to narrow down the list of "suspects" and tried to determine
who committed the crime.
►Explore
the links at the left to see photos and a video clip
of this science residency.
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