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Emma Morin ’23, a Forensic Science major and Criminal Justice minor, will attend Boston University for its M.S. in Biomedical Forensic Sciences program. Morin hopes to one day conduct DNA analysis for a crime lab.  

Standout Lab Experience: “Beginning my first year, I had an internship with the Aquatic Diagnostic Lab at ������Դ. I got to do genetic analyses on shellfish and extracted DNA from oysters. I gained a lot of experience doing what I want to do in the future in a crime lab but just on shellfish versus human DNA. BU found it really impressive that I had so much lab experience and how rigorous the Forensic Science classes are here. It set me up so well.”  

Virtual Reality: “We’re so lucky to have Dr. (Karla-Sue) Marriott. She’s added so much to the Forensic Science program. We have a lot of things you can’t find at other schools. When she took over the program, she brought with her virtual reality programs. I got to take her Crime Scene Investigations course and practice taking down crime scenes and bagging evidence in virtual reality. As a student, we can’t go to an actual crime scene and work because it isn’t safe. The VR is so cool and helpful for visualizing.”  

Combining Disciplines: “Roger’s Forensic Science program stood out to me. It’s the only program that had both Biology and Chemistry tracks and most schools only have a Chemistry track. I’m better and more interested in Biology. With Biology, you can go on to be a medical examiner. Also, Forensic Science majors are required to take some Criminal Justice classes. I found some of my classes really interesting and added it as a minor. I’ve always had a concern with equity in the criminal justice system. Taking Criminal Justice courses seemed like the logical thing to do to educate myself on the system I want to be a part of and to know what I’m going into fully.”  

Morin, of Cumberland, R.I., was a member of the Honors Program, Forensic Science club and played on the intramural beach volleyball team. 

Every spring, as Commencement nears, ������Դ spotlights members of the graduating class. Suggestions are welcome. Email: stories@rwu.edu