WVU Department of Forensic and Investigative Science

02/02/2026

The 2026 WVU Forensic Science Summer Camp Registration is Now Open!

Both camps are now full! Please join the waitlist

2026 WVU Forensic Science Summer Camp

12/25/2025

12/21/2025

Huge congrats to our Fall 2025 Forensic and Investigative Science grads! We can’t wait to see you leave your mark on the world. 🎓🫆🧬🧪

11/27/2025

Registration is right around the corner. Join our interest list to be notified as soon as it opens.

With research-active faculty, a student-centric philosophy, contemporary curriculum, world-class equipment, and superior facilities, students in Forensic and Investigative Science receive a unique scientific and hands-on learning experience.

10/30/2025

The WVU Unsolved Case Project fills a void for law enforcement agencies stretched thin and seeking answers to cases that turned stone cold years ago. For a handf

05/19/2025

Congratulations, FIS graduates!

04/28/2025

Another semester, another 3 a.m. crime scene.
Juniors in the forensic examiner major were tasked with investigating a complex scene that encompassed all techniques covered in their first semester of CSI.

Students spent 5 hours at the WVU Agronomy Farm completing scene photographs, sketches, measurements, evidence collection and associated packaging. The scene was comprised of multiple zones including clandestine grave excavation, vehicle processing, trash/dump sites, and large open field areas requiring extensive line searches.

The WVU Police Department and the Granville Police Department briefed and interacted with the students during the scene to aid in their experience.

WVU Police Department
Granville Police Department

04/08/2025

Thomas Ledergerber from the C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry and Dr. Trejos's research group from the Department of Forensic and Investigative Science teamed up with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to study the behavior of gunshot residue in the air. Work performed in this study applied novel methods including laser sheet scattering and atmospheric particle analysis to see and measure gunshot residue in a way that has never been seen before. A special thanks to Matt Staymates from NIST and the Monongalia County Sheriff's Office.

To read the open-access article for free, follow the link: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY02283A

04/03/2025

Gathering evidence is way more involved than they show on TV. 📺🕵️‍♀️ Our students are using real-world, state-of-the-art tech, taking part in immersive experiences, and partnering with real law enforcement agencies to help solve crimes and develop new methods to maintain justice.

03/31/2025

The FBI Evidence Recovery Team recently hosted a training at our Crime Scene Training Complex for local law enforcement agencies. The training served to enhance the knowledge and skills of first responders when responding to critical incidents. The four-day training covered topics such as crime scene management, scene documentation, evidence processing, and FBI/State/Local assets and capabilities. We recognize and appreciate the work of law enforcement and hope this training was invaluable to all the participating agencies.

02/06/2025

Our summer camps are now FULL.

You may join the waitlist at the following link:

https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0SZ47BEBIJm7u3Y