Faculty Research Our faculty are at the forefront of forensic science research. Critical examples of faculty research include: Methodology for the identification of emerging controlled substances (especially synthetic cathinones or “bath salts”) Exploration of new types of genetic markers to improve forensic DNA profiling How to leverage emerging drone technology to ensure safety and legality View All Faculty Faculty Spotlight Drones: Challenges for Forensic Sciences April 2, 2019 Professor Victor Weedn presented on the connection between drones and forensic science at the 2019 American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Scientific Meeting. Forensic Sciences Professor Wins Award for Crime Scene Textbook January 12, 2018 Forensic Sciences Professor Wins Award for Crime Scene Textbook