Forensic Entomology:

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Forensic Entomology

• A Career Overview
• By
• Nathan Klinski
• Forensic Chemistry

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Overview and Definition

• Medicolegal forensic entomology covers evidence
  that may be gathered through arthropod studies at
  events such as murder, suicide, rape, physical
  abuse and contraband trafficking.
• In murder investigations it deals with which
  insects lay eggs when and where, and in what
  order they appear in dead bodies. This can be
  helpful in determining a post mortem interval
  (PMI) and location of a death in question.
  (Wikipedia)
• Used to determine
• Time and Location of Death
• -How long since death occurred?
• Various Insects have set times for infestation
  and gestation.
• -Endemism
• Insects live in certain areas geographically.
• -Phenology
• Activity during certain seasons or time of
  day.

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Education Requirements

• Entomology Major, with
• Forensic Science, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics,
  Taxonomy, Medical Entomology, Biochemistry,
  Forensic Law, and Parasitology.
• Texas AM University
• Texas AM University's Entomology Department
  announced the Forensic and Investigative Science
  Program November 23, 2007 as a means to prepare
  students to address and solve problems through
  the use of various techniques, including forensic
  entomology.1
• The first B.S. in this field in Texas.
• CAREER OUTLOOK LIMITED!!
• There are about sixty-two total scientists
  involved in the field of forensic entomology.
  Fifty-three percent are solely involved in the
  medico legal branch, the branch that involves
  insects and violent crimes. Eight percent say
  that this branch of entomology is one of their
  specialties. Of the total, most are also
  affiliated with colleges such as Texas AM
  University and Michigan State University where
  they teach entomology courses and conduct
  research (Professional Status of Entomologists).