Forensic Scientist

Forensic Scientist

LIsa Black

Cape Coral, FL

Female, 49

I spent the five happiest years of my life in a morgue. As a forensic scientist in the Cleveland coroner’s office I analyzed gunshot residue on hands and clothing, hairs, fibers, paint, glass, DNA, blood and many other forms of trace evidence, as well as crime scenes. Now I'm a certified latent print examiner and CSI for a police department in Florida. I also write a series of forensic suspense novels, turning the day job into fiction. My books have been translated into six languages.

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Last Answer on July 21, 2022

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Can u plz tell me how to become a forensic scientist.....can i get a scolarship in your land

Asked by Litty over 8 years ago

Stay in school and take lots of science courses. Scholarships would be offered by different schools and/or organizations. What land are you in now?

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Mrs. Black, I'm a freshmen in college and would like to know if you'd allow me to conduct an interview with yourself over email? This is for one of my classes since I am highly interested in becoming a csi.

Asked by Katerin P. almost 8 years ago

Sure, email me at lisa-black@live.com.

787 Votes

So you wanna be a Forensic Scientist?

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There weren't any samples they just briefed us through. I think changing a question would be better. How is natural science used to establish forensic science?

Asked by Junz about 8 years ago

I'm sorry, but again that is way too broad a question. Most forensic science is based on biology, physics and chemistry, so it's all 'natural' science.

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Do you do one on one or group tutoring? For forensic Science?

Asked by Sam over 7 years ago

I’m sorry, no. I don’t feel qualified to do that.

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Can you extract DNA from human poop?

Asked by Jessica almost 8 years ago

Yes. I don’t know if it’s actually from the poop or from the skin cells sloughed off on it, but you can.

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I wanted to know what was the best degree to get for a forensic biologist? I"m getting mixed answers. Do I pursue and undergrad in forensic science and then master in biology or would a 4-year biology degree work?

Asked by Jackie about 8 years ago

Sorry it took me so long, I was out of town at a conference. But I really don’t know for sure—it’s up to the hiring lab, what they want. I would think a 4 year in Biology with as many Forensic classes as you can get would be best, but a better way to guess would be to call all the labs you’re considering and ask them.Best of luck!

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Hello. I am a senior in high school that must do an interview for a career. I was wondering if I could interview you. My email is brimattia661@gmail.com . Thank you.

Asked by Brianne almost 8 years ago

I'll email you.

785 Votes

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