High School Students to Attend CSI Camp Through July 1

Crime Scene Investigations Camp at Fairmont State University begins on Monday, June 22. High school students from Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Barbour, Taylor and Preston counties will spend eight days learning the various aspects of crime scene investigations.

Students will become familiar with the many facets of crime scene investigations, much like the crime scenes being investigated right now by local law enforcement. Students will learn about blood testing/typing, crime scene sketching, soil analysis, fingerprints, bone analysis and DNA analysis. In addition, students will gather evidence throughout the week and will have a mock trial on the last day of camp. Students will also get a chance to tour FSU's crime scene house.

"Students have always enjoyed seeing how to perform the techniques involved in a forensic science case," said Dr. Mark Flood, CSI camp director. "The atmosphere of the camp is fun and relaxed. The camp is full of hands-on activities that make their learning enjoyable."

The camp is sponsored by the FSU GEAR UP partnership. GEAR UP, which stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, is a federally-funded grant which allows programs like CSI Camp to exist.

"GEAR UP is an amazing program that helps students understand the value of attending college," Flood said.

All activities are in or near Hunt Haught Hall on FSU's campus and will run from June 22 until July 1. For more information, contact Dr. Mark Flood at mark.flood@fairmontstate.edu or call (304) 290-1758. For more information about the Fairmont State GEAR UP partnership, call (304) 367-0436.