You can find out a lot about a face by the skull that's under it! Learn how real forensic scientists rebuild faces by using the skull! 

Did you think that mummies only existed in Egypt? Well this is wrong information! Scientists just discovered multiple tombs filled with over 40 mummies each at a ceremonial site in Peru! 

Did you know that there could be life underneath the earth's surface? Scientists have discovered bacteria living 12 miles below the ground. Learn more about what this means, and how i…

A fossil found in Taiwan was identified to the first-known prehistoric human in Taiwan, and it represents a completely different human species! Learn more about the fossil and where i…

During the week of July 25-29, 2011 the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education at Southern Methodist University welcomed 60 campers from the Dallas area to learn about the science…

Learn how different elements create different colored flames! Checkout these awesome colors!

During the week of July 25-29, 2011 the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education at Southern Methodist University welcomed 60 campers from the Dallas area to learn about the science…

During the week of July 25-29, 2011 the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education at Southern Methodist University welcomed 60 campers from the Dallas area to learn about the science…

During the week of July 25-29, 2011 the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education at Southern Methodist University welcomed 60 campers from the Dallas area to learn about the science…

During the week of July 18-22, 2011 the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education at Southern Methodist University welcomed 60 campers from the Dallas area to learn about the science…

During the week of July 18-22, 2011 the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education at Southern Methodist University welcomed 60 campers from the Dallas area to learn about the science…

During the week of July 18-22, 2011 the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education at Southern Methodist University welcomed 60 campers from the Dallas area to learn about the science…

Ever wonder what happens when a crime scene is found? In this video learn how to establish a crime scene in this video.  

Have you ever watched CSI? Learn about the truth behind the tv show's forensic science. This video will compare the CSI tv show with real world CSI investigators.  

What is DNA profiling? Learn how it works and what information it reveals about you!

Learn how investigators can figure out if a fire was man made (arson)!

Learn about forensic accountants and how they help to solve crimes involving money.

Learn about the different techniques investigators use to process evidence!

Have you ever noticed your footprint in mud or sand? Investigators use impressions to help solve crimes. Learn how they do it!

Learn how the mummies from Ancient Egypt have survived for thousands of years!

There are a lot of different professions that deal with forensics. Learn the difference between a medical examiner and a coroner.

Forensics has a lot to do with discovering what things are or how they fit into a bigger picture.  Read this article about a teacher who spent the summer learning how to extract DNA f…

Read this article to learn about an exciting interactive, alternate reality game that was developed for kids like you! The game will be played over an eight-week period and starts on …

Background The study of bones can tell us information about a person who is no longer living.  A skull provides information about the structure of a face, including key distances l…

During the Summer of 2010, SMU's Caruth Institute for Engineering Education developed and hosted the first SMU CSI-Girls camp. The camp included 20 activities and a field trip to the …

Background Have you ever wondered how emergency responders can locate a mobile phone?  Or how GPS can tell you your location, to within a few feet?  We won't go into all of the det…

Computer forensics?  Yep, using a person's computer to find evidence of a potential crime is what this article is about.  Learn the basics, the phases of the investigation, and even w…

So when did we figure out that fingerprints were unique to each person?  How did we first use fingerprints?  Find out how scientists all around the world played a part in discovering …

Discover the human genome and how DNA works. This is one of the many ways forensic scientists solve crimes.