Why Become A Forensic Anthropologist

¨Mr. Green committed murder in the pub with a bottle¨. If you like to solve mysteries, then you might find this sentence familiar. I always liked to play the game Clue because I get to solve mysteries. I want to be able to use my talent of solving mysteries in a career, and becoming a forensic scientist seems to be the perfect choice. After researching important information , such as the work environment skills required, the level of education needed, the salary and job outlook, I find myself to be highly qualified for an upcoming career in forensic science.

When i grow older an ideal career would be a Forensic Technicians. Forensic Technician aids criminal investigations by collecting and analyzing evidence. Many technicians specialize in either CSI (crime scene investigation) or laboratory analysis. Most forensic science technicians will devote lot of time in their careers writing reports running tests and working at crime scenes. It is important for today's youth to to understand the education and training, requirements,skills,or talents needed to succeed in your career in life to make the decision of what you want to be in your life.

My sophomore year in high school is what made me serious about pursuing this career. I had thoughts about forensic science before then, but it furthered my love for science. Growing up watching crime solving shows also played part in why I want to pursue a career as a forensic scientist. My senior year in highschool I took a forensic science class, and that is what made me sure that was the career I wanted. I think that it is truly interesting, and I enjoy it.

The career that I researched was forensic pathology. The job of a pathologist is to determine a person’s cause of death by examining tissues and fluids from the body. A forensic pathologist does this as well, but they are trained to examine people who died unexpectedly or violently and to recognize other things that a regular pathologist might not, such as recognizing something as intentional rather than accidental. They have to determine who the person is, the time of death, the manner of death, and if it was accidental, the instruments which caused the death.

Forensic Anthropologist involves with the study of human remains for legal purpose. This job helps the ever expanding world of criminal law and the need for justice. It helps bring answer in the science community on how to analyze and distinguish decaying remains and how to identify their identity. In conclusion forensic anthropologists allow for murders or accidents to be revealed and slowly let them rest in peace.

Forensic anthropologist knowledge of the human body, helps aid in the outcome of a death investigation. (Stanojevich) To help solve criminal trials, the systematic recovery and collection of physical evidence in the field, the scientific analysis in the laboratory and the protection of integrity of evidence, is crucial. Usually, response teams from either federal, state, or local authorities will gather and examine the physical evidence of a crime scene, but there are often times, when a forensic anthropologist is called in. Forensic anthropologist are major players, because they are trained in anthropology, archaeology, human osteology, forensic taphonomy, and chain-of-evidence procedures. Their study of human remains, aids in the case by working to assess the age, sex, stature, ancestry and unique features of a skeleton. Forensic anthropologist have been used to investigate victims of homicide, accidental deaths, natural deaths, and mass fatalities. The cases a forensic anthropologist works on usually involve victims that are decomposed, skeletonized, or have body parts that are missing. Often times, the forensic anthropologist, is the last chance for identification and justice for the victims. (Walsh-Haney)

Forensic Anthropologist work with the law enforcement agencies and assist in processing skeletal evidence. They gather profile research to determine individual's age at death, sex, ethnicity, and physical condition. They also aid in locating and removing human remains, conducting dental analysis, determining time of death, evaluate trauma to bones, and presenting a professional testimony in court.

Studying to be a Forensic Pathologist, at Texas Tech University, is something I really look forward to, in my future. Especially since I’m an in-state resident, I have it slightly cheaper for me and it has lots of great out comes and opportunities for

When I first began college, I wanted to be a Cardiothoracic surgeon, as time progressed I switch my focus towards Pathology and aimed to be Forensic Pathologist. A Pathologist is scientist who studies the causes and effects of diseases. The forensic pathology is a sub specialty with in the pathology field. The forensic pathologist is specially trained and responsible for autopsies and post mortem examinations in determining the cause, the manner of death and the identity of the body if it is not known. Along with autopsies and postmortem examinations they review medical histories, examine evidence collected at crime scenes, read witness statements and complete internal and external examinations of the remains.

I have always planned to do something in both the medical and investigative criminal field. I have always had a passion for criminal investigation and medicine, so being a forensic pathologist would give me insight into both worlds. I also am interested in the law field, and forensic pathologists often testify

It might be hard to figure out which type of evidence to use but Forensic Science evidence is definitely the most useful. It uses DNA and blood with many other things to find the suspect or criminal. Forensic Science can hold all the facts of a case together. In “Forensic Science: Evidence, Clues, and Investigation” by Andrea Campbell, it shows how and why Forensic Science evidence is the most important.

I have chosen to do the Early College Program to save money and prepare me for when I go off to study my major. I aspire to be a Forensic Pathologist which requires 15 years plus of schooling. Schooling that will require a lot of money and hard-work.

Becoming one of the best forensics technicians has alway been one of my biggest dreams. Having a passion for science, math, and helping others will motivate me to finish college and go to straight to work. I’ve always like to help other to make them feel better.

The next career I would enjoy pursing would be a forensic scientist. This choice is funny, but also the one I have thought the hardest about pursing. Before last semester I had not really thought about a specific career too much. Once I got closer and closer to

I am currently planning on earning my Associates of Applied Science and my Associates of Science concurrently. I have already completed some of the course work needed for these degrees as a high school student. As I learn and progress as a professional photographer, I may chose to continue with my BA of Applied Science and open my own photography studio. I may also discover through my Associates of Science degree that I want to continue pursuing my interest in forensics. I have taken one course in forensics already and while it is not as glamorous as they make it look on television, it is a fascinating feild. I may chose to become a forensic photographer and work with a state or federal agency, but I have much to learn about this before I