Episode 54
How To Forge A Career in Forensic Science (Your Fav Crime Show Prob Lied To You) - w/ Sara
In this episode, featured not-expert is Sara Gomez. Sara is a forensic science graduate from University College London with experience as a Forensic Biology Research Intern at the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner.
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- Forge A Career in Forensic Science (Your Fav Crime Show Prob Lied To You) - w/ Sara
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The body was found in this rural area. There was no evidence in that area where the body was found that a struggle had taken place. What they did was use forensic anthmology and polology. So
forensic anthmology and polology. So pollinology is using like spores and pollen in a forensic setting. What they found was that I'm naman Pandi and in this episode feature not expert is Sarah
this episode feature not expert is Sarah Gomez. Sarah is a forensic science graduate from University College London with experience as a forensic biology research intern at the New York City
research intern at the New York City office of chief medical examiner. The CO 19 pandmic happened. So I was spend my days quarantining and watching true crime documentaries. Did you ever cover
crime documentaries. Did you ever cover the deduction side of the house or is that something that falls outside the wheelhouse of the forensic science? Wow. So you go and dust a fingerprint and
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In this episode, featured not-expert is Sara Gomez. Sara is a forensic science graduate from University College London with experience as a Forensic Biology Research Intern at the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro + Background01:57 Covid quarantine made her watch a lot of true crime shows and04:36 Transitioning from Neuroscience to Forensic Science06:46 Choosing the Right Forensic Science Program10:53 Curriculum Insights: Courses and Practical Experiences13:34 The Role of Forensic Scientists in Crime Investigations (Deductions)15:08 Case Studies and Their Impact on Forensic Science18:57 Who does what at a crime scene?21:39 Looking Ahead: Future Aspirations in Forensics23:33 Exploring Career Opportunities in Forensic Science25:49 The Reality of Forensic Science Job Market27:26 Debunking Forensic Myths from Pop Culture29:36 The Emotional Toll of Forensic Work32:52 Innovative Technologies in Forensic Science37:58 The Impact of Real-Life Forensics on Personal Perspective40:36 Forensics will reshape your entire world-view42:52 Navigating Challenges as a Non-Native English Speaker44:00 Outro + Gratitude