UND Forensic Science

10/15/2026

🔎🧬 The UND Forensic Science Program had a great time hosting the “CSI: Junior Investigators Workshop” for UND BrainSTEM

Thank you to all the young investigators who joined us for a fun day of forensic science! 🔬

10/12/2026

Ready to put your forensic skills to the test?

This weekend, our students will participate in the Forensic Science Bootcamp, an immersive experience featuring forensic demonstrations, crime scene investigation, teamwork activities, and hands-on field exercises.

Forensic Science students will investigate a mock crime scene, apply forensic techniques in the field, and earn a certificate upon successful completion of the training.

We are excited to provide our students with another opportunity to develop practical skills and explore careers in forensic science.

A special thank you to Special Agent Derek Madsen and the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation for their unwavering support of our students' education and their continued partnership with the UND Forensic Science Program. We greatly appreciate their commitment to providing meaningful hands-on learning experiences for our students.

To those attending, check your email for details! See you Friday.

⭐Ad astra! ⭐

10/08/2026

2️⃣ 5️⃣ days left to apply to join our team!

The University of North Dakota Forensic Science Program is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Forensic Science! Our FEPAC accredited Forensic Science Program seeks candidates with an active, forensic science-focused research agenda, demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at professional conferences (e.g., AAFS), and the pursuit of external funding through submissions to state, federal, and other funding agencies.

Interested in joining our program? Learn more ⬇️
https://careers.und.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-forensic-science-tenure-track-grand-forks-north-dakota-united-states

10/06/2026

🏗️ 🧱 One step closer to our new home!

Last Friday, Forensic Science faculty and students had the opportunity to leave their mark by signing a beam that will become part of the STEM Complex.

Thank you donors for your support, and legislature for funding. We cannot wait to see this space come to life!



University of North Dakota UND Arts & Sciences

10/02/2026

⭐️ Faculty Friday ⭐️

Meet Ms. Rachel Jordan, Teaching Associate Professor! 🩸

Ms. Jordan teaches a variety of courses within the Forensic Science Program and Criminal Justice Studies.

We’re excited to highlight Ms. Jordan and all she contributes to our students and our programs! 💚

UND Criminal Justice Studies

09/21/2026

🥼 Happy National Forensic Science Week! 🫆

This week, we recognize and thank forensic scientists for the important and influential work they do every day.

We also celebrate our forensic science students, who are learning, growing, and preparing to make their own impact in forensic science 💚

Thank you past, current and future forensic scientists!

09/17/2026

Check out UND Forensic Science’s very own Dr. Darshil Patel and his feature in the University Letter ➡️ “From Chemical Signatures to Forensic Solutions: Darshil Patel’s Research at UND.”

🔗https://blogs.und.edu/uletter/2026/09/from-chemical-signatures-to-forensic-solutions-darshil-patels-research-at-und/

We are proud of the work you do, Dr. Patel! 👏

09/15/2026

Putting fingerprint powders to the test! Students in Fingerprinting (FS 352) have been exploring different powder types and discovering how the substrate can make all the difference when developing latent prints. 🔍🖐️

Today’s trickier substrates included a ceiling tile and a shovel! Next week, we’ll move beyond powders and into chemical processing. UND College of Arts & Sciences University of North Dakota

09/11/2026

Join the Forensic Science Society TODAY for their first community event! 🔎🫆 6 PM @ Gustafson Hall

Donations are welcome! Proceeds will be used to support student travel to the AAFS Annual Conference

09/04/2026

🌟 Join our nationally accredited Forensic Science Program! We are currently hiring a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Forensic Science 🌟

The University of North Dakota's Forensic Science Program is experiencing exceptional growth, with more than 200 undergraduate majors and national accreditation by the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) through 2031.
Building on this success, the program offers:

✅ FEPAC-accredited concentration in Forensic Biology
✅ FEPAC-accredited concentration in Forensic Chemistry
✅ FEPAC-accredited concentration in Crime Scene Investigation
✅ M.S. in Forensic Science with emphases in Forensic Biology and Forensic Chemistry

Why join UND's Forensic Science Program?
We seek an enthusiastic and collaborative forensic scientist with expertise in Forensic Biology to teach, mentor, and inspire undergraduate and graduate students while maintaining a strong, externally funded research agenda that advances the forensic science field.

This tenure-track position offers the opportunity to:
→ Mentor undergraduate and graduate students
→Conduct innovative, externally funded research
→Contribute to a nationally recognized and accredited program
→Foster student success and scholarly growth
→Strengthen the program's national reputation

Join a team dedicated to producing the next generation of forensic scientists and advancing the profession through education, research, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to scientific integrity.

📅 Application deadline: November 2, 2026

🔗 Apply here:

Salary/Position Classification $76,000+, Dependent on Experience, 9-month contract, Exempt 40 hours per week This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus Purpose of Position The Forensic Science Program in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of North Dakota invites a...