Cutting-Edge Programs, Experience It: Smart People, Cool Research Chemistry at Illinois Tech Bachelor of Science in FORENSIC CHEMISTRY What Is Forensic Chemistry? Learn forensic Forensic chemistry is the application of chemistry to forensic analytical chemistry investigation. It is a science at the interface of analytical and inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, toxicology, and forensic toxicology lab and genetics. techniques that employers need. Is Forensic Chemistry Right for You? Program Benefits Do you want to learn how chemical, biochemical, and • Provides you with specialized skills in chemical, biological, microscopic analysis are applied to crime scene investigation spectroscopic, and chromatographic methods for analysis and drug enforcement administration? Would you like and characterization of forensic samples. to work in a government agency on a team in charge of forensic science and forensic chemistry biodefense and anti- • Learn various areas of forensic science and select courses bioterrorism? This program is right for you if you are interested based on your interest in forensic analytical chemistry, in developing a career in forensic science, forensic medicine, forensic DNA analysis, or forensic data analysis. forensic drug analysis, forensic toxicology and DNA analysis, or criminalistics. • Learn lab skills that employers want in instrumental, colorimetric, and microscopic analysis of forensic samples, What Makes This Program Unique? controlled substances, and standards. • You will build a strong foundation in traditional chemistry • Prepares you to be a viable candidate for professional and then develop sound knowledge and practical skills to positions in forensic chemistry, forensic science, crime earn a B.S. in this specialized program. scene investigation (CSI), drug investigation and enforcement labs. • You will learn the analytical chemistry skills that competitive forensics jobs require – something not all programs offer. • You will learn chemical applications for analysis, detection, Illinois Tech’s new chemistry majors allow you to and characterization of forensic and controlled substances. build a strong foundation in chemistry, and then individualize your study to be competitive for • This is the only B.S. in forensic chemistry program available specific career paths. in the Chicago area. Courses include forensic chemistry The new majors include bioanalytical chemistry; lab, instrumental analysis, molecular biology, genetics, computational chemistry and biochemistry; toxicology, microbiology, cyber forensics, data analytics, environmental chemistry; forensic chemistry; and more. and medicinal chemistry. • Earn a B.S. degree in forensic chemistry plus have an option The new B.S. programs are highlighted in a recent to get a B.S. degree in chemistry. issue of Chemical & Engineering News, a magazine published by the American Chemical Society: https://goo.gl/zmXs55 B.S. in FORENSIC CHEMISTRY Undergraduate Research Opportunities D.C. Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS), U.S. Army, police departments, departments of public safety. Students may conduct research under the direction of chemistry faculty working in forensic chemistry and forensic examination, • Pursue graduate studies in forensic science, forensic medicine, including: criminalistics, criminal justice, or criminology. • Nanopore sensing for detection of bioterrorism chemicals and toxins (Professor Xiyun Guan) Internship and Scholarship Opportunities • Computational modeling of molecules moving through Students are encouraged to apply for internship and scholarship biosensors (Professor David Minh) programs in academia, industry, and government, including: • Atomic force microscopy for forensic examination • Defense Forensic Science Center University Internship Program, (Professor Rong Wang) U.S. Department of Forensic Sciences • Chelation chemistry for medical countermeasures and treatment • FBI Honors Internship Program of heavy metal toxicity (Professor Hyun-Soon Chong) • U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Internship Program Career Pathways • Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI), DOE • Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) Scholars Internship Program • Become a forensic chemist, a forensic scientist, a forensic drug analyst, a forensic toxicologist, or a DNA analyst. • American Chemistry Society (ACS) Scholarship Program for African American, Hispanic, and American Indian students • Work in crime scene investigation (CSI) labs and drug investigation and enforcement labs in government agencies and • ACS Project SEED Scholarship in private drug-testing, crime, or medical examination labs. • Kilpatrick Undergraduate Scholarship, Chemistry Department, • Work in the forensic chemistry lab at the Chicago division of the Illinois Tech U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). • Undergraduate Summer Research Stipend, College of Science, • Work in government including U.S. Food and Drug Illinois Tech Administration (FDA), U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Defense, FIND IT ALL AT ILLINOIS TECH Contact Website: iit.edu/forensic-chemistry E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 312-567-3278 BIOANALYTICAL NEW Address: FORENSIC Forensic Chemistry Program Director CUTTING-EDGE Department of Chemistry ENVIRONMENTAL College of Science CHEMISTRY MEDICINAL Illinois Institute of Technology 3101 S. Dearborn St., Pritzker Science Center 106 DEGREES COMPUTATIONAL Chicago, IL 60616 RIGOR+RELEVANCE.