{"id":851,"date":"2013-02-06T12:20:30","date_gmt":"2013-02-06T12:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/?p=851"},"modified":"2026-08-15T00:04:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T23:04:55","slug":"c-s-i-comes-to-davitt-college-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/c-s-i-comes-to-davitt-college-2\/","title":{"rendered":"CSI Investigation: Forensic Science Workshop at Davitt College"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
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\n \n 🔬 STEM \u2022 Applied Forensics\n <\/span>\n

\n CSI Investigation: Forensic Science Workshop at Davitt College\n <\/h2>\n

\n 6 February 2013 \u2022 Davitt College Castlebar\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n Transition Year students at Davitt College had the exciting opportunity to step directly into the shoes of crime scene investigators to solve a realistic, hands-on criminal case on campus.\n <\/p>\n

\n Using an array of physical evidence gathered from a simulated crime scene, the students were tasked with cracking the case wide open. The immersive workshop seamlessly merged classic detective methodology with state-of-the-art forensic technology.\n <\/p>\n

\n By cross-referencing and carefully analysing all the scientific data gathered, our meticulous TY investigators successfully eliminated false leads and positively identified the culprit\u2014providing a brilliant, practical demonstration of how Senior Cycle biology and chemistry concepts apply directly to real-world career paths.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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🔬 Applied Forensic Science in Action<\/h3>\n \n
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🧬<\/div>\n DNA Profiling<\/strong>\n

\n Analysing biological markers and blood sampling data to match scene evidence to specific profiles.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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🔍<\/div>\n Microscopic Analysis<\/strong>\n

\n Examining trace fibers, hair samples, and minute physical particles under high magnification.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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🖐️<\/div>\n Fingerprint Lifting<\/strong>\n

\n Employing traditional powder dusting and lifting techniques to catalogue unique ridge patterns.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n Inspiring investigative curiosity and practical STEM applications at Davitt College!\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n 📸 Presentation Showcase:\n <\/p>\n

\n Pictured at the Forensic Science Workshop on campus are Ms. Bernie Rowland<\/strong> (Principal), Ms. Alison Leck<\/strong> (Forensic Scientist & Workshop Facilitator), alongside members of the Davitt College Science Faculty and participating Transition Year students.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n