Forensic Identification

latitude 36.977226, longitude -122.052385

Chelsey Juarez, a UC Santa Cruz doctoral candidate in forensic anthropology, has developed a novel technique to help identify the remains of migrants who die crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.

Air Date: Tuesday, Feb 13 2007 at 7:30PM
Duration: 3:55 Episode: 102 Segment: c
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Topics: Chemistry, Biology
Location: Santa Cruz County

Forensic Identification Educator Guide

QUEST visits the lab of Chelsey Juarez, a UC Santa Cruz doctoral candidate in forensic anthropology, who has developed a novel technique using chemical isotopes to help identify the remains of migrants who die crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Use this educator guide to incorporate this story into your chemistry class and find resources for additional lessons on forensic science.
102c_forensicidentification.pdf (395.5 KB)

 

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