The Center for Advanced Research in Forensic Science (CARFS) is a partnership-based collaboration between academic researchers, government laboratories, industry leaders, and the end-user community with an aim to develop, implement and commercialize tools which benefit the national forensic science research enterprise. CARFS' structure is based on the National Science Foundation’s Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) model to promote innovation in product development, techniques, strategies, and methodologies for application by stakeholders.
By having the problem delivered to them, researchers can focus on finding a solution instead of trying to solve a problem that might not be a priority for the industry.Kenneth G. Furton, Director, CARFS; Executive Director, Global Forensic and Justice Center, Florida International University
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Researcher Spotlights
Britni Skillman, PhD, F-ABFT; Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Science, College of Criminal Justice, Sam Houston State University
Hung-Jen Wu, PhD; Director of Graduate Studies, Chemical Engineering, Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University
J. Tyler Davidson, PhD; Assistant Professor, Sam Houston State University
The Science of Success
Established 2017 and funded though 2028.
- ~$2MIn Phase I Research Funds
- 65Funded Projects
- 18Forensic Science Disciplines
- 31Supported Faculty
- 75Graduate and Undergrad Students
- 5Partner Universities
- 26Publications
- 61Presentations
- 109Posters
- 3Patents
News
CARFS Poster Reception at AAFS, February 21, 2024
CARFS Announces Poster Presentations During the American Academy of Forensic Sciences 2024, in Denver/CO - Download the list of posters
CARFS hosts a Poster Session during the American Academy of Forensic Sciences 2023, in Orlando/FL - Download the list of posters
FIU CARFS Hosts Miami-Dade College and Braddock Senior High School Faculty and Students - Read the article