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.
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
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