Grand Valley State University Forensic Medicine club We welcomed alumnus Mallory Kayserian, a certified crime scene technician with the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD). For informational events.
Kayserian talked about his career working in crime scene investigation and explained the details of his work. She showed her photos taken of her crime scene and through her PowerPoint presentation she announced what she was doing. She believes Kayserian wants to separate her real life from fiction, and she emphasized that her own career is different from what is seen on the TV show.
At the end of the presentation, questions were taken from the audience, and students asked about Kayserian’s hours of work, what his crime scene team was like, whether he had ever had to testify in court, and any other related questions. I asked a question.
Kayserian said she wants to be an advocate for students who want to pursue that career.
“GVSU has a great criminal justice program, but when I attended there was no faculty specializing in forensic science. I think so,” Kayserian said.
Kayserian said he was grateful for the presentation at GVSU.Kayserian I received both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees from GVSU. She also credits the time she spent pursuing her education at GVSU with leading her to her current career.
“I think I am who I am today because of GVSU. The internships and classes I took prepared me for where I am now. I am very grateful for my time in Grand Valley,” Kayserian said. “This is my dream job. I know I’m one of the few people who can say that, and I’m very grateful. I love what I do, and I love talking about it with my students. I love it.”
Kayserian brought along a prop beer bottle with fingerprints on it and a test device to measure iron in his blood. Many students stayed after the presentation to further view the props and ask questions.
GVSU students Makenna Kuhn and Alexa Patalon were interested in the crime scene photos and props that Kayserian shared.Kuhn and Patalon We both want to learn more about forensic science.
“I’ve always been interested in forensic science, so when I found this club I was like, ‘Come in and see what it’s like and see what you need to do to get where you want to go. I thought, ‘Oh, it’s like that,”’ Patalon said. “I thought it was really great to hear from someone who does this as a job.”
The event began when Forensic Science Club President Skylar Smith contacted GRPD and asked if anyone would be willing to talk to students about forensic science.
“One of the goals of my club was to educate students about what forensic science is, because shows like CSI are fun to watch, but they’re not exactly accurate,” Smith said. he said.
Smith said GVSU does not have a forensic science major, so students looking for a career path will have to take other paths. Inspired by this, Smith created a forensic science club this semester that brings students together for networking and education.
This club aims to provide students interested in a career in forensic science with knowledge of the requirements needed to obtain a career in the field.
The club plans to hold another event on March 11 featuring several speakers who address crime scenes.
