Forensic and Investigative Science Club
Founded in 2001, the Forensic Science Club is a recognized West Virginia University student organization. If you have questions or ideas for the club, feel free to contact us.
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Upcoming and Recent Events
Spring 2026 Events and Meetings
Fall 2025 Events and Meetings:
Spring 2026 Events and Meetings
- January 15th at 5:30pm in MHH G21
- Michael Hadsell (and Splash, the first operational recovery otter) from Peace River K9 Search & Rescue Association
- February 5th at 5:30pm in MHH G21
- Quinn Embrey: Forensic Biology in New York OCME, WVU Alumni
- March 5th at 5:30pm in MHH G21
- Bill Dundon: U.S. Marshall's Service
- April 2nd at 5:30pm in MHH G21
- Speaker TBA
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Fall 2025 Events and Meetings:
- FIS Club Picnic Presented by the Forensic and Investigative Science Club
- Mark Lambert - West Virginia State Fire Academy, Director of Fire Extension Services
- Heather Mahalik - WVU FIS Alumna, Digital Evidence
- Dana Johnson - Mon. Co. Canine Adoption Center - Warden
- S.J. McLaughlin & Kendall Perkinson - Appalachian Mysteria - Podcast Host
Past Events and Meetings included:
- Guest Speaker: Justin Van Tromp - WVU Alum working at the Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Guest Speaker: Alisha Simoson and Lexine Kallish - Dauphin County Coroner's Office
- Living Learning Community Event: Tour of FBI CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Facility
- Guest Speaker: Quinn Embrey - New York OCME
- Guest Speaker: Holly Dunn - Sole Survivor of the Railroad Serial Killer
- Guest Speaker: Ken Sanford - Biometric Research
- Nathan Weston - Foster and Freeman
- Tony Hussion - Intelligence Specialist at US Attorney's Office
- Jason Baltic - WV Deputy State Fire Marshall, Chief Investigator
