This event is a chemistry and detective-style event where students act as forensic scientists to analyze evidence found at a crime scene. Below is a comprehensive guide covering the event structure, core topics, and preparation materials.
Give yourself 40 minutes to process “evidence” from a fictional case file. Example: “White powder + blue fiber + O-positive blood = suspect A or B?” forensics science olympiad
Lab / Study Time Limit: 50 minutes Team Size: 2 students This event is a chemistry and detective-style event
Separating ink or chemical components and calculating Rf factors. Analyzing fingerprints, DNA, glass, blood, and ballistics. Analysis of the Crime Synthesizing all findings to implicate a suspect. Example: “White powder + blue fiber + O-positive
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Identification of plastics (PVC, HDPE, PS) using density and burn tests.
