MSFS Research

Below are the titles and links to some of the research our MSFS students have conducted as part of the program, much of it in conjunction with the Center for the Future of Forensic Science.

AY 2022-23

Alexis Aldhizer (2022) A Comparison of the Recovery of THC from Oral Fluids using Glass versus Plastic Filter Vials. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Tatum Ashwood-Hayes (2023) Validation of Distance of Travel for Sub-millimeter Blood Spatter. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Darby Baird (2023) Transfer, Persistence, & Recovery of Trace DNA: A Review of Current Research (2018-2022). Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Katherine Biggie (2023) Cannabidiol Extraction and Quantification: A Comparison of Four Solvent Based Extraction Methods in Gummy Matrices. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Nicole Borowski (2022) Optimization of the Degradation of Fentanyl Using Peracetic Acid Generated from Sodium Percarbonate and Tetraacetylethylenediamine. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Wyatt Brown (2022) MX908®: Sensitivity and Limit of Detection Evaluation of on Swab and Off Table Samples. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Emily Dwyer (2023) Analysis of Wastewater Samples for the Detection of Contaminating Drugs. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Seth Dixon (2023) Recovery of THC from Oral Fluid: Comparison of Filters in Glass and Plastic Filtration Vials and Evaluation of Quiksal™ and Quantisal™. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Maggie Hergenrather (2023) Validation of the Euroformix Probabilistic Genotyping Software. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Annamarie McGuire (2022) Comparison of the Recovery of Drugs in Oral Fluid Using Biotage Evolute Express Solid Phase Extraction Columns with Active and Passive Solutions. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Thomas Paul (2023) Sample DNA Recovery Utilizing Poly (A) RNA Carrier on Cotton Swabs. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Zoe Rupp (2023) Analysis of the Agilent  8890 / 5977B Hydrogen Carrier Gas Validation for Forensic Use: Carried Out by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Sophia Spivey (2023) Identification of TOLQ Residues Required for Dependent Maturation of Bacteriophage P1. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Cassidy Shankar (2023) Dual Recovery of Fingerprints and DNA: A Review. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

AY 2023-24

Carollynn Judge (2023) Comparison of Drug Analyte Stability in Two Oral Fluid Testing Kits at Multiple Temperature Conditions and Time Intervals. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Dylan Drazdik (2023) Angle of Impact, Directionality, and Pattern Interpretation of Bloodstains Across Different Fabrics. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Madison Smith (2024), The Use of Salmon Sperm Carrier DNA to Increase DNA Recovery From Nylon Flocked Swabs. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis , Bowling Green State University.

AY 2024-25

Katie Kearns (2024), Oxidative Degradation of Fentanyl Using Peracetic Acid, Sodium Percarbonate, Hydrogen Peroxide, and Household Cleaner Polident®. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Taisha Valenzuela (2024), Oxidative Degradation of Fentanyl in Aqueous Solutions at Varying Concentrations. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

AY 2025-26

Natalie Marra (2025), Oxidative Degradation of Fentanyl in Transdermal Patches of Varying Brands Using Bleach and Polident.  Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Mallory Swartz (2025), Optimizing DNA Recovery From Cotton Swabs Using Carrier Nucleic Acids Followed by Organic or Robotic Extractions. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Zane Wallace (2025), Cannabidiol Extraction and Quantification From Gummy Matrices: a Comparison of Homogenization Methods and Quechers Salts. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Note- AY starts with summer semester and ends with spring.

Master's Thesis 2019- AY 2021-22

Published Works Website

Three Minute Thesis Competition Videos

Watch our MSFS Three Minute Thesis Competition Videos. Congratulations to Corianna Palmer for taking third place in the 2021 competition!

Honors and Awards

• Carollynn Judge $750 Katzner Graduate Student Research and Professional Award Fund Recipient (Spring 2023), BGSU
  
• Thomas Paul $750 Katzner Graduate Student Research and Professional Award Fund Recipient (Fall 2022), BGSU
• Abigail Clark $500 Katzner Graduate Student Research and Professional Award Fund Recipient (Fall 2021), BGSU
• Kayla Martin $750 Katzner Graduate Student Research and Professional Award Fund Recipient (Fall 2021), BGSU 
  
• Natalie Wise $750 Katzner Graduate Student Research and Professional Award Fund Recipient (Fall 2020), BGSU