Past MSFS Research

Joan Baughman (2019) Collecting Low-Level DNA Sample of Foreign Contributor from Skin of Known Sources. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Justin Paul (2019) Categorization of Shedding Status: Proposing a Standard Grouping Method for DNA Shedding. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Kristin Stobinski (2019) Retrieving Low-Level DNA Samples from Clothing. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Cecilia Plummer (2020) Measuring the Fluorescence of the Reaction Between p-Dimethylaminocinnamaldehyde (DMAC) and Human DNA. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Jeremy Canfield (2020) Drug Detection Using Eosin Y and Cobalt Thiocyanate Paper Assays. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Latisha Pipes (2020) Detection of Illicit Drug Use in Blood: A Validation Study of Solid Phase Extraction Coupled with Liquid Chromatography and Tandem Mass Spectrometry. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Nathan Bunch (2020) Oral Fluid Method Validation for Bowling Green State University. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Corianna Palmer (2021) Fentanyl Transdermal Patches: Extraction Optimization and Evaluation of a Novel Disposal Method Using NarcX. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Danica Martin (2021) Optimization of a Method for the Extraction of Drugs of Abuse from Wastewater. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.  

Karin Jacobsen (2021) Investigating the Effects of Time and Temperature Degradation on Oral Bacteria using qPCR for the Forensic Identification of Saliva. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Melissa Jollie (2021) Determining Optimal Swab Type and Elution Buffer to Obtain Whole Cells for Future Deconvolution of Complex Cell Mixtures. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Sarah Wagner (2021) Efficiency of DNA Recovery from Different Swab Types by qPCR. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Natalie Wise (2021) Determining Ideal Swab Type for Collection of the Microbiome for Forensic Identification Purposes. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Meghan Boomer (2022) Comparison of Taq Polymerase and Tth Polymerase in the Presence of the PCR Inhibitors Tannic Acid and Copper (Cu²⁺). Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Abigail Clark (2022) Cannabidiol in Gummies: Determination of Effective Solvent-Based Extraction Methods. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Parker Kaskel (2022) Stability Study f Wastewater During Storage at Three Different Temperatures Over a Three-Day Period. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Kayla Martin (2022) Comparison of Transfer, Stability, and Persistence Between Touch and Bacterial DNA after Hand Washing and Sanitization. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.

Joseph Seichko (2022) Carrier DNA Assisted Sample Recovery from Cotton Swabs. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.