Gain Knowledge from Experts in the Fields of Bioengineering and Forensic Science
Each session is taught by professors from the Hofstra University Department of Engineering. Learn more about these highly knowledgeable instructors:

Program Director: Professor Margaret A. Hunter, Ph.D (View Bio)
Program Instructor: Professor Nicholas Merna, Ph.D (View Bio)

Does your child have a future as a bioengineer or crime scene investigator? At Bioengineering - Forensic Science Camp, kids, entering grades 6-10, can explore their career dreams while learning from Hofstra University Ph.D. professors. They’ll gain a fascinating glimpse into how bioengineers are tackling various diseases and how forensic scientists obtain vital information used in crime scene investigations. During the nine-session summer camp, participants participate in a hands-on environment in a state-of-the-art University laboratory. They’ll learn fundamentals of bioengineering and crime scene investigation, including:

• Stem cells and tissue engineering
• Heart dissection and cardiac mechanics
• Vertebrate histology
• Blood typing, hair and fiber analysis
• Fingerprinting
• Blood splatter analysis
• Paper chromatography ink analysis
• Crash scene investigation
• And much more!

Investigate a Future Career Path
Bioengineering – Forensic Science Camp gives boys and girls a valuable introduction into a future career in science, medicine or criminal justice. Camp participants gain hands-on experience in bioengineering which will develop abilities to apply the scientific method and analyze data in a biomedical context. They’ll also receive an introduction to fundamentals of forensic science in a crime scene-oriented format.

Short lectures will present a basic overview followed by hands-on laboratory work which includes the use of the Bioengineering and Forensic laboratories on the Hofstra campus. Campers will learn how to use a range of scientific tools and techniques, including:

• Microscopes
• Dissection kits
• Biological and wet chemical methods

Note: There is a $50 surcharge per session for additional materials and staff requirements.