Student Organizations

Delta Delta Epsilon is a national honor society recognizing excellence in forensic science scholarship. Hofstra’s Beta Zeta Chapter serves this mission by promoting academic achievement, leadership, ethical practice, and professional responsibility while fostering intellectual growth, dialogue, and community engagement within higher education.

Members benefit from educational and professional programming — including résumé workshops, Narcan training, and other skill‑building events—as well as engaging social activities that foster community. Professional opportunities include networking with peers and practitioners and eligibility for scholarships for funding support for attending forensic science conferences.

For more information on Hofstra DDE, contact Professor Katherine O'Connor or email.

• Professor Katherine O'Connor
  Special Instructor of Forensic Science
  Room 025G Berliner Hall

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Narcan training event hosted by Hofstra’s chapter of Delta Delta Epsilon featuring Dr. Jennie Sucilsky from Long Island Community Connections.

The Student Members of the American Chemical Society is a national organization for undergraduate students interested in chemical sciences, including fields such as biochemistry, medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry, environmental chemistry, forensic sciences, and the allied health professions. SMACS members who join the national chapter enjoy many benefits. Members receive four issues of Chemistry, an ACS publication that highlights careers, graduate schools, and professional programs. In addition, members are able to contact the ACS Department of Career Services to ask for assistance in preparing their resume or for other career advice.

Hofstra University's chapter of SMACS sponsors a number of activities every semester that are intended to help students interested in chemical science fields prepare for their future careers. Every month during the academic year, SMACS hosts a speaker from the industry, a government laboratory, or graduate school to present their research as well as information about science-related careers, graduate programs, and research opportunities. We also organize outreach projects, including hands-on demonstrations for children from local school districts.

For more information on SMACS, contact the faculty advisors:

• Dr. Kara Jaremko
  Assistant Professor of Chemistry
  Room 106E Berliner Hall
  516-463-3045
• Dr. Daniel Miller
  Assistant Professor of Chemistry
  Room 106F Berliner Hall
  516-463-5537

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CSI Hofstra is a student-run campus organization for forensic science majors and forensic science enthusiasts. We host weekly meetings where we present interesting topics, such as techniques and methods of analysis, profiles of cases, and profiles of serial killers. Some of the meetings are also centered around watching and discussing documentaries, television shows, or movies. Members have the opportunity to attend the NEAFS (Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists) annual meeting every fall. The club also hosts multiple events throughout the year such as mock crime scenes, holiday activities, museum trips, and escape rooms. In the spring, we host a murder mystery dinner. In addition to our own activities, CSI Hofstra collaborates with other on-campus organizations to bring an array of events to our members.

For more information on CSI Hofstra, contact Professor Deborah Silva or email.

• Dr. Deborah Silva
  Assistant Professor and Director of Forensic Science Program
  Room 106G Berliner Hall
  516-463-7153

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