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Event Details
Event Details
Description
Description
Participants take a test of basic forensic science to qualify for the semifinal round of competition. Semifinalists examine a mock crime scene and demonstrate their knowledge of forensic science through crime scene analysis, with the findings synthesized in a written report/analysis.
Mentor
Mentor
Robyn Ballheim (robyn.ballheim@s.stemk12.org)
Ayush Kothali (ayush.kothali@s.stemk12.org)
Career Cluster
Career Cluster
Technology and Research
Theme or Problem
Theme or Problem
No theme or problem
Team Size
Team Size
2 people
State Details
State Details
# of Teams at State: 3
State Pre-submission Required?: Yes, Exam taken during the 2/1-2/5 exam window
National Details
National Details
# Teams at Nationals: 1 per chapter
National Pre-submission Required?: No
Event Documents
Event Documents
HS - Forensic Science.pdfEvent Guide
Event Guide
This document is the event outline, procedure, rules, and rubric for the National level competition.
These changes only apply to how the event is run at the State Conference
Preliminary testing round will take place before the conference.
These changes apply to the event at all levels
No National Guide updates as of 8/23/26
2027-2028 General Rules.pdfThese guidelines apply to all events, even if not specifically mentioned in the individual event guide
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