Summer Pre-College Forensic

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My primary interest of study lies in the field of forensic anthropology, in which I will analyze human remains while using a variety of techniques based on forensic chemistry to solve criminal cases. Moreover, forensic chemistry is a field of study that inspires my passion for science, while readying me for a future career as a forensic anthropologist. Ultimately, being an attendant at the Summer Pre-College Forensic Chemistry program at UMass Amherst will allow me to study a field that intrigues me, while teaching real scientific principles and techniques used by leading forensic scientists. Participating in the Pre-College Forensic Chemistry program at UMass Amherst will allow me to begin my studies early, giving me time to explore different

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