The Young Forensic Scientist Summer Experience

Name: The Young Forensic Scientist Summer Experience
Brand: InvestIN Education
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The Young Forensic Scientist Summer Experience

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Overview

Places are highly limited and we are over 50% full for this experience.

The Young Forensic Scientist Summer Experience gives students aged 15-18 a fully immersive experience of working as a forensic scientist in London.

Over the course of 15 days, students will have some of the most exclusive experiences of forensic science that one can imagine: capture evidence at a simulated crime scene, perform finger print and blood spatter analysis and identify unknown drugs in a state-of-the-art laboratory.

Join us for a life-changing experience that will set you up for a future as a successful forensic scientist.

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Photograph, sketch and capture key pieces of evidence at a simulated crime scene
Work with specialists to perform fingerprint and blood spatter analysis to catch your criminal
Write and deliver an expert witness testimony live in court and receive feedback from public speaking coaches, psychologists, and lawyers
Examine and identify unknown drugs in a state-of-the-art laboratory
Work alongside cybersecurity experts to unlock secrets from the dark web
Attend a private networking event with first responders, toxicologists, entomologists and forensic scientists who work daily to solve high-profile crimes

Be coached through the immersive experiences with forensic scientists from world-renowned firms specialising in blood spatter and fingerprint analysis, first response, toxicology and entomology
Private networking sessions with these professionals, who can become vital connections for your future career

Receive training on how to land the most desirable jobs in forensic science
Advice on subject choices, university selection, work experience, extra-curricular activities and more
World-class professional development training: dedicated coaching on all the soft skills you need to become a top forensic scientist: leadership, teamwork, communication, time management, public speaking, negotiation and more

Experience one of the best universities on the planet: University College London (UCL).
Meet talented and ambitious students from around the world who fly in for the Summer Experience, creating an invaluable lifetime network.

Select your preferred length of experience. You can choose to attend for:

Days 1-15 (the full experience); or
Days 1-10 only; or
Days 1-5 only

Accommodation, meals, guardianship and airport pick-up are available if required and can be added at checkout

Immersive Experiences Days 1-5

The Forensic Mindset

Discover what a day in the life of a forensic scientist entails
Explore the demands and expectations of working in this exciting field
Learn the difference between working in the field vs working in a laboratory
Develop key soft skills: critical thinking, decision making and thinking ahead
Learn important hard skills: basic analytical techniques, statistics and the use of UV light
Master the basics of pipetting and risk assessments

Become the CSI

Examine the strategy used when approaching a crime scene
Gain a thorough understanding of hygiene best practice and the clothing you’ll need
Undertake a series of small escape room exercises with guidance from experienced forensic professionals
Test your attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Take on a series of real-life case studies exploring famous historical plots
Race against the clock to unlock the truth and be the first to uncover the suspect

Enter the Crime Scene

Walk through a simulated crime scene: act as a first responder and a fingerprint analyst
Photograph evidence to capture the initial state of the scene
Sketch the scene with dimensions to keep on record
Label and package the evidence into the correct containers for transport
Learn the principles of fingerprint identification
Perform finger-mark powdering and presumptive blood testing
Explore the effects different surfaces have on fingerprint deposition
Match the correct fingerprints to a potential suspect

Blood Spatter Analysis

Familiarise yourself with the basics of blood pattern analysis: introduction, classification and terminology
Observe how different blood patterns are generated in a crime
Generate different spatter for subsequent analysis, Dexter Morgan style
Identify the crime and then group the bloodstain patterns into different categories
Reconstruct the scene: analyse the blood stain size, shape and distribution patterns in order to reconstruct the sequence of events that led to the bloodshed

Immersive Experiences Days 6-10

Enter the Lab

Tour a leading forensic laboratory, meet the team and explore their roles
Witness the performance of routine forensic procedures
Evidence is everywhere: demonstration on drug and DNA analysis
Observe how samples are delivered and processed for examination
Get a first-hand account of what it’s like to work in a forensic laboratory: interact with the team and ask them all your burning questions

Forensic Specialties

Start with a bang: explore the field of fire and explosives investigation
Shadow forensic analysts as you examine evidence left behind after suspected arson
Discover the process of explosives analysis and the technology used to identify bomb components
Explore the field of forensic odontology and its application in legal investigations
Examine the use of dental records for the identification of human remains in mass disasters

The Courtroom

Step into the shoes of an expert witness in a simulated courtroom
Compile evidence you have gathered throughout the programme to build your case
Learn how to write and deliver expert testimony
Take the stand as an expert and present your witness statement to your peers
Undergo cross examination with live feedback from leading expert witnesses
Gain valuable tips from forensic scientists who have testified on prominent cases

Cyber Forensics

Delve into digital forensics, the dark web and cyber attacks
Examine how technology integrates itself into forensic investigations by examining the hidden side of the web
Infiltrate a dark web marketplace and uncover the criminals behind it
Discover the techniques used to bring down illegal transactions in the cyber-underworld

Networking Event With Top Forensic Scientists

Take part in a private networking session with drugs and explosives, digital, fire and analytical forensic scientists, as well as forensic science students
Put your newfound knowledge to the test
Have your burning questions answered by those in the know
Receive valuable advice from experts in the field

Immersive Experiences Days 11-15

CAREERMAX

Over the next five days, we will prepare you to outperform others in the race to become a top forensic scientist. You will be given dedicated coaching on how to become a world-class professional in any industry, with training on the most crucial skills that universities and employers are looking for: public speaking, leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, communication, time management and negotiation. Expect hands-on, interactive activities led by professional development experts, to help turn you into a confident young journalist, right now.

Leadership & Teamwork Coaching

How you can build a high-performance team
The most effective styles of leadership you can adopt
What makes the ultimate team player?
Inspiring and motivating others
Leading vs managing

Leadership & Teamwork Challenge: work with your team to try and devise how to create a city fit for human habitation on Mars

Public Speaking & Communication Coaching

Public speaking coaching by a specialist who trains CEOs
Perfecting enunciation, tone, pace and body language
How you can engage an audience and read the room
The art of persuasion
How to communicate effectively in a team environment
Understanding emotional intelligence and using empathy
Building strong interpersonal skills
Influencing others

Communication challenge: use your communication skills to guide a blindfolded team member to safety on an obstacle course
Public speaking challenge: critically analyse public speaking performances

Negotiation Coaching

Understand the art of negotiation and its importance
How to identify when you are actually in a negotiation
The typical stages of a negotiation
Key negotiation styles
Building relationships
Key tactics: anchoring, tradeable concessions, commitment tactics, bluffing, injecting urgency, varying pace and more

Negotiation challenge: enter a simulated hostage negotiation scenario. Work with your team to get the hostage released

Problem-Solving Coaching

How you should approach problems and solve them decisively
Analytical skills: identifying and structuring problems
Creative and lateral thinking
Effective decision-making
Implementing solutions, analysing results and making changes

Problem-solving escape room: work through a series of complex problems under time pressure

Time Management Coaching & Reflection

How successful people manage time
The time management quadrant
Setting goals, prioritising, simplifying and re-evaluating
The power of hyper-focusing
Eliminating distractions
Practising the ‘4Ds’: doing, deferring, delegating and deleting
Implementing solutions, analysing results and making changes

Time management challenge: enter a humanitarian crisis simulation. Identify your goals, decide your priorities and execute them under time pressure

Places are highly limited and we are over 50% full for this experience.

This Summer Experience is for students aged 15-18 and you do not require any prior knowledge to attend.

The programme starts on 28th July 2023. You can choose to attend for either days 1-5, days 1-10 or days 1-15; and either with or without accommodation. Pricing for all options is set out below.

Click “Register Now” to book your place. Alternatively, if you wish to pay via invoice/instalments, please complete this form and a member of our team will reach out to you.

	London 5-Day	London 10-Day	London 15-Day
Length	Days 1-5	Days 1-10	Days 1-15
Photograph, sketch and capture evidence in a simulated crime scene. Match fingerprints to a potential suspect. Perform blood spatter analysis.
Tour a leading forensic laboratory. Deliver an expert witness testimony in a simulated courtroom. Use cyber forensics to catch dark web criminals.
Private networking session with top forensic scientists.
World-class professional development training: 5 days of coaching on all the skills you need to become a top forensic scientist.
Summer Experience Fee	£1475	£2850	£3950
Optional fee for University of London accommodation (private single rooms) with all meals and guardianship included	Available for an additional £990	Available for an additional £1815	Available for an additional £2640
Optional fee for London airport pick-up and drop-off (each way)	Available for an additional £150	Available for an additional £150	Available for an additional £150

In Person

Available dates:

28th July 2023

Venues:

The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus. Certain days take place in other key industry locations in London.

Accommodation location:

Students who choose accommodation will reside in University of London halls of residence. We occupy 3 different halls close-by to each other (listed below). The vast majority of students will be placed in Garden Halls

Garden Halls, London, WC1H 9EN,

College Hall, London, WC1E 7HZ

International Hall, London, WC1N 1AS

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Please find below some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions you'll be able to find our full FAQ list here and you are also welcome to reach out to us at info@investin.org and we'll be happy to help!

Places on our programmes are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis so we will close registration as soon as we reach capacity, because of this we would always recommend booking as soon as possible to ensure you do not miss the opportunity to attend.

Upon completion of the programme you will receive a bespoke certificate to include in all of your future applications. This will help you stand out from the crowd and show your passion for your chosen career. Letters of attendance are also available upon request at info@investin.org.

On each Summer Experience, we have safeguarding team members on-site 24/7 to promote the safeguarding and pastoral welfare of our students. Our team are security-vetted (enhanced DBS-checked) professionals who work in education full time and our team is made up of Academic Professionals / LSA, Safeguarding Officers, Nursing Professionals, and Mental Health Practitioners. Students will therefore always be able to easily contact a guardian, should they need any support.

You can choose to add our accommodation package to your booking where you will be allocated to the University of London's Garden Halls, College Hall, or International Hall. Here, you will enjoy your own private room, 3 meals a day, and 24/7 guardianship. There are also lots of communal areas such as a games room and cinema room where you will be able to socialise with other students. Our safeguarding team will also put on evening activities such as trivia night, games night, and sports evenings. You will be able to arrive at the accommodation the day before the programme starts and checkout will be the day after the programme comes to an end.

We offer payment plans for our Summer Experiences, allowing you to pay in instalments. A 50% deposit is required to reserve your place. To arrange your personalised plan contact contact us at info@investin.org.

On the mornings of day 6 and day 11 you will have rest time to allow you to recharge for the next period of your programme. You will also have time in the evenings and during your lunch break to relax and socialise with the other students on the experience.

Covid-19

There are no travel restrictions in place in order to enter the UK; you are not required to test or to provide proof of vaccination status, so you can book your programme place with confidence.

Support

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You may wish to try on your mobile device instead. Alternatively, please email info@investin.org with details of the programme you want to register for. We will reserve your place immediately and send you a link to pay by card online.

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