Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program at Texas A&M University

03/21/2025

Hello current students! We will be meeting at the end of April with the administration to discuss changes to the FIVS program. I want to make sure that our current students get some input into this. If you are currently enrolled at TAMU as a FIVS or FIVL student, please fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/mysX1Qup7H

You will also get an email about this, and feel free to forward this to any current students who'd like to have their voice heard. Thank you!

10/09/2024

I'm excited to announce the latest issue of Journal of Forensic Entomology has (finally) been published! These authors are incredible. https://jfe-ojs-tamu.tdl.org/jfe/index.

It's free to read, so enjoy!

This is the official journal of the North American Forensic Entomological Association (NAFEA). The Journal of Forensic Entomology (JFE) is an open access journal that publishes peer-reviewed articles that formulate the intersection of forensic science and entomology. The audience will mainly consist...

08/30/2024

Some news....

03/14/2024

We are (finally) going to be offering the first annual forensic entomology workshop at Texas State University. If you're interested, join us!

05/13/2022

Students in Dr. Ashleigh Faris’ Applied Forensic Entomology recently visited the Texas A&M Ecology and Natural Resource Teaching Area a to sample insects from carrion.

During the class, students tested how applying an acidic solution such as white vinegar may alter insect succession and decomposition and how the natural environment can impact decomposition. Students gained a hands-on field-based experience and learned valuable real-world skills!

05/12/2022

Congratulations to all our Spring 2022 FIVS graduates! Watch the commencement ceremony livestream at

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09/24/2021

Happy Ring Day! Congratulations to all of our FIVS students that are getting their Aggie Rings today!

IT’S AGGIE RING DAY, y’all!

it may not stay bright and shiny for long, but the character only adds to the value that little piece of gold represents. Your Aggie Ring will soon tell the story of where you’ve been, what you’ve learned and accomplished and who you’ve become along the way. Today, Chapter 1 begins, Ags and we can’t wait to hear how your stories unfold ✨💍

Tag an Ag below who’s getting their GOLD today 🙌

07/16/2021

Former Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program at Texas A&M University student Andrew Chapman has taken his FIVS degree to the next level as he starts his journey through medical school at Texas A&M University College of Medicine via their military pipeline program.

Through this, Andrew is on his way to accomplishing his dream of becoming a physician in the U.S. Navy.

Read about his journey at tx.ag/FIVStoMed

04/29/2021

We’re very excited about today!!
Be sure to tune in to the virtual ceremony announcing the Texas A&M University - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Dean’s Outstanding Achievement Awards at Noon CDT!!
tx.ag/outstandingachievement21

The Dean’s Outstanding Achievement Awards recognize, reward and encourage excellence in the work of faculty, staff and students.

04/06/2021

Hello everyone! I just got notified of a forensics position open in Columbus, OH. If you are interested in getting an email when these types of job opportunities come my way, please sign up for the mailing list here: http://eepurl.com/bkFdTX

You can also sign up for the annual newsletter and other notices through this form if you wish.

Finally, if you are an alumni of the FIVS program at TAMU and you haven't yet filled out our alumni survey, please do so! I'm using this information to keep track of our students, see where life has taken you all, and get your feedback to make the FIVS program better each year. You can fill out the survey here: https://tamuento.typeform.com/to/I2I3Ppev and feel free to forward it on to anyone you know who has graduated from the program. :-)

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12/18/2020

Congratulations to all of our Forensics students that are graduating today during graduation! Good luck in all that you do in your futures and stay in touch!

The Department of Entomology congratulates our Forensic and Investigative Sciences students during the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences commencement ceremonies held at Reed Arena during Friday, December 18. The students joined a total of 21 students from the department of Entomology during t...