MSFS Research
Below are the titles and links to some of the research our MSFS students have conducted as part of the program, much of it in conjunction with the Center for the Future of Forensic Science.
Meghan Boomer (2022) Comparison of Taq Polymerase and Tth Polymerase in the Presence of the PCR Inhibitors Tannic Acid and Copper (Cu2+). Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.
Abigail Clark (2022) Cannabidiol in Gummies: Determination of Effective Solvent-Based Extraction Methods. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.
Parker Kaskel (2022) Stability Study f Wastewater During Storage at Three Different Temperatures Over a Three-Day Period. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.
Kayla Martin (2022) Comparison of Transfer, Stability, and Persistence Between Touch and Bacterial DNA after Hand Washing and Sanitization. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.
Joseph Seichko (2022) Carrier DNA Assisted Sample Recovery from Cotton Swabs. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.
Alexis Aldhizer (2022) A Comparison of the Recovery of THC from Oral Fluids using Glass versus Plastic Filter Vials. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.
Annamarie McGuire (2022) Comparison of the Recovery of Drugs in Oral Fluid Using Biotage Evolute Express Solid Phase Extraction Columns with Active and Passive Solutions. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.
Nicole Borowski (2022) Optimization of the Degradation of Fentanyl Using Peracetic Acid Generated from Sodium Percarbonate and Tetraacetylethylenediamine. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.
Wyatt Brown (2022) MX908®: Sensitivity and Limit of Detection Evaluation of on Swab and Off Table Samples. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.
Emily Dwyer (2023) Analysis of Wastewater Samples for the Detection of Contaminating Drugs. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.
Seth Dixon (2023) Recovery of THC from Oral Fluid: Comparison of Filters in Glass and Plastic Filtration Vials and Evaluation of Quiksal™ and Quantisal™. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.
Thomas Paul (2023) Sample DNA Recovery Utilizing Poly (A) RNA Carrier on Cotton Swabs. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.
Katherine Biggie (2023) Cannabidiol Extraction and Quantification: A Comparison of Four Solvent Based Extraction Methods in Gummy Matrices. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.
Carollynn Judge (2023) Comparison of Drug Analyte Stability in Two Oral Fluid Testing Kits at Multiple Temperature Conditions and Time Intervals. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.
Dylan Drazdik (2023) Angle of Impact, Directionality, and Pattern Interpretation of Bloodstains Across Different Fabrics. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.
Madison Smith (2024), The Use of Salmon Sperm Carrier DNA to Increase DNA Recovery From Nylon Flocked Swabs. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis , Bowling Green State University.
Katie Kearns (2024), Oxidative Degradation of Fentanyl Using Peracetic Acid, Sodium Percarbonate, Hydrogen Peroxide, and Household Cleaner Polident®. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.
Taisha Valenzuela (2024), Oxidative Degradation of Fentanyl in Aqueous Solutions at Varying Concentrations. Masters of Science in Forensic Science, Thesis, Bowling Green State University.
Poster Presentations
Three Minute Thesis Competition Videos
Watch our MSFS Three Minute Thesis Competition Videos. Congratulations to Corianna Palmer for taking third place in the 2021 competition!
Honors and Awards
- Carollynn Judge $750 Katzner Graduate Student Research and Professional Award Fund Recipient (Spring 2023), BGSU
- Thomas Paul $750 Katzner Graduate Student Research and Professional Award Fund Recipient (Fall 2022), BGSU
- Abigail Clark $500 Katzner Graduate Student Research and Professional Award Fund Recipient (Fall 2021), BGSU
- Kayla Martin $750 Katzner Graduate Student Research and Professional Award Fund Recipient (Fall 2021), BGSU
- Natalie Wise $750 Katzner Graduate Student Research and Professional Award Fund Recipient (Fall 2020), BGSU
Updated: 11/19/2024 12:11PM