This episode discusses the field of forensic science. Forensic science is an important field that integrates law and science. Within the field of forensic science comes misconceptions due to “The CSI Effect.” With the CSI Effect comes issues within the field such as casework backlog, drained time, and drained resources. Due to this, it is important that the history, techniques, and disciplines of forensic science are brought to the attention of the public. This podcast dives deep into the techniques and steps of DNA Analysis, the importance of this particular discipline, and the role that higher education can play in combating the negative effects of the CSI Effect.