Murder mysteries have taken a tangible form in Kennesaw State’s Forensic science club.
The KSU Forensic Science Club gives interdisciplinary learning opportunities for all students who attend.
The club meets biweekly on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Social Science Building, room 3031, on the Kennesaw campus. The meetings are not mandatory and are open to everyone who wants to learn more about the club.
“The purpose of the club is to provide a wide range of experiences for students interested in the forensic field,” said Vice President Sara Malek. “We try to appeal to a wide range of majors from biology, business, anthropology, psychology, criminal justice and more.”
Typical club meetings involve discussing updates and future plans and include polls so that students can vote on club activities.
The club also invites local guests that work in forensics to speak at events, such as one recent guest who was a medical examiner. These events and speeches can bring networking opportunities and general knowledge for students interested in those fields.
Often times members of the club enjoy exploring the deep aspects of the psychology of psychopaths and controversial mysteries. The club holds forensic lectures on topics like fingerprint analysis and events where controversial cases are debated — the latest being the OJ Simpson case. For debates, students bring in their own research and are taught how to argue from different viewpoints rather than just one.
Recently, the club took a field trip to Fernbank Museum to participate in a create your own murder mystery event.
“The create your own murder mystery event showed how many people in our club really want to engage in activities,” Malek said. “One person designed their own murder mystery in a creative shoebox accompanied with a PowerPoint presentation. That shows dedication and interested engagement because someone took time out of their day to go above and beyond for our club.”
To learn more please visit the club’s Owl Life page.
