Putting the Science in Forensic Science

Who was a key figure in the transformation of forensic science in the 1920s?

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

• Wilmar Sauter

• Marie Curie

What was one of the main contributions of NIST to forensic science?

• Developing new medical treatments

• Designing space telescopes

• Inventing the internet

• Creating the first crime lab

Which of the following is NOT a field that NIST has worked on in forensic science?

• Cyber forensics

• Facial recognition

• DNA profiling

• Astrology

What is one of the ongoing tasks for NIST in the field of forensic science?

• Teaching history

• Writing novels

• Establishing best practices and standards

• Building skyscrapers

What is the ultimate goal of NIST's efforts in forensic science?

• To eliminate the need for forensic science

• To replace all human investigators with robots

• To ensure forensic science is based on reliable scientific methods

• To make forensic science more entertaining