“Forensic science” means applying scientific methods and processes to solving crimes. Forensic science has become an integral part of many criminal cases and convictions. The extraordinary innovations and advancements in forensic science have allowed it to become a highly developed science that involves a number of disciplines. The field of forensic science draws from a number of scientific branches, including physics, chemistry, and biology, with its focus being on the recognition,identification, and evaluation of physical evidence. These scientific experts use microscopic examining techniques, complex instruments, mathematical principles, scientific principles, and reference literature to analyze evidence as to identify both class and individual characteristics. In the past decade, they have started using laser scanners, drones and photogrammetry to obtain 3D point clouds of accidents or crime scenes. Reconstruction of an accident scene on a highway using drones involves data acquisition time of only 10-20 minutes and can be performed without shutting down traffic. The majority of forensic scientists perform their jobs within the confines of the forensic laboratory or morgue; their work may also take them outside of the laboratory and to the crime scenes, where they observe the scene and collect evidence. Forensic scientists may work for local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and government, private laboratories, and hospitals. They may also serve as independent forensic science consultants.

  Temple University's history began in 1884, when a young working man asked Russell Conwell if he could tutor him at night. A well-known Philadelphia minister, Conwell quickly said yes. It wasn't   41   before he was teaching several dozen students—working people who could only attend class at night but had a strong desire to make something of themselves. Conwell recruited volunteer faculty to   42   in the burgeoning night school, and in 1888 he received a charter of incorporation for “The Temple College.” His founding vision for the school was to provide superior educational opportunities for academically talented and highly motivated students,   43   their backgrounds or means. 

  The fledgling college continued to grow,   44   programs and students throughout the following decades. Today, Temple's more than 35,000 students continue to follow the university's official   45   —Perseverantia Vincit, or “Perseverance Conquers”—with their supreme dedication to excellence in academics, research, athletics, the arts and more.