What does it take to become a NCIS Forensic Scientist?
Please be aware that the job of a forensic scientist (or similar job titles) is *not* actually the same as in the scripted television shows :) With regard to performing autopsies, a medical doctor (more specifically a pathologist/medical examiner - M.E.) is a licensed professional who may do that. Therefore, a person would need to be a licensed physician (with further training as a pathologist or M.E.) to perform an autopsy. However, you may still have to look at those who are deceased while collecting information and trying to form conclusions about a crime scene/situation. This government site has more general career info (including how one may need a doctorate/PhD to become a "scientist"): http://www.bls.gov/ooh and can search "forensic science: a career in the crime lab" and click the link that shows in the results. With regard to schooling/college, please *avoid* those private For-profit schools such as devry, ITT tech, Kaplan, university of phoenix, capella, argosy, strayer and penn foster. Their course credits usually do NOT transfer to other schools, even if the for-profit school is regionally accredited as opposed to only nationally accredited. This consumer site has a lot of negative posts by former students of those for-profit schools, and please heed the students' warnings: http://www.complaintsboard.com and can search. Please instead consider the more affordable (and usually more reputable) community college and/or state-public university as long as the program is accredited within the industry. Just an fyi that "American public university" is a for-profit school. For U.S. colleges: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ
Abby of NCIS, what is the artwork in her lab?
Her lab's covered in pictures that she took from various crimes, and that one's called "Shotgun Shattered Backbone". She has others, like a self-inflicted gunshot wound she's calling "Blast From the Future" and an icepick to the cerebellum. :D I love her. This was mentioned first in "Ice Queen" (on JAG) and then she hangs up new ones in "Hung Out To Dry" (Season 1, episode 2), in case you're wondering. :D
Who will replace Abby on NCIS?
It’s pretty clear they’ve been planting the seeds for Ducky’s intern/editor Casey (Kasey?) to take her place as forensic specialist. She’s already ensconced in Abby’s lab as of last Tuesday’s episode.If not her, there are no indications of other candidates at the moment, and this close to the end of the season, they don’t have a lot of time to introduce new alternatives before the next season begins.
Is it hard to get into forensic science as a career?
Depends what kind of forensics you want to do. Forensic chemistry (Ike drug analysis and toxicology) requires a BS in Chemistry. DNA testing requires a BS in Biology. Most labs these days want people with a 4 year degree for every scientist position, but other than those the type of degree can be more open. Science based is strongly recommended (I can't say required because you might get away with it, but science based degrees are much more likely to be successful) but what science can be more flexible. Take public speaking coursework and use any opportunity you can get to hone your ability to speak in front of people. Testimony is crucial to any job in forensics, and a person who can walk in able to speak to a jury is head and shoulders above someone who has to be trained to do so. Conversely, if you cannot speak in public, please rethink your career choice. I've dealt with one ex-science ft ist that hated to testify and would do anything to try to get me to get him out of court (despite knowing there was nothing I could do)- it was exhausting for us both and had to be horrifically stressful for him. Don't do that to yourself, find something you like to do.Be open to moving, as most states only have a few labs and you will most likely be applying to places in multiple states to get in. Once you get a few years experience, you will be eligible for senior scientist positions if you want to move.I stumbled into forensics in 1999, before their were forensic programs in colleges, etc. Before CSI, NCIS, etc. Now, it may be somewhat more competitive, but the feild continues to grow so go for it.
What is the NCIS episode where Abby has a stalker?
Season 3 Episode 21 "Bloodbath" After a room at a Navy lodging facility is found to have blood and fragments of flesh scattered throughout, the team is called to investigate. However, evidence suggests that it was a set-up crime scene. Meanwhile, Abby returns from court after giving testimony in an embezzlement trial and is attacked in her lab. Gibbs puts Abby into protective custody with the team while they look for the person targeting Abby, who appears to be a stalker. It was discovered that the defendant in the trial had used some of the ill-gotten money to hire a hit man to target Abby. It was Abby, who had been armed with pepper spray, brass knuckles and a taser gun, who had subdued the hit man, and helped to get the defendant arrested.
Would having a tattoo hinder getting a good paying Forensic Science job?
I'm 17 years old, and just graduated high school. I will be going to a college for Forensic Science. I really want a tattoo, either on my left wrist or on my upper arm/shoulder (something like that). I will be 18 in September. I want to be a Forensic Scientist, but every adult (teacher, internship sponsors, and other adults), told me that getting a tattoo can hinder getting a good paying job, especially me, wanting to be a Forensic Scientist. So. my question is: "Would getting a tattoo hinder from getting me a good paying Forensic Science job?"
What NCIS episode is the one were abby is attacked by her assistant?
Frame Up! Chip is the evil bald dude who tried to kill abby and sent tony to jail (temperarily cause' abby got him out)
What are the bands Abby Sciuto from NCIS listen to?
Dominic Kelly composes a lot of the instrumental music that Abby listens to in her lab. He has an album out called "Gothtronica". Abby also listens to music composed by Numeriklab (the group that performs the main NCIS theme).
What do ex-soldiers & IT techs think of JAG, NCIS (+ spinoffs) and Person of Interest?
The actual entertainment value one finds in a show varies on person to person. I'm sure ex-soldiers appreciate the marine/navy influence and perspective in NCIS, even if they don't like the show. It isn't like NCIS is "unrealistic" or does anything way too "out there" that would make people roll their eyes and flip the channel. If anything, they do too little on occasion in terms of overall plot progression of the show. Plot progression in NCIS is very quick for the case plot, but the whole show overall moves at a pretty slow pace even though the pace of the subplot (the solving a murder) moves very quickly. It's just, outside of the case in an episode, there are small and relatively meaningless character plots and nothing too defining or interesting. The show is enjoyable in a way that is similar to the enjoyment of a mainstream music pop artist. Decent music/show, but not all that much substance in my opinion. I could see IT type of people not liking the premise of Person of Interest. The show is based around a fantasy Artificial Intelligence that could never exist, at least not any time soon. So, people with an understanding of advanced technology might see Person of Interest and like the entertainment of the show but not like the AI stuff because it's too unrealistic. Those are my best guesses. I used to love NCIS, and I still love love love Person of Interest.
What is the difference between alternative Chemistry Majors?
Any career where a knowledge of chemistry will be a plus. Examples include:Forensic Toxicology - uses many chemistry based methods.Intellectual property - e.g., evaluate patent applications.Scientific equipment - design and sales.Chemistry of death - what happens to, for example, drugs in a body after death.Crime labs (check out NCIS - the famous Abbey)Culinary chemistry - designing ingredients to enhance flavor and lots and lots more.Policy - the balance between science/technology and policyRegulatory agencies - EPA, FDA, etc.Science educationlots more, check out Alternative Careers - American Chemical Society