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American Academy of Forensic Sciences
So you want to be a forensic scientist!
Forensic Anthropologist, Angi M. Christensen,
describes in this interview for the "LifeWorks" site, reasons for choosing this career, educational preparation, a typical work day, and her career goals.
Forensic Science Technicians
offers general information about the occupation, including summary, what they do, how to become one, pay, job outlook, etc.
Science Technicians
offers general information about the career paths of science technicians—specialists in the physical sciences who use their expertise in various research and laboratory settings. The article predicts future opportunities for growth in the industry and describes the techniques and instrumentation which different science technicians use in their work, the educational and training requirements for work in the industry, and earnings.
Visible Proofs
Visible Proofs is about the history of forensic medicine.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
Published by the U.S. Dept of Labor, the OOH can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.
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